Social media users go wild, say Jimmy Carter left one last gift for Donald Trump after his death; this is what it is
After former US President Jimmy Carter's death, Joe Biden issued a proclamation for US flags to fly at 'half-mast', and this will also be seen during Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony. Social media is going berserk at this development, with man...

One last gift from Jimmy Carter, all flags will be at half-staff on Inauguration Day pic.twitter.com/vQsl8wlrXY
— Nick Field (@nick_field90) December 29, 2024
If the timeline is referred, these 30 days coincide with Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony on January 20, 2025. On this day too, US national flags at the ceremony will be flying at half mast, something that has created a social media wildfire, with many claiming that Carter, an ideological opponent of Trump, 'had the last laugh'.
Flag protocol requires all flags to be flown at half-mast for 30 days after the passing of a president. This means flags will be at half-mast for Trump's inauguration.
— 🌊Rhonda - Line drawn in the sand (@SilverARTicfox) December 30, 2024
Thank you for your final act of service, President Carter.
Many also said that it would be a stark reminder for Donald Trump's second Presidential tenure, and people will be reminded of Carter's legacy, even though it is a Republican President being sworn in, someone who has occasionally taken some strong digs at Carter. Some even thanked President Carter for his 'final act of service'.
FAQs:
Is Jimmy Carter dead?Yes, former US President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100 this week, the Carter Center has confirmed.
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