The flag is at half-staff as a mark of respect for the victims of the recent Minneapolis school shooting that took place on August 27, 2025. President Donald Trump ordered all flags on public buildings, military posts, and naval stations to be flown at half-staff until sunset on August 31, 2025, in honor of those victims. This act of lowering the flag is a traditional symbol of mourning and respect for tragic events and loss of life.
