West Hollywood Faces Backlash After Lowering Flags in Memory of Charlie Kirk

West Hollywood faces backlash after lowering flags in memory of Charlie Kirk

The City of West Hollywood is facing criticism after lowering flags to half-staff under a federal order honoring right-wing political commentator Charlie Kirk. President Donald Trump issued the proclamation on September 10, directing that U.S. flags be lowered nationwide through September 14 “as a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk.” The order applied to public buildings and grounds, military posts, and embassies abroad. In West Holl…

Trump explains away not ordering half-mast flag honors for Melissa Hortman

The president made the remark during an unrelated Oval Office event as he defended his decision to lower U.S. flags after last week’s slaying of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

WeHo and Fire Island criticized for lowering Pride flags for Charlie Kirk

Following a directive from U.S. president Donald Trump, Pride flags were lowered in remembrance of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk

Sign shames West Hollywood for following Trump's order to lower flags

A sign shamed the city of West Hollywood for following the president’s order to lower flags in honor of conservative speaker Charlie Kirk.

WeHo and Fire Island Called Out for Lowering Pride Flags Over Charlie Kirk: “Don't Make Our Joy Honor Our Oppressor”

Officials responded to criticism by saying that the act should not be viewed as “alignment with or endorsement of” the right wing pundit.

West Hollywood, Which 'Banned' Trump from Speaking, Lowers Rainbow Flags to Half-Staff for Charlie Kirk

The City of West Hollywood lowered rainbow flags to half-staff for Charlie Kirk -- nine years after it "banned" Donald Trump from speaking.