Local officials' varied responses to flag honors for Charlie Kirk and 9/11 tribute
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Aurora Mayor John Laesch defended his decision to keep flags at municipal facilities flying at full-staff during the weekend, despite federal and state directives to lower flags to half-staff in memory of Charlie Kirk and victims of political violence, emphasizing the importance of commemorating the anniversary of September 11 and respecting local observances.
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- NY and NJ skipped flag order for Charlie Kirk despite Trump directive New York Post
- Johnson County supervisors chair defies governor's order to lower flags for Charlie Kirk The Des Moines Register
- Aurora flags raised early despite orders to honor Charlie Kirk, citing solemnity of 9/11 tribute FOX 32 Chicago
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