California Gov. Newsom Will Raise Flags to Full-Staff for Trump’s Inauguration

Several other governors will also raise flags on Jan. 20.

Then-President Donald Trump (R) looks on with California Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom, as they view damage from wildfires in Paradise, Calif., on Nov. 17, 2018. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will join some Republican governors and the GOP House speaker in raising U.S. flags to their full height on Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump, according to a spokesperson.

Izzy Gardon, the spokesperson for Newsom, said in a statement on Wednesday that Newsom would temporarily direct the flags to be raised to their full height at the state Capitol building in Sacramento on Jan. 20.