BOISE, ID – President Donald J. Trump has ordered that United States flags be flown at half-staff nationwide as a mark of respect for the victims of the acts of violence that occurred on August 27 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The directive applies to the White House, all public buildings, military posts, naval stations, and vessels of the federal government across the country, as well as U.S. embassies, consular offices, and military facilities abroad. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

The order, issued from the White House, comes in response to what the president described as “senseless acts of violence.” State and local governments, including Idaho, are following the directive, ensuring that flags at public facilities are lowered during the period of national mourning.