In a solemn gesture of national mourning, President Donald J. Trump has ordered all U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff following the tragic events that unfolded in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 27, 2025. The proclamation, issued from the White House, honors the victims of what has been described as a “senseless act of violence.”

The directive applies to federal buildings, military posts, naval stations, and vessels across the United States and its territories. U.S. embassies and consular offices abroad have also been instructed to lower their flags until sunset on August 31, 2025.

“As a mark of respect for the victims… I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff,” the proclamation reads.

This symbolic act underscores the gravity of the incident and the nation’s collective grief. While details surrounding the tragedy remain under investigation, the presidential order signals a unified moment of remembrance and reflection.

The proclamation also coincides with the 250th year of American independence, adding historical weight to the gesture.