Following the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a university event in Utah, President Donald Trump ordered all U.S. flags across the country to be flown at half‑staff as a mark of respect. The directive, shared via Trump’s Truth Social platform, instructs that flags remain at half‑staff until Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Eastern Time. This unusual gesture comes in recognition of Kirk’s influence and the profound impact of his death on the conservative movement.