President Trump has issued a proclamation ordering the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff f ollowing a shooting in Minneapolis early Wednesday during a school Mass that left two students dead and 17 other people hurt.

Wednesday's proclamation was made "as a mark of respect for the victims," according to Mr. Trump.

The president's order says the U.S. flag will be flown at half-staff at the White House, all public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations and vessels throughout the country and its territories through Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. He has also ordered to flag to be at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations and consular offices.

Earlier in the day, the president posted on Truth Social, saying he had been "fully briefed on the tragic shooting" and that "th

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