In a tweet Friday afternoon and following the direction of President Trump, Governor Ron Desantis directed all Florida and United States flags to be flown at half-staff until Sunday, May 24.
Under the direction of President @realDonaldTrump, I have directed all Florida and United States flags to be flown at half-staff until Sunday May 24 in honor of the victims of the novel coronavirus pandemic. See the President’s Proclamation here – https://t.co/WhXp44UYW1
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) May 22, 2020
Flying the flags at half-staff this weekend is in honor of the victims of the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to President Trump.