GOP governors of at least eight states ordered flags to be flown at full-staff on President-elect Trump's Inauguration Day, bucking tradition by raising flags before the end of a customary 30-day mourning period following the Dec. 29 death of former President Jimmy Carter.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Idaho Gov. Brad Little, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced this week that flags at state buildings, which were initially lowered to half-staff following Carter’s death at 100, would fly at their full height Jan. 20.

Flags will be lowered again the following day to continue honoring Carter, five of the governors said.........

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