On Monday (July 22nd) local time, someone on social media platform X (Twitter) discovered that the flag at the US Capitol was lowered to half mast. Combined with the factor of "Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 election" a few days ago, it has sparked many speculations from the outside world.
Source: Social media X
Four hours before the publication, an account called "Global Press" wrote, "A verified source told the Global Press team that Joe Biden is currently in hospice care and is likely to not survive until tonight
This statement has also aroused a lot of suspicion. In response, Global Press topped this tweet and issued a "military order" stating, "If Biden appears publicly again and proves us wrong, we will delete our account
But after factual investigation and verification, Global Press is probably not far from deleting the account.
At present, the latest official news of the United States is: according to the statement issued by the White House 11 hours ago, Biden's doctor Kevin O'Connor wrote that COVID-19's symptoms were almost completely relieved after taking the medicine, and his pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate and temperature remained absolutely normal. "He will continue to perform his general duties."
The practice of lowering the flag to half mast has been written into law
According to the website of the Houston Chronicle, the flag was lowered to half mast at the US Capitol to commemorate Congressman Sheila Jackson Lee, who passed away last Friday.
Source: Houston Chronicle website CHRON
CHRON reported that in honor of Jackson Lee, Congress has lowered the American flag at half mast over the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. The national flag will remain at half mast until at least Saturday (July 27th) and may continue to be in that position during her funeral. Biden may also order the flags above government buildings to be set at half mast.
The Houston Chronicle, founded in 1901, is the largest daily newspaper in Texas, USA. The website of the newspaper shows that it has approximately one million readers and is considered a major media outlet in the American news industry. At its peak, its circulation ranked among the top media outlets in the United States, along with The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times.
It is understood that Jackson Lee comes from the 18th district of Texas and is the top deputy whip of the Democratic Party in the House of Representatives. He holds important positions in multiple congressional committees. In June, Jackson Lee diagnosed pancreatic cancer. Last Friday evening, Jackson Lee's team announced her passing.
According to the Congressional Research Institute, lowering the flag at half mast in memory of the deceased at the Capitol Building is a legally mandated matter. According to the law, when a current member of parliament passes away, the ceremony of lowering the flag to half mast will continue until the day of the member's funeral.
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