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#whitehouse flag on the ground

Maybe the helicopter interfered with catching the flag, but the bigger issue imo is a #flagpole should not be near a landing zone

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Mulvaney told NewsNation’s “The Hill” that the 88-foot flagpole on the South Lawn could interfere with the president’s Marine One helicopter, which departs from and lands on the same lawn.

“I imagine they considered this, they’d be landing someplace else but I’m looking at this going — as the chief of staff, who’s in charge of military operations at the White House — ‘Where are we landing the helicopter without creating an increased risk for the president of the United States?’” he said.

Trump dismissed such concerns, claiming that the installation is “very far away” from the designated area for the helicopter’s departures and landings.

“We did it in conjunction with the Air Force, with everybody, everybody signed off on it,” he declared.

“We have to have it far away ... you have to have a certain distance, we’re about three times that distance.”

It’s unclear what the distance is between the South Lawn flagpole and the Marine One landing area, or whether the helicopter has been cleared to continue using the lawn.

Looks kinda too close but I don't know the exact distance

Some safty concerns raised by the former Chief of Staff, Mick Mulvaney

Hi wherez I can buy big pride flag to put on flag pole?

#prideflag #flagpole

“Whose flag flies here?”: The politics of symbolism in Carmarthenshire

At County Hall in Carmarthen, three flags fly: the Welsh Dragon, the council’s own standard, and the Ukrainian flag — a gesture of solidarity with a nation under siege. But the fourth pole stands empty. The Union Flag, which some councillors say should fly permanently alongside the others, is conspicuously absent.

That absence sparked a heated debate in the council chamber earlier this month, when Labour councillor Rob Evans (Dafen & Felinfoel) tabled a motion calling for the Union Jack to be flown daily at council buildings in Carmarthen, Llanelli and Ammanford.

“Our men and women in uniform don’t just serve on special occasions — they serve 365 days a year,” Cllr Evans told the chamber. “They fight under the Union Jack, and many have been buried beneath it after making the ultimate sacrifice. Surely the least we can do is honour them every single day.”

His Labour colleague Cllr Michael Thomas (Pembrey) echoed the call, saying the council’s current stance was “disingenuous” given its recent Defence Employer Recognition Scheme award.

But Plaid Cymru and Independent councillors in the ruling administration rejected the proposal. They argued that permanently flying the Union Flag was “too political” and risked alienating residents. One Plaid member said some in Carmarthenshire would not want to stand under the Union Jack because of “600 years of London rule.”

The motion was defeated, with 41 councillors voting against, 22 in favour, and two abstaining.

How councillors voted

Party / GroupForAgainstAbstainedNotesLabour1200Motion proposed by Cllr Rob Evans. Cllr Michael Thomas spoke in support.Plaid Cymru0380Voted as a bloc against, citing political neutrality and independence stance.Independents832Split: some backed Labour, others aligned with Plaid administration.Reform UK200Cllrs Michelle Beer (Lliedi) and Carmelo Colasanto (Llangennech) voted for.Total22412Motion defeated.

Flags on the streets

The row over the Union Flag came just days before another controversy. Carmarthenshire Council was criticised by Reform UK councillors after removing Welsh flags that had been attached to lampposts as part of the Raise the Colours campaign.

Cllr Michelle Beer (Reform UK, Lliedi) said:

“It is with deep disappointment that we witness the Plaid Cymru‑led council’s decision to remove Welsh flags from lampposts across our county. The Welsh flag, a proud symbol of our heritage and identity, has long served as a unifying emblem. Yet Plaid Cymru — the so‑called ‘Party of Wales’ — has chosen to strip this powerful symbol from our streets.”

The council defended its actions, saying flags attached to highway structures without permission are unlawful and can pose safety risks. A spokesperson said a new “dynamic risk assessment protocol” is now in place to manage such displays.

Welsh flags attached to lampposts in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
(Image: Reform Carmarthenshire)

The politics of colour

The Raise the Colours campaign itself has become controversial far beyond Carmarthenshire. Launched in summer 2025, it encouraged people to tie Union Jacks, St George’s Crosses and other national flags to lampposts, bridges and roundabouts. While supporters framed it as a grassroots celebration of patriotism, anti‑racist groups such as Hope Not Hate warned that it had been amplified by far‑right activists and linked to anti‑immigration protests across the UK. Polling suggested a significant share of the public saw the campaign as a statement against migrants rather than a neutral show of pride.

That wider context helps explain why the council’s decision to remove the flags has been so politically charged — and highlights the contrast with its choice to fly the Ukrainian flag at County Hall, a symbol of solidarity with a nation under attack that has broad cross‑party support.

A pattern of disputes

This is not the first time Carmarthenshire Council has faced scrutiny over its approach to flags. In 2018, the authority declined a request to fly the Pride flag during LGBT History Month, a decision campaigners said was out of step with other Welsh councils.

Taken together, the empty pole at County Hall, the removed banners from lampposts, and the rainbow flag that never flew suggest a pattern: in Carmarthenshire, decisions about what flies above civic buildings are shaped as much by politics as by protocol.

As Welsh Conservative MS Sam Rowlands put it in an earlier row over the Union Flag:

“We should be striving for actions and symbols that unite us, not divide us. Yet this decision is the petty nationalism that divides us.”

#Carmarthen #Carmarthenshire #CarmarthenshireCouncil #CllrMichaelThomas #CllrRobEvans #CountyHall #Dafen #Felinfoel #FlagPole #flags #Llanelli #Pembrey #RaiseTheFlag #UnionFlag

Welsh flags attached to lampposts in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire

#white #old #wooden #building #night #architecture #traditional #symmetrical #windows #redroof #pathways #bench #flagpole #trees #outdoor #serene #norway #2024

The image captures a stately, white wooden building illuminated in the evening. The structure features a traditional design with two prominent sections that mirror each other, complete with steep red gabled roofs and numerous symmetrical windows. A central entrance is marked by a few steps leading up to double doors, adding to its classical appearance. Surrounding this building is a grassy area with pathways and a flagpole to the left. In front of the building, there are benches set on the path, indicating a peaceful outdoor space likely used for relaxation or social gatherings. Trees can be seen in the background against the darkening sky, enhancing the serene environment around this elegant architectural piece.

American Flag in the Center of Town

A quiet street captures the essence of a small town, with a flag waving gently above the scene. Stop signs are visible on either side, and quaint storefronts line the road under a bright blue sky.

Bunker Hill, Illinois

#BunkerHillIL #SmallTown #Illinois #flagpole #downtown #CityScape

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/american-flag-in-the-center-of-town-larry-braun.html

A quiet street captures the essence of a small town, with a flag waving gently above the scene

#statue #flag #flagpole #breeze #Quebec

A flag snaps in the breeze next to a statue in Quebec

#unionjack #flag #sky #bluesky #uk #flagpole #photography

🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️Motivation Monday: Flagpole hold progression video! It's amazing what proper grip arms and pointers can do! Practice Makes Progress #dancer #poledancer #pdspinpole #pdspin #poledancespinpole #poledancers #poledancing #poledance #flagpoleholds #flagpole #pdflagpole #pdflagpolehold #pdflagpolespin #spinpole #motivationmonday #motivation #pdmotivaton #poledancemotivation #poledancenation #foryourpage #fypage #foryoupage #fyp #harveydanger #flagpolesitta #practicemakesprogress #notperfection

We visited the Çamlıca Tepesi yl (Çamlıca Hill) in Istanbul last week. It’s a hill on the eastern side of the city. There is a huge Turkish flag flying from a massively tall flagpole, and you can see out over the Asian side of the city from the nearby park. The city just seems to go on and on.

Thanks, Peter, for showing me the yellow lines on the ground make for good leading lines. I’d originally shot this much closer to the taxi.

See where I took this photo on Google Maps here.

Apertureƒ/2.2CameraGalaxy S23 UltraFocal length2.2mmISO50Shutter speed1/2900s

https://inphotos.org/2024/10/27/under-a-turkish-sky/

#flag #flagPole #Istanbul #Photo #Photography #StreetPhotography #taxi #Turkey

The image shows a bright yellow taxi parked on a cobblestone surface. Above the taxi, a large Turkish flag is waving on a tall flagpole against a clear blue sky. There are trees on the left side of the image, casting shadows on the ground. The taxi has a license plate visible, and there are other cars parked nearby.

Early postcards and photo scenes of Main Street in Mishicot, Wisconsin.

Tags: 1906, 1911, 1915, dufek, funeral home, furniture store, flagpole, halberg, mueller, badger hotel, badger state house, central hotel, chas. a. wojta general merchandise, pfingstens, wilde, holst home, holst cheap cash store, krajnik, holst store, main street, magic, opera house, terens building, water street, ruth holst, skwor meats, tavern

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https://mishicotmuseum.com/2024/07/24/early-main-street-scenes-mishicot-wisconsin/

#1906 #1911 #1915 #badgerHotel #badgerStateHouse #centralHotel #chasAWojtaGeneralMerchandise #dufek #flagpole #funeralHome #furnitureStore #halberg #holstCheapCashStore #holstHome #holstStore #krajnik #magic #mainStreet #mueller #operaHouse #pfingstens #ruthHolst #skworMeats #tavern #terensBuilding #waterStreet #wilde

Neo-#Nazi #protester #arrested for #assaulting #Nashville #bartender with #flag: #police.

A 19-year-old #bar #employee got involved in a #fight with the #protesters. As the parties separated, McCann was reportedly seen #hitting the 19-year-old in the #face and #ribs with the #flagpole.