Proclamation 10966—Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Minneapolis, Minnesota

This executive action, a proclamation issued by President Donald J. Trump, is designed to honor the victims of a shooting that occurred in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 27, 2025. Specifically, the proclamation directs that the United States flag be flown at half-staff for a period of time – until sunset on August 31, 2025 – at the White House, all public buildings and grounds, military posts and naval stations, and on all federal vessels. It also instructs that this same measure be taken at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities around the world.

This proclamation affects all Americans and people living in U.S. territories and possessions. It does not create any new laws, require federal spending, or impose obligations on citizens beyond the symbolic act of lowering the flag.

The President issued this proclamation as a ceremonial observance, drawing on a long-standing executive tradition of using proclamations to express national sentiment and raise awareness about important events and communities. The action does not require congressional approval and is considered a purely symbolic gesture.

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