Donald Trump on Sunday ordered the half-masting of US flags on official vessels until August 8 to pay tribute to the 29 victims of the two shootings that plunged the country into less than 24 hours, the White House announced.
"As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of these terrible acts of violence ... I order the half-masting of the United States flag at the White House and on all public buildings," said the president. American in this statement. "We condemn these hateful and cowardly acts," continues the text sent by the US executive.