New York and New Jersey declined to lower flags for Charlie Kirk despite a national order from President Trump, citing state-level protocols. The decision sparked backlash from conservatives.

He said he did not want to honor a man "who did so much to harm not only the marginalized, but also to degrade the fabric of our body politic."

New York and New Jersey declined to lower flags for Charlie Kirk despite a national order from President Trump, citing state-level protocols. The decision sparked backlash from…