According to reports, President Biden recently announced that all federal executive departments and agencies will close on January 9, 2025, to honor the late 39th President Jimmy Carter. Biden noted that national security, defense, or other public needs may allow relevant department heads to decide that some agencies continue to operate.
The White House has previously designated January 9 as a national day of mourning, and on that day, the U.S. stock exchanges will also be closed. Biden has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff nationwide for 30 days to express his condolences for Carter.
This decision has drawn criticism from some individuals, including Musk and Ramaswamy, who believe this move is performative and a waste of taxpayer resources. Coincidentally, this mourning period coincides with Trump's upcoming inauguration, which may draw more attention to Trump's attitude and response.
