Pentagon just told me they will not return flag to half-staff for McCain (a war hero) unless the White House issues a proclamation. It did so over the weekend (per Flag Code) but custom calls for flag to remain at half-staff until day of interment (McCain’s funeral is Sunday).

— John Haltiwanger (@jchaltiwanger) August 27, 2018

FLAG WARS courtesy of Donald Trump. https://t.co/v59BeRxdIG

— Kevin Baron (@DefenseBaron) August 27, 2018