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A small town in New Jersey, despite the president Donald Trump’s In honor of Charlie Kirk, to lower the flag on government buildings to half-time chips and defend his decision on Monday.
New York Jets Great Nick Mangerd When he exploded to Madison with social media posts, he was probably the loudest critic, showing the flag to full-time employees.
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Retired New York Jets Center Nick Mangold looks ahead of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mets Stadium on September 25, 2022. (Vincent Carchietta/USA Today Sports)
But, Madison officials wrote in a Facebook post that it is following the state’s directives.
“Last weekend, we received questions about the borough lowering the American flag. Madison’s policy is to follow the daily flag status of New Jersey,” the town said in a post. “On the weekend, the identity is ‘full-time employee’.”
“The Borough of Madison condemns all forms of political violence and rejects hatred in all forms. We remain committed to bringing people around our shared values and ideals.”
Mangold, a seven-time Pro Bowl Center and two-time All-Pro, was upset about the town’s decision.
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The Video Committee pays tribute to Charlie Kirk ahead of the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals game on September 14, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Chris Coduto/Getty image)
He wrote on X: “I feel disgusted and sad about my town (Madison) and my state (New Jersey). This is wrong on many levels… because the American husband and father were assassinated for the right to express freedom of expression.”
Mangold tagged New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and two gubernatorial candidates who succeeded Murphy, state Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli.
Officials in Bergen County, New Jersey, have come under fire for the same flag decision.
Trump announces flags in half Follow KirK was assassinated on the Utah campus in Orem.
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Since then, several memorials and vigils have been held across the country to honor Kirk. Several NFL teams remained silent during Sunday’s game.
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