Trump says he would’ve lowered flags for slain Minnesota Democrat, but governor ‘didn’t ask’

USA TODAY - For more and to sign up click here Elvia Limon President Trump on Monday defended not ordering U.S. flags lowered to half-staff after the assassination of a Minnesota Democratic state lawmaker this summer, saying the governor did not ask. The president's remark came during an unrelated Oval Office event on Monday. There, he was asked about his decision to lower flags after last week’s assassination of…