Trump Orders U.S. Flag Lowered for One Week to Honor Dolly Parton
Trump directs the American flag lowered nationwide for a week after country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80, calling her a loss for millions.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump ordered the American flag lowered across the United States for one week to honor country music legend Dolly Parton, who died at 80.
Trump announced the tribute on truthsocial, describing Parton as “one of the greatest Country singers” and calling her death “a true loss for millions of people” according to breitbart.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed away. This is a true loss for millions of people. There has never been anyone like her, and never will. In her honor, I am lowering the American flag throughout the United States for a one week period beginning tonight at 6:00PM. Rest in Peace, Dolly! The World loves you.” on August 26, 2026 at 12:22 PM ET.
President Donald J. Trump ordered the American flag lowered across the United States at WASHINGTON D.C.
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This is Trump’s 19th message released today, out of 20 total, and the last post was 15 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 36 of his 607 posts over the last 30 days classified as personal praise, greetings and tributes posts.
Dolly Parton, the queen of country music and a celebrated philanthropist, died in Nashville, Tennessee, after a brief battle with cancer according to theguardian. Her career spanned decades and included 11 Grammy wins, roles in feature films, and the Dollywood theme park, and her Imagination Library distributes about 25 million books each year across several countries according to theguardian. Her team confirmed she died at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones according to theguardian.
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