Trump Orders Flags Lowered After Dolly Parton’s Death
Trump announces a one-week flag lowering across the United States to honor country music legend Dolly Parton, who died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump ordered American flags lowered nationwide to honor Dolly Parton, the country music icon who died at age 80 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Trump called Parton “one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER” and directed a one-week flag lowering beginning the evening of the announcement.
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. Trump” on August 25, 2026 at 2:32 PM ET.
This is Trump’s 1st message released today, and the last post was 4 days 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 28 of his 344 posts over the last 30 days classified as Personal Praise, Greetings & Tributes posts.
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Parton, born on January 19, 1946, in Sevier County, Tennessee, grew up as one of twelve children in a one-bedroom home in the Smoky Mountains, according to dollyparton. She began writing songs at the age of five and debuted on the Grand Ole Opry stage at 13, according to dollyparton. Her official website described her as a “global icon and humanitarian” known as a singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author who “died peacefully” in Nashville, according to dollyparton.
Parton wrote more than 3,000 songs across a seven-decade career that produced timeless hits including “9 to 5” and “Jolene,” according to independent.co.uk. Her nephew Bryan Seaver announced the news of her death, and her representative confirmed she had died at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville following a brief battle with cancer, according to independent.co.uk.
Parton’s philanthropic legacy extended well beyond music. Her Imagination Library gifted 325 million books before her death, according to independent.co.uk. Her family asked that donations be made to the Imagination Library in lieu of flowers, and a small private service will be held for immediate family at Parton’s request, according to dollyparton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Carl Thomas Dean, who died in 2025, according to dollyparton.
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