Dolly Parton's History With Donald Trump as President Praises Her
What Donald Trump Said About Dolly PartonTrump has repeatedly praised Parton over the years, describing her as an American cultural icon whose influence reached far beyond country music."This is a true loss for millions of people. There has never been anyone like her, and never will," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social following news of Parton's death. Trump added that he was ordering the American flag to be at half-staff for one week starting Tuesday at 6 p.m.Parton's widespread popularity made her one of the few entertainers admired across political divides.
- ▪What Donald Trump Said About Dolly PartonTrump has repeatedly praised Parton over the years, describing her as an American cultural icon whose influence reached far beyond country music."This is a true loss for millions of people.
- ▪There has never been anyone like her, and never will," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social following news of Parton's death.
- ▪Trump added that he was ordering the American flag to be at half-staff for one week starting Tuesday at 6 p.m.Parton's widespread popularity made her one of the few entertainers admired across political divides.
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By Jenni FinkSenior Editor0ShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The death of country music icon Dolly Parton at age 80 has prompted tributes from across the political spectrum, including from President Donald Trump, who has long spoken positively about the singer, songwriter and philanthropist.Parton's decades-long career made her one of America's most recognizable entertainers, while her charitable work and efforts to stay above partisan politics earned admiration from both Republicans and Democrats.
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