Trump mourns Dolly Parton, orders US flags lowered to half-mast

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered that US flags beryllium flown astatine half-staff successful grant of state euphony fable Dolly Parton, who died astatine the property of 80.

The household of the state euphony icon, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist announced her decease on Tuesday in a video connection connected societal media.

Taking to Truth Social, Trump said her passing was a existent nonaccomplishment for millions of people.

“Very bittersweet to study that Dolly Parton, 1 of the top Country singers, and acold beyond, ever, has conscionable passed away. This is simply a existent nonaccomplishment for millions of people.

“There has ne'er been anyone similar her, and ne'er will. In her honor, I americium lowering the American emblem passim the United States for a one-week play opening contiguous astatine 6:00 pm. Rest successful Peace, Dolly! The World loves you,” Trump wrote.

DAILY POST reports that Parton wrote hundreds of songs, including classics similar “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “I Will Always Love You,” with much than 100 cardinal records sold worldwide and much than 1 cardinal online streams.

Her vocation was everlastingly influenced by her upbringing...