Trump Orders US Flags Lowered for One Week to Honor Country Legend Dolly Parton

United States President Donald Trump has ordered all American flags across the nation to be flown at half-staff for one week following the death of country music icon Dolly Parton at age 80.

The presidential tribute was announced in an official statement on Truth Social, where President Trump expressed deep sadness over the passing of the legendary singer and songwriter. Trump described Parton as “one of the greatest country singers, and far beyond, EVER,” noting that her passing represents a profound loss for millions of fans worldwide. The nationwide directive orders all U.S. flags to remain at half-staff for seven days in her honor.

The news of Parton’s passing was confirmed by her family after a brief battle with cancer in Nashville, Tennessee. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver who served as her head of security for over two decades shared an emotional video message on social media on behalf of the Parton and Owens families, fulfilling a request the music icon had made years earlier. Seaver reflected on Parton’s remarkable life, noting how she opened doors for generations of musicians, dreamers, and her extended family.

Over a career spanning more than six decades, Parton transformed from her humble beginnings in a Tennessee log cabin into a global cultural phenomenon, authoring enduring classics such as “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You”. Tributes have flooded in from artists, leaders, and fans across the globe, celebrating her extraordinary musical repertoire, business empire, and extensive philanthropic work.