Trump orders flags to half-staff for a week in honor of Dolly Parton
President Trump has ordered all American flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80. “Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed away,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding her death is…
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- First observed by CurrentWire: CBS News · Aug 25, 2026 at 3:18 PM ET
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Trump orders flags to half-staff for a week in honor of Dolly Parton(opens original report in a new tab)CBS NewsTier B
Trump orders flags at half-staff to honor Dolly Parton after her death(opens original report in a new tab)President Trump on Tuesday said he is lowering the American flag throughout the U.S. following the death of legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. CBS News' Anthony Mason, Jamie Wax and Nicole Valdes have more. — CBS News
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