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Trump says Dolly Parton 'really liked me,' but 'wasn't a very political person'

Headline from The Hill, on the newest of 2 developments

President Trump said in an interview on Wednesday that the late country music icon Dolly Parton liked him, but was not “a very political person." “She was unique. She was amazing, and to lose her, it’s like losing a member of the family,” Trump told conservative talk show host Glenn Beck.

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  1. Dolly Parton's History With Donald Trump as President Praises Her

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Newest

    Trump says Dolly Parton 'really liked me,' but 'wasn't a very political person'

    Headline from The Hill ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

15 articles, oldest first.

  1. Townhall

  2. Deadline

    Donald Trump Pays Tribute To Dolly Parton, Says He’s Lowering U.S. Flags To Honor Entertainer (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Donald Trump paid tribute to Dolly Parton shortly after her death was announced, indicating that he planned to order U.S. flags lowered to half staff to honor the entertainer. Trump posted on Truth Social, “Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EV…

  3. Washington Examiner

    Trump lowers flags to half-staff for Dolly Parton: ‘The World loves you’ (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    President Donald Trump is honoring the life of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton by ordering federal buildings across the country to lower flags to half-staff for a week. “Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just pas…

  4. Rolling Stone

    Trump Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    "The world loves you," president says in social media update

  5. Newsweek

    Dolly Parton's History With Donald Trump as President Praises Her (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Dolly Parton remained apolitical, but she did make a few comments about Trump over the years.

  6. The M

    Donald Trump Is Lowering Flags for Dolly Parton While Desecrating Her Legacy of Inclusion and Respect (opens The M)

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    The M's feed description

    There are few celebrities whose passing could inspire such universal mourning as Dolly Parton. The country music legend and renowned philanthropist died today at age 80, turning all of our social media feeds into a sea of black-and-white portraits and tearful remembrances.

  7. The National Pulse

    Trump Issues Proclamation Honoring Dolly Parton. (opens The National Pulse)

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    The National Pulse's feed description

    President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation ordering U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide in honor of the late Dolly Parton, recognizing her significant contributions to American culture.

  8. The Hollywood Reporter

    Trump Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Wake of Dolly Parton’s Death: “The World Loves You” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris also took to social media to pay tribute to the icon.

  9. Just the News

    Trump on Dolly Parton: 'She really liked me' (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Following news of her death, Trump ordered that government agencies fly their flags at half-staff for a week in her honor.

  10. The Hill

    Trump says Dolly Parton 'really liked me,' but 'wasn't a very political person' (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump said in an interview on Wednesday that the late country music icon Dolly Parton liked him, but was not “a very political person." “She was unique. She was amazing, and to lose her, it’s like losing a member of the family,” Trump told conservative talk show host Glenn Beck.

  11. New York Post

    Trump says Dolly Parton ‘really liked me’ — but didn’t want to lose fans (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Trump ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff Tuesday after the "I Will Always Love You" singer died at age 80.

  12. The New Republic

    Trump Brags About How Much Dolly Parton Liked Him—Here Are the Facts (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    President Donald Trump is claiming that the recently deceased country music legend Dolly Parton was a big fan of his, even though she made a point to support the LGBTQ community, proclaimed that Black lives mattered, and remained politically neutral throughout her life—never endorsing Trump.

  13. HuffPost

    Trump Claims Dolly Parton ‘Really Liked Me,' She Just Didn't Want Anyone To Know (opens HuffPost)

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    HuffPost's feed description

    The legendary businesswoman and philanthropist refused to publicly wade into politics. She instead let her music — and actions — speak for her.

  14. Conservative Review

    Liberals wasted NO TIME using Dolly Parton's death to bash Trump (opens Conservative Review)

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    Conservative Review's feed description

    The death of Dolly Parton sparked an outpouring of grief from fans across the political spectrum, including President Donald Trump, who ordered flags lowered nationwide in her honor. “Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed awa…

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