Donald Trump's claim that Dolly Parton 'really liked me' has coincided with a major funding cut to her Imagination Library in Missouri, where the state has stopped accepting new families into the free children's book programme after slashing its support from $6 million to $2 million.
Trump made the remark during an interview with conservative radio host Glenn Beck after ordering US flags to be flown at half-staff in honour of Parton. While the president's tribute drew attention online, the more immediate concern for Missouri families is whether books will continue reaching children already enrolled in Parton's literacy initiative.
