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Kevin E G Perry

‘True American icon’: Politicians pay tribute to Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton Donald Trump Barack Obama Kamala Harris

Politicians were among the figures leading tributes to Dolly Parton following her death, with Donald Trump , Barack Obama and Kamala Harris among those honoring the country music legend.
Donald Trump announced that American flags across the United States would be lowered for one week to honor Parton following her death.
Trump paid tribute to Parton on Truth Social, describing her as one of the “greatest Country singers” and calling her passing “a true loss for millions.”
Barack Obama honored Parton on X, highlighting her 11 Grammy Awards, extensive philanthropy and support for research that led to the Moderna COVID vaccine.
Kamala Harris remembered Parton as “a true American icon,” praising her music, kindness and the distribution of more than 300 million books through her Imagination Library.

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