Trump Orders U.S. Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honour of Dolly Parton

United States President Donald Trump has mourned the death of country music icon Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.

Trump expressed his condolences in a post on his Truth Social account on Tuesday, August 25, describing Parton as one of the greatest country singers and saying her death was “a true loss for millions of people.” Reuters also reported the death and Trump’s reaction.

Following Parton’s death, Trump issued a presidential proclamation directing that the United States flag be flown at half-staff in her memory.

According to the White House proclamation dated August 25, the order covers the White House, public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations and federal naval vessels across the United States and its territories. The same directive applies to U.S. embassies, consular offices and other U.S. facilities abroad.

The proclamation states that the flags are to remain at half-staff until sunset on September 1, 2026.

Parton’s death and the presidential tribute were reported on August 25, with the White House formally publishing the proclamation the same day.

Conclusion: The report is verified and current as of August 26, 2026. Trump’s condolence message and his order for U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff in honour of Dolly Parton are confirmed by official White House records and independent reporting.