What did the president of the United States have to say upon learning of Dolly Parton's death on Tuesday?
Social.
There has never been anyone like her and never will.
In her honor, I am lowering the American flag throughout
the United States for a one-week period beginning tonight at 6 p.m.
Rest in peace, Dolly.
The world loves you.
President Donald J. Trump.
Two and a half hours later, the Democratic Socialists of America tweeted.
Democratic Socialists of America extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends
and fans of Dolly Parton, a hero of the working class and an inspiration to us all.
Some people took Trump in the DSA agreeing on Dolly to mean that she was apolitical.
But on Today Explained from Box, the truth is Dolly was just better at politics than just about any singer, actor,
or politician you can think of.
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