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‘Offensive and repulsive’: Pastor protests lowering flags in honor of Dolly Parton
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Kaitlin Zamora , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 31, 2026
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Key points President Donald Trump ordered flags to be lowered on August 25 after her death. From Borger, Texas: A presidential order to lower American flags in honor of Dolly Parton has been met with protest.
From Borger, Texas: A presidential order to lower American flags in honor of Dolly Parton has been met with protest. President Donald Trump ordered flags to be lowered on August 25 after her death. A self-proclaimed street pastor, David Grisham, has encouraged people to move flags back up from half-staff, calling the gesture inappropriate.
Grisham posted a video showing him moving the flag at a post office back up the pole, stating that Dolly Parton had not served in the United States government.
Further details on the protest and Grisham's actions are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: August 31, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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