Ivanka Trump was just one of many who paid tribute to Dolly Parton after the country legend died on Thursday. However, she now faces fierce backlash, and fans are furious.
Dolly Parton’s death was announced on Tuesday. Family, friends, colleagues, and fans quickly took to social media to share tributes and pay their respects to the star, who was 80 at the time of her passing.
However, one who did was Ivanka Trump. is facing a huge backlash over her tribute. The 44-year-old daughter of President Donald Trump took to X, sharing a quote from the beloved star that she said had stayed with her.
“A couple years ago on lexfridman podcast I cited a piece of wisdom from Dolly Parton that has resonated within me since I first heard it. ‘I don’t criticize and condemn; I love and accept,'” Ivanka wrote, and continued to praise Dolly Parton’s legacy.
“That quote, like so much of what made Dolly Parton an American icon, was deceptively simple — uncomplicated on its face but profound and deeply moving beneath the surface. Goodbye to a bright light. A peerless singer, incredible songwriter, gifted comic actress, tireless philanthropist, accomplished businesswoman and true original. We never met but I adored and admired Dolly greatly.”
Ivanka Trump brutally slammed over her tribute to Dolly Parton
But the tribute quickly drew criticism. Some social media users even accused Ivanka of trying to associate herself with Parton’s legacy.
“First, you didn’t write this. Secondly, your family is exactly what she tried to avoid. F— off,” one user wrote.
A second added, “Don’t even try, Eva Braun Barbie. Don’t even try to associate yourself or speak of her. You weren’t fit to breathe the same air as Dolly Parton. You and your family are against everything decent she worked for.”
A third user referenced Parton’s charitable work, writing: “Dolly Parton spent a heckuva lot of her time, energy, and money helping the poor, and some of her favorite people in the world were flamboyantly fabulous drag queens. Remember that when you see the MAGAs trying to co-opt her legacy right now.”
“What have you done for millions of kids with your ill gotten billions??? Nada. You couldn’t clean Dolly’s toilet much less be like her,” another user added.
A fifth stated, “Dolly Parton was a kind and generous soul. You are a cruel and soulless grifter who helped your family steal money from your disgusting daddy’s fake foundation.”
Dolly Parton dead at 80
One person also shared a video of Parton speaking about the LGBTQ+ community alongside the caption: “Posting this under every hypocrite chasing clout on the death of an icon. Dolly Parton on supporting the LGBTQ+ community (2016).”
In the video, Parton said: “I do not believe we should criticize and judge other people. If you’re the fine Christian you think you are, why are you judging people? I just think we should be more loving, more caring. We are who we are. If you’re gay, you’re gay. If you’re straight, you’re straight. You should be allowed to be how you are and who you are.”
Ivanka’s post came as Parton’s family confirmed the heartbreaking news of her death in a touching statement on social media. The news was announced on Dolly Parton’s Instagram account by her nephew, Bryan Seaver.
“This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality. As her head of security for more than two decades, a role my father Larry held before me, I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven’t truly felt it until now,” Seavers said.
“It is an honor, an honor that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness. But sadness lies with us, not with Dolly. Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus, surely met by Carl, her parents, and countless others who have watched her and longed to meet her in the heavens.”
Rest in peace, Dolly Parton. What do you think of the criticism towards Ivanka Trump? Please share your opinion in the comment section.
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