HOLLYWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 02: Dolly Parton and Stella Parton attend the premiere of "Dolly Parton's Coat Of Many Colors" at the Egyptian Theatre on December 2, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
Dolly Parton, known for her political neutrality, has long avoided engaging in contentious political debates, carefully sidestepping any actions or statements that could alienate her fans across the political spectrum. The Queen of Country Music has expressed her aversion to politics, famously turning down the Presidential Medal of Freedom from both Democratic and Republican presidents to prevent any appearance of favoritism. In the past, she has said, “I’ve got as many Democrats as I do Republicans as fans, and I’m not going to insult any of them because I care about all of them,” emphasizing her desire to remain neutral and not judge people based on their political beliefs. Parton’s refusal to engage in political discourse has earned her a reputation for being unifying in an increasingly divided society.
Is anyone else concerned about the incoming administration declaring Marshall Law? They’ve already said they plan to do so. Why isn’t President Biden doing something before January 20th?
— Stella Parton (@StellaParton) November 25, 2024
However, Dolly’s sister, Stella Parton, has not followed the same path. Stella has been vocal about her political beliefs, particularly her disdain for former President Donald Trump. She frequently uses her Twitter platform to criticize Trump, with her recent comments raising eyebrows. Stella recently sparked controversy with a post suggesting that Trump might declare “Marshall law,” which she later corrected to “martial law” after receiving multiple corrections in the replies. In her post, Stella expressed concern that the incoming administration might use martial law and questioned why President Joe Biden wasn’t taking action before the inauguration on January 20.
Adding fuel to the fire, Stella claimed that Trump had discussed using the military to round up illegal immigrants, referencing his earlier plans to declare a national emergency and deploy military assets for deportation efforts. She argued that military intervention to control the population was akin to martial law and compared Trump’s actions to those of historical figures like Marshal Dillon, and even Adolf Hitler. Stella echoed claims often made by critics of Trump, including accusations that he admired the notorious dictator, a sentiment also shared by Kamala Harris’ campaign during the election.
When you bring out the Military to control the population in a country it’s called “Martial Law” and yes, Trump and his henchmen said they plan to do so to round up illegal immigrants! I saw it myself on network tv. And Trump thinks of himself as Marshall Dillon !🙄🙄🙄
— Stella Parton (@StellaParton) November 25, 2024
While Stella’s statements have been met with backlash, particularly from Trump supporters who argue that such claims are unfounded, it’s worth noting that the U.S. military has historically been used for border security efforts under both Republican and Democratic administrations. The current use of National Guard troops at the border is a continuation of that tradition, and many see Stella’s comparisons and rhetoric as exaggerated and politically charged.
Dolly’s avoidance of political issues and Stella’s outspoken criticism of Trump highlight the differing political approaches within the Parton family, with Dolly maintaining her focus on unity and inclusion while Stella voices strong opinions about the current political landscape. Their contrasting stances on politics have added a layer of complexity to the public’s perception of the Parton family dynamic.
It doesn’t take a genius to know we are knee deep in s*** ! Hell I can barely read, write and spell but i know WTF is coming at us y’all.
— Stella Parton (@StellaParton) November 25, 2024
