Again in 2016, Donald Trump tapped Andrea Bocelli to carry out at his first inauguration earlier than abruptly rescinding the invitation, reportedly to protect the famed tenor from backlash. On Friday, Bocelli stopped by the Oval Workplace and serenaded the US president, who introduced the singer will return to the White Home in December.
Trump advisor Margo Martin shared footage of the go to on social media. In usually gaudy style, Bocelli’s personal music was blasted all through the White Home and even the Oval Workplace. The president then coaxed him into singing alongside, presumably with out giving the opera star an opportunity to heat up.
Trump is a longtime fan of Bocelli’s work, having beforehand booked him to play a personal occasion at Mar-a-Lago in 2010.
Bocelli’s White Home efficiency is about for December fifth, two days forward of the revamped 2025 Kennedy Middle Honors. Trump will host that occasion, recognizing honorees together with George Strait, KISS, Sylvester Stallone, and Gloria Gaynor.
President Donald J. Trump meets with Andrea Bocelli within the Oval Workplace. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/8OqQ7FZej1
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World-famous Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli surprises President Trump with an Oval Workplace opera efficiency pic.twitter.com/MUPIOJdg8W
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