"Back in 2016, Donald Trump tapped Andrea Bocelli to perform at his first inauguration before abruptly rescinding the invitation, reportedly to shield the famed tenor from backlash. On Friday, Bocelli stopped by the Oval Office and serenaded the US president, who announced the singer will return to the White House in December. Trump advisor Margo Martin shared footage of the visit on social media."
"In typically gaudy fashion, Bocelli's own music was blasted throughout the White House and even the Oval Office. The president then coaxed him into singing along, presumably without giving the opera star a chance to warm up. Trump is a longtime fan of Bocelli's work, having previously booked him to play a private party at Mar-a-Lago in 2010. Bocelli's White House performance is set for December 5th, two days ahead of the revamped 2025 Kennedy Center Honors."
Andrea Bocelli visited the Oval Office and serenaded President Donald J. Trump. Trump announced that Bocelli will return to the White House on December 5. Trump advisor Margo Martin shared footage of the visit on social media. Bocelli's music was played loudly throughout the White House and the Oval Office. The president encouraged Bocelli to sing along, apparently without allowing him to warm up. Trump previously tapped Bocelli for the 2016 inauguration but rescinded the invitation reportedly to shield him from backlash. Trump earlier booked Bocelli for a private Mar-a-Lago party in 2010. The December performance precedes the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors.
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