President Donald Trump Surprises Air Force One Press Corps With Personal Playlist
US President Donald Trump surprised reporters aboard Air Force One by sharing his eclectic personal playlist, featuring tracks from Dolly Parton, ABBA, and Luciano Pavarotti.
US President Donald Trump surprised journalists aboard Air Force One with an unusual musical gesture during a flight over the Atlantic Ocean. Two officials approached the press cabin to ask if reporters would like to listen to the president's personal playlist while he worked.
An Eclectic Musical Selection
After reporters eagerly accepted the offer, they were treated to a diverse and unexpected playlist broadcast through the cabin. Among the tracks played were Dolly Parton's hit "Jolene", the entrance theme of WWE wrestler The Undertaker, The Who's classic rock, Luciano Pavarotti's operatic performance of "Nessun Dorma", and ABBA's "Fernando".
"I want to make you happy, so I am playing wonderful music," President Trump told reporters after visiting the press cabin to check on their reaction.
Personal Playlist Preferences
Shortly after the broadcast, Trump visited the press cabin personally to gauge reactions, sparking a brief conversation with the journalists on board. When asked if he had curated the selection himself, the president confirmed he chose every track to boost morale.
Previous reports have highlighted Trump's eclectic musical taste, ranging from classic rock to Broadway show tunes. Axios previously noted that he frequently selects the background music at Mar-a-Lago, favoring artists like Elvis Presley and Elton John alongside anthems like the Village People's "Y.M.C.A.".
