Andrea Bocelli Performs for Trump in Oval Office, Plans December Return | AI News Digest
After weeks of anticipation, celebrated Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli made a notable visit to the Oval Office on October 17, 2025, where he delighted President Donald Trump with a live performance. This impromptu appearance precedes Bocelli's upcoming concert at the White House on December 5, just days before the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors. Trump had once extended an invitation to Bocelli to sing at his inauguration in 2016, but that offer was rescinded to shield the musician from any potential criticism. During the recent visit, Trump shared clips of Bocelli's performance, which featured the tenor singing alongside his own tracks. This isn't Bocelli's first engagement with Trump; he also performed at a private gathering at Mar-a-Lago in 2010.
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