By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-praises-italian-tenor-andrea-bocelli-ahead-of-private-concert-at-white-house Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump praises Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli ahead of private concert at White House Politics Dec 6, 2025 1:32 PM EST President Donald Trump praised the voice of Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli on Friday, following his performance at a ceremony held to mark the FIFA 2026 World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center. Watch Trump’s remarks in the video player above. The president was addressing Bocelli in the White House East Room ahead of a private concert, and was accompanied by his wife, first lady Melania Trump. WATCH: Trump attends final 2026 World Cup draw, awarded FIFA Peace Prize Trump said he and Bocelli are friends and that he asked about four weeks ago if the tenor would sing at the White House. The private White House concert Friday night was attended by Republican members of Congress and members of Trump’s Cabinet. “This is a tremendous honor,” Trump said. “We’re going to hear a voice, the voice of an angel.” A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump praised the voice of Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli on Friday, following his performance at a ceremony held to mark the FIFA 2026 World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center. Watch Trump’s remarks in the video player above. The president was addressing Bocelli in the White House East Room ahead of a private concert, and was accompanied by his wife, first lady Melania Trump. WATCH: Trump attends final 2026 World Cup draw, awarded FIFA Peace Prize Trump said he and Bocelli are friends and that he asked about four weeks ago if the tenor would sing at the White House. The private White House concert Friday night was attended by Republican members of Congress and members of Trump’s Cabinet. “This is a tremendous honor,” Trump said. “We’re going to hear a voice, the voice of an angel.” A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now