During a town hall event in the Philadelphia suburbs, Donald Trump unexpectedly turned the session into an impromptu concert after two medical emergencies disrupted proceedings.
As Trump fielded audience questions, the first medical emergency prompted him to pause and allow a doctor to assist. After the second incident occurred during the event, which was moderated by South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Trump decided to halt the Q&A session.
While the venue’s heat was noted, with Trump jokingly asking about the air conditioning, Noem quipped, “They probably can’t afford it, sir, in this economy.”
During the first medical emergency, Trump requested the playing of “Ave Maria,” and an instrumental version filled the room. When the second emergency took place, he specifically asked for Luciano Pavarotti’s rendition, which was promptly played.
After confirming that the individual was stable, Trump briefly resumed speaking before suggesting that the audience enjoy some music instead of continuing with questions. He remarked, “Those two people who went down are patriots. We love them. And because of them, we ended up with some great music, right?”
The event ended on a musical note, as Trump called for the Village People’s “YMCA,” marking the conclusion of his speaking engagement. However, Trump remained on stage as the music played on, dancing to an eclectic mix that included Sinead O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” Rufus Wainwright’s rendition of “Hallelujah,” and Guns N’ Roses’ “November Rain.”
Though some attendees began to leave, others stayed to enjoy the unusual musical interlude, reminiscent of Trump’s DJ sessions at his Mar-a-Lago estate. After “Memory” from the musical Cats played, Trump finally exited the stage.
Karoline Leavitt, his national press secretary, shared a photo of Trump from the side of the stage, captioned “DJ TRUMP!” Meanwhile, spokesperson Steven Cheung highlighted the unique atmosphere in Pennsylvania, noting that “something very special is happening” and emphasizing Trump’s distinct role in the political landscape.