Andrea Bocelli sings for President Trump in the Oval Office

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli brought his world-famous voice to the White House on Friday, giving an Oval Office recital.

Trump’s special aide, Margo Martin, shared footage of the extraordinary moment on social media, showing everyone in the Oval Office on their feet as the legendary singer sang his classic song “Con Te Partirò / Time to Say Goodbye.” Bocelli cast his signature authority and grace into this historic venue just hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s high-stakes summit with President Donald Trump. (RELATED: Donald Trump announces star-studded celebration at Kennedy Center)

Subsequent clips shared by Martin showed the president having a conversation with the legendary singer while sitting at the Resolute Desk, while Bocelli’s soaring voices filled the room via recorded audio.

It is unclear whether Bocelli’s visit is linked to Zelensky’s imminent arrival. The famous tenor has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine for a long time, participating in fundraising efforts for war refugees and even adopting a dog named Jack, who was injured in the conflict.

Trump indicated that Bocelli will soon return to the White House again.

“He’s coming on December 5th to perform at the White House for some people,” he said.

“If the Cabinet members are good, if they’re doing a good job, we’ll let them come with others, right? We’ll have a good time,” Trump said.

INGLEWOOD, CA – DECEMBER 08: Andrea Bocelli performs on stage during the GRAMMY Holiday Special at Kia Forum on December 08, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

The impromptu ceremony in the Oval Office added an unexpected artistic and emotional touch to a day marked by diplomacy and political gravitas.

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