Donald Trump’s town hall event in the Philadelphia suburbs unexpectedly transformed into a concert on Monday after two medical emergencies disrupted the proceedings.
While responding to audience questions, Trump paused to allow a doctor to assist the first individual experiencing a medical issue.
Following a second interruption during the session moderated by South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Trump decided to halt the Q&A.
He and Noem noted the heat in the venue, with Trump jokingly inquiring about the air conditioning. Noem quipped back, “They probably can’t afford it, sir, in this economy.”
During the first medical incident, Trump requested that “Ave Maria” be played, and an instrumental version filled the room.
When the second emergency arose, he clarified he wanted to hear the rendition by Italian opera singer Luciano Pavarotti, which was promptly played.
Once Noem confirmed that the individual was stable, Trump resumed speaking briefly before suggesting that the crowd enjoy some music instead of continuing with questions. “Those two people who went down are patriots,” he remarked after the music began. “We love them. And because of them, we ended up with some great music, right?”
He called for the Village People’s “YMCA,” which signaled the end of his speaking engagement. However, Trump remained on stage, and the music continued. “Nobody’s leaving,” he exclaimed, playfully wondering about the delay.
For nearly 40 minutes, the music played on, with Trump dancing along to an eclectic mix that included Sinead O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” Rufus Wainwright’s cover of “Hallelujah,” and Guns N’ Roses’ “November Rain.”
While some attendees began to exit, others stayed to enjoy the extended performance, reminiscent of Trump’s time at his Mar-a-Lago estate, where he often DJs for his affluent club members.
As “Memory” from the musical “Cats” played, Trump finally left the stage. Karoline Leavitt, his national press secretary, shared a photo of him from the side of the stage on X, captioned, “DJ TRUMP!” Spokesperson Steven Cheung also posted about the unique atmosphere in Pennsylvania, emphasizing that “something very special is happening” and highlighting Trump’s distinctiveness in the political landscape.
