Trump Picks His Own Rally Music. What Is He Trying to Say?

特朗普选择自己的集会音乐。 他想说什么?

The Opinions

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2024-09-09

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Songs from Luciano Pavarotti, Sinead O’Connor and “Cats” may not strike you as typical campaign music, but they’re on repeat at Donald Trump’s political rallies. The staff editor Katherine Miller has spent a lot of time at Trump rallies, and in this episode, she takes listeners on a tour of the unusual — and often subversive — soundtrack the former president curates for his campaign events. Thoughts? Questions? Email us at theopinions@nytimes.com.
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  • I'm a writer and editor in the Opinion section.

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  • I go on the campaign trail quite a bit.

  • I know, like, a lot of people aren't in the weeds on this stuff.

  • I'm so in the weeds, I've got like a magnifying glass out and I'm maybe too focused on the weeds.

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  • Politicians use music at rallies to create the sort of vibe and ambiance in the room for people waiting to see them.

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  • It's interesting what songs become kind of popular campaign hits.

  • They're often kind of nostalgic, upbeat songs that might remind you of happy times in your life.

  • I went to some of the Joe Biden events in 2020.