President Donald Trump's favorite tunes blared at the White House on Friday, as nothing was on his public schedule except a trip to Mar-a-Lago.
Politico correspondent Jake Taylor noted on Friday afternoon that music from "The Phantom of the Opera" was playing so loudly it could be heard outside the White House. The president is said to be a notorious fan of Broadway show tunes and enjoys playing DJ at events.
AFP correspondent Danny Kemp later reported hearing "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" by James Brown outside the White House.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt recently bragged on Trump's behalf after a new speaker system was installed.
"'The president wanted me to let all of you know that he is testing the speakers for what will be the best event in the history of the White House," she told reporters. Leavitt said Trump could control the music from an iPad in the Oval Office.
Trump was expected to depart for Mar-a-Lago at 5:25 p.m. No other public events were on his schedule.