U.S. Army Chorus Performs 'Les Mis' Protest Anthem at White House Governors' Ball

The rendition of 'Do You Hear the People Sing?' raised questions about its appropriateness, given its themes of resistance to tyranny and President Trump's history with the song.

• The U.S. Army Chorus performed 'Do You Hear the People Sing?' from the musical Les Misérables at the 2025 White House Governors' Ball attended by President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
• The song, widely recognized as a protest anthem about resisting oppression, has sparked discussions about the intentions behind its selection for the event.
• President Trump has previously used the song during his 2016 and 2024 campaigns, despite objections from the musical's creators, who have publicly opposed its use in political contexts.
• Social media reactions highlighted the irony of performing a song about standing against tyranny at an event hosted by Trump, who recently referred to himself as 'the king' in a social media post.
• It remains unclear who chose the song for the performance, and the White House and Army communications teams have not provided comments on the matter.

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