People Are Surprised That Trump’s Spotify Playlist Includes Classic Rock Legends
Donald Trump, known for his love of all things big and bold—from golden skyscrapers to sizzling steaks—apparently has another passion: playing DJ at his Mar-a-Lago resort. According to a new Axios report, the former president, lovingly nicknamed “DJ T” by his club regulars, takes great joy in blasting his Spotify playlist from an iPad for his wealthy guests.
Whether it’s Sinatra classics or heavy Metallica riffs, Trump is in his element, marveling at the sound system and grinning like a kid with a new toy.
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago DJ Nights
A typical evening at Mar-a-Lago begins with Trump shaking hands at his usual spot near the front, soaking in the admiration of passersby. Once dinner wraps up, out comes the iPad. The music begins—so loud, at times, that guests have to raise their voices to converse.
As one insider told Axios, “His excitement never fades. It feels like the first time he’s heard or shared the crooning of Sinatra or the life-hard-lived edge of [Johnny] Cash.”
The playlist, reportedly a mix of well-known hits that rarely changes, offers a glimpse into Trump’s musical taste. And while his choices might surprise some, others—like Frank Sinatra’s “My Way”—feel entirely on-brand.
What’s on Trump’s Playlist?
Here are some of the tracks spinning on Trump’s golden iPad:
– “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Sinead O’Connor
– “Enter Sandman” by Metallica
– “Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding” by Elton John
– “My Way” by Frank Sinatra
– “Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash
– “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” by The Rolling Stones
– Selections from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera and Jesus Christ Superstar
It’s an eclectic mix—spanning rock, Broadway, and soul—though some of the artists (like R.E.M. and Sinead O’Connor) might not have been thrilled about being on rotation.
A Contrast to Campaign Rallies
Interestingly, Trump’s personal playlist is a far cry from his campaign rally music. At public events, he’s been relegated to Lee Greenwood’s patriotic anthem “God Bless the USA” and even a choir of January 6 prisoners singing the national anthem, following cease-and-desist letters from artists like Neil Young and The Village People.
One source notes that Trump’s music choices reveal a lot about his mindset: “It’s like his brain is a series of ‘titanium tubes’ filled with a set of grievances, crowd-pleasers, and taunts. No matter the song or topic, it all circles back to those tubes.”
Love him or hate him, DJ T seems to have a knack for mixing nostalgia, drama, and a bit of flair into his playlist—perfectly in tune with his larger-than-life persona.
