Les Misérables, White House and Protest Song

Army Choir Sparks Confusion After Performing 'Les Mis' Protest Song for Trump
The U.S. Army Choir performed "Do You Hear the People Sing?" from "Les Misérables" at the 2025 White House Governors Ball Saturday night — a choice that sparked confusion and mockery on social media.
“Will you join in our crusade?”: Army Chorus performs “Les Misérables” song about uprising at White House event.
If there is a flame that never dies, Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise. They will live again in freedom, In the garden of the Lord. They will walk behind a loud chair, They will force away the sword.
Performance of pro-revolution 'Les Misérables' song at White House dinner raises questions
Video circulating online shows the U.S. Army Chorus filing into the dinner while singing "Do You Hear the People Sing?" from Les Misérables. Specifically, they sang the reprise version, promising, "Even the darkest night will end / And the sun will rise."
Yes, the U.S. Army Chorus sang ‘Les Mis’ at the White House Governors’ Ball
As footage from an annual White House dinner for the nation’s governors over the weekend spread across social media, musical theater and pop culture enthusiasts are asking: Was the song choice an intentional troll?
U.S. Army Chorus Belts Out Strange Choice of Anthem at White House
The Les Misérables tune has social media buzzing at the irony of its lyrics about an uprising against a tyrannical regime.
White House 'too stupid' to get 'protest' song choice by US Army Chorus at Governor's Ball
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted the National Governors Association dinner over the weekend with Melania's return overshadowed by an interesting performance
Army Choir Performs “Les Mis” Anthem About Protesting the King for Trump. The Internet Has Questions
Governors Ball attendees heard a rendition of "Do You Hear the People Sing?" at the White House over the weekend — a protest ...
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