Trump's Elvis Obsession: A Visit to Graceland

0:00It's March 24th. You're listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, AI-powered pop culture updates. I'm Cory with the story. Donald Trump has revived his long-standing fascination with Elvis Presley, claiming the two look alike. The 79-year-old former president shared a side-by-side photo on Instagram back in February 2024, sparking widespread talk. His interest peaked during a recent tour of Elvis' Graceland Estate in Memphis, Tennessee on March 23rd. Trump first made the resemblance claim at a rally in Tupelo, Mississippi back in 2018. He said people told him growing up that he looked like Elvis, minus the dark hair, and called it a huge compliment. This obsession shows up often in his public comments about the King of Rock and Roll. Online reactions poured in fast after the Instagram post, with many calling the comparison, a stretch or outright delusional. This mocked him as a lunatic pushing make delusions great again. Still, Trump doubled down during his Graceland visit.

1:02There, he sat in the famous jungle room, asked about taking Elvis in a fight, signed a replica guitar, and named Hurt as his favorite song. He became only the second-sitting president to visit, following George W. Bush. Trump gushed that he loves nearly all of Elvis' music. Elvis' influence endures nearly 50 years after his death, boosted by recent films and projects, even amid debates over how they portray his life. Trump's fandom keeps the connection alive in unexpected ways.