During a live interview on CNN, Anderson Cooper was left visibly puzzled by the music playing in the background at former President Donald Trump’s South Dakota rally. Cooper was interviewing CNN Senior National Correspondent Kyung Lah when the loud and unexpected music disrupted their conversation.
As Lah discussed the motivations and sentiments of the rally attendees, a high-pitched scream and booming music suddenly filled the event center. Cooper tilted his head in confusion, trying to understand the unexpected sound.
Lah continued to describe the atmosphere at the rally, noting that some attendees proudly wore Trump’s mugshot as a symbol of their support. Meanwhile, the music continued to play loudly in the background.
Cooper, still perplexed by the choice of music, asked, “Is that The Phantom of the Opera soundtrack playing?” The music included pieces from artists like Andrea Bocelli and Sinéad O’Connor, making for an eclectic playlist.
In a somewhat humorous exchange, Cooper mentioned Sinéad O’Connor and her potential reaction to her music being played at the rally. Ultimately, the overpowering sound from the event prompted the interview to come to a close.
“People in this very large stadium who are waiting for Trump to speak. It doesn’t matter to them politically. What they want to hear is the fight, Anderson.
And I can just scan the room here and I can see multiple people wearing his mugshot as a source of pride.
Is that — I’m sorry. Is that The Phantom of the Opera soundtrack playing?
The unexpected musical interlude added an unusual and surreal element to the interview, highlighting the sometimes unconventional nature of political rallies and events.
