Loud music was reported coming from the White House on Friday afternoon.
Spectators outside of the White House reported hearing the song “God Bless America” on the White House speakers.
One spectator filmed the moment.
Watch here:
Trump blasts ‘God Bless America’ at full volume in White House amid frantic US pilot search in Iran pic.twitter.com/0baH2c1OHG
— RT (@RT_com) April 3, 2026
The moment comes as U.S. forces are attempting to find a pilot who was shot down in Iran.
CNN reported the latest on the rescue efforts:
US forces rescued one of the crew members of a downed American fighter jet in Iran, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Two of the sources said the crew member was alive, in US custody and receiving medical treatment.
It wasn’t clear what the status of the second crew member was. Sources said search and rescue operations were ongoing after the jet was downed over Iran.
One of the US sources also confirmed the aircraft was an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet, an aircraft that can carry out air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. F-15s typically are crewed by a pilot and a weapon systems officer.
The White House playing “God Bless America” also comes as the White House prepares for Easter.
The White House released the following Easter message:
This Easter Sunday, the First Lady and I join with Christians all across our Nation and around the world in rejoicing in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, whose triumph over sin and victory over death secured the promise of redemption and the hope of eternal life for all who believe in Him as Lord and Savior.
ADVERTISEMENTSunday, we proclaim with joy that Christ has risen, a new creation has been ushered in, and evil and death have been conquered forever through the unmatched power of God’s sacrificial love.
When Jesus Christ rose from His earthly tomb on Easter morning, He restored our grace, washed our sins, and reconciled humanity with God—fulfilling the ancient prophecy that “He was pierced for our sins, crushed for our iniquity … by His wounds we were healed.” His suffering won our victory, His love brings us life, and His Resurrection is our everlasting hope.
As we rejoice in this Easter season, we are reminded that the life of Jesus Christ and the truths of the Gospel have inspired our way of life and our national identity for 250 years. From the Christian patriots who won and secured our liberty on the battlefield and every generation since, the love of Christ has unfailingly guided our Nation through calm waters and dark storms.
We pray that this celebration of the Resurrection strengthens our faith, enriches our lives, and reawakens our souls. We offer prayers of adoration and thanksgiving for the countless blessings God has bestowed upon our Nation. We acknowledge that, through Christ’s redeeming sacrifice, in the words of Holy Scripture, “Death is swallowed up in victory.” Above all, we echo with tremendous joy those sacred words that have given life, hope, and purpose to Christians for thousands of years: He is risen.
Happy Easter!
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