WASHINGTON — For anyone who was listening, Elton John's music was the unofficial soundtrack to Donald J. Trump's presidency. The songs "Tiny Dancer" and "Rocket Man" were pumped into the background of his political rallies at earsplitting decibels. A copy of Mr. John's 1972 album, "Honky Château," became a diplomatic gift for North Korea's dictator. The singer's crowd sizes were both a presidential fixation and an aspiration. Which is why it was so interesting that Mr. John, a superstar and longtime activist, played at the White House on Friday as a guest of President Biden and Jill Biden, the first lady, years after sidestepping Mr. Trump's overtures. "I just wish America could be more bipartisan," Mr. John said as he sat at his piano, during a set that lasted about 45 minutes. Mr. John is on a lengthy farewell tour in the United States, and his appearance was part of a larger celebration that was meant to honor people whom the White House called "everyday history makers": teachers, nurses, emergency and mental health workers, students and activists. There were boldface names, too, including the education activist Malala Yousafzai; the tennis legend and activist Billie Jean King; and Jeanne White-Ginder, the… Read full this story
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