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Biden White House demanded Marine Corps band compose 'Fanfare for the First Lady' entrance theme for Jill: report
Post Millennial ^ | JULY 9, 2024 | Staff

Posted on 07/11/2024 5:59:23 AM PDT by Red Badger

The White House denied the report.

In 2022, the Washington Examiner's Becket Adams reported that the Marine Corps Band was instructed to compose an entrance theme for First Lady Jill Biden. The song, Fanfare for the First Lady, was intended to be a counterpoint to the president's Hail to the Chief. But of course, the president is the elected commander in chief, and the First Lady is more of an honorary post.

Many of those in the Marine Corps Band said they'd never been asked to do an exclusive First Lady entrance theme before. "Someone in the White House apparently 'had the bright idea, ‘Oh, tell the band that we want music for Jill,'' a source said. 'The band had to provide music,'" Adams reported.

At the time, press secretary for the First Lady Michael LaRosa (yes, she has one of those too), said that the story was not accurate. "The first lady does not have a song anybody has written for her specifically. She has no ‘Hail to the Chief’ song. She has no song. She never asked anyone to create a song."

"The White House asked nobody, not one person, to compose an exclusive entry song, or any song, for the first lady,” LaRosa added. “None of that is accurate."

Yet, the song exists. LaRosa said the whole thing was the band's idea and that it wasn't even written for First Lady Jill specifically, even though it was played just for her and there was a recording made as well so she could have the entrance song even when the band was not around. It was even performed at the White House's Teacher of the Year event.

After Adams' story was published, an update was released saying that "The U.S. Marine Band has retired 'Fanfare for the First Lady' from its repertoire, the Washington Examiner has learned. The song was removed quietly following the publication of this article, a source said. One source attributed the decision to pull the composition from rotation to 'negative' news coverage. We hope the first lady can forgive us for killing her entrance theme."


TOPICS: Government; History; Military/Veterans; Politics
KEYWORDS: drjill; fjb; music
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To: Red Badger

I suggest the theme to “leave it to Beaver”.....


2 posted on 07/11/2024 6:00:29 AM PDT by BigFreakinToad (Remember the Biden Kitchen Fire of 2004)
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To: Red Badger

Horrible music! What is she THINKING?


3 posted on 07/11/2024 6:01:19 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Is not as if Biden has the nuclear codes or anything. 😳)
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To: Red Badger

When you shine light on cockroaches like Jill they run for cover.


4 posted on 07/11/2024 6:01:32 AM PDT by cgbg ("Our democracy" = Their Kleptocracy)
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To: BigFreakinToad

They should just use “Evil Woman” by ELO.................


5 posted on 07/11/2024 6:02:45 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

“hate everything about you” by Ugly Kid Joe


6 posted on 07/11/2024 6:04:08 AM PDT by BigFreakinToad (Remember the Biden Kitchen Fire of 2004)
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To: Red Badger

The Lady is a Tramp?


7 posted on 07/11/2024 6:05:15 AM PDT by mware
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To: Red Badger

I once heard the First Skank say in an interview that she was moved to get her doctorate because their mail would frequently say “Senator and Mrs. Biden.” She wanted a title too. I can easily imagine such a personality complaining about Joey getting theme music but not her.


8 posted on 07/11/2024 6:05:15 AM PDT by Flag_This (They're lying.)
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To: BigFreakinToad

Theme from Dr. Demento


9 posted on 07/11/2024 6:05:34 AM PDT by ohiobushman (TRUMP 2024 OR BEFORE!!👌)
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To: Red Badger

FTROOP


10 posted on 07/11/2024 6:06:43 AM PDT by Samurai_Jack (This is not about hypocrisy, this is about hierarchy!)
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To: BigFreakinToad

So, I suppose they are back to selections from “Evita”?


11 posted on 07/11/2024 6:07:08 AM PDT by uranium penguin
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To: Red Badger
How about: I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better (When You're Gone) by The Byrds.
12 posted on 07/11/2024 6:07:32 AM PDT by 4yearlurker (Arise and shine,and give God the glory!-A trail cook's morning call.)
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To: 4yearlurker

“Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves”...................


13 posted on 07/11/2024 6:08:28 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: 4yearlurker

Go Ahead and listen.

It’s theme’s from F-Troop


14 posted on 07/11/2024 6:08:59 AM PDT by Samurai_Jack (This is not about hypocrisy, this is about hierarchy!)
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To: MayflowerMadam

She is above deciding on it. The Marines composed the little circus ditty. It is perfect for that oooh look at ME! clown show. As if the world couldn’t despise her more.


15 posted on 07/11/2024 6:09:07 AM PDT by bgill
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To: Red Badger

Somewhere, there is a wizened old veteran, squeezing out a rusty tear from a dried up tear duct - knowing that some of the tricks for dealing with uppity leadership are still polished, honed and ready for the next stoopid request.

Classic do exactly what you’re told, and make sure the right people are there to witness it. In this case, leak to certain outlets that the Wannabe Queen has taken on ridiculous airs.


16 posted on 07/11/2024 6:09:39 AM PDT by larrytown (A Cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do. Then they graduate...)
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To: BigFreakinToad

How about “the bitch is back” by Elton John?


17 posted on 07/11/2024 6:09:46 AM PDT by DesertRhino (2016 Star Wars, 2020 The Empire Strikes Back, 2024... RETURN OF THE JEDI. )
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To: Red Badger

How about adding some words to the ‘Jaws’ theme? That way we could all RUN when we hear her coming. ;)


18 posted on 07/11/2024 6:09:56 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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“Entry of the Gladiators” by Claude Fucik should work just fine: https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=gladiator+clown+song&mid=8116734B4386769346F48116734B4386769346F4&FORM=VIRE


19 posted on 07/11/2024 6:11:00 AM PDT by Stosh
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To: Flag_This

Why doesn’t she just wear an ermine cape, a jeweled crown and carry a scepter with Military Heroes throwing flower petals on the ground she walks on?


20 posted on 07/11/2024 6:11:35 AM PDT by Cowgirl of Justice
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