MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE March 23, 2026 – President Donald J. Trump paid tribute to music legend Elvis Presley on Monday, March 23, 2026, with a private tour of Graceland, the iconic Memphis estate that served as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s home.
The White House announced the visit on X (formerly Twitter) with the message: “President Trump visits Graceland — the iconic home of Elvis Presley 🎸🎶🇺🇸,” accompanied by two official photographs. One shows the president standing outside the mansion’s grand white-columned entrance, while the second captures him inside, gesturing expressively as he speaks during the tour alongside Graceland staff.
The stop at Graceland came immediately after Trump participated in a roundtable discussion with the Memphis Safe Task Force on fighting crime and improving public safety. Graceland was temporarily closed to the public to allow for the private presidential visit — Trump’s first to the estate as president.
During the tour, the president examined several artifacts from Elvis’s life, including his 1958 U.S. Army helmet, a bread warmer in the kitchen, and items in the famous Jungle Room with its signature green shag carpet and waterfall. He viewed gold-plated treasures, including a Social Security card, and was handed a replica of the guitar used in Elvis’s legendary 1973 “Aloha From Hawaii” concert. Trump signed the replica as a keepsake.
Expressing his admiration, the president said, “I love Elvis.” He noted that although he never met Presley, he has long been a fan of his music and often plays Elvis songs at political rallies. Trump’s favorite Elvis track is “Hurt.” In a lighthearted moment, he jokingly asked whether he could have beaten Elvis in a fight.
A posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to Elvis by Trump in 2018 was also on display during the visit.
Graceland, which opened to the public as a museum in 1982, remains one of America’s most visited historic homes. The president’s detour provided a cultural highlight amid a busy schedule addressing domestic safety issues and international developments.
The White House described the visit as a celebration of two enduring American icons — the 47th president and the eternal King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The moment has drawn widespread attention online, with many calling it a fitting tribute to American music history.
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