Trump's Career as a Flutist Halted: "I Didn't Enjoy It, Not My Style"
In a recent podcast interview with the New York Post, the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump, shared an unexpected aspect of his childhood - his brief foray into music through flute lessons.
Trump shared that he received flute lessons around the age of 11 or 12, following an aptitude test that apparently identified him as exceptionally talented in music. However, his musical journey was short-lived, as he admitted to not particularly enjoying the flute and feeling it was an "unusual instrument."
Despite his brief stint with the flute, Trump claimed to have an "ear for music" and suggested that it has played a role in his life. He mentioned an instance where he was able to identify a note played on the piano hours after hearing it, demonstrating his apparent musical acumen.
Interestingly, the results of the aptitude test did not necessarily indicate that Trump would excel at the flute. Instead, they suggested his brilliance in the broader realm of music.
Trump's father, Fred, reportedly did not embrace the news of his son's musical talent. The details of this reaction were not disclosed in the podcast interview.
The debut episode of the podcast by the New York Post served as the platform for Trump to share these intriguing insights into his musical past. As the podcast continues, it remains to be seen if more revelations about Trump's life and career will surface.
[1] New York Post Podcast, 2025. [2] Various news sources, 2025.
In the 2025 episode of the New York Post Podcast, Trump's musical past was discussed, revealing his brief foray into music through flute lessons. Remarkably, this unexpected talent extended into pop-culture, as Trump demonstrated an ability to identify music hours after hearing it, showcasing his connection to entertainment. Despite his father's reluctance, Trump's aptitude test predicted a profound talent in the broader realms of music, suggesting that he might have thrived in the world of celebrities and pop-culture had he chosen a different path.
