Governors Ball attendees heard a rendition of "Do You Hear the People Sing?" at the White House over the weekend — a protest anthem about resisting an oppressive government

Video circulating online shows the U.S. Army Chorus filing into the dinner while singing "Do You Hear the People Sing?" from Les Misérables. Specifically, they sang the reprise version, promising, "Even the darkest night will end / And the sun will rise."

The U.S. Army Choir performed "Do You Hear the People Sing?" from "Les Misérables" at the 2025 White House Governors Ball Saturday night — a choice that sparked confusion and mockery on social media.