• Trump’s surprise tour of Elvis Presley’s famous Memphis home
• President shows interest in personal belongings and “King of Rock and Roll” legacy

U.S. President Donald Trump made a surprise visit on Monday to the late singer Elvis Presley’s famous “Graceland” mansion while in Memphis.

The unplanned tour came as U.S. airports faced long security lines and amid rising global tensions.

During the visit, Trump expressed admiration for the “King of Rock and Roll” and joked about whether he could beat Presley in a fight.

At a meeting, he said: “I think I’ll go see Graceland after this meeting, right? I love Elvis.”

Graceland is one of the top tourist attractions in the U.S., often ranking second only to the White House in visitors to a private home.

The museum was temporarily closed for Trump’s private tour, which included viewing a military helmet marked with Presley’s initials “EP” from his 1958 basic training, exploring a kitchen bread oven, and the “Jungle Room” with its green carpet, Polynesian furniture, and indoor waterfall.

Trump was impressed by Presley’s gold Social Security card, suggesting it could inspire a redesign of official cards.

Seeing Presley’s gold phone, he joked: “I’d like to hear some of these calls.”

A Graceland guide presented Trump with a guitar to sign—a replica of the guitar Presley used during his famous 1973 “Aloha From Hawaii” concert.

After learning Presley never actually played that guitar, Trump wondered: “Could I have beaten him in a fight?”

Trump has often used Presley’s music in his campaigns.

He also posted a composite image of half his face and half Presley’s on social media, highlighting their resemblance.

He concluded the visit by praising Presley, saying: “Who could be more famous than Elvis?”—a nod to the singer’s legendary status in American culture.