Pulaski County superintendent responds after school choir’s song ‘Trump It!’ faces controversy

SOMERSET, Ky. ( FOX 56 ) — The Pulaski County superintendent has released a statement after a song from a middle school choir caused some controversy on social media.

Superintendent Patrick Richardson said the Northern Middle School Choir teacher was "overzealous" when she had the choir perform "Trump It!"

Pulaski County superintendent responds after school choir's song 'Trump It!' faces controversy

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"In 2016, the middle school choir was asked to sing at the presidential inauguration for President Trump. The teacher thought it would get President Elect Trump's attention because of its quirky little beat. The intent of the song was to get invited back to the upcoming presidential inauguration," Richardson told FOX 56 News.

Richardson shifted from politics saying the choir has performed for Gov. Steve Beshear and his son Gov. Andy Beshear, and for attempted to sing at President Joe Biden's inauguration, but the choir wasn't chosen.

"The timing to introduce the song was not in good judgment considering that it was immediately following the election," he said.

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The teacher has been addressed about the inappropriate timing of the song, according to the superintendent.