The famous singer Pepe Aguilar shared details about the visits he made with his father, Antonio Aguilar, to the White House on two occasions. On one of these visits, Antonio Aguilar was received by former U.S. Presidents Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter, while on the other occasion Pepe Aguilar attended at the invitation of Barack Obama.
Recalling the first visit, Pepe Aguilar mentioned that when he was a child, he accompanied his father to the Oval Office of the presidents, where he witnessed the close and simple treatment they had with Antonio Aguilar. Although at that time, Pepe was not very interested in politics or events at the White House, he still retains the memory of that family experience.
On another occasion, Ronald Reagan asked Antonio Aguilar for his support to attract the Latino vote in his presidential reelection campaign. This request, made during a private meeting, highlighted the close relationship that existed between the singer and the former president, who had known each other since Reagan was the governor of California.
Additionally, Pepe Aguilar revealed that during one of the visits to the White House, his father gifted Reagan a wallet specially designed for him, a detail that was greatly appreciated by the former president. These encounters in the political sphere have remained significant anecdotes in the life of the Aguilar family, demonstrating the relevance of their artistic legacy and their influence in various areas of society.
