article_snippet: The singer is the Queen of Soul and the Queen of Soul are bigger hitters in the world of politics.
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article_snippet: Earlier this year, Aretha Franklin sang at a ceremony to announce Eric Holder would be stepping down from Eric Holder position of Attorney General.
article_snippet: Aretha Franklin sang 'America
article_snippet: The Beautiful' as an homage to Mr Holder, who was visibly moved by the gesture.
article_snippet: It was reported that as Aretha Franklin approached the podium to sing, President Barack Obama rushed to Aretha Franklin side and handed Aretha Franklin a stepping stool with the words, 'Hold on, Queen.'
article_snippet: At one point during her party, New York mayor Bill de Blasio was addressing the Reverend.
article_snippet: But New York mayor Bill de Blasio was soon cut off by the Rev Sharpton as Aretha Franklin Aretha Franklin entered the room, with the Rev Sharpton saying: 'I don’t usually interrupt New York mayor Bill de Blasio, but Queen is in the room.'