The president, 78, tapped Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem. Described on his website as “America’s tenor,” Macchio, 46, has a long history as a concert singer and almost as long of a history of supporting Trump.

Inauguration ceremonies are traditionally filled with patriotic music performances. In 2021, Lady Gaga performed the national anthem at President Joe Biden’s inauguration while Beyoncé sang at President Barack Obama’s in 2013.

Opera tenor Christopher Macchio will sing the national anthem at the presidential inauguration in front of a smaller live crowd than he was expecting

Opera tenor Christopher Macchio will perform the national anthem at President-elect Trump's Monday inauguration, although he will face a smaller audience than anticipated. Initially expecting a crowd of over 250,