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President Donald Trump chose opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at the inauguration ceremony. He is a lesser-known name than some of the artists who performed the “Star-Spangled Banner” by the past.
President Donald Trump chose operatic tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at the inauguration ceremony. This is a lesser known name than some of the artists who have performed the “Star-Spangled Banner” in the past.
In 2021, Lady Gaga sang the national anthem for President Joe Biden. In 2013, Beyoncé performed the national anthem and later said she lip-synched to a track recorded for President Barack Obama.
Donald Trump, who overcame indictments, criminal prosecutions and two assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, was sworn in Monday as the 47th president of the United States, taking the reins of the country as Republicans demand unified control of Washington and set about reshaping the country’s institutions.
Mr. Trump’s swearing-in ceremony was held indoors due to the intense cold and began at noon (local time). The festivities began earlier, when Mr. Trump arrived at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
