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.

Macchio has performed for Trump before, including a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in October and a New Year's Eve party at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.

"For those folks who might not have voted for President Trump, I hope that they'll give me that kind of opportunity to just listen and just really connect."