Singer Jackie Evancho has received online backlash for agreeing to perform during Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day ceremony.
Evancho, 16, a former “America’s Got Talent” star, will sing the national anthem—the first musical act confirmed to sing at the event.
“We’re delighted to have Jackie Evancho performing the national anthem at the 58th presidential inaugural ceremony,” Boris Epshteyn, the inaugural committee’s director of communications, told Yahoo. He added: “As the youngest solo artist to ever go platinum, she is a true role model and inspiration for people young and old in our country and around the globe. Jackie represents the best and the brightest of America.”
While on the “Today” show, Evancho said she’s “really honored to be able to sing for the office” and it’s “a great honor for me.”
