From a reluctant singer to repeat performer at the White House, Macchio shares his astounding journey.
Tenor Christopher Maccio and the President’s Own Marine Band Orchestra perform at a dinner for Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on Nov. 18, 2025, in the East Room of the White House. Public Domain
Any performer will admit that it’s nice to have fans. But what if your biggest fan is President Trump?
Christopher Macchio is an opera singer from Long Island, New York. Through a series of fortunate events, has found himself at the White House, at Mar-a-Lago, and various Trump properties, where he has performed for Trump and his family upon request for several years.
