NOW: Jackie Evancho performs the National Anthem, concluding Pres. Trump's swearing-in ceremony #InaugurationDay https://t.co/AtkYphBS9D pic.twitter.com/AbRJAefcKT
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 20, 2017
Just as planned, Jackie Evancho helped Donald Trump celebrate his inauguration by singing the National Anthem.
Moments after finishing the song, Trump gave his take on Evancho's performance shouting "Great job Jackie!" Others took to the new president's favorite form of communication, Twitter, to share their feelings on the performance.
It was one that was deemed controversial after it was revealed that Evancho has a transgender sister. Evancho faced online backlash with many on Twitter wondering why she would agree to perform for an administration that doesn't seem to support the LGBTQ community.
Evancho later responded to the critics, telling CNN that she's "not involved in politics. I'm doing this because it's a privilege and an honor to perform for my country."
Trump tells Jackie Evancho 'great job' after singing the National Anthem pic.twitter.com/rF97KmgU4A
— Mashable (@mashable) January 20, 2017
No surprise, people's opinions on Evancho's performance were as split as the country's take on the new president.
There were those who thought she did a great job. "Finally!" one person wrote. "A national anthem that didn't sound like an American Idol audition!"
There were some that didn't. "16 is too young to sing at such an important event," one person wrote. "Sorry but her voice shook with nerves."
Others were just hoping for more from Evancho's performance like Billboard' s Jason Lipshutz. "Really thought there was a chance Jackie Evancho would pull a Katniss," he wrote. "Go rogue & flip off Trump on behalf of her transgender sister. Sigh."
Really thought there was a chance Jackie Evancho would pull a Katniss, go rogue & flip off Trump on behalf of her transgender sister. Sigh.
— Jason Lipshutz (@jasonlipshutz) January 20, 2017
Finally! A national anthem that didn't sound like an American idol audition! Nice job #JackieEvancho !! #TrumpInauguration #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/oHiSMJ3eeu
— Captain-Deplorable (@on2_off4) January 20, 2017
16 is too young to sing at such an important event sorry but her voice shook with nerves #JackieEvancho #NationalAnthem #Inauguration
— TehilaMahasani (@TehilaMahasani) January 20, 2017
Jackie Evancho was off key so🐸☕SIP ON THAT RACIST BIGGOTS
— EXTRA MARTHA (@EXTRA_MARTHA) January 20, 2017
Did no one notice that Jackie Evancho sang the wrong lyrics to the national anthem? "What so brightly we hailed???"
— ADubs (@alexelizanne) January 20, 2017
#JackieEvancho GREAT job! God bless you for standing up & singing for our country. Ignore all the mindless negative chatter. We love you!
— Donna J (@djrusty813) January 20, 2017
Ahahaha their faces after Jackie Evancho followed Beyoncé singing the national anthem😂😂 #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/E6BIB0CJeu
— Rebecca Voy (@Rebecca_voy) January 20, 2017
Michelle Obama listening to Beyonce sing the #nationalanthem in 2012 vs Michelle Obama listening to Jackie Evancho in 2017 pic.twitter.com/AklySyYDfm
— TukTuk (@edgesintact) January 20, 2017
Bruh, I remember when @jackieevancho was a child & just getting started, now here she is singing for the president... #iamSOold...😩
— The Silver Fox™ (@_NorthOfHeaven) January 20, 2017
Great job Jackie Evancho! We are proud of you and all the other performers. #Inauguration #Pennsylvania
— Patti K (@chelate164) January 20, 2017
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