{"id":2392716,"date":"2025-01-20T12:21:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T17:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/heartwarming-video-shows-melania-smiling-at-donald-as-god-bless-america-plays-and-fireworks-fill-sky\/"},"modified":"2025-01-20T12:22:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T17:22:13","slug":"heartwarming-video-shows-melania-smiling-at-donald-as-god-bless-america-plays-and-fireworks-fill-sky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/heartwarming-video-shows-melania-smiling-at-donald-as-god-bless-america-plays-and-fireworks-fill-sky\/","title":{"rendered":"Heartwarming Video Shows Melania Smiling at Donald as &#8216;God Bless America&#8217; Plays and Fireworks Fill Sky"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fheartwarming-video-shows-melania-smiling-at-donald-as-god-bless-america-plays-and-fireworks-fill-sky%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2392716&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The text discusses the\u2063 lead-up to the inauguration of a Republican president,\u2063 emphasizing a celebratory event held at trump National Golf Club\u200b featuring the President-elect, Melania Trump, \u2062and\u200c tenor \u200cChristopher Macchio. A video capturing their performance of &#8220;God Bless America&#8221; has gone\u2064 viral,highlighting the family\u2019s joyful spirit during the fireworks display. Macchio, known as &#8220;America&#8217;s \u200btenor,&#8221; has \u2062been acclaimed\u200c for his vocal talent \u2062and has\u200b a close relationship with Trump,\u200d having previously\u200b sung at meaningful events for \u200chim. The\u200b article \u200ccontrasts \u2063the musical \u200cchoices between past\u2062 and present \u2063inaugurations, showcasing how Macchio&#8217;s rise from anonymity reflects the\u200d electoral preferences of voters. \u2063It suggests that his\u2062 performance is a fitting tribute\u200d to \u200dthe country, setting an optimistic tone for the \u200bupcoming inauguration festivities.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>If you&rsquo;re a Republican and need a dose of feel-good wholesomeness before the inauguration on Monday, the Trumps and a tenor, who is slated to perform at the Monday ceremony, singing &ldquo;God Bless America&rdquo; should amply do the trick.<\/p>\n<p>The viral video of the first couple, who returned to the Washington, D.C., area on Saturday for the president-elect&rsquo;s second inauguration, and concert singer Christopher Macchio was taken that night at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/washington-post-throws-editorial-standards-out-the-window-begs-readers-to-do-their-job-for-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trump National Golf Club<\/a> in Sterling, Virginia.<\/p>\n<p>If you saw pictures of the event, you likely saw something like this on social media:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">THE GOLDEN AGE &#127482;&#127480; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eRZR36iJQF\">pic.twitter.com\/eRZR36iJQF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/libsoftiktok\/status\/1880816268087083291?\">January 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>However epic and triumphal that photo may be, the footage of the president-elect and Melania Trump enjoying the fireworks is a lot more heartening.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#128680;PURE BEAUTY: President Trump and First Lady Melania are watching fireworks and listening to Christopher Macchio sing &ldquo;God Bless America.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>God bless this family that has given up everything to save this country!<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/j40MZ90Xpv\">pic.twitter.com\/j40MZ90Xpv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BoLoudon\/status\/1880813694147539070?\">January 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This footage of the soon-to-be first couple came after Trump &ldquo;addressed the crowd, giving shoutouts to Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and declaring his Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff a &lsquo;great negotiator,&#8217;&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/trump-family-heads-us-capitol-ahead-inauguration-day-this-time-america-won?intcmp=tw_fnc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox News<\/a> reported. &ldquo;Witkoff this past week helped negotiate a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas&rdquo; that took effect on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Soon after his remarks, Trump stepped out onto a clubhouse balcony while guests gathered on the patio below him for a fireworks display and performance by tenor Christopher Macchio.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Macchio, 46, has been called &ldquo;America&rsquo;s tenor&rdquo; thanks in part to his association with Trump, including singing at the former and future president&rsquo;s events.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/christopher-macchio-inauguration-national-anthem-trump-9ba855e4802789e18d3fc86b321b5e86\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Press<\/a>, his big break came nearly a decade ago when he was asked to pinch-hit for another singer at a New Year&rsquo;s Eve party. He ended up doing so well that singer Rod Stewart, in attendance that night, asked the tenor to perform at his 70th birthday party.<\/p>\n<p>Trump was even more effusive, Macchio said during an interview with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/newyork\/news\/trump-inauguration-national-anthem-christopher-macchio\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawH62nJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaOiWOygeiT40k4T6b2RnFnRd3BPx9uFX-yb_zs4I7lr95vuAr6rSfLhPw_aem_baLE5_euC_17TzpUQWjWPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WCBS-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He said, &lsquo;Your voice is unbelievable, magnificent. I can&rsquo;t tell who is better, you or Pavarotti,&#8217;&rdquo; Macchio reported.<\/p>\n<p>The pair&rsquo;s friendship became cemented after Macchio sang during a 2020 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wh-releases-painful-video-biden-wandering-white-house-getting-peoples-ages-wrong-staring-walls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">White House<\/a> memorial for the then-president&rsquo;s brother Robert, according to the AP.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with the AP, Macchio talked about the inauguration being moved indoors and the pluses and minuses therein.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I was looking forward to seeing 100,000 people spread across the National Mall,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;Unfortunately, I won&rsquo;t be getting that visual while I perform, but it&rsquo;s still going to be such a tremendous honor.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>However, he noted that &ldquo;from a musical and vocal perspective, it&rsquo;s actually a good thing.&rdquo; Not only are there better acoustics indoors, but extreme cold can take a toll on a vocalist&rsquo;s instrument.<\/p>\n<p>After Trump&rsquo;s October rally in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/breaking-big-60000-trump-supporters-flood-butler-pennsylvania-trump-returns-first-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Butler, Pennsylvania<\/a> &mdash; the place where he was shot in July &mdash; the candidate told Macchio, &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll be seeing you at the inauguration.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He didn&rsquo;t really specify what that meant,&rdquo; Macchio said, until a staffer with the president-elect called and said he was the &ldquo;first and only choice&rdquo; to sing &ldquo;The Star-Spangled Banner.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Consider the difference: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tiktok-fails-secure-extension-just-lost-major-music-artists-like-taylor-swift-drake-lady-gaga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lady Gaga<\/a> did the honors at Joe Biden&rsquo;s inauguration, and the final time Barack Obama was inaugurated, it was Beyonc&eacute;. For Trump, it was a guy who rose from obscurity to become &ldquo;America&rsquo;s tenor&rdquo; &mdash; a perfect metaphor for why voters chose the Republican Party <em>en masse<\/em> this time around.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;For those folks who might not have voted for President Trump, I hope that they&rsquo;ll give me that kind of opportunity to just listen and just really connect with the music,&rdquo; Macchio said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll be doing the national anthem, and it is meant to do honor to our great country.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>His rendition of &ldquo;God Bless America&rdquo; also does plenty of honor to our country, as the video proves. One hopes this is only an&nbsp;<em>amuse-bouche<\/em> for what we&rsquo;ll be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tim-walzs-attempt-mock-trump-indoor-inauguration-backfires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seeing on Monday<\/a> in terms of musical talent and sheer political elation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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