President-elect Donald Trump has selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at his second inauguration.

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Barack Obama shared a sweet birthday tribute to Michelle Obama after it was confirmed she will miss the inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump.

Barack Obama shared a sweet birthday tribute to Michelle Obama after it was confirmed she will miss the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

CHRIS KLEPONIS/AFP via Getty Images Former President Barack Obama made sure his wife, Michelle Obama, was celebrated with great fanfare on her 61st birthday. "Happy birthday to the love of my life, @MichelleObama,