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Classical-Crossover Vocalist Macchio to Perform at State Dinner

Macchio returns to Washington DC to perform for the State Dinner with Donald Trump and President Xi.

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Classical-crossover vocalist Macchio announced his return to Washington DC to perform at a State Dinner hosted by Donald Trump for President Xi.

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President Xi arrived at Joint Base Andrews for a three-day state visit, reciprocating Trump's trip to Beijing in May.

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“An honour to return to Washington DC to perform for the State Dinner with Donald Trump (originally @realDonaldTrump) and President Xi,” Macchio said on social media, tagging the official accounts of Trump, the White House, and the Trump campaign.

Often referred to as “America’s Tenor”, Macchio is a classical-crossover vocalist who has sung at Trump rallies and events since filling in at the Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve gala in 2015.

His announcement was posted shortly after Xi’s arrival at Joint Base Andrews for a three-day state visit, reciprocating Trump’s trip to Beijing in May.

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  • What is the full itinerary for President Xi's state visit?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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