Mormon Tabernacle Choir singer quits over Trump inaugural

In this Oct. 1, 2016, file photo, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sings in the Conference Center at the morning session of the two-day Mormon church conference in Salt Lake City. Choir member Jan Chamberlin posted a resignation letter that she says she sent to choir leaders on her Facebook page Thursdaym Dec. 29, 2016.

Mormon Choir Performance at Trump Inauguration Draws Ire

The announcement that the Mormon Tabernacle Choir will perform at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony hasn’t been met with universal applause. Erika Munson, co-founder of the pro-LGBT rights group Mormons Building Bridges, said the performance will be seen as the faith’s official stamp of approval for Trump.

Mormon Tabernacle Choir to perform at Trump inauguration

In this Oct. 3, 2015 file photo, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings during the opening session of the two-day Mormon church conference in Salt Lake City. The church announced on its website Thursday that the 360-member volunteer choir will sing at Trump’s swearing-in ceremony on January 20. less FILE – In this Oct. 3, 2015 file photo, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings during the opening session of the two-day Mormon church conference in Salt Lake City.