Though she will not attend Trump's inauguration, Jackie Evancho's transgender sister Juliet, 18, says it's an 'honor' for the America's Got Talent singer to perform.

Jackie, 16, received backlash on social media for accepting Trump's invitation to sing at the January 20 ceremony.

To some, it it seemed hypocritical since Jackie is a supporter of LGBTQ rights and has a transgender sister.

Juliet (left) and Jackie Evancho (right) talked about Jackie's decision to sing at the inauguation

Several people in Trump's cabinet, particularly Vice President Elect Mike Pence, are supporters of anti-LGBTQ legislation.

Juliet said in an interview for CBS Sunday Morning: 'The way I look at it is, Jackie is singing for our country, and it’s an honor for her to be singing in front of so many people.'

'So I feel that’s really where I look at it. And that’s where I’m going to leave it right now.'

Juliet came out to her family as transgender in 2015. Her sister Jackie has been criticized for her choice to sing at Trump's inauguration

Jackie hopes her performance will help people 'forget about rivals and politics'

Juliet told the New York Times she had other plans besides the inauguration and would be there 'in spirit.' Jackie and Juliet insisted this was not because of political reasons.

However, it is not clear if Trump invited Evancho's family was invited to the event.

The girls' father, Mike Evancho, did not say who he or his wife voted for. The family, however, is supportive of Juliet's transition. Juliet came out to them in 2015.

Throughout 2016, Republicans tried to block transgender rights most evidently through 'bathroom bills.'

Jackie told the Times in regards to bathroom bills: 'For me it’s not political. It’s just accepting people for who they are.'

Juliet wants to be a model. She also sings and was on the Tangled soundtrack with Jackie

Juliet aspires to have a modeling career and has sings as well. She and her little sister sang together on the Tangled soundtrack.

She told the Times: 'I’m getting out and advocating. It’s not really for any super political aspect when it comes to a presidency.'

Juliet wrote about her transition for Teen Vogue in December.

She said: 'Gender Dysphoria is a heated topic lately, but I’ve been living this “hot topic” since I was quite young. My name is Juliet Evancho — but I was born Jacob.'

She said: Trump has credited himself with Jackie's recent success. He tweeted last week: 'Jackie Evancho's album sales have skyrocketed after announcing her Inauguration performance. Some people just don't understand the "Movement".'

Jackie is hoping the people won't think about politics when they watch her performance.

She said on CBS: 'I hope to just kind of make everyone forget about rivals and politics for a second and just think about America and the pretty song that I’m singing.'