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Melania Trump Introduces Minimalist White House Christmas Tree

11/25/2025

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Melania Trump welcomed the White House Christmas tree with brief appearances, spending under three minutes with the press.
In past years, she expressed frustration over holiday responsibilities, including the infamous 'murder trees' in leaked audio from 2018.
This year, a minimal aesthetic is expected due to East Wing damage, preserving the tradition since 1966.
The tree was donated by Korson’s Tree Farms of Michigan, the National Grand Champion tree grower.

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Melania Trump welcomed the White House Christmas tree with brief appearances, spending under three minutes with the press.
In past years, she expressed frustration over holiday responsibilities, including the infamous 'murder trees' in leaked audio from 2018.
This year, a minimal aesthetic is expected due to East Wing damage, preserving the tradition since 1966.
The tree was donated by Korson’s Tree Farms of Michigan, the National Grand Champion tree grower.