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Melania Trump's Brief Welcome for Minimalist Christmas Tree

11/25/2025

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Melania Trump welcomed the White House Christmas tree for under three minutes, reflecting her ambivalence toward holiday duties.
She previously expressed frustration over Christmas preparations during her husband's presidency and teased a gold-themed decor for this year.
The tree, gifted by Korson’s Tree Farms in Michigan, is expected to be more minimal due to the East Wing's destruction.
The National Christmas Tree Association has selected the White House tree since 1966, with this year's tree being the Grand Champion.

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Melania Trump welcomed the White House Christmas tree for under three minutes, reflecting her ambivalence toward holiday duties.
She previously expressed frustration over Christmas preparations during her husband's presidency and teased a gold-themed decor for this year.
The tree, gifted by Korson’s Tree Farms in Michigan, is expected to be more minimal due to the East Wing's destruction.
The National Christmas Tree Association has selected the White House tree since 1966, with this year's tree being the Grand Champion.