Melania Trump Welcomes White House Christmas Tree In Elegant Holiday Style
On November 24, 2025, the North Portico was steeped in history, but the eighteen-and-a-half-foot Christmas tree that came in a horse-drawn carriage was the centre of attention. They had her.
In Washington, D.C., First Lady Melania Trump took centre stage as she ceremoniously opened the holiday season by welcoming the official White House Christmas tree. However, the event, which was intended to highlight Americana heritage and holiday happiness, swiftly turned into a completely different internet discourse over her striking attire.
The beautiful Michigan-grown fir from Korson’s Tree Farms arrived at the executive house in a magnificent carriage pulled by two dignified Clydesdale horses, Logan and Ben, escorted by the happy music of a military band. Three men in vintage suits and top hats accompanied the horses.
The Coat Seen ‘Round the Internet
Trump welcomed the arrival in her usual composed manner while standing on the North Portico’s stairs, calling it “a beautiful tree” while posing for pictures next to the carriage. However, the public’s attention turned to a different type of presentation, even though the tree would soon rise tall in the Blue Room.
Trump’s expression was anything but nuanced. She accessorised her immaculate Dior coat with tartan-patterned Manolo Blahnik stilettos and bright red leather gloves to complete the winter-white ensemble. The internet was in a frenzy due to the stark contrast between the pristine beauty and the vibrant holiday colours.
Not everyone was enchanted, either.
“She wore her pajama robe,” one netizen sneered. Another jabbed, “White bathrobe and red rubber gloves.” One viewer simply declared, “She’s literally wearing a bathrobe.”
However, not all of the fashion police were giving out tickets.
“Melania is rockin [sic] her plaid stilettos ♥️,” one fan gushed on Facebook. Another chimed in, “She has the best shoes. Every.Time [sic].”
Others appreciated her complete presence, going beyond style.
“She is beautiful and sophisticated. Poise and gracefulness,” one netizen wrote. Another added, “Elegance is back in the White House.” Holiday Hair Transformation Sparks Praise From Experts
Her coat provoked intense discussion, but it wasn’t the only aspect of Trump’s look that attracted notice. Salon professionals quickly offered their opinions when the First Lady revealed a stunning new hair colour.
Rainbow Room International’s artistic director, Suzie McGill, enthused about the striking change and told Hello! that the First Lady’s complexion was perfectly complemented by the bright, brighter tint.
McGill continued by saying that this was a well-executed change that quickly brightened Trump’s whole appearance and made sure she never looked overdone. Additionally, the more vivid hue added a striking, contemporary vibe while maintaining the flawless grace and recognisable style that have made her famous.
As for the colour, Kirsty Judge, a member of the Rush Artistic team, called it “cinnamon blonde,” praising it as a chic seasonal beauty.
Judge went on to say that the deep, warm acorn basis of this stunning, tawny, beige blonde is accentuated by delicate swirls of vanilla blonde hair weaved throughout the hair for a flash of brilliance.
Tapes From the Past Haunt the Present
However, the controversy that lingered from previous Christmases could not be completely dispelled by the glamour of Dior or the cosiness of cinnamon blonde.
When secretly captured tapes from the summer of 2018 were broadcast on “Anderson Cooper 360” in 2020, the First Lady’s tree-giving ceremony brought back memories of an entirely other occasion.
Melania Trump bemoaned the stress of making public appearances during a period of intense scrutiny for her husband’s first administration during those talks.
“I’m working … my [expletive] off on the Christmas stuff, that you know, who gives a [expletive] about the Christmas stuff and decorations? But I need to do it, right?” she was heard saying.
Trump also said she was frustrated by how the public reacted to her husband’s border family separation policy, as if the previous government had similar procedures but was less criticised.
A Friendship Implosion
Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, a former confidante and one of her closest pals, secretly taped those embarrassing records. Trump’s chief of staff at the time, Stephanie Grisham, reacted quickly and forcefully.
“Secretly taping the First Lady and willfully breaking an NDA to publish a salacious book is a clear attempt at relevance,” Grisham fired back in a statement. “The timing of this continues to be suspect — as does this never-ending exercise in self-pity and narcissism.”
The cassettes weren’t the end, though. Additionally, Wolkoff wrote “Melania and Me,” a tell-all book that revealed more than simply anxiety around Christmas. Wolkoff described years of talks with Trump about a variety of topics, including her marriage to Michelle Obama, her controversial clothing choices, and more.
A former Vogue employee claims that the two women were formerly inseparable and belonged to the same affluent Manhattan circles. Later on, Wolkoff rose to the position of senior adviser to Trump, assisting her in developing her “Be Best” campaign and crafting speeches.
However, all fell apart when an investigation was launched into the extravagant spending at the 2017 inauguration.
According to documents obtained by CNN, Wolkoff’s event planning company received nearly $26 million for inauguration activities, while she personally pocketed $500,000. Additionally, $1.6 million went directly to her company.
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