Melania Trump Embraces Holiday Spirit While Receiving White House Christmas Tree in Style

The North Portico was steeped in holiday tradition on November 24, 2025, but the towering 18½-foot Christmas tree wasn’t the only thing drawing attention. Instead, the spotlight shifted to the woman welcoming it.

First Lady Melania Trump made her seasonal debut in Washington, D.C., greeting the official White House Christmas tree in a ceremony meant to usher in holiday cheer. Yet what was intended as a classic Americana moment quickly evolved into something else online — a debate over her striking outfit.

The tree — a grand Michigan-grown fir from Korson’s Tree Farms — arrived in a horse-drawn carriage escorted by a military band. Two Clydesdales, Logan and Ben, pulled the carriage, accompanied by three men dressed in vintage suits and top hats. It was an image designed to echo tradition and nostalgia.

The Coat That Sparked a Frenzy

Standing at the steps of the North Portico, Melania Trump greeted the tree with her usual composed grace, calling it “a beautiful tree” while posing for photographers. But while the fir was destined for a place of honor in the Blue Room, the public’s attention locked onto her wardrobe.

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