Overview
- The White House released the official portrait on Tuesday with the caption, “Merry Christmas from President Donald J Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.”
- The photo shows the president in a black tuxedo and the first lady in a black gown, holding hands before holiday decor, with the U.S. flag and the presidential seal visible.
- Breitbart reported that Melania Trump wore a Givenchy evening gown with Manolo Blahnik shoes, while the White House noted a diamond bracelet and earrings.
- The holiday rollout also highlighted the ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’ theme, with 51 Christmas trees, 75 wreaths, over 25,000 feet of ribbon, and public tours resumed on the State Floor.
- Social media reactions focused on the lack of smiles, and some X users alleged the president’s hand was digitally retouched, a claim not verified by the coverage.