President Trump Skips Christmas Holiday Trip to Mar-a-Lago Estate…

President Trump, First-Lady Melania and 12-year-old son Barron had previously planned to spend 16 days at their Mar-a-Lago estate with friends and family for the holidays.  First-Lady Melania and Barron departed last week.  However, President Trump said Friday he would remain in the nation’s capital if Congress could not reach an agreement to avert a partial government shutdown.

“Due to the shutdown, President Trump will remain in Washington, D.C. and the First Lady will return from Florida so they can spend Christmas together.”
~ Press Secretary Sarah Sanders

First Lady Melania Trump Participates in Toys For Tots Drive…

WASHINGTON – Melania Trump highlighted the spirit of giving Tuesday by sorting toys and making Christmas cards for an annual toy drive held by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
The first lady said she had been looking forward to the Toys for Tots event all year. The charity collects new toys and distributes them to needy children at Christmas.


“I have been looking forward to this event ever since last year’s ended,” Mrs. Trump said. “As a mother, I feel children are the most precious gift of all. They provide so much joy in life.” She added that her “mission” as first lady is to “shine a light” on programs that provide children with opportunities to succeed.
“I believe in the good work that Toys for Tots is doing,” the first lady said.
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President Trump Delivers Remarks During White House Hanukkah Reception…

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended two Hanukkah receptions today, one in the afternoon and one in the evening.  The video below are the remarks during the first reception. The President and First-Laady marked Hanukkah Thursday evening with a reception including eight survivors of the Holocaust.:


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The evening event is available below:
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