[Transcript] “Well, thank you very much. It’s an honor to be here and, I must tell you, that Melania and I are really thrilled. We really looked forward to this. … I didn’t know what to expect, but it’s really quality people … quality people. So, thank you very much.

Its been really another calm week at the White House. We finally have it running like a fine-tuned machine. Its fine-tuned. Its a beautiful piece of work. … But before I get started, I wanted to apologize for arriving a little bit late. You know, we were late tonight because Jared could not get through security. … Ivanka, you’ve got to do something, … Jared but I will tell you, hes a good guy. He has suffered. He is a great guy he really is.

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Earlier today First Lady Melania Trump and Senior Policy Adviser Kellyanne Conway held a summit on the opioid epidemic at the White House (videos below).  At the conclusion of the meeting, President Trump delivered closing remarks:

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Full video of the summit is below:

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First Lady Melania Trump delivers remarks during the annual governors spouse luncheon at the White House.

[Transcript] – 12:29 P.M. EST

MRS. TRUMP: Thank you. Good afternoon. It is wonderful to see all of you again.

The President and I enjoyed hosting everyone with the National Governors Association here at the White House last night. And I hope you all had a lovely evening.

This is the second time we have been able to spend time together at the spouses’ luncheon, and I’m honored to host you all today.

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President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump arrive at the Mar-a-Lago New Years Eve party in Palm Beach, Florida.

President Trump uses his weekly address to reflect on 2017 and discuss some of the ongoing initiatives and priorities.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump deliver a Christmas message to everyone:

Today, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participate in taking phone calls from children, from the library of Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, as part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) 62nd Santa Tracker tradition on Christmas Eve, keeping watch on Santa’s travels around the world. (link)

Today the White House released the official Christmas Portrait – President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are seen Tuesday, December 5, in their official 2017 Christmas portrait, in the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, D.C.

 

A personal video of the White House Christmas decorations, from a guest during the 2017 unveiling and ceremonial dedication event, provides more visuals of the details.

First Lady Melania Trump visited Childrens National Hospital in Washington, D.C., today to visit with patients, families and staff members. The tradition of First Lady visits to Childrens National dates back more than 60 years to First Lady Bess Truman; however, this is Melania Trump’s third visit to the hospital for visits with the children.
Mrs. Trump began today’s visit by touring the neuroscience center, where she spent time with patients and their families, as well as doctors, nurses, and other staff. After the visit, Mrs. Trump, escorted by two patients, arrived in the hospitals main atrium where she read one of her favorite holiday books, The Polar Express and answered questions from some of the patients about the holidays and what they mean to her.
https://youtu.be/FuXXzYWnwcI?t=3m15s
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Child: Ms. Trump what is your favorite Christmas song?
FLOTUS: My favorite Christmas song is Oh, Holy Night. And what is yours?
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