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Melania Trump reveals this year's White House holiday decorations

DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press
Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025 Updated Feb 13, 2026
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Christmas trees decorate the East Room of the White House on Monday during a media preview of the Christmas decorations "Home is Where the Heart Is" in Washington.

Evan Vucci, Associated Press

Ornaments hang from a Christmas tree Monday in the Red Room of the White House during a media preview of the Christmas decorations "Home is Where the Heart Is" in Washington.

Evan Vucci, Associated Press

A Ginger Bread House decorates the State Dining Room of the White House on Monday during a media preview of the Christmas decorations "Home is Where the Heart Is" in Washington.

Evan Vucci, Associated Press

A Christmas tree decorates the Red Room of the White House on Monday during a media preview of the Christmas decorations "Home is Where the Heart Is" in Washington.

Evan Vucci, Associated Press

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DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Melania Trump on Monday unveiled the White House holiday decorations and her theme is “Home Is Where the Heart Is,” her first since she resumed the role of first lady.

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