“Aren’t they supposed to be smiling?” asked an additional user.
“What a somber looking Christmas card, do they know each other?” read another comment.
Supporters argued that the couple looked determined, while others said their serious expressions were appropriate for the formal context of an official White House photo.
The couple were mocked over the image, which critics said lacked Christmas cheer
The couple reportedly hosted 29 Christmas parties for guests on the main floor of the White House.
They will spend the holidays at the president’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida.
The portrait comes after the White House shared an altered version of the poster for the 2000 movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
In the image, the Grinch appears holding handcuffs instead of an ornament, while law enforcement officers are seen detaining someone. The film’s title is changed to How the Illegals Stole Healthcare.
“Cc: Democrats. Hate, hate, hate. Double hate. Loathe entirely,” the White House captioned the picture.
During his final public address of the year, Trump said the US is “respected again” globally, declaring, “Our country is back, stronger than ever before.”
According to the county’s commerce department, the US economy surged over the summer, with GDP (gross domestic product) rising by 4.3% over the third quarter, far higher than expected.
Inflation in the country has increased since April, reaching 3% in September before declining to 2.7% in November.
The White House’s official Christmas tree traveled 650 miles (1,050 km) to Washington, D.C.
In late November, Melania welcomed the official Christmas tree, which came from Korson’s Tree Farms in Sidney, Michigan, and made a 650-mile (1,050 km) journey to the White House.
The Christmas decorations were designed under Melania’s direction, according to a press release from the First Lady’s office.
This year, she chose a “Home Is Where the Heart Is” theme, featuring 120 pounds (54 kg) of gingerbread decorations.
Additionally, the display includes more than 50 Christmas trees, halls adorned with 10,000 butterflies, and 25,000 feet (7,620 m) of ribbon.
Holiday decorations have previously been a source of controversy for Melania. In 2020, her former senior advisor, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, released secretly recorded audio of the First Lady lamenting having to organize the festive décor.
This year’s White House Christmas decorations featured 50 trees and 10,000 butterflies
“I’m working … my a** off on the Christmas stuff, that you know, who gives a f**k about the Christmas stuff and decorations? But I need to do it, right?” Melania could be heard saying.
“OK, and then I do it and I say that I’m working on Christmas and planning for Christmas and they said, ‘Oh, what about the children that were separated?’ Give me a f****ng break.”
The First Lady recently announced a documentary titled Melania, which will premiere in theatres on January 30.
The 104-minute film focuses on the 20 days leading up to her husband’s inauguration in January 2025.
Amazon reportedly spent $40 million for the rights to the documentary, outbidding rival streaming giants such as Disney, Netflix, and Paramount.
“Witness history in the making” is the film’s tagline. It promises to capture “critical meetings, private conversations, and never-before-seen environments.”
The trailer shows the president as his wife assists him on camera. “My proudest legacy will be that of peacemaker,” he says before Melania adds, “Peacemaker and unifier.”
“Everyone wants to know, so here it is,” the First Lady says later in the trailer.
She also announced the launch of her own production company, suggesting further plans to move beyond her under-the-radar profile.
“Did anyone tell them they were taking a Christmas picture?” one reader quipped
This year, celebrity fashion took an especially chaotic turn, with red carpets both inspiring viewers and giving the internet plenty of meme fodder.
While designers and stars defended many of these looks as bold and boundary-pushing, large sections of the internet were left unconvinced.
From female celebrities seemingly competing to see who could wear less at high-profile events to designers delivering beautiful but wildly impractical creations, 2025 gave fans no shortage of fashion moments to argue over.
Here’s a look back at 30 celebrity fashion disasters that left audiences wondering how, and why, these outfits ever made it out in public.
#1 Julia Fox At The Liberatum Cultural Honour Gala
For the London event (October 15), Julia Fox wore a surrealist look from Robert Wun’s Fall 2025 Couture collection featuring a pointed cone chest, a bare torso, a chaotic pinstriped skirt train, and a towering angular hat.
The outfit, meant to play with the idea of being caught in the middle of “getting dressed,” also included a novelty handbag styled like a bustier wearing its own blazer.
“I’m sorry, but this is just desperate,” one commenter wrote. “Nothing screams ‘pay attention to me’ like showing up half-n*ked to a black-tie event,” another added.
Kim Kardashian arrived at the Los Angeles gala (October 18) in a skin-colored Maison Margiela gown that quickly became secondary to the peculiar sock-like mask covering her entire head.
While Kardashian has covered her head before at the same event in a Balenciaga look back in 2021, the repeat stunt did little to win over critics.
“Guarantee you it isn’t the first time somebody had to cover her face!” one commenter wrote. “It’s like Kanye West is with her even when he’s not with her,” another added.
Teyana Taylor arrived at the New York event (October 30), in a sheer black look by Haider Ackermann for Tom Ford’s Spring 2026 collection that left little to the imagination.
The ensemble featured a single strap running up the center of her torso and a fully visible high-waisted thong beneath the transparent fabric.
While some praised her confidence, others were far less impressed.
“Did the US run out of tape?” a user asked. “Beautiful woman, but the look screams desperation,” another added.
For Schiaparelli’s Spring 2025 haute couture show in Paris (January 27), Kendall Jenner walked the runway in a sculptural beige corset gown with protruding hips and an oversized bow that instantly became meme material.
According to Creative Director Daniel Roseberry, the ensemble was in line with the show’s goal of marrying artistry with fashion. The collection, titled “Icarus,” sought to embody the ideals of someone who “flies too close to the sun.”
The internet, however, had other ideas.
“Looks like she forgot to pull up her undies after she pooped,” one user joked. “It’s a diaper wrapped in a paper bag with a bow slapped on it,” another added.
For the Los Angeles event (October 18), Elle Fanning appeared in a pastel pink Balenciaga gown paired with Cartier jewelry, and a sleek bun. However, it was the lower half of her body that stole the show.
The look featured a red, fluffy embellishment attached to the front of the dress, which online commentators joked looked like Fanning was hiding some sort of creature beneath her clothes.
At the awards ceremony (February 7), Ariana Grande once again leaned into her Glinda era with a look that was mocked online.
While the structured top half of the outfit largely escaped criticism, the skirt most certainly did not, with dangling fabric and an “awkward” color palette becoming the focal point.
As The List put it, “Ariana Grande’s outfit looked like it was designed to scare Kathryn Hahn away,” with others joking that the ensemble felt less Wicked and more “lost scarecrow chic.”
During her September 16 visit to the UK alongside her husband, Melania Trump wore a Dior two-piece skirt suit topped with an enormous wide-brimmed purple hat that obscured much of her face in ominous fashion.
Online critics compared the headpiece to a lampshade and questioned whether she understood the occasion at all.
“Melania clearly didn’t get the memo that this is a white tie event, not a pool party at Mar-a-Lago,” one commenter wrote. “She has to be intentionally dressing like this to embarrass her husband,” another added.
Conan Gray walked the VMA carpet in an elaborate Erik Charlotte design that combined sailor uniforms, pirate frills, and theatrical couture.
The denim-based look, which reportedly weighed close to 30 pounds and was paired with white platform boots and a matching hat, immediately dominated the conversation online.
Needless to say, his fans absolutely loved the outfit.
“I really want this to be the new uniform for the navy,” one said. “Department of war serving.”
Lady Gaga skipped the red carpet and quietly took her seat inside the venue wearing a voluminous black Marc Jacobs gown from the designer’s Fall 2025 collection.
The dramatic look featured oversized sleeves, floral lace embroidery, and a deep red floral headpiece that quickly drew mockery online.
“Crushed up tissue paper?” one netizen said, while others focused on her makeup, “Who the hell edited her face?”
Jaden Smith arrived on the red carpet in an otherwise standard black tuxedo, then topped it all off with a literal black castle fitted onto his head that made many online roll their eyes.
The headpiece instantly eclipsed everything else, including the outfits of his father and sister, and turned him into meme fodder online.
“Talk about having a roof over your head,” one person joked. “Whoever told him this was a good idea doesn’t like him.”
For the New York event (November 3), Lily Allen stepped onto the red carpet in a revealing white silk bralette and matching maxi skirt from Colleen Allen’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, with lace panels that left little to the imagination.
The look landed just days after renewed speculation around her divorce from David Harbour and the release of an album centered on infidelity, giving the outfit extra weight online.
“There’s a time and place for lingerie, and this isn’t it,” one user wrote. “She’s 40 and glowing. Let her live,” a fan replied.
For Balenciaga’s Fall Winter 2025 show in Paris (March 9), Tyra Banks arrived in a sleek black Balenciaga look that many at the time said was “ruined” by her dramatically bleached eyebrows – a controversial 2025 trend.
While some fans celebrated her appearance, others were far less convinced.
“She looks like AI,” one user wrote. “Botched… I’d be asking for a refund,” another added.
Others zeroed in on the styling choices, with some accusing her of wearing a “bad wig” and others claiming her ponytail was styled “too tight.”
#13 Frankie Grande At The Wicked: For Good London Premiere
For the November 10 premiere, Frankie Grande surprised his sister Ariana by showing up shirtless, layered only with a black leather jacket and matching pants.
The look immediately raised eyebrows online. In fact, in a poll run by Bored Panda89% of respondents agreed the 42-year-old was either “trying too hard,” or was in desperate need of a hug.
#14 Jenna Ortega At The Wednesday Season 2 Premiere
Ortega’s decision to prompt Wednesday Season 2 by bleaching her eyebrows brought her no small amount of criticism in 2025. Her look at the London premiere was no exception.
The actress stepped out in a sheer, serpentine Ashi Studio gown that accentuated her gaunt, ethereal look. The fabric was translucent and made to look like freshly shed snake skin.
“I understand the high-fashion angle, but I miss her eyebrows,” a fan wrote, while others went as far as to accuse the actress of surgically removing fat from her cheeks.
For Elena Velez’s Spring/Summer 2026 show (September 17), Anna Delvey walked the runway in lingerie layered with a plunging denim coat, sheer stockings, and a lace bonnet.
However, it was her court-ordered ankle monitor that drew the most attention. Many viewers questioned why Delvey was being turned into a fashion icon despite her criminal past.
“Have you ever seen such a ridiculous outfit in your life?” a user wrote. “Didn’t know ankle monitors were the new thing for 2025–2026. Hard pass,” another added.
For the London ceremony (March 1), Maura Higgins stepped onto the red carpet in a completely sheer black gown that left very little to the imagination, relying on floral embroidery and black piping for minimal coverage.
While the look was clearly designed to provoke, many viewers felt it crossed into parody.
“I didn’t know a thong with a see-through curtain on top classifies as an outfit,” one critic wrote. “I miss old times when some things were reserved for your husband’s eyes only,” another added.
The debate surrounding Pedro Pascal’s increasingly unconventional outfits reached a fever pitch at the April event when he stepped out in a vibrant red trench coat coupled with black shorts and knee-high leather boots.
The fallout was severe, as both fans and detractors of the actor had grown tired of the looks.
“He looks ridiculous in those outfits. They are way too over the top for him,” one commenter wrote. “A 50-year-old man dressing like an idiot,” another added.
Pascal and his then-stylist, Julie Ragolia, parted ways shortly after.
#18 Millie Bobby Brown At The Electric State Premiere
For the Los Angeles premiere of the film (February 24), Millie Bobby Brown stepped onto the red carpet in a beaded gold gown alongside her husband, Jake Bongiovi, a look that immediately set off a wave of harsh commentary online.
While fans praised the dress itself, critics fixated on her styling, claiming it aged her dramatically – a common complaint people have directed at the actress.
“She looks 40,” a fan said. “Just because she’s married now doesn’t mean she has to dress 20 years older.”
“Why does she love looking 42 and divorced?” another asked.
Zara Larsson stepped onto the VMA carpet (September 7) in a completely sheer floral mini dress paired with bright orange René Caovilla snake-embellished heels. The outfill itself was reportedly styled by Caterina Ospina.
While fashion outlets focused on the craftsmanship and price tag of the sandals, online reactions were far less generous, with critics saying the look felt out of place at the event.
“Zara has been having a moment with these little summery outfits on tour but I really wish they had put effort into translating that for a red carpet,” a fan wrote.
“What in the 2003 Paris Hilton is this!?” another asked.
For the May event, Dua Lipa debuted a custom Chanel look featuring a backless halter gown revealed after she removed a chiffon cape and cropped tweed jacket.
According to the fashion house, the dress took an astounding 2,000 hours of work to get done, and featured more than 45,000 embroidered elements behind the dress.
Despite the effort and craftsmanship that went into the ensemble, many online were unimpressed.
“The dress is beautiful but the hair completely ruins it,” a viewer wrote. “The excessive detail seems overwrought rather than intricate,” another added.
#22 Chappell Roan At The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
For the Los Angeles ceremony (November 8), Chappell Roan surprised everyone by arriving in a look honoring inductee Cyndi Lauper.
The ensemble came complete with a custom skirt made out of newspaper pages, a sparkling bustier, and an ornate headpiece inspired by Lauper’s True Colors era.
“I mean, with that hat, there’s not too many occasions where you can wear it, so she’s got to take advantage of it when she can,” a viewer wrote.
#23 Janelle Monáe At The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
Janelle Monáe stepped out in a peculiar outfit from Thom Browne’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection: a mint-green construction that appeared to be, for lack of a better term, clothing made out of other clothing.
The outfit featured sleeves repurposed into a jacket and pants transformed into a skirt, a concept that left many viewers baffled rather than impressed.
“Is she supposed to be an octopus?” one commenter asked. “How many outfits is she wearing? I’m confused.”
For a June night out at The Nice Guy restaurant in Los Angeles, Kylie Jenner stepped out in a body-hugging silver mini dress from her own fashion line, Khy, quickly drawing ridicule online.
Commenters mocked the fabric and fit, with one writing that it looked like “saran wrap,” while another compared her to a burrito.
Others zeroed in on her body, with one user taking the chance to revive the conspiracy theories about Jenner using weight loss injections.
“She forgot to photoshop her Oz*mpic hand,” they wrote.
#25 Joe Keery At The Stranger Things Season 5 Premiere
Joe Keery stood out from his castmates precisely because his outfit was so mundane. While the rest of the team arrived in theatrical, fantasy-inspired getups, Keery opted for an all-black leather jacket look.
That choice might have worked on its own, but another aspect pushed the outfit into meme territory: its size.
Viewers couldn’t help but point out how tight the ensemble appeared, which, paired with the actor’s seemingly uncomfortable expression, led some to speculate he had been given smaller sizes by accident.
“He can’t even zip it,” one fan joked, while others said the look felt more like a Billie Joe Armstrong cosplay.
#26 Megan Thee Stallion At The Vanity Fair Oscars Party
Megan Thee Stallion arrived in an all-green look that dispensed with a traditional top entirely, relying on feather detailing, a tiny halter strap, and pasties to hold the ensemble together.
People were less than impressed, with many expressing exasperation at a trend that seemed to take over high-profile events in 2025: female celebrities attending in semi-translucent or highly revealing outfits.
“I just think n**ple pasties look kinda goofy on anyone,” one commenter wrote, adding that the outfit “had good potential otherwise.”
#27 Caleb Mclaughlin At The Stranger Things Season 5 Premiere
For the show’s red carpet premiere in early November, Caleb McLaughlin arrived in a dark military-style suit accented with gold buttons and bold red stripes running down the pants, a choice that matches other military-inspired looks he has worn for red carpet events.
“He looks like he’s trying to secure his next job in a space naval battle series,” a viewer joked, while simply suggested he fire his stylist altogether.
For the 97th Academy Awards (March 2), Whoopi Goldberg arrived in a deep blue Christian Siriano Fall 2025 RTW gown that immediately shifted attention away from the silhouette and onto the fabric itself.
“What is this fabric!?” a user asked, while others identified it as a liquid or metallic-coated silk organza.
While some praised it as looking like it came from a world of “sci-fi and magic,” others were less convinced by the result. “I love the fabric but not the dress,” a fan wrote.
For the Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2026 show in Paris, Linda Evangelista appeared in an oversized, androgynous look anchored by a sharply tailored suit and an imposing fur coat that amplified her silhouette.
While the outfit itself divided viewers, much of the online conversation drifted toward her face rather than the clothes.
Critics resurfaced Evangelista’s widely publicized CoolSculpting experience, in which she developed paradoxical adipose hyperplasia after undergoing the cosmetic procedure, causing fat cells to enlarge instead of shrink.
Revealing the outcome in 2021, the model explained how the condition “destroyed [her] livelihood,” and sent her into a deep depression.
Critics and detractors have erupted online after the first trailer dropped for MELANIA, a new documentary centered on First Lady Melania Trump, with reactions ranging from bafflement to outright revulsion.
The backlash began almost immediately after Fox News released the exclusive first look at the film, which is set to chronicle a narrow 20-day window leading up to Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration.
For many viewers, the issue was not just what the trailer showed, but why the film exists at all.
“Melania is promoting a film about Melania, while Melania is still the First Lady. The grift never ends,” one critic wrote.
Melania Trump was roasted online after releasing the first trailer for her documentary as the First Lady
“These people have no class, no modicum of humbleness,” another added. “They live only to satisfy and aggrandize themselves.”
Even users who described themselves as politically neutral questioned the premise, wondering what new insight could possibly be offered by a self-produced film about a sitting first lady.
“I would rather watch my legs get put through a meat grinder,” a detractor wrote.
The 104-minute documentary is scheduled for a global theatrical release on January 30, 2026.
According to Fox News, the film will open in theaters across North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and other regions. Amazon will also launch a related documentary series in the months that follow.
The trailer reveals that the project was filmed over 20 days in January and frames that period as historically significant.
“History is set in motion during the 20 days of my life prior to the U.S. Presidential Inauguration,” the FLOTUS said.
“For the first time, global audiences are invited into theaters to witness this pivotal chapter unfold, a private, unfiltered look as I navigate family, business, and philanthropy on my remarkable journey to becoming First Lady of the United States of America.”
Critics took issue with the documentary’s framing of Trump’s second term as a historic moment
The trailer opens with Melania walking into the US Capitol rotunda ahead of the inauguration. Looking directly at the camera in her now familiar inauguration outfit, she says, “Here we go again.”
The footage then cuts between the inauguration ceremony, scenes at Mar a Lago, behind the scenes moments featuring her son Baron Trump and her father, sweeping shots of Air Force One, the presidential seal, and a dramatic appearance by the MGM lion.
In one scene, Donald Trump rehearses a speech at a podium. “My proudest legacy will be that of peacemaker,” he says, before Melania interjects, “Peacemaker and unifier.”
The trailer continues with carefully staged visuals of the first lady stepping out of a vehicle in black stiletto boots, entering the East Wing residence, and smiling at the camera in her white and black inaugural ball gown.
Text on screen invites viewers to “witness history in the making.”
Amazon and MGM reportedly paid $40 million for the license to the Melania documentary
While the film promises unprecedented access, critics argue the trailer offers little substance about Melania Trump herself. Instead, they say it leans heavily on symbolism, fashion, power, and spectacle.
Melania Trump was reportedly involved “in every aspect” of the production. She served as a producer and closely oversaw post-production marketing.
The idea for the project reportedly took shape in November 2024, shortly after Donald Trump won the election.
Negotiations with studios began on November 18, 2024, led by Melania Trump’s agent and exclusive senior advisor, Marc Beckman. Disney, Netflix, and Paramount all pursued the project before Amazon and MGM secured the rights.
Amazon and MGM ultimately paid $40 million for the license, a figure described as the largest documentary deal in history. Beckman pushed back on reports suggesting Amazon wildly outbid competitors.
“I’ve seen reporting that Amazon paid nearly three times the nearest other bid, and that’s just false,” Beckman said. “It was an incredibly competitive bidding process with multiple rounds of bids.”
The film was directed by Brett Ratner, a director previously accused by six women of misconduct
Filming began in December 2024. The film is executive produced by Melania Trump and Fernando Sulichin of New Element Media, with Brett Ratner of RatPac Entertainment serving as director.
Ratner’s involvement was a contentious point for critics.
The director, best known for X Men The Last Stand, has not released a major project since multiple allegations of misconduct were made against him in 2017.
During the Me Too movement, six women, including actresses Olivia Munn and Natasha Henstridge, publicly accused the filmmaker of forcing himself on them and exposing them to inappropriate acts.
The timing of the documentary has also drawn intense scrutiny, and not just because it follows the release of Melania Trump’s memoir, Melania, which has remained a New York Times best seller for more than a year.
Critics argue the Trumps seem to be monetizing every aspect of the presidency, with an array of branded products stretching far beyond a single film.
Detractors point to an expanding roster of presidential merchandise, from holiday ornaments and luxury golden cellphones to limited-edition shoes and even cryptocurrency, each sold under the Trump name.
“Is this real?” Netizens expressed their confusion over the film on social media
Melania Trump’s “unusual” and “odd” demeanor at the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony quickly sparked a wave of wild conspiracy theories online.
The first lady joined her husband, President Donald Trump, on Thursday, December 4, in Washington, D.C., for the 103rd annual event, continuing the century-old tradition.
“How come she is always smiling? That’s so unlike her. Maybe she knows something we don’t,” speculated one netizen.
Melania Trump partook in the 103rd annual event alongside her husband, President Donald Trump, signaling the start of the holiday season
The historic tradition featured a 32-foot red spruce grown in the mountains of Highland County, Virginia, decorated with more than 80,000 LED lights.
The main tree was surrounded by 59 smaller trees donated by a North Carolina tree farm, representing every U.S. state and territory, the District of Columbia, the Bureau of Indian Education, Department of Defense schools, and America250.
The presidential tradition was first started by former President Calvin Coolidge, who reportedly presided over the lighting of a 48-foot Balsam fir from his home state of Vermont in 1923.
As in previous years, this year’s ceremony included performances by the Beach Boys, Alana Springsteen, Brett Young, and others.
Donald Trump addressed the assembled audience from the stage, standing alongside his wife, Melania Trump, who wore a stark white long coat and flashed a wide, toothy smile.
The first lady flipped the switch to light up the tree at the ceremony, marking her fifth appearance at the iconic event
Trump opened his remarks by commenting on the chilly weather, 30°F (-1°C), saying, “It is beautiful. Not too cold. There’s no wind. We don’t have to wear hats or anything.”
When it was time for the main moment, he turned to his wife and said, “The first lady is going to do the honors,” before counting down from five to zero as Melania stepped forward and pressed the button.
The towering tree behind them instantly lit up with warm, golden lights.
However, the festive moment was quickly overshadowed by renewed chatter about Mrs. Trump’s appearance, especially in light of her past Christmas-related controversies.
Fans offered theories of their own, some suspicious of her unusually wide smile, given her reputation for rarely smiling at public events; others speculating she was being paid by her husband to be there; and some even resurfacing her infamous 2018 leaked recording in which she expressed her dislike for the holiday season.
“Who gives a f**k about the Christmas stuff and decorations?!” Melania had previously expressed her dislike toward the holiday season
One user wrote, “Wow, first pic of Melanie actually smiling and not have a stoic grumpy face.”
Another commented, “Must be in the prenup for Melanie to make an appearance.”
A third joked, “Good grief it was cold! Melania must’ve been furious,” to which another agreed, saying, “She’s paid well to be his es**rt no matter the weather.”
“Been seeing a lot more of Melania lately. She must have renegotiated her contract and gotten a raise.”
In 2020, a secretly recorded audio conversation from 2018 was leaked publicly, in which Melania expressed frustration with the pressure and criticism surrounding her role in planning the White House Christmas decorations.
“Did Y’ALL watch Melania’s face? Most definitely a contractual partnership,” suspected netizens
In the leaked audio, recorded by her former friend and advisor Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, who is also the author of the book Melania and Me, the first lady told her, “I’m working…my a** off on the Christmas stuff, that you know.”
Melania continued, “Who gives a f**k about the Christmas stuff and decorations? But I need to do it, right?”
“Okay, and then I do it and I say that I’m working on Christmas and planning for the Christmas… Give me a f**king break.”
In light of this controversy, one critic remarked, “So, now Melania gives a f**k about Christmas and decorations? Pity her taste hasn’t improved. Trump must have upped her Christmas bonus.”
However, not everyone was a conspiracy theorist about her appearance, and some expressed their “gratitude” and “delight” at seeing the couple ring in the spirit of Christmas in the capital.
The National Christmas Tree display runs from December 6 to January 1 and is completely free for visitors
One supporter chimed in, “Wherever Melania Trump is, the party becomes beautiful… So classy. Beautiful tree! Sorry haters!!”
The lighting event was also marked by a somber moment as the president honored two members of the National Guard who were fatally attacked last week during a patrol near the White House.
One of the guards, Sarah Beckstrom, lost her life in the firearm attack, while the other, surviving Guard member Andrew Wolfe, was critically injured and hospitalized.
Honoring both National Guard members, Trump said in his speech “Andrew is getting better. Sarah, unfortunately, is watching from high, watching from heaven. I just want to pay my respects to them, two incredible people, unbelievable people.”
For those planning to visit, the display is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
One social media user joked, “[Melania] smiling? She must be thinking about how close she is to freedom.”
