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And so while President Trump is on vacation in New Jersey this week, discussing any number of things on social media — a trade war with China, protests and police clashes in Hong Kong, again complaining aboutThe New York Timesand weighing in on, of all things, CNN’s Chris Cuomogetting into an argument with a heckler— First LadyMelania Trumpis focusing on decking the halls.
She has begun planning for the upcoming holiday season, the White House announced Monday.
“First LadyMelania Trumpand President Donald J. Trump will once again open the People’s House up to the public for the traditional Christmas decorating of the White House,” reads a statement from Mrs. Trump’s office.
The statement also providedan application for volunteerslooking to help decorate, serve as greeters andfor musicianswho’d like the chance to perform at the White House during the season.
The first lady and president.Evan Vucci/AP/Shutterstock
It’s not the first time Mrs. Trump, 49, hasspotlighted Christmas cheeramid a backdrop of high-pressure current events.
In July, as Robert Mueller testified before Congress about his investigation into President Trump’s ties to the Russian government, she shared four photos on Twitter of her Christmas planning while in the White House’s East Wing.
“I’m looking forward to sharing our final vision for this unique tradition in the coming months,”she wrote.
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Mrs. Trump described the “American Treasures”-themed scene as “fantastic” and “beautiful” and said she recognizes that people’s tastes vary.
“I think they look fantastic. I hope everybody will come over and visit it. In real life, they look even more beautiful,”she said at the time, according to Reuters. “You are all welcome to visit the White House, the people’s house.”
source: people.com
