Melania Trump is aiming to reshape her image with
an extravagant White House Christmas display,
themed “Home Is Where the Heart Is.”
The elaborate setup is meant to impress the public and press alike.
The Display
The decorations include “75 wreaths, 51 Christmas trees,
over 213 meters of garland, more than 2,000 strands of lights, 7,620 meters of ribbon,
thousands of gold stars and butterflies, and over 50 kilos of gingerbread.”
Online reactions praised it as a full-scale Christmas spectacle.
Past Controversy
The display recalls a leaked 2018 recording where Melania said, “who gives a f**k about Christmas,”
during criticism over family separation policies.
She has long faced scrutiny over her holiday décor efforts despite insisting she worked diligently.
Public Reaction
Some see the 2025 display as a sign of dedication and artistic vision,
while others debate if it reflects “a genuine change of heart regarding the holidays”
or a strategic effort to improve her public image.