Melania Trump presents the Christmas decoration of the White House after controversy
The first lady posted a video on her Twitter account in which she is seen admiring the ornamentation placed in the presidential mansion
The first lady of the United States, Melania Trump, presented the Christmas decoration of the White House on Monday, three months after criticizing that she had to play this role, although this will be the last time she will do so after her husband, the president Donald Trump, lost the November election.
The first lady posted a video on her Twitter account in which she is seen admiring the ornamentation placed on the presidential mansion, accompanied by the message: "During this special time of year, I am delighted to share 'America the beautiful' (USA). America, the beautiful, this year's theme in décor) and pay tribute to the splendor of our great nation. "
"Together we will celebrate this land that we are proud to call home," Melania Trump said.
This annual tradition includes this year a reminder of the pandemic that is ravaging the country.
In the video, the first lady can be seen walking through the premises of the presidential mansion, where there are several Christmas trees with white lights and red ornaments.
In some moments the image shows small details such as the "Casa Blanca Express" train or a decorative motif that says "Be best" (Be best, motto of the initiative of the first lady) or a recreation of a hospital in a town at Christmas , in reference to health workers fighting the pandemic.
The decoration of the White House library refers to the centennial of the ratification of the 19th amendment to the Constitution, which was completed this year and which gave the right to American women to vote; while in the so-called Blue Room the official Christmas tree is shown, whose decoration takes a tour of the country from the point of view of children.
In a statement, the White House detailed that students from across the US were asked to portray "what makes their (home) states beautiful, highlighting the people, places and things that capture the spirit of the state. they call home. "
In the note, Melania Trump noted that in the past four years she has had the honor of traveling "to some of the most beautiful landmarks, and meeting some of the most compassionate and patriotic American citizens."
