Melania Trump continued the long-standing First Lady tradition of visiting the Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC, reading a Christmas story to young patients. While the visit aimed to bring holiday joy, social media quickly mocked her, criticizing her lack of emotion and her difficulty reading English aloud.
The hospital praised her appearance, calling it a cherished tradition that offers comfort and hope to families spending the holidays away from home. Melania sat in front of a Christmas tree reading How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? — but critics online claimed she struggled with pronunciation, highlighting the irony given the Trump administration’s strict stance on immigration.
Despite the backlash, Melania brought gifts and wished the children “strength, love, and a very merry Christmas,” adding that President Trump sent his well-wishes as well.