Summary
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump lit the National Christmas Tree at the White House Ellipse to start the holiday season. The tree, a 35-foot red spruce, is from Virginia's George Washington and Jefferson National Forest and will be open for the public to view starting December 6.
Key Facts
- President Trump and First Lady Melania lit the National Christmas Tree.
- The tree lighting event took place at the White House Ellipse.
- The tree is a 35-foot red spruce from Virginia.
- The tree comes from the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.
- Public viewing of the tree starts on December 6.
