Melania Trump to welcome White House Christmas tree ahead of Thanksgiving

Published November 20, 2025 4:59pm ET



First lady Melania Trump’s press office said the White House’s Christmas tree will arrive on Monday, three days before Thanksgiving. 

The first lady will be joined by Rex and Jessica Korson, the owners of Korson’s Tree Farms, for the tree’s arrival at noon. The National Christmas Tree Association selected Korson’s Tree Farms as its Grand Champion Growers this year, allowing them to present one of their trees for the White House’s official Christmas tree.

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