Staff Reports
On the chilly evening of Thursday, December 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump led the National Christmas Tree lighting on the Ellipse, a moment that returned the holiday to its rightful center: faith, family, and gratitude. Melania pressed the button to illuminate the tree while the president counted down, and the ceremony carried the warmth and reverence millions of Americans crave this season. This was not a staged, secular spectacle — it was a public, unapologetic celebration of Christmas led by the nation’s commander in chief, and hardworking patriots across the country took notice.
In his brief remarks, President Trump explicitly honored Jesus Christ, recounting the angel Gabriel’s message to Mary and declaring that “the Son of God,” “our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” came into the world more than 2,000 years ago to offer salvation. He spoke plainly and proudly about the miracle of Bethlehem, refusing to hide the truth of our religious heritage behind political correctness. For millions of Christians who feel sidelined by the cultural elites, hearing the president name Jesus at a national ceremony was a vindication of faith in the public square.
This moment matters because our culture has been subjected to a steady drumbeat of secular erasure and moral relativism, and the left’s media machine will predictably squawk and scowl. Conservatives understand that faith is not a private taste to be hidden but the backbone of American civic life, and a president who speaks boldly about Christ is doing more than ceremony — he’s restoring a cornerstone of our national identity. If you value religious liberty and the right to speak openly about faith, you should be grateful someone in the Oval Office still believes in both the words and the meaning of Christmas.
Trump also used the platform to highlight policy wins and serious national concerns, referencing recent diplomatic progress in Africa and a strengthened border and economy that have made life better for American families. He tied the message of peace and light to real-world victories that matter to working people, and he didn’t shy away from reminding the country of the threats we’ve faced and the heroes who protect us. The mainstream press will snip out the parts they dislike, but the record shows the president addressed substance and spirit in the same breath.
The ceremony itself was a bright, unapologetically American celebration, complete with performances from beloved acts like the Beach Boys and Christian music artists, and a 32-foot red spruce from Virginia that now stands as a symbol of hope on the Ellipse. Families stood together, veterans were honored, and the First Lady carried herself with poise and dignity as she lit the tree — a reminder that tradition and ceremony still mean something when preserved by leaders who respect them. For those who feared these rituals were dead, Thursday night proved they’re alive when brave public servants keep them alive.
No doubt the usual suspects in the media and the coastal elites will complain that this was a political stunt or an exclusionary gesture, but that criticism reveals their contempt for ordinary Americans and their faith. Patriots know that celebrating Christmas publicly is not exclusion but invitation, and that acknowledging Jesus in a national forum is an act of courage in a culture that prefers silence. We shouldn’t apologize for loving our traditions, our faith, and our flag — we should defend them.
If you’re a hardworking American who still believes in God, family, and country, take heart: Thursday’s ceremony was a sign that our values are not being retired, they’re being revived. Stand with a leader who speaks frankly about our faith and stands for the traditions that built this nation, and let this Christmas season be a time of renewed resolve to preserve what makes America exceptional.
