5 December 2025 00:00 UTC · The White House · White House Statement · Source · Email X Link

Melania Trump Visits Children's National Hospital for Christmas

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First Lady visits Children's National Hospital
Reads to young patients and thanks hospital staff

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First Lady Melania Trump visited Children's National Hospital during the Christmas season, read to patients in the Hematology and Oncology Unit, spoke with families and staff, and expressed gratitude to hospital personnel.

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Today, First Lady Melania Trump continued the longstanding annual tradition of first ladies visiting the Children’s National Hospital during the Christmas season. Mrs. Trump spent time with young patients and their families to support the courageous children receiving care. Mrs. Trump began her visit in the hospital’s atrium and continued on to the Hematology and Oncology Unit. She read How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? to a small group of young patients and their families. Throughout her visit, Mrs. Trump spoke with patients, families, doctors, nurses, and administrative staff, offering words of encouragement during this special time of year. Following her visit, the First Lady remarked, “Visiting Children’s National during the Christmas season is a tradition I cherish, and I am grateful for the opportunity to return again this year. Spending time with these brave children and their families is a reminder of the strength, hope, and love that define the holiday spirit. I want to thank the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff at Children’s National for the exceptional care they provide during the holiday season and every day.”

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