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“They Look So Miserable”: Melania And Donald Trump’s Christmas Card Draws Brutal Backlash Online
A not-so-jolly presidential Christmas card has given the internet plenty to talk about.
Donald and Melania Trump sparked comparisons to the Grinch after appearing somber in the White House’s official Christmas portrait.
The couple stared straight into the camera as they held hands in a room decorated with Christmas trees and warm lights.
Highlights
- Donald and Melania Trump were slammed over their "somber" 2025 Christmas card.
- The image showed the couple looking serious against a festive backdrop as they held hands.
- The White House hosted 29 Christmas parties, with decorations featuring 10,000 butterflies and 120 pounds of gingerbread.
For the festive shot, the US president wore a classic tuxedo, while the former model donned a long black dress.
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Donald and Melania Trump appeared somber in their official 2025 Christmas portrait
Image credits: The White House
“Merry Christmas from President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump,” the White House wrote alongside the portrait on December 23.
Many observers said the First Couple appeared to be at another, far less cheerful event.
“They look like they’re going to a funeral,” one person remarked.
“How utterly depressing,” agreed someone else, while another suggested the couple looked “so miserable.”
Image credits: The White House
“Aren’t they supposed to be smiling?” asked an additional user.
“What a somber looking Christmas card, do they know each other?” read another comment.
Supporters argued that the couple looked determined, while others said their serious expressions were appropriate for the formal context of an official White House photo.
The couple were mocked over the image, which critics said lacked Christmas cheer
Image credits: The White House/Instagram
The couple reportedly hosted 29 Christmas parties for guests on the main floor of the White House.
They will spend the holidays at the president’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida.
The portrait comes after the White House shared an altered version of the poster for the 2000 movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
In the image, the Grinch appears holding handcuffs instead of an ornament, while law enforcement officers are seen detaining someone. The film’s title is changed to How the Illegals Stole Healthcare.
“Cc: Democrats. Hate, hate, hate. Double hate. Loathe entirely,” the White House captioned the picture.
Image credits: The White House
During his final public address of the year, Trump said the US is “respected again” globally, declaring, “Our country is back, stronger than ever before.”
According to the county’s commerce department, the US economy surged over the summer, with GDP (gross domestic product) rising by 4.3% over the third quarter, far higher than expected.
Inflation in the country has increased since April, reaching 3% in September before declining to 2.7% in November.
The White House’s official Christmas tree traveled 650 miles (1,050 km) to Washington, D.C.
Image credits: flotus/Instagram
In late November, Melania welcomed the official Christmas tree, which came from Korson’s Tree Farms in Sidney, Michigan, and made a 650-mile (1,050 km) journey to the White House.
The Christmas decorations were designed under Melania’s direction, according to a press release from the First Lady’s office.
This year, she chose a “Home Is Where the Heart Is” theme, featuring 120 pounds (54 kg) of gingerbread decorations.
Image credits: Fox News
Additionally, the display includes more than 50 Christmas trees, halls adorned with 10,000 butterflies, and 25,000 feet (7,620 m) of ribbon.
Holiday decorations have previously been a source of controversy for Melania. In 2020, her former senior advisor, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, released secretly recorded audio of the First Lady lamenting having to organize the festive décor.
This year’s White House Christmas decorations featured 50 trees and 10,000 butterflies
Image credits: The White House
“I’m working … my a** off on the Christmas stuff, that you know, who gives a f**k about the Christmas stuff and decorations? But I need to do it, right?” Melania could be heard saying.
“OK, and then I do it and I say that I’m working on Christmas and planning for Christmas and they said, ‘Oh, what about the children that were separated?’ Give me a f****ng break.”
The First Lady recently announced a documentary titled Melania, which will premiere in theatres on January 30.
The 104-minute film focuses on the 20 days leading up to her husband’s inauguration in January 2025.
Image credits: PBS NewsHour
Amazon reportedly spent $40 million for the rights to the documentary, outbidding rival streaming giants such as Disney, Netflix, and Paramount.
“Witness history in the making” is the film’s tagline. It promises to capture “critical meetings, private conversations, and never-before-seen environments.”
The trailer shows the president as his wife assists him on camera. “My proudest legacy will be that of peacemaker,” he says before Melania adds, “Peacemaker and unifier.”
“Everyone wants to know, so here it is,” the First Lady says later in the trailer.
She also announced the launch of her own production company, suggesting further plans to move beyond her under-the-radar profile.
“Did anyone tell them they were taking a Christmas picture?” one reader quipped
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Tabitha 1 hour ago
Hey, don’t compare them to Gomez and Morticia Addams! There is NO comparison. Gomez and Morticia truly love each other, and their children, and the rest of their family. They have a HAPPY marriage. Their Christmas might be done in Halloween colors, but it’ll still be one hell of a fun party! Nah, lunatic Fat Donald and his Botoxed Stepford Wife look more like an AI image, where someone forgot to tell AI it’s a Christmas picture and not a funeral picture of a deceased couple.
Sally Moen 2 hours ago
They photoshopped Donald's bruised hand so it looks like the rest of his skin
Tabitha 1 hour ago
What, too much bronzer covering up the sickly yellow dying skin underneath?
Load More Replies... James Twong 1 hour ago
Both Donald and Melania will be thinking about the next girl or woman Donald is planning to rápe.
Ben Aziza 1 hour ago
The files he promised and then backed down on are haunting him, which is good. He could have had a good legacy, but the fact he tried to dismiss the files and gaslight ppl is legit the worst thing he could have done... Somehow worse than Bill Clinton swimming in a pool with a minor. Not really, but you get what I mean...I think I can share this pic of Hillary cus it is safe to show, but her dress just distills the vile aura these ppl have... She is like a bond villain cult leader... I think more American should wear green plumbing outfits... Can find those in Italy. Oh France is right there too for some antique artisanal French head and shoulder levelling equipment. Until then, I will keep ranting in an unhinged manner about the two party system farce.
Tabitha 1 hour ago
Hey, don’t compare them to Gomez and Morticia Addams! There is NO comparison. Gomez and Morticia truly love each other, and their children, and the rest of their family. They have a HAPPY marriage. Their Christmas might be done in Halloween colors, but it’ll still be one hell of a fun party! Nah, lunatic Fat Donald and his Botoxed Stepford Wife look more like an AI image, where someone forgot to tell AI it’s a Christmas picture and not a funeral picture of a deceased couple.
Sally Moen 2 hours ago
They photoshopped Donald's bruised hand so it looks like the rest of his skin
Tabitha 1 hour ago
What, too much bronzer covering up the sickly yellow dying skin underneath?
Load More Replies... James Twong 1 hour ago
Both Donald and Melania will be thinking about the next girl or woman Donald is planning to rápe.
Ben Aziza 1 hour ago
The files he promised and then backed down on are haunting him, which is good. He could have had a good legacy, but the fact he tried to dismiss the files and gaslight ppl is legit the worst thing he could have done... Somehow worse than Bill Clinton swimming in a pool with a minor. Not really, but you get what I mean...I think I can share this pic of Hillary cus it is safe to show, but her dress just distills the vile aura these ppl have... She is like a bond villain cult leader... I think more American should wear green plumbing outfits... Can find those in Italy. Oh France is right there too for some antique artisanal French head and shoulder levelling equipment. Until then, I will keep ranting in an unhinged manner about the two party system farce.
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