President Trump Attends National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Thursday evening. The annual event marks the unofficial start of the holiday season in the nation's capital.
During the ceremony, the President addressed the crowd. He extended holiday wishes to the country, saying, "Merry Christmas."
The lighting of the tree is a long-standing tradition. It is organized by the National Park Service and features musical performances.