First Lady Hosts Christmas Party at Children’s National Hospital

Happy faces and smiles filled the room as dozens of young children celebrated the holiday season with First Lady Melania Trump.

First Lady Melania Trump, accompanied by two children, patients Faith Hinkle (L) and Riley Whitney (R), reads "How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?" by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Jon Klassen, during a visit to the Children’s National Hospital in Washington on Dec. 5, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON–First Lady Melania Trump joined 20 young patients and their families at the National Children’s Hospital on Dec. 5 to kick off the holiday season with a Christmas party.

“I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,” Trump told the crowd. “I wish you a lot of strength and love. My husband, the president, is sending love and best wishes as well.”

The first lady was escorted by two young patients, 5-year-old Faith Hinkle and 11-year-old Riley Whitney.