President Trump and First Lady Light Christmas Tree
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greet the audience at the 95th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting at the White House Ellipse in Washington on Nov. 30, 2017. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump lit the national Christmas tree at President’s Park in Washington on Nov. 30.
“Now, as the president of the United States, it’s my tremendous honor to finally wish America and the world a very Merry Christmas,” Trump said, to a cheering audience.
Jasper Fakkert
Editor-in-Chief, U.S. Editions
Jasper Fakkert is the editor-in-chief of the U.S. editions of The Epoch Times. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Science and a Master's degree in Journalism. With more than a decade of experience at The Epoch Times, Fakkert has played a key role in expanding the publication’s reach, ensuring readers are provided with independent and insightful news coverage.
