As a first lady, Melania Trump met patients at the Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC, continuing a years-long tradition that started with Bess Truman, who served as a first lady of the US from 1945 to 1953.
Melania made the visit on December 5th, with the hospital’s website writing that she was “escorted by two incredible patients, Faith and Riley, and their bubbly personalities and positive energy brought further festive spirit to this special event.”
The visit “remains one of the most cherished traditions at Children’s National, offering meaningful connection and encouragement to patients, families and staff during the holiday season.”
“We are grateful to the First Lady for sharing her time, compassion and holiday spirit with our patients and families,” Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE, president & CEO of Children’s National, said. “From incredible former patients like Caoilinn to children like Riley and Faith, I am reminded every day of the incredible strength and courage of the young lives we care for. Her visit brings moments of joy, comfort and hope to families who are spending this holiday away from home.”
Melania Trump sat in a large red chair by a Christmas tree and read Mac Barnett’s How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? to around two dozen kids.
Critics, however, were quick to point out that she appeared to struggle while reading English aloud. Well, knowing that she’s of Slovenian origin, some argued it was understandable that reading aloud in English might not come naturally to her.
“Can Santa see in the dark? Does he wears night vision that make everyone green, everything green?” Melania continued reading, though critics claimed she seemed to stumble over several pronunciations. The backlash intensified in light of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, which often targeted people who weren’t fluent in English.
First Lady Melania Trump reads a Christmas book to young kids at the Children's National Hospital
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“She can’t even read properly, or speak English clearly! There’s no engagement with the children she’s reading to…Completely devoid of any emotion. The kids deserve better…” one X user wrote, per The Mirror.
“So… Melania Trump stryggles with reading out loud. wtf did you MAGAs do??? lol,” a second added.
A third noted, “From the most anti-immigrant administration ever. The irony is f—— insane,” while a fourth claimed, “I heard Melania Trump reading a Christmas story to children. If she was on the street talking, ICE would be detaining her.”
Another joked, “Poor kids. They’ll never think of Creeestmas the same again.”
Melania Trump wrapped up the reading by wishing the children strength and “lots of toys,” and she made sure to bring gifts for them as well.
“I’m sure Santa will visit all of you this Christmas and bring you a lot of toys, so i wish you all a very merry Christmas and happy new year. I wish you a lot of strength and love,” Melania said, adding that President Donald Trump “is sending love and best wishes as well.”
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