National Christmas Tree Lit, Trump Honors Heroes

On a chilly Thursday evening, the National Christmas Tree was lit in Washington D.C., with First Lady Melania Trump pressing the button. President Donald Trump counted down, and the tree sparkled. The event featured musical performances from The Beach Boys, Matthew West, and country music artists. President Trump touched on various topics, including a peace deal between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and expressed gratitude to those serving the needy and protecting the nation. He also shared a photo of Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who was shot near the White House, and praised his family as fantastic American Patriots. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.