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Melania Trump Brings Holiday Cheer to Children's National Hospital, Wishes Patients Strength and 'Lots of Toys'

11:28 PM, 12/05/2025
Melania Trump Brings Holiday Cheer to Children's National Hospital, Wishes Patients Strength and 'Lots of Toys'

Melania Trump visited Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., where she read Mac Barnett's 'How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?' to about two dozen children and offered them wishes of strength and 'a lot of toys.' She spoke personally with patients and made private visits to the hematology and oncology wing. Gifts included 'Be Best' ornaments, and a Santa figure presented her with a gold-colored coin engraved with 'Believe' and 'Merry Christmas.' The event continues a first-lady holiday tradition begun by Bess Truman.

First Lady Visits Hospital to Read, Give Gifts and Offer Encouragement

WASHINGTON — Melania Trump visited Children's National Hospital on Friday, continuing a long-standing tradition of first ladies who bring holiday cheer to young patients. Seated in a large red chair beneath a decorated Christmas tree in the hospital's atrium, she read Mac Barnett's picture book 'How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?' to roughly two dozen children and their families.

Two patients — an 11-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl — escorted her into the event space. After finishing the book, she offered the children warm wishes: strength, love and 'a lot of toys' from Santa this season. '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,' she said. She added that President Donald Trump 'is sending love and best wishes as well.'

The first lady spent time speaking one-on-one with children in the audience before making private visits to patients in the hospital's hematology and oncology wing. In the atrium, a Santa figure presented her with a gold-colored coin engraved with the words 'Believe' and 'Merry Christmas.' Trump also brought gifts for patients, including tree ornaments stamped with 'Be Best,' the name of her child-well-being initiative.

Tradition: The hospital visit continues a holiday practice begun by Bess Truman, who served as first lady from 1945 to 1953.

The visit combined a lighthearted storytime with moments of personal connection for families facing serious medical challenges, reflecting the seasonal focus on comfort and community for hospitalized children.

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