First Lady Melania Trump continued the cherished tradition of visiting Children’s National Hospital during the Christmas season, reading How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? to young patients and visiting the Hematology and Oncology Units.
She offered encouragement and gifts, calling the experience a reminder of “the strength, hope, and love that define the holiday spirit.” Hospital CEO Michelle Riley-Brown praised Melania’s compassion, noting the joy it brought families spending the holidays away from home.
Additionally, a viral moment of a little girl running to hug the First Lady touched conservatives online, who celebrated it as a beautiful affirmation of Melania’s genuine warmth and effortless charm.
Providing context to the viral video, the White House explained, “Today, First Lady Melania Trump continued the longstanding annual tradition of first ladies visiting the Children’s National Hospital during the Christmas season. Mrs. Trump spent time with young patients and their families to support the courageous children receiving care.”
Continuing the statement offered a valuable insight into Melania’s character. “Mrs. Trump began her visit in the hospital’s atrium and continued on to the Hematology and Oncology Unit. She read How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? to a small group of young patients and their families. Throughout her visit, Mrs. Trump spoke with patients, families, doctors, nurses, and administrative staff, offering words of encouragement during this special time of year,” the document noted.
As quoted in the official statement, the First Lady declared, “Visiting Children’s National during the Christmas season is a tradition I cherish, and I am grateful for the opportunity to return again this year. Spending time with these brave children and their families is a reminder of the strength, hope, and love that define the holiday spirit. I want to thank the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff at Children’s National for the exceptional care they provide during the holiday season and every day.”
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Reacting to the visit, Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE, president & CEO of Children’s National, issued a glowing statement.”We are grateful to the First Lady for sharing her time, compassion and holiday spirit with our patients and families,” she wrote.
Wrapping up her comments, the CEO noted, “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.”
When the story broke on social media, conservatives were blown away by Melania’s charm. “A little girl just ran up to hug Melania Trump at the National Children’s Hospital… This simple act singlehandedly humanizes children our culture often devalues. Every child is valuable and worthy of life,” one post read.
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