'Funeral' or Festive? Trumps' Somber 2025 Christmas Card Sparks Internet Meltdown

Is it a holiday greeting or a funeral notice? Donald and Melania Trump’s official 2025 White House Christmas portrait has the internet buzzing, and not for its festive cheer. The couple's somber expressions have ignited a fierce debate, with critics decrying the lack of joy and supporters defending its formal tone.

A Christmas Without a Smile

The portrait, released by the White House on December 23rd, shows the couple holding hands and staring directly into the camera, flanked by Christmas trees. While the President wore a classic tuxedo and the First Lady a long black dress, many observers felt the mood was far from cheerful. “They look like they’re going to a funeral,” one person remarked online. Another commented that the couple looked “so miserable,” while one user asked, “Aren’t they supposed to be smiling?”

However, supporters argued that the couple looked “determined,” and others said their serious expressions were appropriate for the formal context of an official photo. Despite the controversy, the Trumps reportedly hosted 29 Christmas parties and will spend the holidays at the president’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

From Decor Drama to a $40 Million Documentary

This year's White House decorations, designed under Melania's direction, featured a “Home Is Where the Heart Is” theme with over 50 Christmas trees, 10,000 butterfly decorations, and 25,000 feet of ribbon. Yet, holiday decor has been a source of controversy for her before. In 2020, secretly recorded audio was released in which the First Lady could be heard lamenting the task, saying, “who gives a f**k about the Christmas stuff and decorations?”

The past drama adds a layer of complexity to her latest venture: a documentary titled 'Melania,' set to premiere in theatres on January 30th. According to reports, Amazon spent a reported $40 million for the rights, outbidding rivals like Disney and Netflix. The First Lady also announced the launch of her own production company, signaling a clear intent to shape her public image beyond the White House.