President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump wished their fellow Americans a Merry Christmas in a second holiday greeting announced by the White House on Friday.
In the statement, the first couple acknowledged that this Christmas may “look different than in previous years,” but encouraged everyone to see the time as “an opportunity to show our heartfelt gratitude.”
“In this season of peace, we appreciate the warmth, generosity and faith that breathe life into our holiday gatherings. The love we share with our family and friends fills our hearts with joy, just as the story of Christ’s birth inspires people all over the world, “the statement said.
The men of the country and the women in uniform as well as their families are thanked for greeting the holiday.
“Humbly thank the military families who are unable to celebrate Christmas this year for your service and sacrifice. We are always indebted to those who bravely serve in the uniform of our country – and to those who walk with them. “
“We thank our nation’s first responders, law enforcement officers and frontline medical professionals who have worked tirelessly to serve and protect our communities,” the statement said. Especially during this special time of the year we try to live by the noble principles. “
The message closes every American with a “Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.”
The first family, Christmas, is spending Christmas at their Palm Beach, March-a-Lago Club, where the Commander-in-Chief went golf Friday morning at his Trump International Golf Course.
It is not clear when the president will return to the White House, although he is expected to return to Washington on New Year’s Day.
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