President Trump started his speech with: “In 1923, President Calvin Coolidge lit the first National Christmas tree. Later that night, African-American community centers held an outdoor worship service on these grounds, and during that service, the Washington Monument was illuminated with a beautiful cross, a powerful reminder of the meaning of Christmas.”

President Trump then talked about the three wise men and the birth of Christ. He said: “More than two thousand years ago, a brilliant star shown in the east. Wise men traveled far and they came and they stood under the star where they found the Holy Family, in Bethlehem.”

“As the Bible tells us when the wise men had come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshipped Him. Christians give thanks that the Son of God came into the world to save humanity. Jesus Christ inspires us to love one another with hearts full of generosity and grace.”

David and Sharron Hudson of the Salvation Army joined President Trump. The President thanked them as they bring new gifts to more than 600,000 children every year through their Angel Tree program.

He said: “David and Sharron are an inspiration to us all. And, David and Sharron, thank you very much for being with us. Thank you.”

He then wished everyone a Merry Christmas and said that we all are the children of God.

He said: “At Christmas, we remember this eternal truth. Every person is a beloved child of God. As one grateful nation, we praise the joy of family, the blessings of freedom, and the miracle of Christmas. On behalf of Melania and our entire family, Merry Christmas, and God bless you all.”

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