Melania Trump is responsible for the White House Christmas decorations, and her outfit during the 2019 unveiling did not please this critic. Robin Givhan, critic at-large for The Washington Post, shared her thoughts on Trump's inappropriate look and pointed to a sense of disconnect between Trump and the public.
"For her tour, Mrs. Trump wears all white: a dress with a simple jewel neckline, white stiletto-heeled pumps and a white coat. The coat is draped over her shoulders as she strolls through the White House," Givhan wrote. "The coat looks ridiculous." Givhan continued, "But more than a silly fashion folly, the coat is a distraction. It's a discomforting affectation taken to a ludicrous extreme. In a video that is intended to celebrate the warmth and welcoming spirit of the holiday season, that simple flourish exudes cold, dismissive aloofness."
Givhan was onto something, because it was revealed in October 2020 that Trump had choice words about being responsible for the White House's Christmas look. "I'm working ... my a** off on the Christmas stuff, that you know, who gives a f*** about the Christmas stuff and decorations?" Trump said, as noted by CNN. "But I need to do it, right?" Yikes.
