{"id":546,"date":"2025-12-06T18:02:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T18:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ternalinfo.news\/?p=546"},"modified":"2025-12-06T18:02:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T18:02:58","slug":"melania-trump-faces-criticism-after-revealing-cost-of-festive-decor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ternalinfo.news\/?p=546","title":{"rendered":"Melania Trump Faces Criticism After Revealing Cost of Festive Decor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Melania Trump Faces Backlash Over $90 Christmas Ornament<\/h1>\n

Melania Trump\u2019s holiday approach is under scrutiny again. This time, critics slammed the First Lady for releasing a\u00a0$90 brass ornament<\/strong>\u00a0alongside the official 2025 White House decorations.<\/p>\n

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The piece, named\u00a0\u201cAmerican Star,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0is part of a six-piece collection marking her ongoing holiday merchandising campaign. Online commentators quickly labeled it\u00a0\u201ctone-deaf\u201d and \u201copportunistic.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A Critique of Holiday Merch<\/h1>\n
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Critics saw the ornament as a\u00a0cynical branding move<\/strong>, echoing a presidency that sold sneakers, clothing, phones, and watches. The\u00a0$90 American Star<\/strong>, made of brass, painted red, white, and blue, and engraved with her signature, immediately fueled social media outrage:<\/p>\n

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    \u201cGrifting along through the holidays.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    \u201cBut she hates Christmas!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Despite the criticism, her 2025 decorations, titled\u00a0\u201cHome Is Where the Heart Is,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0were more approachable than previous years. They featured\u00a0natural-looking trees, children\u2019s toys, patriotic themes, and Lego portraits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    A White House Transformed<\/h1>\n

    The East Wing renovations cut the holiday tour in half, but staff created a\u00a0restrained yet symbol-heavy display<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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      51 Christmas trees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      75 red-bow wreaths<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      700 feet of garland<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      25,000 feet of ribbon<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      10,000 blue butterflies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      The Red Room\u2019s\u00a0blue butterfly installation<\/strong>\u00a0drew particular attention, while the Green Room displayed classic toys and the Blue Room featured an 18-foot fir with\u00a03D-printed ornaments for each state<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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      Visitors also saw a\u00a020-pound gingerbread White House<\/strong>, crimson trees, and Lego portraits of Donald Trump and George Washington.<\/p>\n

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      Melania Trump\u2019s 2025 Christmas decorations balanced tradition with symbolism. However, the\u00a0$90 American Star ornament<\/strong>\u00a0sparked significant debate, highlighting public sensitivity to perceived\u00a0opportunism and privilege<\/strong>\u00a0in holiday displays.<\/p>\n

      Whether admired or criticized, the First Lady\u2019s holiday choices remain a flashpoint in American culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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