Melania Trump mocked online

Melania Trump upheld a First Lady tradition by spending time with young patients at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC.

During her visit, she read the Christmas story How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? and distributed gifts, offering the children warm holiday wishes and messages of “strength and love,” while adding that President Trump sent his own greetings.

Hospital representatives expressed appreciation, saying her presence added holiday cheer and created moments of comfort, hope, and genuine connection for kids spending Christmas in medical care.

But once videos of her reading were shared online, they sparked mixed reactions on social media.

Some critics mocked her delivery and accent, suggesting she read awkwardly or lacked expression.

Others pointed to what they saw as a contradiction, given the former administration’s firm stance on immigration policies.

Even with the criticism circulating online, the hospital reiterated its thanks, emphasizing the positive effect her visit had on their young patients.