Washington– Washington (AFP) – Melania Trump On Friday, she visited a children’s hospital and wished patients strength and lots of toys from Santa Claus while continuing a decades-old tradition of First Ladies.
Two patients — an 11-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl — escorted her into the festively decorated lobby of Children’s National Hospital in the nation’s capital. Trump sat in a big red chair in front of a tall Christmas tree and read: “How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?” Written by Mac Barnett, for about two dozen pediatric patients and other members of the public.
After closing the book, she wished the children strength and “lots of toys.”
“I’m sure Santa will visit you all this Christmas and bring you lots of toys, so I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,” she said. “I wish you lots of strength and love.”
president Donald Trump “He’s sending love and best wishes too,” she said.
The First Lady spoke individually with children in the audience before heading to a private visit to patients in the hospital’s hematology and oncology ward.
The Santa in the room gave her a gold-colored coin that said “Believe” and “Merry Christmas.” She brought gifts for patients, including tree ornaments stamped with “Be Best,” the name of her child well-being initiative.
The hospital visit was a continuation of a holiday tradition started by Bess Truman, who was First Lady from 1945 to 1953.