US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump lit the National Christmas Tree outside the White House and wished all Americans a "Merry Christmas". The tree is located at the Ellipse in President's Park south of the White House, reports Efe news.

On Wednesday night, Trump gave the honour of lighting up the tree to Melania, who flicked the switch after a countdown initiated by the President and seconded by attendees to discover a tree illuminated in green and red.