Watch: Melania Trump’s White House Christmas decor video is ridiculed for being ‘cold and opulent’
Social media users are wondering how Christmas decor is a ‘beautiful exhibit of patriotism.’
“The Spirit of America” is shining in the @WhiteHouse! I am delighted to share this beautiful exhibit of patriotism for all to see, and excited for everyone to experience the beauty of the #Christmas season! pic.twitter.com/qGxxl9qBrd
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) December 2, 2019
American president Donald Trump’s wife Melania Trump is seen roaming the halls in a white coat in a video revealing the White House’s Christmas decorations for 2019.
The coat, and her overall demeanour heralding what is usually a warm and familial festival, have come under fire online, for being cold and disengaged.
Social media users are particularly concerned by the term “exhibit of patriotism,” with many wondering what makes Christmas necessarily American.
The decor itself is being termed excessive, while many are comparing it to scenes from Stanley Kubrick’s horror film “The Shining,” based on a Stephen King novel.
One Twitter user also took the liberty to add spooky audio effects, using a 2005 recording of American President Donald Trump, in which he bragged about using his fame as an excuse to grope women without waiting for any consent.
Here are some of the responses online.
Fixed the audio. #BeBest pic.twitter.com/tRBfRyyZjm
— ElElegante101 (@skolanach) December 2, 2019
A woman alone walking in icily decorated halls that echo her spiky footsteps. No children. No joy. Just cold retail store glitz with no heart.
— history has its eyes on u (@annes2739) December 2, 2019
This remake of The Shining is the scariest one yet. https://t.co/hDliHBmeKR
— John Pavlovitz (@johnpavlovitz) December 3, 2019
— Sarah Dempster (@Dempster2000) December 2, 2019
Made to "not touch" rather than to enjoy.
— little_girl_blue (@EdgedInBlueish) December 2, 2019
Nothing like this. pic.twitter.com/5kWWN5JQxB
I'm confused how a Christmas display is a symbol of Patriotism?
— AJ (@TampaBayAJ) December 2, 2019
What?
'Patriotism'? I don't understand. Is Christmas 'American' now?
— Simon Smith (@smithsimon1969) December 3, 2019
Christmas has nothing to do with American patriotism. This right here is when we cross into Christian nationalism. If there is a #WarOnChristmas, it is being waged at The White House. Not with this holiday display, but with Donald Trump’s nationalistic policies.
— Rev. Dr. Chuck Currie (@RevChuckCurrie) December 3, 2019