President Donald Trump let the first lady light the National Christmas Tree at a ceremony in the nation’s capital Thursday evening.

Watch the event in the video player above.

“The first lady is going to do the honors,” Trump said.

He counted down from five to zero, and Melania Trump stepped forward and pressed a button that made the tree behind them sparkle with gold-toned lights.

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“It’s a beauty,” Trump said.

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