WASHINGTON, DC–President Donald Trump quoted the Gospel Thursday evening at the National Christmas Tree lighting on the Ellipse, just minutes from the White House.

Trump, flanked by first lady Melania Trump, cited John 1:4 from the Gospel.

“Tonight, this beautiful evergreen tree glows bright on the dark and cold winter night and reminds us of the words of the G ospel of John: ‘In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.’ Beautiful words,” Trump said.

“With the birth of Jesus, human history turned from night to day. His Word and His example call us to love one another, to serve one another, and to honor the sacred truth that every child is specially made in the image of God,” he continued.

Noting that America is approaching its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, Trump

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