The White House Newsletter!
Washington,DC.-
President Trump attended the first White House Christmas party where he paid his paid his respects to the National Guard, especially Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom and Guardsman Andrew Wolfe who were attacked last week. He lowered flags to half-staff in memory of Sarah, and welcomed Andrew’s family to the Oval Office.
In an incredibly busy week, the President signed the Medal of Honor Act, declared all Biden autopen orders null and void, hosted his ninth Cabinet Meeting, and the Institute of Peace was named after him. At the Institute, he welcomed President Kagame of Rwanda and President Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to sign the Washington Accords, a major peace deal.
He also made two major announcements. The first was with the Dell Family who donated $6.25 billion to fund Trump Accounts for 25 million children. The second was with automakers to reset Biden’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards.
To end the week, President Trump attended the National Christmas Tree Lighting and the FIFA World Cup Drawing to accept their inaugural 2025 FIFA Peace Prize. The Village People marked the occasion with a special performance.
Vice President Vance joined the President for the Cabinet meeting and commented on fixing the affordability crisis left by the Democrats and joined NBC News’ Henry Gomez for an interview on the number of topics surrounding the Administration.
First Lady Melania Trump unveiled the White House Christmas decorations with the theme, “Home is Where the Heart is”, a gorgeous display with illustrations from artist Hervé Pierre. She also attended the The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, read to young children at the Children’s National Hospital, andcelebrated seven additional children being reunited with their families in Ukraine. The First Lady and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Joint Base Andrews to assemble care packages for deployed troops.
AFFORDABILITY | With affordability as the primary focus of the Trump Administration, this week it was reported that 31 states have gas prices averages below $3.00 per gallon, the median rent fell for the fourth straight month, and homebuyers are starting to notice a decline in prices — notably Pittsburgh had a typical $20,000 markdown (about 9%).
IMMIGRATION | The Trump Administration has has paused all asylum adjudications and Special Immigrant Visas and USCIS has cracked down on the vetting process of aliens working in the United States to make American safer for every citizen, and prevent future tragedies like the shooting on our National Guard last week.
TRUMP ACCOUNTS | On this Giving Tuesday, Michael and Susan Dell donated $6.25 billion to fund the Trump accounts of 25 million children under the age of ten with $250 each, money that will earn compounded interest until they turn 18.
CAFE STANDARDS | Joe Biden’s fuel efficiency regulations would have raised the cost of a new vehicle by $1,000. President Trump’s action rolling back the standards will save Americans $109 billion!
2021 PIPE BOMBER CAUGHT | After fives years without an arrest after the Biden Administration dropped the ball, Brian Cole Jr. was arrested charged with placing the pipe bombs at the RNC and the DNC on January 5th, 2021, using previously collected evidence.
MAJOR EVENTSPresident Trump and The First Lady Participate in the National Christmas Tree Lighting, Dec. 4, 2025
IN THE NEWSWATCH | Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent – New York Times – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says He’s ‘Evolved’ on TariffsREAD | Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy – Breitbart – Shutting Down Migrant Driver ‘CDL Mills’WATCH | NEC Dir. Kevin Hassett – Fox News – VOTES ARE IN: Poll reveals how Americans feel about the economyREAD | Department of Homeland Security – Washington Times – Trump’s border streak continues with best November numbers everWATCH | Ford CEO Jim Farley – Fox News– Trump’s vehicle initiative hailed as ‘VICTORY’ by Ford CEOMORE NEWS ON THE WIRE
PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS NATIONAL GUARD | Honoring Specialist Sarah Beckstrom | 12/04/2025MONROE | Anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine | 12/02/2025SENATE | Nominations Sent to the Senate | 12/01/2025MARK TWAIN | Presidential Message on Mark Twain’s 190th Birthday | 11/30/2025
