Melania Trump is a very busy woman, so she's excused for mixing up her holidays from time to time. Such was the case with Independence Day, which she appeared to have confused with Christmas, breaking out the candy cane months too early — albeit wearing,

But it’s the Fourth of July weekend, and the Trumps must celebrate maximally. On July 4 2025, Donald and Melania hosted an Independence Day picnic for the military and their families, after Trump signed his ‘big, beautiful’ bill into law there and then that included significant tax cuts, more defence spending, and a focus on stemming immigration.

During the Fourth of July week, First Lady Melania Trump opted for simpler fashion trends like an all-white shirt dress and polka dots.