Trump and Melania host Congressional Picnic at the White House
WASHINGTON, DC: For one rare evening, the fierce battles of Washington politics faded into the background, as President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted lawmakers and their families for the annual Congressional Picnic at the White House on May 19, 2026. The annual White House tradition, meant to briefly bridge Washington’s political divide, brought lawmakers from both parties together on the South Lawn for an evening filled with music, food, laughter, and summer celebration. Trump hailed the gathering as a celebration of “American tradition” as he praised his administration members for their achievements during remarks to the crowd.