Trump enjoys Christmas Eve dinner at Mar-a-Lago with Melania Trump and her father Viktor Knavs

Before dinner, Donald and Melania Trump took festive calls from children via NORAD Santa Tracker
Donald Trump with Melania Trump and her father Victor Knavs dine together at Mar-a-Lago (@MELANIAJTRUMP/X)
Donald Trump with Melania Trump and her father Victor Knavs dine together at Mar-a-Lago (@MELANIAJTRUMP/X)


PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA: Donald Trump and Melania Trump are in a festive mood. The President and the first lady marked Christmas Eve by taking calls from children through the NORAD Santa Claus Tracker.

Meanwhile, a video featuring Donald, Melania, and her father Viktor Knavs has gone viral. Dressed in formal attire, Trump looked dapper, and Melania looked elegant as usual. The clip shows them dining together at Mar-a-Lago. The video was recorded on Wednesday, December 24.

President Donald Trump attends a Christmas Eve Dinner At Mar-a-Lago on December 24, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump is spending the holidays in Florida this year. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump attends a Christmas Eve Dinner At Mar-a-Lago on December 24, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump is spending the holidays in Florida this year (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

Trump celebrates Christmas at Mar-a-Lago with Melania Trump and her father

Donald and Melania are fully soaking in the festive spirit. Spending the holiday season at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, the President and the first lady were recently seen enjoying a dinner outing. They were joined by Melania’s father, Viktor Knavs.

Although the conversation at the table was not audible, the mood appeared warm and cheerful. The trio seemed relaxed and comfortable, clearly enjoying the evening together. Trump was dressed in a black coat paired with a yellow tie, while Melania opted for a sleek black formal outfit. Knavs was also formally dressed. 

U.S. President Donald Trump attends a Christmas Eve Dinner At Mar-a-Lago on December 24, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump is spending the holidays in Florida this year. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
US President Donald Trump attends a Christmas Eve Dinner At Mar-a-Lago on December 24, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump is spending the holidays in Florida this year (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

The Christmas celebrations at Mar-a-Lago added to the lively atmosphere. The grand hall was filled with guests, with every table occupied. Donald and Melania were seen smiling and engaging in conversations.

Donald and Melania Trump take children’s calls on the NORAD Santa Tracker hotline

The President and the first lady spent time speaking with children who called in through the North American Aerospace Defense Command Santa Tracker, which follows Santa’s journey around the world.

While chatting with young callers, Donald Trump added his own playful commentary. Speaking to children aged four and ten from Oklahoma, he said, “We want to make sure that Santa is being good. Santa’s a very good person."

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump call children as they participate in tracking Santa Claus' movements with the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Santa Tracker on Christmas Eve at the Mar-a-Lago resort on December 24, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. This is the 70th year that NORAD has publicly tracked Santa’s sleigh on its global rounds. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
 President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump call children as they participate in tracking Santa Claus' movements with the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Santa Tracker on Christmas Eve at the Mar-a-Lago resort on December 24, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

"We want to make sure that he’s not infiltrated, that we’re not infiltrating into our country a bad Santa.” Seated side by side, Donald and Melania shared the calls. They answered roughly a dozen calls in total.

Trump continued the playful tone even while addressing children from other locations. Reiterating the Santa Tracker’s mission, he said, “We track Santa all over the world. We want to make sure that Santa is being good. Santa is a very good person. We want to make sure that he’s not infiltrating, that we’re not infiltrating into our country a bad Santa.”

The cheerful exchange reflected the festive mood as the holiday tradition once again connected the First Couple with young callers across the country.

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