The first couple joined guests hours before their holiday travels to participate in an annual White House tradition

President Trump has made several modifications to the White House that mirror his Mar-a-Lago club. A new sound system at the White House reportedly plays a music playlist similar to that heard at Mar-a-Lago events. The Oval Office has been updated with more gold decor, and the Rose Garden was paved for a patio area.

During Trump's first term, Mar-a-Lago was referred to as the Southern White House. Now Trump is turning the White House a northern Mar-a-Lago.

From the White House’s North Portico, the First Lady welcomed this majestic tree, which comes from Korson’s Tree Farms in Sidney, Michigan. In the history of the pines that adorn the sitting president’s home, this tree stands out for being the first in 40 years to be grown in that state.

Trump followed up his statement with praise for Vought and pointed out that critics call him Darth Vader: "They call him Darth Vader. I call him a fine man. But he's cutting Democrat priorities and they're never going to get them back.