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,

Melania Trump’s $2,000 heels and bold July 4 outfit went viral, sparking social media buzz and political backlash online.

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.