The National Christmas tree is lighted as the White House is seen in the background, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Washington. (Susan Walsh / Associated Press)
Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., left, Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, second from right, and Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., right, wait for the arrival of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump during the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (Manuel Balce Ceneta / Associated Press)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump wave during the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (Manuel Balce Ceneta / Associated Press)
First lady Melania Trump stands in front of the National Christmas tree, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Washington. (Susan Walsh / Associated Press)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump light the National Christmas tree, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Washington. (Susan Walsh / Associated Press)
Security forces keep watch on the Ellipse before the arrival of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump to light the National Christmas tree, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Washington. (Susan Walsh / Associated Press)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump light the National Christmas tree, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Washington.