The 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree came from the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia, the state being honored at this year’s Christmas tree lighting.
It was a pleasure to introduce Ethan Reese – the pride of West Virginia and our 2023 Christmas Tree Lighter – to deliver his winning essay and illuminate the Capitol Christmas Tree! pic.twitter.com/EAUwmxokhl
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) November 29, 2023
Look who showed up. We have created a monster.
Pro-Hamas protesters just tried to shut down the Capitol Christmas tree lighting
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) November 29, 2023
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