Melania Trump is facing criticism over the cost of her Christmas decorations after unveiling a new $90 ornament ahead of the holiday season.
The First Lady, 56, shared a preview of her festive collection on social media while promoting the limited-edition piece for 2026.
Called The Starlight Star, the brass-and-enamel tree ornament is the latest addition to her holiday range.
‘The ornament features the signature of Melania Trump and is proudly handcrafted in the United States,’ the product description states.
The decoration measures 3.7 inches by 4 inches and gives buyers the option of receiving a ‘corresponding Digital collectible’ after purchase.
Melania’s Starlight Christmas Collection is priced between $75 and $90. It includes ornaments inspired by the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore.
The collection also features designs depicting an American flag and a star-spangled USA ornament.
Although many Facebook users praised the decorations’ appearance, several said the prices were out of reach for ordinary shoppers.
Melania Trump (pictured at the 2025 Christmas Tree unveiling) has drawn criticism over her expensive Christmas decorations after releasing a new $90 ornament ahead of the holidays
The Starlight Star, a brass-and-enamel tree ornament, is the newest addition to Melania Trump’s holiday collection
‘Price needs to come down. But beautiful,’ one person commented.
‘Lovely, but the normal working American can’t afford it,’ another wrote.
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‘Beautiful but holy smokes! Cannot afford that!’ a third user said, while another added: ‘Seriously, $90???? I think I’ll pass.’
Melania’s connection with Christmas has previously attracted scrutiny, particularly after she was heard criticizing the holiday season during her time in the White House.
In 2018, she was recorded voicing her frustration about decorating the White House for Christmas, saying: ‘You know, who gives a f**k about Christmas stuff and decoration?’
During President Donald Trump’s first term in office, Melania decorated the White House with Balsam fir trees covered in icicle decorations, prompting social media users to describe the display as eerie and cold.
She also filled the East Colonnade with 40 striking blood-red trees and hung 14,000 red ornaments throughout the White House.
Her office said the color red represented ‘valor and bravery.’
Melania Trump’s Starlight Christmas Collection, priced from $75 to $90, includes an American flag design and a star-spangled USA ornament
Additional designs depict the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore
The decorations were quickly given the nickname ‘murder trees’ online, sparking memes, public backlash and accusations that the display was ‘un-American.’
Melania appeared to change course last year, opting for festive decorations that paid tribute to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Her office introduced the official theme as ‘Home Is Where The Heart Is.’
More than 10,000 blue butterflies were used to highlight the season’s whimsical design and honor the ‘youth who represent our Nation’s bright future.’ The White House was also decorated with 75 wreaths and 51 Christmas trees.
