WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump honored two members of the National Guard who were shot last week on patrol near the White House as he and first lady Melania Trump continued the more than a century-old tradition of lighting the National Christmas Tree.
National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom died after the attack. Trump said he met with the parents of surviving Guard member Andrew Wolfe.
"Andrew is getting better. Sarah, unfortunately, is watching from a high, watching from heaven," Trump said Dec. 4, adding: "I just want to pay my respects to them, two incredible people, unbelievable people. I spoke with the parents and met with the parents today," he said. "The parents of Andrew."
The tree lighting ceremony included performances by the Beach Boys, Alana Springsteen, Brett Young, and other musicians.
"It is beautiful. Not too cold. There's no wind. We don't have to wear hats or anything," Trump said of the 30-degree weather.
