Under the golden glow of a summer evening, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted the annual Congressional Picnic on the South Lawn of the White House—a cherished bipartisan tradition bringing together members of Congress and their families for an evening of relaxation, camaraderie, and celebration of American unity.
The 2025 edition of the picnic welcomed a wide array of guests, from senators and representatives to cabinet members and their families. Among the notable attendees were Vice President JD Vance, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
First Lady Melania Trump, as ever, brought refined elegance to the evening in a look that perfectly captured the spirit of a chic summer gathering. She wore a white blouse paired with Dolce & Gabbana’s Peony-print cotton jacquard trousers, a lively floral piece that added a touch of Italian romance to the event. Completing the look, Melania chose the classic Manolo Blahnik BB 115 pumps in Orchid, adding a sophisticated heel to the ensemble.
With her hair flowing loosely and makeup kept soft and luminous, the First Lady exuded effortless grace as she mingled with guests, posed for photos, and stood beside President Trump on the White House balcony.
From the South Lawn stage, President Trump addressed the crowd with warm remarks, celebrating the bipartisan spirit of the evening and looking ahead to America’s 250th Independence Day in 2026. He offered heartfelt praise for Melania, thanking her for organizing the event and lauding her advocacy efforts:
“Let’s all thank our wonderful First Lady—without her, this evening wouldn’t have happened. And frankly, with the way she gets things done, maybe she’ll be taking my job one day!” he joked, sparking laughter among the crowd.
The president spotlighted Melania’s role in the recent passage of the “Take It Down Act,” a bipartisan bill signed into law on May 19, 2025, that criminalizes the sharing of non-consensual deepfake sexual content. The initiative is closely tied to Melania’s “BE BEST” platform, which continues to champion online safety and the well-being of children in the digital age.
What Melania Trump wore to 2025 Congressional Picnic
- White Blouse – Unidentified
- Dolce & Gabbana Peony-print cotton jacquard pants – New (Thanks to Flotus report on X for the id)
- White thin belt – Unidentified
- Manolo Blahnik BB 115 Fuchsia Orchid Pink Suede Pumps – Repeat