President Trump is speaking at two Hanukkah receptions in the White House East room Thursday afternoon.
It’s unclear how the receptions differ, and the White House has not released a guest list. Thursday marks the fifth night of the Festival of Lights.
Mr. Trump hosted a Hanukkah event at the White House last year, too. Then, the New York Times reported the White House didn’t invite congressional Democrats and Jewish leaders who had been critical of him.
Mr. Trump’s daughter-in-law and top aide, Ivanka Trump, and son-in-law and senior aide Jared Kushner are Jewish, and attended last year’s festivities.
Mr. Trump tweeted earlier this week that he and First Lady Melania Trump send their “best wishes for a blessed and happy Hanukkah!”
Mr. Trump has made few public appearance this week, and designated Wednesday as a national day of mourning given the death of former President George H.W. Bush.
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