Blind Poll Pits Melania Trump and Jill Biden’s White House Decor
White House Christmas decorations, often a subject of heated debate, faced a unique comparison this year.
DailyMail.com conducted a blind test, inviting 1,000 Americans to choose between two sets of decorations from different years without revealing which party’s first lady was responsible.
Evaluating the Festive Designs
The blind poll offered respondents a choice between Melania Trump’s 2020 decorations and Jill Biden’s current year designs.
Set in the Cross Hall, the options included different motifs—Trump’s featured trees adorned with white lights, pearl bulbs, and touches of tartan and plaid, while Biden’s showcased simpler, white-lighted trees with tufts of fake snow and Santa-themed decorations.
Surprise Results Reflect Political Divide
The unexpected outcome revealed that 54 percent of respondents preferred Melania Trump’s decor over Jill Biden’s.
Notably, Republicans showed a strong preference for Trump’s designs, with 57 percent favoring them, while even a narrow majority of Democrats (51 percent) chose Trump’s decorations over Biden’s.
Demographic Preferences and Analyst Insights
Among age groups, older Americans, particularly those over 65, leaned towards Jill Biden’s decorations, but overall, Melania Trump’s decor resonated more widely. Joe Alder from J.L. Partners noted the clear public preference for Melania’s decorations, highlighting her astute sense in appealing to her husband’s political base.
Past Criticisms and Recent Reception
The article highlighted past criticisms faced by both first ladies for their holiday décor, referencing Melania Trump’s 2017 and 2018 displays, which drew mixed reactions, and Jill Biden’s current display, which faced criticism for excluding a stocking for Hunter Biden’s daughter.
Final Verdict in the Blind Poll
In a surprising turn, the blind test revealed Melania Trump’s Christmas decorations as the favored choice, securing a 54 percent preference among respondents compared to Jill Biden’s 46 percent.