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Michigan Tree Farm Presents White House Christmas Tree

Author: Cumulus Media Detroit November 25, 2025 Duration: 7:59

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November 25, 2025 ~ Rex Korson, owner of Korson's Tree Farm, joins Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie to share the farm's experience winning the title of 2025 NCTA Grand Champion Growers and presenting one of their trees to First Lady Melania Trump as the Official White House Christmas Tree. Photo: Mark Zaleski ~ USA TODAY NETWORK

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