Donald Trump embraces the holiday spirit with a mix of self-promotion and political maneuvering, showcasing his accomplishments while taking jabs at critics and rivals.
In a festive twist, Donald Trump has donned the role of Santa Claus, crafting his own naughty and nice list as he celebrates the holiday season. At the top of his nice list is none other than himself, dubbed the “President of Peace” with a promise of “Results for America.”
The White House has been keen to remind the public of Trump’s achievements, which include claims of having “ended eight wars,” reducing NATO spending by 5%, reforming USAID, securing historic border agreements, and combating drug cartels.
In a striking display of military action, Trump marked Christmas with a “powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist scum in Northwest Nigeria,” citing the group’s violent targeting of innocent Christians as justification for the attack. He extended holiday wishes, stating, “MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead terrorists, of which there will be many more if their slaughter of Christians continues.”
This military operation followed Trump’s recent directive for a “complete” blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, warning its leader, Nicolás Maduro, that it would be “smart” for him to step down.
In a bid to assert U.S. interests, Trump reignited tensions with Denmark by insisting that the U.S. “has to have” Greenland, appointing a special envoy to the semiautonomous Arctic territory.
In a show of support for the military, Trump announced a new class of Navy battleships, named after himself, to replace what he described as an “old and tired and obsolete” fleet. He emphasized that the design of the new “Trump class” ships would reflect his personal aesthetic standards, stating, “I’m a very aesthetic person.”
In a move against renewable energy, Trump paused all large-scale offshore wind projects in the U.S., citing “national security concerns” and his belief that wind turbines harm marine life.
Despite a setback from the Supreme Court, which rejected his bid to deploy the National Guard in Illinois, Trump maintained a positive outlook, refraining from retaliatory comments.
The Commerce Department also made Trump’s nice list, reporting a 4.3% growth in the U.S. economy during the third quarter, exceeding expectations and marking the fastest growth in two years. His team quickly attributed this success to Trump’s policies, stating, “This is a direct result of everything @POTUS has put in place.”
On his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump celebrated the news, proclaiming, “TRUMP IS DOING AN AMAZING JOB!” He noted that the U.S. is on track to record its largest single-year decline in murders and highlighted a decrease in federal employment, which has fallen by 271,000 jobs since he took office.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio also received praise for recalling 30 career ambassadors appointed by the previous administration and for reinstating the use of Times New Trump font in diplomatic communications, reversing what he deemed a “wasteful” diversity initiative.
Other government departments have followed suit, adopting Trump’s preferred terminology, replacing terms like “undocumented” and “noncitizen” with “illegal alien.” The classification of unaccompanied minors has also reverted to “Unaccompanied Alien Child,” while “gender” has been replaced with “sex” on official documents.
In a lighthearted moment, Trump revealed that Santa himself was on his watchlist during a holiday event where he and the First Lady spoke with children across the country. He remarked, “We track Santa all over the world. We want to make sure that Santa is being good.”
Trump humorously suggested that Santa should deliver “clean, beautiful coal” for Christmas, tying in his earlier executive order aimed at bolstering the U.S. coal industry.
After the festive call, Trump returned to political discourse in a holiday message on Truth Social, wishing a “Merry Christmas to all, including the Radical Left Scum that is doing everything possible to destroy our Country, but are failing badly.”
He took aim at the media, particularly “The Failing New York Times,” labeling it a “true enemy of the people” for its perceived misrepresentation of his administration. Trump also criticized various news networks and late-night shows for their negative coverage, suggesting that their broadcast licenses should be revoked.
In a whimsical illustration accompanying his holiday message, Trump is depicted in a Santa hat, racing to deliver tax refund checks, prompting critics to question whether he is truly delivering for the American people or merely for himself.
Despite a canceled annual Christmas Eve concert at the Kennedy Center due to his name being added to the building, Trump encouraged viewers to watch “THE TRUMP KENNEDY CENTER HONORS,” where he served as host. He playfully asked for feedback on his hosting abilities, suggesting he might consider leaving the presidency to pursue a full-time career in entertainment.
As Trump continues to navigate the political landscape during the holiday season, he remains focused on promoting his agenda while taking jabs at his opponents, embodying the spirit of the season in his own unique way.
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