During a Christmas Eve tradition, President Trump spoke with children calling the North American Aerospace Defense Command (Norad) to track Santa’s progress. While asking children about their Christmas wishes, Trump told one caller that coal was “clean and beautiful,” a phrase he often used in his campaign to revive domestic coal production. The president’s comment came after the child said she did not want coal for Christmas. Ultimately, the child stated that she would prefer a Barbie doll, clothes, and candy over coal.
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While the latest economic data indicated strong growth exceeding 4%, a closer examination reveals a “split economy.” Primarily, the growth is fueled by spending from the top 20% of income earners, contrasting sharply with the struggles faced by those in lower income brackets, who are increasingly relying on buy-now-pay-later options. Further analysis highlights stagnant income growth for workers, with gains predominantly concentrated at the top of the income ladder. Consequently, a divergence is emerging where wealthy Americans’ take-home pay is rising significantly faster than that of poorer households, contributing to souring public sentiment on the economy despite the headline GDP figures.
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On Christmas Eve, former President Donald Trump posted a lengthy and critical message on Truth Social, directed at “Radical Left Scum” and detailing issues he attributes to his political opponents. The post included claims about the economy and national security, while also promoting a series of links to right-leaning news stories. This outburst is consistent with Trump’s history of posting inflammatory content during holidays. Earlier in the day, the former president and First Lady participated in a call with children for the NORAD Santa tracker, where Trump made comments about coal that contrasted with traditional Christmas expectations.
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Speaker Mike Johnson’s engagement with current events appears to be selective, as he consistently feigns ignorance when faced with pressing issues. This tactic was evident when he avoided commenting on the Pentagon’s use of force and its potential release of video footage. This pattern emerged during the “Democrat Shutdown” and has continued through his term. For example, Johnson claimed not to have seen videos of a Presbyterian minister shot by federal agents, despite previously being asked about the incident.
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During a presidential tradition, President Trump took calls from children tracking Santa Claus via NORAD. While speaking from Mar-a-Lago, the President assured children of Santa’s goodness and offered political commentary, including praise for Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. He also described Santa’s appearance, and when speaking to the First Lady, he was met with focused silence. Despite the president’s eagerness to continue, the calls eventually concluded, with the First Lady waiting for her own phone call.
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On Christmas Day, Donald Trump unleashed a barrage of over 100 Truth Social posts, targeting familiar adversaries and rehashing old grievances. The former president’s posts included attacks on Somali immigrants and the 2020 election results, alongside reposts of conspiracy theories. Among the shared content were claims about Democrats’ supposed desire to transform the U.S. into Somalia and assertions of his economic successes. Despite these posts, Trump’s approval ratings continue to decline, with a recent poll showing his lowest approval rating since 1973.
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The Kennedy Center’s long-standing Christmas Eve jazz concert has been canceled by its host, Chuck Redd, due to the addition of Donald Trump’s name to the venue. The White House announced last week that the building’s facade now reads “The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.” This decision has been met with controversy, as scholars claim it violates existing law that prevents the board of trustees from designating the center as a memorial to anyone else. Several artists have withdrawn from performances at the Kennedy Center since Trump’s return to office, and Kennedy’s niece, Kerry Kennedy, has pledged to remove Trump’s name once he leaves office.
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Crocs is suing the Trump administration for a $54 million tariff refund, alleging the administration exceeded its authority. The footwear company claims it paid this sum due to increased tariffs imposed during the Trump presidency. Crocs is challenging the legality of these tariffs and seeking reimbursement for the financial burden they created.
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Newly released FBI documents, stemming from the Epstein case, contain an unverified claim from a woman alleging Donald Trump witnessed her uncle murder her newborn child and dispose of the body in Lake Michigan. The woman claims she was sex trafficked by her uncle and Jeffrey Epstein in 1984, when she was 13 and pregnant. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has also released a letter allegedly written by Epstein to Larry Nassar, claiming Trump shared their interest in young girls, which the DOJ has stated is fake. The DOJ has noted the files contain “untrue and sensationalist claims” and is facing scrutiny for violating federal law by missing its deadline to release all Epstein files.
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A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled by host Chuck Redd, following the White House’s announcement to add President Donald Trump’s name to the building’s facade. The president’s handpicked board approved this decision, which violates the law that established the center as a memorial to John F. Kennedy. Redd, who has hosted the holiday “Jazz Jams” since 2006, made the decision after seeing the name change, while the Kennedy Center has yet to comment. Numerous artists have canceled performances in protest of the changes since Trump returned to office.
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John Q. Hosedrinker
Trump’s Christmas Message: “Radical Left Scum” and Unhinged Rant
On Christmas Eve, former President Donald Trump posted a lengthy and critical message on Truth Social, directed at “Radical Left Scum” and detailing issues he attributes to his political opponents. The post included claims about the economy and national security, while also promoting a series of links to right-leaning news stories. This outburst is consistent with Trump’s history of posting inflammatory content during holidays. Earlier in the day, the former president and First Lady participated in a call with children for the NORAD Santa tracker, where Trump made comments about coal that contrasted with traditional Christmas expectations.
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