While it’s common for politicians to share Christmas messages, the recent remarks made by US President Donald Trump regarding Father Christmas have sparked controversy. On Christmas Eve, President Trump interacted with children awaiting Santa Claus using the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) to track his journey worldwide. However, instead of focusing on the children’s festive wishes, Trump diverted the conversation to the 2020 presidential election, a contentious topic among his supporters.
The lingering impact of the election was evident as Trump spoke with a five-year-old at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, claiming unsubstantiated victory in Pennsylvania three times. He also tied his discussion of the NORAD Santa tracker to his 2020 election performance, emphasizing his support in Oklahoma.
These interactions did not sit well with viewers, who criticized Trump’s behavior on social media, labeling it as “cringe” and self-centered. This is not the first time Trump has faced backlash for his Santa-related comments, as seen in a previous incident during his first term in office.
Furthermore, Trump’s Christmas Day message took a negative turn as he targeted “the Radical Left Scum” in a tweet. This divisive rhetoric further fueled the ongoing political tensions in the country, overshadowing the holiday spirit.
In conclusion, Trump’s Christmas communications, both on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, drew mixed reactions from the public, highlighting the ongoing political divide in the United States.