Christmas Cheer Turned Political Fire: Trump's Holiday Posts
On Christmas Eve, former President Donald Trump was in a festive mood, chatting with kids about Santa's whereabouts. He seemed to enjoy the lighthearted moment, telling reporters:
"Nice, right? Could do this all day long."
But the holiday spirit didn't last long.
A Shift in Tone
Later that day, Trump posted a message targeting "Radical Left Scum," accusing them of trying to harm the country. As the day turned into night, Trump's online activity picked up. He posted or shared over 100 times on his Truth Social platform, mostly attacking political opponents.
Christmas Day: A Focus on 2020 Election Loss
Christmas Day started with Trump still focused on his 2020 election loss. He shared a message calling for Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute former President Barack Obama over the election. He also shared a video from Georgia state senator Colton Moore, who claimed the 2020 election was stolen and that people should be arrested for treason. No evidence has been found to support these claims.
Targeting Political Figures
Trump's posts also targeted various political figures:
- Shared a post depicting California Governor Gavin Newsom as a socialist.
- Suggested, without evidence, that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi should be imprisoned for insider trading.
- Shared several posts attacking Somali immigrants, specifically targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Economic Claims and Disputed Peace Deals
Despite facing criticism for his economic policies, Trump shared a video crediting his leadership for a 4.3% growth in GDP during the third quarter. The White House did not respond to inquiries about who was behind the posts.
Trump also shared a video from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, listing various peace deals Trump claimed to have achieved. Rubio praised Trump, calling him "the best president we've ever had." However, some of these claims have been disputed. For instance, India disputes Trump's claim of preventing a war between India and Pakistan.
A Familiar Pattern
For Trump, mixing political attacks with holiday cheer seems to be a tradition. It's a pattern that has become familiar to his followers and critics alike.
