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President Trump touts administration achievements in Christmas message, criticizes opponents
President Donald Trump used his Christmas Eve social media post to highlight his administration’s accomplishments while sharply criticizing political opponents, before issuing a more traditional Christmas Day message focusing on religious themes and national unity.
In his Truth Social post on December 24, Trump wrote: “Merry Christmas to all, including the radical left scum that is doing everything possible to destroy our country, but are failing badly.” He proceeded to list what he views as his administration’s successes, including addressing border security, economic growth, and international relations.
The post reflected the combative tone that has characterized much of Trump’s communication since returning to office. He highlighted several policy priorities that have defined his second term, including immigration enforcement, tariffs, and the elimination of diversity initiatives from government programs.
Immigration enforcement has been a central focus of the administration’s first year. The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday that it had arrested 17,500 criminal immigrants since Trump signed the Laken Riley Act in January 2025. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated that “President Trump has empowered us to arrest and remove the millions of violent criminal illegal aliens unleashed on the United States by the previous administration.”
Economic indicators have shown positive signs during this period of Trump’s presidency. On Tuesday, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released its initial estimate of third-quarter GDP, showing the economy grew at an annualized rate of 4.3% in the July-September period—significantly higher than expected. The BEA noted that compared to the second quarter, the third quarter reflected “a smaller decrease in investment, an acceleration in consumer spending, and upturns in exports and government spending.”
Trump’s claim about the stock market also appears to be supported by recent market performance, with retirement accounts benefiting from the gains. His assertion about inflation, however, comes after several years of economic volatility following the pandemic.
The president’s references to tariffs reflect his administration’s controversial trade policies, which have imposed significant duties on imported goods from various countries. While Trump claims these have generated “trillions of dollars in growth,” many economists have debated the overall economic impact of these measures.
In contrast to his confrontational Christmas Eve post, the official White House Christmas message released on Thursday struck a more traditional and unifying tone. In the statement, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump offered “warmest wishes to all Americans” while emphasizing the religious significance of the holiday.
“For nearly 250 years, the principles of faith, family, and freedom have remained at the center of our way of life,” Trump stated in the official message. “As President, I will never waver in defending the fundamental values that make America the greatest country in the history of the world—and we will always remain one Nation under God.”
The president also acknowledged U.S. service members separated from their families during the holidays. “We are grateful for their devotion, and we keep them and their loved ones close in our hearts,” he said.
Trump concluded his official message with a prayer for peace: “During the Christmas season, we pray for an outpouring of God’s abiding love, divine mercy, and everlasting peace upon our country and the entire world.”
The contrast between Trump’s sharp-edged social media post and more conciliatory official statement reflects the dual messaging approach that has characterized his presidency, as he continues to balance appeals to his core supporters with the traditional ceremonial aspects of the presidency.
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9 Comments
It’s understandable that the President would want to highlight his administration’s accomplishments, but the combative tone is a bit disappointing. Hopefully future holiday messages can strike a more unifying note.
Addressing border security and economic growth are certainly important policy areas, but the divisive language is unlikely to resonate with many Americans looking for unity and healing this holiday season.
Completely agree. The holidays are a time to set aside differences and focus on what unites us as a nation. Hopefully future statements will take a more inclusive, less confrontational tone.
Curious to see how the President’s message will be received by the public. While his supporters will likely appreciate the strong rhetoric, it may further alienate those already critical of his administration.
Interesting to see President Trump highlighting his administration’s achievements in his Christmas message. While the tone is quite combative, it aligns with his signature style and focus on key policy priorities like border security and trade.
Love him or hate him, President Trump clearly has a distinct communication style. While the ‘radical left scum’ remark is quite inflammatory, it’s not surprising given his track record of provocative statements.
Regardless of political affiliation, it’s important to acknowledge the accomplishments of any administration. However, the divisive rhetoric is concerning and unlikely to foster unity during the holiday season.
I agree, the combative tone is not very festive. Hopefully future messages will strike a more conciliatory note and bring people together rather than drive them apart.
The focus on border security and trade aligns with the President’s core policy agenda, but the personal attacks on political opponents seem out of place in a Christmas message.