Donald Trump, president-elect, made waves on Christmas Day with a series of controversial posts on his social media platform, Truth Social. What began as a seemingly cheerful holiday message quickly turned into a bold critique of political adversaries and a celebration of his agenda.
Early on Christmas morning, Trump posted a straightforward holiday greeting, “MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!” However, the tone shifted dramatically later in the day when he shared a post targeting “Radical Left Lunatics” and the “37 most violent criminals” pardoned by President Joe Biden, telling them to “GO TO HELL.” This fiery statement set the stage for an hour-long social media spree, during which Trump shared 34 posts.Among these was a meme mocking former president Barack Obama. The image showed Trump smirking at Obama during his 2017 inauguration with the caption
“When you see the guy who said ‘you’ll never be president’ at your inauguration.” This dig at Obama highlighted the ongoing animosity between the two leaders.
Trump also posted a new holiday photo featuring himself and incoming First Lady Melania Trump, who wore a stunning white glittering dress. The image was captioned, “Merry Christmas 2024,” blending festive cheer with a nod to his return to political prominence.
The president-elect’s Christmas Day posts weren’t limited to personal attacks or festive photos. He also shared headlines and op-eds praising himself and members of his cabinet. One notable post was a Wall Street Journal op-ed titled “Kash Patel is right for the FBI,” reinforcing his support for Patel, a key ally. Another series of posts focused on Pete Hegseth, Trump’s choice for defense secretary, including a Daily Signal article headlined, “All we are saying is: Give Pete a chance.”
This Christmas social media blitz wasn’t an isolated incident for Trump. Last year, he made headlines with a scathing holiday message aimed at President Joe Biden and Special Counsel Jack Smith, writing, “MAY THEY ROT IN HELL. AGAIN, MERRY CHRISTMAS!” This year’s posts mirrored that combative spirit, continuing to blend holiday greetings with political barbs.
Trump’s family and supporters also joined in on the festive rhetoric. Donald Trump Jr. shared an AI-generated meme featuring his father dressed as Santa Claus at the border, captioned, “He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice, we’re gonna find out who’s getting deported by ICE…” The meme drew mixed reactions, with supporters applauding the humor and critics highlighting its divisiveness.
Elsewhere in MAGA circles, GOP Senator Tommy Tuberville praised Trump for supposedly “bringing Christmas back in America,” a statement that quickly sparked ridicule on social media. Tuberville’s post, shared on Christmas Eve, was widely mocked for its hyperbolic tone.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, another prominent Trump ally, balanced traditional holiday posts with controversial messages. She shared a Christmas tree photo alongside a plea to “end abortion in America,” while also promoting a meme tallying the “amount of people eligible to be mass deported.” Her posts illustrated the polarized holiday messaging often seen among Trump’s loyalists.
Beyond the memes and messages, Trump’s Christmas Day posts highlight his strategy of maintaining political relevance by combining festive moments with sharp critiques of his opponents. By amplifying supportive headlines, promoting his appointees, and taking jabs at political rivals, Trump reinforced his position as a polarizing figure who thrives on controversy and loyalty from his base.
As 2024 unfolds, Trump’s social media presence continues to shape his narrative and rally his supporters. His Christmas Day posting spree serves as a reminder that even during festive occasions, his political agenda and confrontational style remain front and center, ensuring he stays at the forefront of political discourse.
Fuck Barack Obama