US President Donald Trump delivered a dual Christmas message on Thursday, December 25, 2025, blending traditional holiday sentiments with a sharp political attack against his critics.
Official Message: A Solemn Christmas Wish
In an official and formal statement, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump conveyed their seasonal blessings. The message, released on Christmas Day, expressed "warmest greetings" to those celebrating in the United States and globally. It reflected on the joyous season and thanked God for the nation's "abundant blessings and boundless love," paying tribute to the country's Founding Fathers in the process.
Unofficial Greeting: A Starkly Different Tone
Contrasting sharply with the official note, Trump's personal Christmas greeting on his social media platform, Truth Social, took a confrontational turn. He wrote, "Merry Christmas to all, including the Radical Left Scum that is doing everything possible to destroy our Country, but are failing badly." This post, made from his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, where he was photographed pumping his fist at a Christmas Eve dinner, directly targeted his political opponents.
Boasting Economic Achievements Amidst Festivities
Alongside the political remark, the former President used the occasion to highlight what he views as the successes of his administration. He pointed to record highs in the stock market, robust 401K retirement plans, low inflation, and strong economic growth as key achievements. This blend of holiday messaging, political rhetoric, and economic touting underscores the ongoing highly charged atmosphere in American politics, even during the festive season.
The incident highlights how political divisions continue to permeate public discourse in the United States, with traditional holiday messages becoming another arena for partisan conflict.
