UPDATE: In a surprising twist during Christmas Eve calls, President Donald Trump declared coal “beautiful,” while engaging with children calling NORAD to track Santa Claus. The annual tradition took place at Mar-a-Lago on December 24, 2023, and Trump’s humorous comments are already making headlines.
During the call, Trump asked a young girl named Amelia from Kansas what she wanted from Santa. When she responded, “Not coal,” Trump quipped, “No, you don’t want coal … You mean, clean beautiful coal. I had to do that, I’m sorry.” His lighthearted remarks about coal tied into his ongoing advocacy for fossil fuels and energy independence, sparking both laughter and discourse among viewers.
The event was broadcast on C-SPAN and marked Trump’s participation in the 70-year-old NORAD tradition, where he and First Lady Melania Trump answered calls from excited children. Amidst the festive spirit, Trump couldn’t resist mentioning his political victories, including his claim of winning the crucial Pennsylvania state “three times.”
In a call with a 5-year-old from Pennsylvania, he stated, “We won Pennsylvania, actually three times. We won it in a landslide.” This reference echoes the razor-thin margins in recent elections, where Trump secured 312 electoral votes in 2024 against then-Vice President Kamala Harris’s 226 votes.
Trump also humorously addressed a child’s concern about Santa being disappointed if cookies weren’t left out, saying, “I think he won’t get mad, but he’ll be very disappointed.” He encouraged the child to leave some treats, noting, “I think Santa has a serious appetite.”
The calls have gained significant traction on social media, particularly after Trump complimented an eight-year-old girl, describing her as “so beautiful and cute,” and praising her intelligence.
In another moment, Trump explained to a child why NORAD tracks Santa, stating, “We want to make sure that Santa is being good—that Santa is a very good person.” His playful yet politically tinged comments have resonated widely, drawing both laughter and critical responses.
Authorities highlight that since Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, over 605,000 people have been deported from the U.S., with an additional 1.9 million reportedly self-deporting. This context adds a layer of complexity to his holiday messages, juxtaposing the festive atmosphere with serious political undertones.
As the holiday season unfolds, Trump’s Christmas calls serve as a reminder of the intersection between politics and tradition, sparking conversations that extend beyond mere holiday cheer. What remains to be seen is how these remarks will influence public opinion in the coming weeks.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
