Trump jokes about Santa giving a child 'clean, beautiful coal' for Christmas
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President Donald Trump injected some politics into this year’s Christmas Eve phone calls with children from across the country, touching on topics like energy production and the 2020 election. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Fielding calls as part of the U.S. military’s annual NORAD Tracks Santa event, Trump asked one caller what she wanted for Christmas. “Not coal,” said the caller, an 8-year-old girl.
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Main Idea: President Donald Trump mixed politics and holiday humor in Christmas Eve calls with children, joking about “clean, beautiful coal” and making false election claims.
Key Points:
- Trump took part in the military’s annual NORAD Tracks Santa event and spoke with children across the country.
- When one child said she did not want coal, Trump joked that she meant “clean, beautiful coal,” echoing his support for the coal industry.
- He also brought politics into some calls, including false claims that he won Pennsylvania in the 2020 election.
- After the calls, Trump posted a holiday message on Truth Social that attacked political opponents and repeated some exaggerated claims about his record.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Trump’s jokes about coal, the election, and Santa can spread false or divisive messages and distract from serious issues affecting voters and families.
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Central actor whose Christmas Eve calls, remarks about coal, Santa, Pennsylvania, and Truth Social post are the main.
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Mentioned as a state Trump referenced while speaking with a child caller, with a political aside about its.
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Mentioned in Trump’s false claim about the 2020 Pennsylvania election result.
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Broad actor behind the annual NORAD Tracks Santa event and follow-on calls with service members.
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