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Trump Joins NORAD Calls, Warns of 'Bad Santa'

PUBLISHED Dec 24, 2025, 7:36 PM ET

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Trump Joins NORAD Calls, Warns of 'Bad Santa'

Media Bias Meter

Sources: 6

Left 17%

Center 83%

Sources: 6

PALM BEACH, Fla., President Donald Trump spent Christmas Eve at Mar-a-Lago, attended a dinner and joined the North American Aerospace Defense Command's NORAD Santa-tracking calls, speaking with children and warning against a 'bad Santa' while joking about 'clean, beautiful coal.' Reporters quoted his remarks to callers ages 4 and 10 and noted he did not elaborate; outlets linked the comments to his past holiday posts criticizing political opponents. Local and national outlets carried accounts of the events this week. Coverage included AP, Los Angeles Times, a local CBS affiliate and regional papers. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Najma A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Dec. 24, 2017: Trump posted critical messages targeting officials and media on Christmas Eve.
2024: Trump posted 'Merry Christmas to the Radical Left Lunatics' in a holiday message.
Christmas Eve (current year): Trump hosted a Mar-a-Lago dinner and participated in NORAD Santa-tracking calls.
During the calls he warned against a 'bad Santa,' joked about 'clean, beautiful coal,' and praised gift choices.
The next day, multiple national and local outlets published accounts quoting his remarks and noting he did not elaborate.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 5
Distribution:: Left 17%, Center 83%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

President Trump and his political brand received heightened positive visibility among supporters through festive outreach and media coverage of holiday traditions.

Who Impacted

Political opponents and critics saw renewed partisan language referenced in the president's holiday remarks and past posts, prompting additional media scrutiny.