Trump Joins NORAD Calls, Warns of 'Bad Santa'
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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.
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.
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Timeline
- 1. Dec. 24, 2017: Trump posted critical messages targeting officials and media on Christmas Eve.
- 2. 2024: Trump posted 'Merry Christmas to the Radical Left Lunatics' in a holiday message.
- 3. Christmas Eve (current year): Trump hosted a Mar-a-Lago dinner and participated in NORAD Santa-tracking calls.
- 4. During the calls he warned against a 'bad Santa,' joked about 'clean, beautiful coal,' and praised gift choices.
- 5. The next day, multiple national and local outlets published accounts quoting his remarks and noting he did not elaborate.
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