In a festive blend of holiday tradition and his signature rhetorical style, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump spent their Christmas Eve participating in the annual NORAD Santa Tracker hotline. Working the phones from the Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, the couple spoke with children from across the United States, providing real-time updates on Santa Claus’s journey while delivering a series of memorable and lighthearted remarks that quickly captured national attention.
A Tradition of Holiday Cheer at Mar-a-Lago
President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, helped answer phone calls for the Santa Tracker on Christmas Eve. They were at their home in Florida. This is a very old tradition where children call to find out where Santa is. Trump talked to about 12 children. He asked them what they wanted for Christmas and told them that Santa was on his way.
High IQs and Holiday Wishes
One child told the President that they wanted a Kindle to read books. Trump was very happy to hear this. He told the child, “You must be a very smart person.” He said the country needs more smart people who like to read. It was a nice compliment for the child.
Joking About ‘Clean, Beautiful Coal’
An 8-year-old girl told Trump she did not want Santa to give her coal. In the past, people said bad children got coal in their stockings. Trump made a joke because he likes the coal industry. He asked her, “You mean clean, beautiful coal?” He laughed and said he was just joking. He knew the girl would rather have a Barbie doll and some candy.
Santa’s ‘Cherubic’ Figure and Cookie Inquiries
A girl from North Carolina was worried because she forgot to leave cookies for Santa. Trump told her that Santa would not be mad, but he would be sad. He joked that Santa is a little bit fat and really loves to eat cookies. He told her that Santa would definitely want a snack after his long trip.
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Security and the ‘Bad Santa’ Warning
Trump also made a joke about the military. He told one child that the military was watching Santa on their radar. He joked that they wanted to make sure he was a “good Santa” and not a “bad” one. Then he told the kids not to worry. He said the military found that Santa is very friendly and will arrive on time.
The Legacy of the NORAD Santa Tracker
The Santa Tracker started a long time ago in 1955 by mistake. Now, it is a big event every year. Many people volunteer to help answer the phones. By taking these calls, President Trump helped keep the holiday spirit alive for many children across the country.
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