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President Donald Trumpโ€™s White House Christmas Celebrations: A Look Back

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By The White House from Washington, DC - 2019 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Public Domain,

Few presidents embraced the Christmas seasonโ€”and the deeper meaning behind itโ€”with the enthusiasm and clarity that President Donald J. Trump brought to the White House. For many Americans, his Christmas messages were a welcome return to tradition, faith, and a confident acknowledgment of our nationโ€™s Christian heritage. From proudly restoring โ€œMerry Christmasโ€ to the national vocabulary to showcasing patriotic and faith-centered dรฉcor, President Trump’s celebrations struck a chord with Republican and conservative families across the country.

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Below is a warm retrospective on the Christmases of the Trump yearsโ€”and the themes that made them unforgettable.


๐ŸŽ 2017: โ€œWe Say Merry Christmas Againโ€

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President Trumpโ€™s first Christmas in the White House set the tone for the next four years. His message was unmistakable: America would celebrate Christmas boldly, respectfully, and unapologetically.

Key Highlights:

  • Restoring tradition: Trump emphasized the importance of returning โ€œMerry Christmasโ€ to the national spotlight after years of cultural pressure toward secular alternatives.
  • A celebration of faith: In his 2017 address, he spoke openly about the birth of Jesus Christ and the โ€œmiracle of Christmas.โ€
  • Melania Trumpโ€™s dรฉcor: The First Lady unveiled a classic theme featuring rich reds, gold ornaments, and traditional greeneryโ€”reminiscent of historic American Christmases.

This first year resonated deeply with conservative households who felt the holidayโ€™s religious roots deserved renewed honor.


โญ 2018: โ€œWe Remember That Our Faith and Values Guide Usโ€

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In 2018, the White House emphasized unity, charity, and gratitude.

Key Themes:

  • Honoring American service: President Trump paid tribute to servicemembers stationed abroad and highlighted the sacrifices of military families during the holidays.
  • A patriotic palette: Melania Trump introduced a bold display featuring red Christmas trees, symbolizing American bravery and the spirit of the season.
  • Renewed emphasis on hope: The President reminded Americans that Christmas celebrates โ€œthe greatest story ever told.โ€

This year showcased the administrationโ€™s commitment to faith, patriotism, and the belief in Americaโ€™s enduring goodness.


๐ŸŽ„ 2019: โ€œChristmas Reminds Us All of Godโ€™s Boundless Loveโ€

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The 2019 Christmas season brought an elegant and traditional theme, and some of the administrationโ€™s strongest spiritual messaging.

Key Themes:

  • Faith at the forefront: President Trump spoke extensively about Christโ€™s role in inspiring compassion, unity, and goodwill.
  • Classic American Christmas dรฉcor: Melania featured gold, green, and white elements evoking timeless holiday charm.
  • Celebrating American exceptionalism: The President highlighted the blessings of liberty and the responsibility to preserve them.

This celebration reflected a serene confidence in Americaโ€™s cultural foundations and its deeply rooted Christian values.


๐ŸŽ† 2020: โ€œA Season of Hope in a Challenging Yearโ€

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Amid the trials of 2020, Christmas at the White House carried a message of resilience and faith.

Key Themes:

  • Encouraging a nation under strain: President Trump called on Americans to rely on their faith and families to carry them through adversity.
  • Decor honoring essential workers: Melaniaโ€™s theme celebrated hospital staff, first responders, and volunteers nationwide.
  • A message of unity and prayer: The President emphasized that the Christmas miracle reminds us that God is with us, even in difficult times.

In a year marked by uncertainty, this message struck a comforting note for many families.


๐ŸŽš๏ธ A Legacy of Faith, Patriotism, and โ€œMerry Christmasโ€

Across his four Christmas seasons in the White House, President Trump consistently emphasized:

  • The religious meaning of Christmas
  • American tradition and patriotism
  • Gratitude for military and essential workers
  • Unity rooted in faith and freedom
  • A bold return to โ€œMerry Christmasโ€ in public life

For many on the Right, these celebrations offered a refreshing reaffirmation of Americaโ€™s founding values and spiritual heritage.


๐ŸŒŸ Closing Message for This Christmas

As we celebrate Christmas this year, President Trumpโ€™s holiday messages continue to resonate:
Faith matters. Traditions matter. America matters.
And the Christmas season remains a time to remember the blessings of liberty, the strength of family, and the boundless love of God.

From our Great America News Desk team to you and your familyโ€”
Merry Christmas, and God Bless America.

Prominent National Conservative Group Distances Itself From Trump

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    Theย Club for Growthย has invited six possible Republican presidential candidates to its annual donor retreat. Former Presidentย Donald Trumpย isnโ€™t one of them.

    The anti-tax super PAC spent $150 million in the past two election cycles boosting GOP candidates across the country. Its leader, David McIntosh, believes theย Republican Partyโ€™s chances of reclaiming the White House in two yearsโ€™ time will be significantly diminished if Trump becomes the partyโ€™s nominee.

    Now, McIntosh wants to do all he can to introduce major donors to other possibilities.

    The New York Times reports:

    โ€œThe party should be open to another candidate,โ€ Mr. McIntosh said, suggesting that Republicans had already lost too many elections with Mr. Trump as the face of the party.

    The group and the former president clashed during last yearโ€™sย Ohioย GOP Senate primary. Trump sent McIntosh a vulgar message less than one month after graciously introducing him at a rally.

    In OHSEN, Trump had expected McIntosh from the Club for Growth to stop supporting Mandel after Trump backed Vance. The Club aired a new spot today featuring Vance quotes criticizing Trump in the past. Trump had his assistant send McIntosh a text saying, โ€œGo f*^% yourself.โ€ April 21, 2022

    The Times continues:

    Mr. McIntosh insisted that there was no personal animosity guiding the groupโ€™s interest in seeking another option for the 2024 nomination. Instead, he said that Mr. Trump had proved to be toxic among general election voters, adding that Republicans had lost elections in 2018, 2020 and 2022 on the former presidentโ€™s watch.

    Mr. Trumpโ€™s standing among Republicans dipped in public opinionย pollsย in November and December. In addition to being largely blamed for the Republicansโ€™ disappointing midterm season, he was also roundly criticized afterย hosting a private dinnerย โ€” a week after his campaign announcement โ€” with Kanye West, who has been denounced for making antisemitic statements, and Nick Fuentes, an outspoken antisemite and prominent young white supremacist.

    What do you think? Is Trump the strongest nominee to win in 2024? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!

    Democrat Candidate Calls For Banning MAGA From Internet

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      A Democratic candidate for the Georgia House is under fire after proposing a sweepingโ€”and controversialโ€”โ€œpunishmentโ€ for Trump supporters: kicking them off social media for four years.

      Suzanna Karatassos, a self-described โ€œprogressive fighterโ€ running for a seat held by Republican state Rep. Houston Gaines, made the remark in a now-deleted video that quickly spread online.

      โ€œWhen this is all over and Trumpโ€™s gone and Democrats are back in charge and weโ€™re rebuilding everything, the punishment for MAGA for voting for Trump three times needs to be they remove their internet access for four years,โ€ Karatassos said.

      โ€œThat they cannot post videos or comments on social media for four straight years, so that none of us are subjected to their lies and misinformation while we are rebuilding the chaos that they caused the whole world and America gets to be without their BS online for 4 straight years.โ€

      โ€œCan we all agree to this?โ€ she added.

      Karatassos later deleted the videoโ€”but not before it was captured and widely shared by critics.

      Her comments land in the middle of a heated national fight over free speech, censorship, and Big Techโ€™s role in policing online content.

      In 2023, U.S. District Judge Terry A. Doughty issued a sweeping injunction blocking federal agenciesโ€”including the FBI and Department of Health and Human Servicesโ€”from pressuring social media companies to suppress โ€œprotected free speech.โ€

      Doughty pointed to 25 instances of alleged government pressure on tech platforms, according to reporting tied to a thread by Substack writer Justin Hart.

      But the Supreme Court later struck down that ruling in a 6โ€“3 decision, saying the states and individuals who brought the case lacked legal standing. Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Neil Gorsuch dissented.

      Separate emails from April 2021 also showed the Biden White House pushing Facebook over content, including a Tucker Carlson video on COVID-19 vaccines.

      Meanwhile, Karatassosโ€™ remarks are already fueling backlashโ€”raising fresh questions about how far some candidates are willing to go when it comes to policing political speech online and Donald Trump.

      Report: DeSantis To Launch Fundraising Effort To Help Trump

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        Conservatives are uniting to get a Republican back in the White House.

        Florida Governor and former presidential contender Ron DeSantis reportedly plans to help former President Donald Trump raise money in the coming weeks and months ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

        DeSantis told donors and supporters about his plans to fundraise for the former president at a private retreat last weekend, NBC Newsย reported.

        โ€œI would say the majority in the room would now be willing to help Trump,โ€ a DeSantis bundler who was at the recent meeting told NBC News.

        โ€œI will follow the governorโ€™s lead and I will do anything that he or President Trump ask me to do to help him win this election,โ€ said Texas businessman Roy Bailey. โ€œI know where there are DeSantis supporters all over Texas and all over the country that will want to help President Trump.โ€

        โ€œHeโ€™s committed to helping Trump in any and every way,โ€ Baileyย added. โ€œIf we can unlock and motivate our donors for Trump and put more fuel in his tank, thatโ€™s what we want to do, and thatโ€™s what we need to do to make sure [President Joe] Biden is not reelected.โ€

        The report noted that DeSantisโ€™ full backing of the Trump campaign is a major asset for Trump because โ€œDeSantisโ€™ finance committee is full of fundraisers with massive networksโ€ that are able to donate money.

        Supreme Court Allows Trump To Partially Enforce Birthright Citizenship Order

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          Just in…

          The Supreme Court granted a partial stay Friday of Presidentย Donald Trump’s request to block lower courts from issuing universal injunctions, granting a par victory for the administration as it looks to execute many of its top priorities via executive order and action.ย 

          In a 6-3 ruling along ideological lines allowed President Trumpโ€™s executive order restricting birthright citizenship to go into effect in some areas of the country, for now, by curtailing judgesโ€™ ability to block the presidentโ€™s policies nationwide. 

          Ruling that three federal district judges went too far in issuing nationwide injunctions against Trumpโ€™s order, the high courtโ€™s decision claws back a key tool that plaintiffs have used to hamper the presidentโ€™s agenda in dozens of lawsuits. 

          But it does not yet definitively resolve whether Trumpโ€™s restrictions on birthright citizenship are constitutional, a hefty legal question that could ultimately return to the justices. 

          “The applications do not raiseโ€”and thus we do not addressโ€”the question whether the Executive Order violates the Citizenship Clause or Nationality Act,” Justice Amy Coney Barrett said, writing for the majority. “The issue before us is one of remedy: whether, under the Judiciary Act of 1789, federal courts have equitable authority to issue universal injunctions.”

          “A universal injunction can be justified only as an exercise of equitable authority, yet Congress has granted federal courts no such power,” she added.

          This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

          Trump Responds To Top RNC Lawyer’s Sudden Resignation

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          Donald Trump is not sad to see the Republican National Committee’s top lawyer go.

          โ€œGreat news for the Republican Party. RINO lawyer Charlie Spies is out as Chief Counsel of the RNC. I wish him well!โ€ Trump posted late Sunday on Truth Social.

          Officials confirmed Saturday that Spies was leaving his post as RNC chief counsel roughly two months after taking the job as part of a broader staffing overhaul once Trump became the presumptive GOP nominee for November.

          There were reportedly tensions between Trump and Spies after Spies had criticized Trumpโ€™s false claims that the 2020 election was fraudulent and stolen.

          โ€œCharlie approached RNC Chief of Staff, Chris Lacivita, about potential time commitment conflicts and it was agreed that, while we appreciate and value Charlieโ€™s expertise and professionalism, he cannot do this role full time and still maintain the obligations to his law firm that he has spent years successfully building,โ€ RNC spokesperson Danielle Alvarez said in a statement to The Hill.

          The RNC had announced in March it was hiring Spies, along with former One America News host Christina Bobb and former Trump administration attorney Bill McGinley to lead its legal efforts, with the latter two focusing on election integrity.

          President Trump Threatens To Pull FIFA World Cup From Boston

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          President Donald Trump suggested that he may push to have the 2026 FIFA World Cup games removed from Boston unless the cityโ€™s mayor, Michelle Wu, takes stronger action to curb rising crime, including a recent violent street takeover targeting police officers.

          Speaking to the media during a White House meeting with Argentinian President Javier Milei, Trump expressed frustration over Bostonโ€™s public safety situation and said he would consider calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino to relocate the matches to cities that better ensure security for players, fans, and officials.

          โ€œWe can take them away. I love the people of Boston. And I know the games are sold out, but the mayor is not good. There are worse than her. At least she’s intelligentโ€ฆ But sheโ€™s radical left,โ€ Trump said.

          The president added that if he determines โ€œunsafe conditionsโ€ persist, he would ask FIFA to move the games elsewhere.

          โ€œThe answer is yesโ€ฆ If somebodyโ€™s doing a bad job, and if I feel thereโ€™s unsafe conditions, I would call Gianni, the head of FIFAโ€ฆ and I would say, โ€˜Letโ€™s move it to another location.โ€™โ€

          Violent Street Takeover Sparks Outcry

          Trumpโ€™s comments come in the wake of a chaotic and violent street takeover in Boston that occurred early on October 5, involving more than 100 people. According to the Boston Police Department, participants engaged in reckless street racing and aggressively attacked police cruisers with fireworks, cones, and poles.

          One police cruiser was set ablaze during the incident and had to be towed away.

          โ€œThey were hell-bent on attacking law enforcement officials,โ€ said the president of a Boston police union, condemning the incident.

          Bostonโ€™s Role in the 2026 World Cup

          Boston is currently slated to host seven matches during the World Cup, including five group-stage games, a Round of 32 fixture, and the first quarterfinal on July 9, 2026. The cityโ€™s hosting duties are considered a highlight for New England soccer fans and international visitors.

          Mayor Michelle Wuโ€™s office responded to Trumpโ€™s threat with a statement emphasizing Bostonโ€™s pride in hosting the event.

          โ€œBoston is honored and excited to host World Cup matches, and we look forward to welcoming fans from around the world to our beautiful city, the cradle of liberty and city of champions,โ€ the statement said.

          Broader Threats Over Public Safety

          Trump extended his warnings beyond Boston, also mentioning the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

          โ€œI could say the same thing for the Olympics,โ€ he said. โ€œIf I thought LA was not going to be prepared properly, Iโ€™d move it to another location.โ€

          Mayor Wu has previously criticized the Trump administrationโ€™s approach to law enforcement and immigration policy, accusing it of โ€œcausing so much fear and harm in our communities.โ€

          In August, Wu condemned federal threats to withhold funding or sue cities refusing to cooperate on immigration enforcement.

          This latest exchange highlights ongoing political tensions between the Trump administration and Democratic leaders in major cities, particularly over public safety and policing.

          READ NEXT: Americans Cheer US Womenโ€™s Soccer Team World Cup Loss

          Former Fox News Host Calls Tucker’s Ouster ‘Suicide’ for Network

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          Former Fox News hostย Glenn Beckย slammed the network over its shocking decision to part ways with primetime pundit Tucker Carlson.

          On Monday, the network announced Carlson’s departure from the network, sharing that his final program was aired last Friday. The timing of the Fox News icon’s sudden departure comes nearly one week after the network agreed to pay a nearly $800 million settlement to Dominion Voting Systems. (RELATED: Fox News Reaches Last-Minute Settlement With Dominion Voting Systems)

          The network did not provide further comment on the hostโ€™s departure beyond a statement thanking him for his contributions to the network.

          Beck criticized the network over the controversial announcement, saying the move was effectively “suicide” for the network.

          โ€œTucker Carlson is out at Fox News. Now, I donโ€™t know what that means. You know, weโ€™re in wild speculation territory,โ€ Beck said on his BlazeTV program, noting the timing following Foxโ€™s nearly $800 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems last week.

          โ€œYou know, could be that he was fired because of, you know, they just paid out, you know, almost a billion dollars and they donโ€™t want any chance of anything, but thatโ€™s suicidal. To me, this is a suicidal move for Fox,โ€ he said. โ€œIf itโ€™s their move.โ€

          Before the launch of โ€œTucker Carlson Tonight,โ€ Carlson was co-host of โ€œFOX & Friends Weekendโ€ from 2012 through 2016. 

          Carlson previously served as an MSNBC host from 2005-2008 and also appeared on CNN earlier in his career. He founded The Daily Caller in 2010 but sold his stake in the political news website in 2020. 

          Beck left his gig hosting a Fox show in 2011. He recently appeared on Carlsonโ€™s program to discuss former President Trumpโ€™s surrender to authorities in New York after an indictment by a grand jury. (RELATED: Trump Indictment Unsealed)

          A number of conservative commentators have criticized the news of Carlson’s sudden ouster.

          Donald Trump also noted his surprise by the sudden change at Fox News

          “Well, Iโ€™m shocked. Iโ€™m surprised” Trump told Newsmax’s Greg Kelly. “Heโ€™s a very good person and a very good man, and very talented as you know. And he had very high ratings. So, weโ€™re just learning about it almost as we speak. You and I just said, โ€œWow, that was something, thatโ€™s a big one.โ€ I donโ€™t know if it was voluntary, or was it, somebody fired? But I think Tuckerโ€™s been terrific. Heโ€™s been โ€“ especially over the last year or so โ€“ heโ€™s been terrific to me.”

          Trump in Hot Water Again After Posing with Infamous Philly Mob Boss

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            Trump is facing criticism after a photo emerged of him with the infamous Philadelphia mon boss, Joseph โ€œSkinny Joeyโ€ Merlino.

            Trump posed for the photo obtained by The Philadelphia Inquirer with Merlino earlier this month at Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach. The two, along with an unidentified third man, flash Trumpโ€™s customary โ€œthumbs-upโ€ hand signs and smiles while wearing golfing attire.

            โ€œPresident Trump takes countless photos with people. That does not mean he knows every single person he comes in contact with,โ€ said a Trump spokesperson after The Inquirer shared a copy of the photo with his campaign.

            Merlino was convicted in 2001 in a racketeering case and served a decade in federal prison and is known for connections to mob with operations in Philadelphia and Atlantic City. After his release, he relocated to Boca Raton, Florida before being arrested again in 2018 on a gambling-related charge.

            Trump has recently come under fire for his contact with controversial public figures like Kanye West and Nick Fuentes.

            Last year Trump hosted a dinner while the rapper also known as Ye was in the middle of his anti-Semitic, pro-Nazi meltdown. West was also accompanied by Nick Fuentes, one of the most infamous white nationalists and Holocaust deniers in the country. Trump has asserted that he was unaware Fuentes would be attending the dinner.

            Longtime White House Advisor Announces Exit

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              Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich is reportedly leaving the White House, according to reports.

              Budowich’s departure at the end of the month marks one of the highest profile departures from the Trump White House. Budowich oversaw communications, cabinet affairs and speech writing.

              Budowich, a longtime Trump aide, played a large role in the presidentโ€™s political operation after he left office in 2021. Throughout 2023 and most of 2024, Budowich oversaw the main pro-Trump super PAC. His departure was earlier reported by Axios.

              He plans to return to the private sector after years at Trumpโ€™s side, including helming the main pro-Trump super PAC through most of 2023 and 2024, according to Axios and The New York Times.

              The departure is unexpected, given his close relations with Chief of Staff Susie Wilesโ€™ operation, and his years leading Trumpworld messaging.

              โ€œTaylor is a dear friend, and I know that President Trump holds him in very high regard. I hate to see him go, personally and professionally, but obviously wish him well in whatever he decides is next,โ€ Wiles told Axios.

              Stephen Miller, a fellow deputy chief of staff, also praised him for his loyalty to Trump.

              Another deputy chief of staff, Dan Scavino, described Budowich as a โ€œvital asset in Trump 2.0.โ€

              His exit follows a string of high-profile departures from Trumpโ€™s second term.

              The White Houseโ€™s principal deputy communications director, Alex Pfeiffer, quietly made his exit last week after joining the White House in January.