FLASH
Shkruar nga Pamfleti
With a relaxed demeanor, humor and signature catchphrase, Donald Trump spent part of Christmas Eve answering calls from children and families across America as part of NORAD's Christmas-themed activity to follow Santa's trail.
President Trump Participates in NORAD Santa Calls https://t.co/nvqYlCkEQK
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 24, 2025
Calls from all over America and predictions about Santa Claus
Donald Trump and Melania Trump, who are spending the holidays at Mar-a-Lago, responded to calls made through NORAD, which has operated a special tracking line for Santa for decades.
Asked by a 10-year-old from Oklahoma how Santa is tracked, Trump replied that "we track him all over the world," adding that they want to make sure "he's good" and that "no bad Santas have snuck in."
Congratulations, gifts and comments… of high IQ
The children were quick to share their Christmas wishes. A four-year-old girl asked for a dollhouse, with Trump predicting she would "probably get it," telling her mother that "I think we can arrange it."
Other children asked for a Kindle e-reader and a pinball machine, with the president impressed. Commenting on the pinball, he mentioned Elton John and the song "Pinball Wizard," and about the Kindle, he told the child: "You must have a high IQ. We need more high IQ people in this country."
"Clean and beautiful coal" and... Santa's appetite
In a conversation with an eight-year-old from Kansas who was worried about finding coal under the trees, Trump responded with his famous slogan, asking: "You mean clean, beautiful coal?"
In another question from a North Carolina child about whether Santa would be angry if he wasn't given milk and cookies, the president was clear: "I would. I think Santa has a big appetite." In fact, he described him as "a little erudite, a little heavier," saying he "would appreciate the cookies."
Decades of tradition and political references in the background
NORAD has tracked Santa's journey every Christmas Eve since 1955, with successive US presidents participating. Trump himself sparked controversy in 2018 when he asked a child if he "still believes" in Santa, while in 2021 he famously said "Brandon opening" during a phone call with Joe Biden.
This year, Trump spent about 20 minutes on the phone with families and then spoke with members of the U.S. armed forces serving during the holiday.
Lini një Përgjigje