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WATCH LIVE: Trump takes part in NORAD Santa Tracker calls

WATCH LIVE: Trump takes part in NORAD Santa Tracker calls

Summary

President Donald Trump is expected to join the NORAD Santa Tracker calls, a program where volunteers answer calls from children asking about Santa Claus's location. For 70 years, NORAD, a U.S. and Canada defense organization, has organized this event on Christmas Eve to track Santa's journey.

Key Facts

  • President Trump will participate in the NORAD Santa Tracker calls at 4:30 p.m. EST.
  • The tracker has been part of NORAD's Christmas Eve tradition for 70 years.
  • NORAD stands for North American Aerospace Defense Command, a joint U.S.-Canada operation monitoring the skies.
  • Over 1,000 volunteers will staff the hotline from 4 a.m. to midnight Mountain Standard Time.
  • Children can call 1-877-HI-NORAD to inquire about Santa’s location.
  • This year, calls can also be placed through the program's website, making it easier for people outside North America.

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