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Trump tells kid in Christmas call he wants to ensure "bad Santa" isn't "infiltrating" U.S.

Trump tells kid in Christmas call he wants to ensure "bad Santa" isn't "infiltrating" U.S.

Summary

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump called kids as part of NORAD's annual Santa-tracking program. During the calls, President Trump made light-hearted comments about ensuring no "bad Santa" was entering the U.S. and joked about coal with the children.

Key Facts

  • President Trump participated in NORAD's Santa-tracking calls with kids.
  • First Lady Melania Trump joined the calls from their home in Palm Beach, Florida.
  • President Trump joked about making sure Santa is not "infiltrating" the country as a "bad Santa."
  • A child from Oklahoma asked about Santa's tracking, and Trump expressed his affection for Oklahoma.
  • Trump joked about "clean, beautiful coal" with a child from Kansas.
  • Trump responded humorously to a child from North Carolina about leaving cookies for Santa.
  • President Trump posted a message on Truth Social wishing "Merry Christmas to all," including his political opponents.

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