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Trump Engages Children on Christmas Eve, Claims Victory in Pennsylvania
12/25/2025, 2:16:31 AM
Christmas Eve Calls with Children
On December 24, 2025, President Donald Trump participated in NORAD's annual Santa Tracker calls, engaging with children across the United States from his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida. During these calls, Trump spoke to a five-year-old boy from State College, Pennsylvania, where he claimed, “We won Pennsylvania, actually, three times. We won Pennsylvania. We won it in a landslide, so I love Pennsylvania.” This statement reflects Trump's assertion of electoral success in Pennsylvania, where he won in 2016 and 2024 but lost to Joe Biden in 2020.
Context of Trump's Claims
Trump's comments about Pennsylvania are part of a broader narrative surrounding his electoral history. In the 2016 election, Trump received 48.2% of the votes, defeating Hillary Clinton, who garnered 47.5%. However, in the 2020 election, Biden won Pennsylvania by a narrow margin of 1.17%. In 2024, Trump reclaimed the state, defeating Kamala Harris with 3,543,308 votes compared to Harris's 3,423,042.
Interaction Highlights
During the calls, Trump also made light-hearted remarks, asking children what they wanted from Santa. In a conversation with a child from Oklahoma, he emphasized the importance of their state, stating, “Don’t ever leave Oklahoma.” He also humorously addressed a child's aversion to receiving coal, insisting on the merits of “clean, beautiful coal.”
Official Statements & Responses
Trump's remarks during the Santa calls have drawn attention, particularly his repeated claims of winning Pennsylvania. Critics have pointed out the inaccuracy of his statements regarding the 2020 election results. The president's comments were made in a festive context, as he engaged with children and families, blending holiday cheer with political commentary.
Criticism & Opposition
Critics have noted that Trump's claims about winning Pennsylvania three times are misleading, as he lost the state in 2020. This has raised questions about the appropriateness of mixing political assertions with a holiday tradition meant to bring joy to children. Some commentators argue that such statements detract from the spirit of the occasion.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We won Pennsylvania, actually, three times. We won Pennsylvania. We won it in a landslide, so I love Pennsylvania.” — President Donald Trump
- “You mean clean, beautiful coal. I had to do that, I'm sorry.” — President Donald Trump
- “Don’t ever leave Oklahoma.” — President Donald Trump
What's Next
As the holiday season continues, Trump's comments during the Santa calls may influence public perception as he prepares for future political endeavors. The juxtaposition of holiday cheer with political rhetoric will likely be a topic of discussion in the coming weeks.
