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Trump's Christmas: Military Strike, Lookalike Traffic Control, Mockery

12/26/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump directed a military strike against ISIS in Nigeria on Christmas Day.
A Trump lookalike helped clear traffic in Manhattan, delighting social media users.
The Daily Show released a Christmas montage mocking Trump for dozing off in public, juxtaposing his past criticisms of Joe Biden.
This ongoing mockery reflects a broader trend among late-night shows targeting Trump's public persona.

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U.S. President Donald Trump directed a military strike against ISIS in Nigeria on Christmas Day.
A Trump lookalike helped clear traffic in Manhattan, delighting social media users.
The Daily Show released a Christmas montage mocking Trump for dozing off in public, juxtaposing his past criticisms of Joe Biden.
This ongoing mockery reflects a broader trend among late-night shows targeting Trump's public persona.