President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve doing something simple yet profound: answering phone calls from children eager to track Santa Claus's journey. From Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, he and First Lady Melania Trump joined the longstanding NORAD Santa Tracker tradition, fielding questions from kids across the country about gifts, cookies for Santa, and whether the jolly old elf might leave coal in their stockings. In one exchange, a child from Kansas said he hoped Santa would not bring coal.
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Trump, with his characteristic humor, replied that no one wants coal — even the "clean, beautiful" kind he has long championed for American energy independence. He laughed it off and moved on to the child's real wishes. To youngsters in Oklahoma, he noted the state's strong support in the election and urged them to stay put, adding that Santa loves the place, too.
Nothing better than President Trump taking calls from America's children on Christmas Eve... pic.twitter.com/ai7JQLDVS2
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) December 24, 2025
Another child requesting a Kindle earned a quick compliment as a "high-IQ person." These moments were lighthearted, unscripted, and genuine. Trump told reporters he could handle such calls all day but had to return to weightier matters involving Russia, China, and Ukraine. That contrast speaks volumes. In an era when too many leaders seem detached from everyday Americans, here was the president engaging directly with the innocence of childhood, even as global challenges loomed.
Melania, of course, brightens any room she is in. Playing an elegant Mrs.Claus to Trump's Santa — one who flies around the world aboard Air Force One, rather than a sleigh pulled by reindeer, delivering gifts to everyone — even, as the president noted in one tweet, "the haters and losers."
At Mar-A-Lago, both @POTUS @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS Melania Trump speak with children and parents who called into @NoradSanta’s hotline. pic.twitter.com/Lg3OCOWZZK
— Eben Brown (FOX) 🇺🇸 (@FoxEbenBrown) December 24, 2025
The NORAD tradition dates back 70 years, born from a misprinted phone number that turned a military command into a source of holiday joy. Presidents from both parties have participated over time, but Trump's involvement this year carried a particular resonance. It underscored a return to normalcy — a leader comfortable in his own skin, blending policy nods with playful banter, all while honoring a ritual that delights families.
Every time Trump takes a Christmas call from a kid and talks about how he loves their state mainly because they voted for him, I crack up.
— Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) December 24, 2025
Best president ever. Happy he can spike the football. 🤣🤣🤣🎄🎄🎄🎅🎅🎅
Critics might nitpick the coal reference or the shout-out to a red state, but that misses the point. These calls were not about politics; they were about connection. In a divided nation, Trump reminded us that shared traditions still matter.
Children do not care about partisan scores; they want reassurance that Santa is on his way and that adults in charge can spare a moment for wonder. This is the essence of the Christmas spirit.
Trump did not need to take these calls, but he did. And in doing so, he offered a brief respite from the headlines, a nod to the values that bind us — family, faith, and a bit of fun amid the responsibilities of power. As Santa made his rounds last night, millions of kids went to bed excited. Thanks in part to the president's participation, they also felt seen. That is no small thing in today's world. It is, quite simply, what America First looks like at its best: protecting the nation while preserving its heart.
Merry Christmas, and God bless you all — and have a Happy New Year's, as well.
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