Published: Dec 25, 2025, 23:19 IST | Updated: Dec 25, 2025, 23:19 IST
U.S. President Donald Trump joined First Lady Melania Trump in the annual NORAD Santa-tracking calls with children, a holiday tradition now in its 70th year. While answering questions about Santa’s Christmas Eve journey, Trump made light-hearted but controversial remarks about ensuring a “bad Santa” was not “infiltrating” the United States and referenced his support for coal during one exchange.
The calls, intended as a festive event for children across the country, drew attention after Trump later posted a sharply political Christmas message on social media, continuing a pattern of blending holiday greetings with partisan commentary.