Christmas message attacks 'Radical Left Scum' and 'Sleazebags who loved Jeffrey Epstein'
Trump's official Christmas message on Truth Social included attacks on perceived enemies rather than traditional holiday greetings. He wrote: 'Merry Christmas to all, including the Radical Left Scum that is...' and 'Merry Christmas to all, including the many Sleazebags who loved Jeffrey Epstein.' USA Today reported Trump 'heralded Christmas with messages criticizing Radical Left Scum,' while Forbes characterized it as Trump's 'wild Christmas Eve Truth Social barrage of grievances.' The Christmas message came amid his broader Christmas Day posting spree of 100-200 posts attacking political opponents and amplifying conspiracy theories. The attacks stood in contrast to the traditional presidential Christmas message released by the White House earlier, which offered 'warmest wishes to all Americans' in celebrating 'the birth of our Lord and Savior.' Multiple outlets noted the jarring disconnect between the solemn religious holiday and Trump's combative partisan messaging.
“Merry Christmas to all, including the Radical Left Scum” — Truth Social post on Christmas Eve, December 24-25, 2025 Quote verified against source
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AI commentaryTrump's Christmas message exemplifies his inability to maintain presidential decorum even on religious holidays. By explicitly addressing 'Radical Left Scum' and 'Sleazebags who loved Jeffrey Epstein' in his Christmas greeting, he transforms a traditionally unifying message into an opportunity for attacks. The Epstein reference is particularly notable—Trump himself had extensive documented connections to Epstein, making the attack a form of projection. That the White House released a separate, traditional Christmas message while Trump personally posted inflammatory content reveals the administration's two-track communication strategy: official dignity vs. Trump's unfiltered grievances. The message also demonstrates Trump's worldview where even Christmas requires identifying enemies and attacking them publicly.