Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Trump Jokes About Coal and Bad Santa in Christmas Calls
President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, talked to kids on Christmas Eve from their home in Florida.
Trump joked with an 8-year-old girl from Kansas about coal, saying it's 'clean and beautiful,' which made everyone laugh.
He also told kids from Oklahoma that he was making sure there's no 'bad Santa' coming to the country.
Trump even joked that Santa might be a little heavy and would love some cookies.
He and Melania took calls from kids who were excited about presents like Barbie dolls and candy.
Trump said he was having so much fun he could do it all day, but he had to get back to important work, like helping with the war in Ukraine.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participated in Christmas calls with children from Kansas, Oklahoma, and North Carolina.
Trump joked with an 8-year-old girl about coal, saying it's 'clean and beautiful,' referencing his campaign slogan.
He assured children that he was protecting them from a 'bad Santa' infiltrating the country.
Trump joked that Santa might be 'a little on the heavy side' and would appreciate cookies.
The Trumps took about a dozen calls, with Trump noting Melania's focus on her own calls.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Melania Trump, and children from Kansas, Oklahoma, and North Carolina
- What
- Trump and Melania participated in Christmas calls with children, joking about coal and a 'bad Santa'
- When
- Christmas Eve
- Where
- Mar-a-Lago, Florida
- Why
- To participate in the tradition of talking to children about Christmas presents and Santa Claus
- Location
- Mar-a-Lago, Florida
- Participants
- Donald Trump, Melania Trump, and children from Kansas, Oklahoma, and North Carolina
- Key Quote
- You mean clean, beautiful coal?
- Organization
- North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)
- Trump's Mood
- Jovial and humorous
Sources
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