When Donald Trump picked up the phone on Christmas Eve to talk with kids tracking Santa through NORAD, it wasn’t policy, politics, or press releases—it was a very human moment that the media never knows what to do with. Trump joked with children, reassured them Santa was “good,” teased about cookies, and laughed his way through a tradition that’s existed for decades. And of course, CNN framed it like a behavioral study instead of what it actually was: a president enjoying a wholesome American tradition without a script or teleprompter in sight.
Unscripted, Unpolished, and Completely On Brand
This is where Trump still drives his critics crazy. He doesn’t filter himself into focus-group-approved sound bites. He speaks like a grandfather who wandered into the living room mid-Christmas chaos and just rolled with it. The jokes about Santa being “cherubic,” the Oklahoma election aside, the playful warning about a “bad Santa infiltrating”—none of it was rehearsed, and that’s exactly why millions of Americans find it refreshing. In a political world obsessed with choreography, Trump remains stubbornly authentic.
The Left Can’t Stand Relatable
If Joe Biden had done this, we’d still be hearing about his “empathy.” If Barack Obama had joked with a child, CNN would’ve rolled dramatic music underneath it. But when Trump does it, suddenly it’s “odd,” “awkward,” or “concerning.” That double standard is impossible to miss. Trump talking to kids like actual people—complimenting them, encouraging them, joking around—is precisely the kind of normal human interaction the media pretends he’s incapable of, right up until it happens on live audio.
NORAD, Santa, and an American Tradition Worth Keeping
The NORAD Santa Tracker isn’t just cute—it’s one of those uniquely American traditions that blends military service, public engagement, and holiday joy. Kids get to talk to real service members, learn geography, and feel connected to something bigger than themselves. Trump leaned into that tradition fully, letting the generals explain Santa’s route and turning it into a moment of national togetherness. That’s not cringe. That’s cultural continuity.
Melania’s Calm Contrast Made the Moment Better
While Trump joked and riffed, Melania Trump handled her calls quietly and traditionally—encouraging kids to go to sleep so Santa could arrive. The contrast wasn’t tension; it was balance. One parent hyping the moment, the other grounding it. It felt real, not staged. Two adults handling the same tradition differently, both appropriately, without a PR consultant hovering over their shoulders. Washington could use more of that authenticity.
Why This Moment Actually Matters
These moments stick with kids. Years from now, they won’t remember cable news framing—they’ll remember talking to the president on Christmas Eve. They’ll remember being told Santa was on his way. They’ll remember feeling important for a few minutes. That matters more than any snarky headline or smug commentary. Trump didn’t just “perform” Christmas; he participated in it, and that’s something his critics still don’t understand.
The Media’s Problem Isn’t Trump—It’s Joy
At the end of the day, the reaction to this story says more about the media than it does about Trump. They can’t just let joy exist when he’s involved. Everything must be dissected, minimized, or framed as strange. But for millions of Americans, this was exactly what they expect from Trump—warm, funny, imperfect, and human. And that’s why moments like this still resonate, no matter how hard the media tries to smother them.
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