On December 24, 2025, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participated in a holiday tradition by taking calls from children through the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Santa Tracker hotline at their Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida. During these interactions, Trump encouraged children to share their Christmas wishes, responding positively to a child's request for a Kindle and emphasizing the need for 'high-IQ people' in the country.

In a light-hearted exchange, Trump reassured an 8-year-old girl from North Carolina that Santa would not be upset if she did not leave cookies, although he humorously suggested that Santa would be 'very disappointed.' He also addressed a child's wish for 'not coal,' reiterating his long-standing support for the coal industry by describing it as 'clean and beautiful.'

Trump expressed fondness for Oklahoma during a call with a child from that state, referencing his electoral success there. He also highlighted the importance of tracking Santa to ensure he is not 'infiltrated' by negative influences, affirming that 'Santa is Good.'

The context of these festive calls occurs amid various global and domestic challenges, including rising costs affecting holiday spending and ongoing geopolitical tensions, such as the humanitarian impact of conflicts like the situation in Ukraine. This juxtaposition of holiday cheer with serious matters underscores the complexities surrounding contemporary celebrations. Additionally, Trump has previously used holiday messages to express criticisms of political opponents, a trend that continued this year with social media posts targeting the 'Radical Left,' raising questions about the intersection of holiday traditions and political discourse.