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On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump rang into the holiday by personally calling U.S. service members stationed overseas to thank them for their sacrifice and to lift their spirits from Mar-a-Lago. Americans who value strength and gratitude saw a leader put the troops first on a sacred night while many in the establishment stayed busy scoring cheap political points. This kind of hands-on appreciation for our military is exactly what patriotic Americans expect from a president.
The calls didn’t stop with uniformed heroes — the Trumps also fielded calls from children and even joined NORAD’s annual Santa Tracker to share a bit of Christmas wonder with families across the country. It was a simple, human moment: a president connecting directly with everyday Americans — sailors, soldiers, airmen and Marines — rather than hiding behind press releases or pundit chatter. While the media obsesses over manufactured controversies, real leadership was on display, comforting the families who bear the real cost of freedom.
In the calls, President Trump thanked service members for their “extraordinary devotion and service to America” and made a point of saluting the sacrifices of their families who keep the home fires burning while their loved ones defend our liberties abroad. Those are not empty words; they are the acknowledgment of a nation that remembers who holds the line for our freedoms. Conservatives should celebrate a commander-in-chief who recognizes the human toll of duty and places honor where it belongs.
True to his pledge to put American troops first, the president also highlighted the “warrior dividend” bonus checks — that $1,776 gift many in uniform received — a concrete sign that his administration is turning words into tangible support for those who serve. While the left talks endlessly about symbolism, this was substance: tax-free relief and recognition for the men and women risking everything so we can enjoy a peaceful Christmas at home. Real policy that helps the troops beats hollow virtue-signaling every time.
Make no mistake, the reaction from the coastal elites and much of the legacy press was predictable: churlish commentary and attempts to diminish a heartfelt moment. That’s why it matters so much that conservatives keep calling out this double standard — when a president offers gratitude to troops, the nation should join in, not nitpick the messenger. Patriots know the score: leadership is judged by deeds and fidelity to the people who defend us, not by whether the story fits a liberal narrative.
Hardworking Americans should be proud that their president chose to spend the holiday both with family and with the people who keep America safe, reminding every citizen that our troops are never forgotten. This Christmas Eve exchange was a clear message: a government that honors its defenders and delivers for them is a government worth defending in return. God bless our troops, their families, and the enduring spirit of American patriotism.
