Donald Trump kicked off Christmas with a particularly intense social media spree, sharing more than 100 posts on his Truth Social account. The President-elect, known for his regular and often raging social media posts, put in a particularly busy late-night shift as he praised his own economic policies, repeated false claims that the 2020 election was stolen from him, attacked Somali immigrants, and complained about Obamacare.

Why it Matters

The volume and vitriol of the holiday posting blitz have drawn significant attention, with critics and observers questioning the President-elect’s focus during the festive period. By resharing scores of posts from others—including conspiracy theories about the 2020 election and the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic—Trump signaled that his grievances remain a central part of his messaging strategy. The spree highlights how the incoming president continues to utilize his platform to bypass traditional media, speaking directly to his base with unfiltered and often controversial content, as reported by The Independent and Forbes.

What to Know

The rampage began on Christmas Eve when Trump attacked “Radical Left Scum” in a bizarre festive message. “Merry Christmas to all, including the Radical Left Scum that is doing everything possible to destroy our Country, but are failing badly,” Trump wrote.

In subsequent posts, he pivoted to his policy record. “We no longer have Open Borders, Men in Women’s Sports, Transgender for Everyone, or Weak Law Enforcement,” he stated. He claimed credit for a “Record Stock Market and 401K’s,” citing a “4.3 GDP, two points better than expected,” and asserting that tariffs have generated “Trillions of Dollars in Growth and Prosperity.”

Over the next 12 hours, extending well past midnight into Christmas Day, Trump reshared a video featuring White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller. In the clip, Miller promoted a conspiracy theory that Democrats are attempting to transform the U.S. into a “version of Somalia,” claiming, “It’s easier to rule over an empire of ashes than it is for the Democratic Party to rule over a functioning, Western, high-trust society.”

Trump also focused heavily on the 2020 election, specifically in Fulton County, Georgia. He shared videos from former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani alleging that 315,000 votes were counted to boost Joe Biden’s numbers—a claim for which there is no evidence. Additionally, he amplified a conspiracy theory from comedian Roseanne Barr, who claimed without proof that Democrats created the global COVID-19 pandemic to “steal” the election via mail-in ballots.

This activity coincides with other headlines, including reports that Donald Trump ‘froze’ on Fox News amid mounting health fears, and online discussions regarding Karoline Leavitt’s dress at a White House Christmas party.

What People are Saying

On X (formerly Twitter), users reacted swiftly to the sheer number of posts. Some dubbed Trump a “broken man” following the spree. “Having a normal Christmas morning,” one user wrote alongside a screenshot of notifications from Trump’s account.

“That poor, broken man,” another X user responded. The commentary often turned mocking, with one user writing a parody poem: “Twas the night before Christmas, and deep in a rage, A man lost his mind on Truth Social stage. The Epstein files loomed, one spark from the light, And every unhinged post screamed panic and fright.”

Others made references to holiday classics. “Has he been visited by 3 ghosts?!?” one user asked, alluding to Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Another user responded, “Donald would’ve sent the Three Christmas Ghosts screaming back into the void.”

What Happens Next

As the transition period continues, observers will be watching to see if this intensity on social media persists or if it was an isolated holiday occurrence. The heavy focus on past grievances, particularly concerning the 2020 election and voting in states like Michigan and Georgia, suggests that election integrity will remain a talking point for the incoming administration. Furthermore, the amplification of figures like Stephen Miller indicates the ideological direction the White House policy team may take in the coming term.