Coverage dated December 23, 2021 to December 25, 2021

Oregon father who told Biden 'let's go Brandon' said comment was in 'jest'

Headline from The Hill, on the newest of 2 developments

A man who called in to the North American Aerospace Defense Command's (NORAD) annual holiday Santa tracking center and told President Biden "let's go Brandon" said he meant it in "jest."

The Hill's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Joe Biden says he agrees after Christmas caller tells him "let's go Brandon"

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Newest

    Oregon father who told Biden 'let's go Brandon' said comment was in 'jest'

    Headline from The Hill ·

Reports & sources

19 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    Joe Biden says he agrees after Christmas caller tells him "let's go Brandon" (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The man trolled the president during a NORAD Santa-tracking broadcast on Christmas Eve.

  2. Fox News

    Dad tells Biden, 'Let's go Brandon' during Christmas Eve call — and Biden responds (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Things went off script when President Biden and first lady Jill Biden spoke with children and NORAD officials who are tracking Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.

  3. Washington Times

    Biden goaded into saying ‘Let’s go, Brandon’ during Santa-tracking event (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    President Joseph R. Biden was goaded into saying “Let’s go, Brandon” during the White House’s annual Christmas Eve NORAD Santa-tracking event.

  4. The Guardian

    Caller tells Joe Biden ‘Let’s go Brandon’ during White House Christmas event (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    The saying has became an internet sensation as a coded vulgarity among Trump supporters

  5. Breitbart News

    Joe Biden Christmas Disaster: NORAD Santa Call Ends with President Agreeing with 'Let's Go Brandon!' (opens Breitbart News)

    Published

    Breitbart News's feed description

    President Joe Biden was fooled by a father of some children that he called for Christmas to track Santa Claus via NORAD.

  6. Washington Examiner

    Watch: Child's father tells Biden 'Let's go Brandon' on live phone call (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    During a live televised phone call on Friday involving children telling President Joe Biden what they wanted for Christmas, a parent said, "Let's go Brandon" over the phone — but Biden didn't seem to know what the insult meant.

  7. Townhall

    Media Outraged Over Parent Who Told Biden 'Let's Go Brandon' (opens Townhall)

    Published

    Townhall's feed description

    Yesterday during calls to kids about Santa Clause, a parent ended his conversation with President Joe Biden by saying, "Let's Go Brandon." Biden then said it back. WATCH: Biden agrees with

  8. Slate Magazine

    Parent Hits Biden With “Let’s Go, Brandon” Insult During Christmas Eve Call With Children (opens Slate Magazine)

    Published

    Slate Magazine's feed description

    The president did not appear to be bothered by the insult from someone who called into the NORAD Santa tracking program.

  9. Fox News

    Mainstream media fume over dad saying 'Let's Go Brandon' to Biden: 'Vulgar,' 'right-wing slur' (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Several reporters and journalists were outraged over an Oregon father using the phrase “Let’s Go Brandon” to President Biden on Christmas Eve.

  10. The Hill

    Oregon father who told Biden 'let's go Brandon' said comment was in 'jest' (opens The Hill)

    Published

    The Hill's feed description

    A man who called in to the North American Aerospace Defense Command's (NORAD) annual holiday Santa tracking center and told President Biden "let's go Brandon" said he meant it in "jest."

  11. BizPac Review

    'Now I'm being attacked': Dad who told Biden 'Let's Go Brandon' on live Santa tracker call says it was a 'joke' (opens BizPac Review)

    Published

    BizPac Review's feed description

    The "Let's Go Brandon" father is being targeted for cancellation and now claims he'd meant the remark as just a harmless joke.

  12. Fox News

    Oregon caller to Biden defends ‘Let’s go, Brandon’ remark, claims he’s now getting threats: report (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    A caller from Oregon who tagged on "Let’s go, Brandon" when ending his Christmas Eve phone chat with President Biden last week now says he’s being "attacked" for what he claims was a "joke."

  13. Slate Magazine

    Dad Who Said “Let’s Go Brandon” to Biden on Santa Tracker Call Insists it Was a “Joke” (opens Slate Magazine)

    Published

    Slate Magazine's feed description

    Jared Schmeck doesn’t seem to have any regrets about uttering the insult during the Christmas Eve call with the president.

  14. Townhall

    Man Who Told Biden, 'Let's Go Brandon,' During Christmas Eve Call Claims He is Now Receiving Threats (opens Townhall)

    Published

    Townhall's feed description

    The caller who said "Let's go, Brandon," as he ended a Christmas Eve phone call with President Joe Biden claims he has since been threatened over the "joke," saying that

  15. Washington Examiner

    Oregon father 'attacked' after saying 'Let's go Brandon' to Biden on Santa tracker call (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    An Oregon man who trolled President Joe Biden on Christmas Eve by saying "Let's go Brandon" at the end of a NORAD Santa tracker call claims he was just joking with the commander in chief and is now receiving threatening messages, according to a new report.

  16. Insider

    The Oregon dad who told Joe Biden 'let's go, Brandon' in livestreamed phone call says he was just joking (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    Jared Schmeck made the remark on a Christmas Eve call Biden was holding with children. The phrase is conservative euphemism for "fuck Joe Biden."

  17. The Guardian

    ‘Let’s go Brandon’ Santa Tracker caller insists he meant no disrespect to Biden (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Jared Schmeck, 35, tells Oregonian he has ‘nothing against’ president to whom he repeated ‘Fuck Joe Biden’ rightwing meme

  18. Breitbart News

    Oregon Dad Says No Animosity in ‘Let’s Go, Brandon’ Crack at Joe Biden (opens Breitbart News)

    Published

    Breitbart News's feed description

    An Oregon father who saluted President Joe Biden with “Let’s go, Brandon” on a livestream said he did it as a joke.

  19. Ricochet

    Biden Agrees: 'Let's Go Brandon' (opens Ricochet)

    Published

    Ricochet's feed description

    While speaking with families that were calling into NORAD to track Santa, a dad wishes the Bidens a merry Christmas and then said, “Let’s go Brandon.” Here is Joe’s reaction: BREAKING: Caller tricks Biden into saying Let’s Go Brandon pic.twitter.