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Trump wishes Merry Christmas to ‘radical left scum’ before trashing them in holiday message

Headline from AL.com, on the newest of 2 developments

"Merry Christmas to all, including the Radical Left Scum that is doing everything possible to destroy our Country, but are failing badly."

AL.com'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. Trump wishes 'Merry Christmas' to Americans, including the 'Radical Left'

    Headline from Just the News ·

  2. Newest

    Trump wishes Merry Christmas to ‘radical left scum’ before trashing them in holiday message

    Headline from AL.com ·

Reports & sources

8 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    Trump admin live updates: President wishes Americans a Merry Christmas after declaring Christmas Eve a national holiday (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Stay up to date with live coverage of the Trump administration and national politics Wednesday as President Trump wishes Americans a Merry Christmas on Christmas Eve just days after declaring the day a national holiday.

  2. Breitbart News

    Trump Wishes Merry Christmas to All, Even 'Radical Left Scum' (opens Breitbart News)

    Published

    Breitbart News's feed description

    President Donald Trump sent Christmas wishes to all Americans on Christmas Eve, singling out the "Radical Left Scum" as recipients.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Trump sends special 'Merry Christmas' message to 'Radical Left Scum' (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    President Donald Trump posted a Christmas message on Truth Social, wishing a "Merry Christmas to all, including the Radical Left Scum."

  4. Forbes

    Trump Blasts Critics On Christmas Eve—From ‘Radical Left Scum’ And Ilhan Omar—And Touts Wild Covid Conspiracy (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    In a Truth Social post wishing Americans “Merry Christmas,” the president focused on attacking rivals and critics he labeled “Radical Left Scum.”

  5. AL.com

    Trump wishes Merry Christmas to ‘radical left scum’ before trashing them in holiday message (opens AL.com)

    Published

    AL.com's feed description

    "Merry Christmas to all, including the Radical Left Scum that is doing everything possible to destroy our Country, but are failing badly."

  6. Fox News

    Trump lists accomplishments, says 'Radical Left Scum' are 'failing badly' in Christmas message (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    President Donald Trump issued two Christmas messages, one on Truth Social attacking opponents and an official statement celebrating Jesus Christ's birth.

  7. New York Post

    Trump wishes all – including ‘Radical Left Scum’ – a Merry Christmas (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    President Trump touted his second term accomplishment Wednesday in a Christmas Eve message, wishing all Americans – including “the Radical Left Scum,” a Merry Christmas.

  8. Just the News

    Trump wishes 'Merry Christmas' to Americans, including the 'Radical Left' (opens Just the News)

    Published

    Just the News's feed description

    The president is spending the Christmas and New Year’s holidays at his Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach, Florida. Earlier Wednesday, he made phone calls to U.S. service members, and participated in the NORAD Santa Claus calls.