President Trump's Christmas Message to the troops

President Trump’s Christmas Eve Call with Troops Abruptly Cut Off

On Christmas Eve, as families across America gathered to celebrate, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump took time to honor those standing watch far from home.

In a heartfelt video call, the Commander-in-Chief connected with six units representing every branch of the U.S. military, from the Army’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team in Iraq to the crew of the USS Gerald Ford in the Caribbean Sea. It was a moment of presidential gratitude and seasonal cheer—until it was suddenly, and suspiciously, interrupted.

The central theme of the call was a historic promise kept. President Trump directly addressed the service members, highlighting the tangible support his administration has provided. “It’s tax-free and we distributed almost all of it in time for Christmas and you’ve earned it,” the President said, referring to the special $1,776 Christmas bonus—dubbed the “Warrior’s Dividend”—that was delivered to troops.

This wasn’t empty holiday rhetoric; it was a direct deposit of respect, a concrete acknowledgment of their sacrifice funded by what the President described as a strong economic position. “The president said it is a great time for this country because we have taken in hundreds of millions of dollars from tariffs,” illustrating how “America First” policies are designed to strengthen the nation and, by extension, those who defend it.

His message was simple and focused on them: “I want to thank you all. I want to wish you a Merry Christmas.” In an era where military families often feel overlooked, this was a direct line of appreciation from their highest-ranking supporter.

Then, without warning, the connection faltered. In the middle of this presidential outreach to deployed troops, the feed died. An aide off-camera was heard informing President Trump, “We lost the connection, sir. We’re gonna try to bring it back up.” The President, clearly perceiving this as more than a simple glitch, confirmed the total blackout: “Okay. The sound was cut off. The picture was cut off.”

Visibly irritated by the interruption of such an important call, President Trump then voiced what many watching instantly wondered. He looked into the camera and offered a blunt, sobering assessment: “I think that’s the enemy doing it.”

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