Trump warns parents about “bad Santa” tricks on phone calls.
On the evening of December 24, 2025, former President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump joined the North American Aerospace Defense Command’s annual “Tracks Santa” call from their Mar‑a‑Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. The program allows children to call in and ask questions about Santa’s journey around the world.
During the event, the Trumps answered roughly a dozen calls. They spoke with children of varying ages, including a 4‑year‑old and a 10‑year‑old in Oklahoma, an 8‑year‑old from North Carolina, and another 8‑year‑old girl from Kansas. The hosts discussed each child’s anticipated presents and Santa’s behavior.
Trump mentioned that Santa’s activities should remain “good” and noted that the country should not allow a “bad Santa.” He also emphasized that the family was happy to be part of the tradition.
A common theme in the conversations was the topic of coal. Trump remarked that Santa would prefer clean, beautiful coal, a phrase he has used in the past. The lady of the house listened to another caller while Trump replied to questions and jokes.
The event concluded with the couple thanking the participants and returning to the remainder of the day’s schedule.