Donald Trump spent the holiday period doing something most people try to avoid during Christmas: fighting on the internet.
Over the past week, the former president posted around 100 times on Truth Social — a rapid-fire barrage that touched on political rivals, court cases, immigration, culture-war grievances, and his now-familiar claims of victimhood. The pace was so frantic that even longtime observers commented that Trump was posting like a madman, unable or unwilling to step away from the keyboard during the holidays.
Rather than seasonal unity messaging, Trump used much of the stretch to rail against perceived enemies and re-energize his base with grievance-heavy rhetoric. He revisited old feuds, opened new ones, and continued pushing the narrative that he alone stands between his followers and destruction by the “radical left.”
The Christmas post that made headlines
Among his many uploads, one Christmas post drew the loudest reaction.
In that message, Trump wished America a “Merry Christmas” while simultaneously attacking critics and political opponents with the kind of language that has become central to his brand. The post circulated widely as news outlets highlighted how even his holiday greeting contained broadsides and threats toward those he opposes.
The message encapsulated Trump’s current communication style: holiday wrapping with a combat-politics core.
Posting binge shows obsession with Epstein story.
Trump also used the holiday posting spree to once again insist on how he wants the public to view Jeffrey Epstein and the continued release of documents connected to Epstein’s crimes.
With additional files being released in phases through the justice system, Trump repeatedly sought to shape the narrative — distancing himself, attacking journalists, and lashing out at political enemies he associates with the case. He made sure his followers knew exactly how he felt about Epstein and the slowly released files, attempting to control perception before facts are even processed publicly.
Why it matters
Trump’s holiday truth-storm signals three key things:
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He remains deeply online and highly reactive
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He views constant content output as a political strategy
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His campaign messaging continues to center on anger, grievance, and personal loyalty
While many Americans unplugged, traveled, cooked, and saw family, the former president went in the opposite direction — leaning deeper into Truth Social as his primary megaphone and emotional outlet.
Whether this level of constant posting energizes his base or alienates moderate voters remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: Donald Trump had no interest in a silent night.

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