On Christmas Eve, Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) took to X (formerly Twitter) to make an eyebrow-raising claim: that President-elect Donald Trump is the reason Christmas is celebrated in America once again.
“Thanks to President Trump, Christmas is back in America,” Tuberville proclaimed, a statement that quickly drew widespread criticism and mockery online... Continue reading here ▶
The senator’s declaration aligns with a recurring narrative popularized by conservative circles, particularly Fox News, which has perpetuated the idea of a “war on Christmas” allegedly waged by Democrats or liberal cultural forces.
This narrative persists despite the fact that people across the political spectrum, including Democrats, celebrate the holiday as enthusiastically as anyone else.
Social media users wasted no time lampooning Tuberville’s comment. Attorney Luis Hernández slammed the statement, saying, “Christmas is about Christ, but somehow MAGA wants to make it about their god Trump. Sickening.”
Ron Filipkowski, a former GOP strategist turned Trump critic, mocked Tuberville’s sentiment, writing sarcastically, “Trump saved Christmas.”
Others were more direct in their criticism. Lawyer Tom Ryan questioned the logic of Tuberville’s claim, asking, “What was I celebrating on 12/25/23, 12/25/22, 12/25/21? What a dishonest and dopey comment by someone who knows better!”
Democratic strategist Chris D. Jackson offered a blunt summation of the situation: “When idiots say stupid things.”
The backlash highlights the ongoing polarization over the so-called “war on Christmas,” with Tuberville’s remark serving as yet another flashpoint for debate—and humor—during the holiday season.
