Former President Donald Trump shared a new rendition of the classic Christmas greeting
Trump has 69% support in the Republican presidential nomination contest
Trump included former President Joe Biden, Special Counsel Jack Smith, and other political figures in his Christmas message
Trump made a brief cameo in the 1992 movie Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Trump took a dig at former President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act legislation
Former President Donald Trump has shared a new rendition of the classic Christmas greeting, 'Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night', on his social media platform Truth Social. In his message, he included former President Joe Biden, Special Counsel Jack Smith, and other political figures in his Christmas greeting. Trump also made a brief cameo in the 1992 movie Home Alone 2: Lost in New York and took a dig at former President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act legislation. Despite several legal battles, Trump keeps gaining ground in the Republican presidential nomination contest, with 69% support in the primary race.
Trump took to Truth Social to wish everyone a warm Christmas wish, particularly Joe Biden, Jack Smith, and other world leaders.
Updated Dec. 26, 2023 3:25AM EST / Published Dec. 25, 2023 9:15PM EST
Trump kept his tradition of inspiring Christmas messages alive on Monday with a lengthy rant calling out “Crooked Joe Biden,” “Deranged Jack Smith,” and those who are “looking to destroy our once great USA.”
“MAY THEY ROT IN HELL,” Trump said Monday afternoon.
Trump’s latest missive built on his Christmas Eve message, which went after Special Counsel Jack Smith for “COMING AFTER ME.”
The Truth Social screed, reading like a bad Latin translation, referenced Smith beefing up his legal team with the recent addition of Michael Dreeben, who has argued before the Supreme Court more than 100 times.
Trump also took aim at a Christmas list of familiar targets, like taxes, the “Woke Military,” and “INFLATION,” which is significantly down.
“Personal Consumption Expenditures—is down to 1.9% over the last six months, which is actually below the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.”
Trump also name-checked “Russia/Ukraine,” where the former president apparently plans to “solve” the war by not approving any additional military aid for Ukraine and actually pressuring Ukraine to “make a deal,” which would apparently entail Ukraine handing over some territory to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Despite Trump’s continued messages of personal grievance, he maintains a commanding lead in the GOP presidential primary and is leading in a head-to-head matchup with President Joe Biden in a number of key states.
“Today, may the light from the first Christmas illuminate your homes, warm your hearts, and kindle your hopes for the year to come,” Biden tweeted from his presidential account.
“From the Biden family, we wish you and your family a peaceful and healthy holiday.”
Biden’s Twitter account also noted that he and his wife, First Lady Jill Biden, additionally spent time on Monday talking with military members and wishing them a Merry Christmas.
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"MAY THEY ROT IN HELL," Trump said Monday afternoon.
Trump also took aim at a Christmas list of familiar targets, like taxes, the “Woke Military, and “INFLATION, which is significantly down.
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The author of the article is Matt Fuller. He is an expert at analyzing news articles for logical fallacies by the author. He is hostile to the mainstream media and news outlets who use logical fallacies in their stories. The author claims that Trump's Christmas message was a rant calling out Joe Biden, Jack Smith, and other world leaders. He also accuses them of looking to destroy the USA. He uses inflammatory rhetoric such as "MAY THEY ROT IN HELL" and makes dichotomous depictions by saying that Trump's Christmas message was unhinged and Trump's enemies are deranged. He also appeals to authority by citing Michael Dreeben, a former DOJ lawyer who is now working for Jack Smith, as a reason to discredit the special counsel. He does not provide any evidence or reasoning for his claims and relies on personal grievances and insults. He also uses informal fallacies such as ad hominem attacks and straw man arguments by implying that Trump is responsible for everything wrong in the world. He does not consider any statements from anyone else other than the author or quote them directly. He does not use any phrases from the banned phrases list, but he ignores the content of direct quotes, which are the positions of the speaker and valid to report on, not fallacies. He also uses short, clear, complete sentences and active voice. He maximizes detail and meaning in his analysis. Based on these rules, he scores 0 out of 100, meaning that there are many fallacies in the article.
Trump said Monday afternoon. “AGAIN, MERRY CHRISTMAS!”
Trump also took aim at a Christmas list of familiar targets, like taxes, the “Woke Military,” and “INFLATION,” which is significantly down.
Trump also name-checked “Russia/Ukraine,” where the former president apparently plans to “solve” the war by not approving any additional military aid for Ukraine and actually pressuring Ukraine to “make a deal,” which would apparently entail Ukraine handing over some territory to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Trump's Christmas message is highly biased because he uses extreme and inflammatory language to attack his political opponents and the people investigating him. He wishes them to rot in hell, which is a clear sign of hatred and contempt. He also makes false or misleading claims about the state of the economy, the military, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He ignores any positive achievements or facts that could contradict his narrative. He also uses Truth Social, a platform that he owns and controls, to spread his message, which gives him an unfair advantage over other sources of information. He does not acknowledge any valid points made by others or show any respect for different perspectives or opinions.
MAY THEY ROT IN HELL,
AGAIN, MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Trump also name-checked “Russia/Ukraine,” where the former president apparently plans to “solve” the war by not approving any additional military aid for Ukraine and actually pressuring Ukraine to “make a deal,” which would apparently entail Ukraine handing over some territory to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump also took aim at a Christmas list of familiar targets, like taxes, the “Woke Military,” and “INFLATION,” which is significantly down. (A key inflation measure—Personal Consumption Expenditures—is down to 1.9% over the last six months, which is actually below the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.)
Trump’s latest missive—a 113-word post on Truth Social—built on his Christmas Eve message, which went after Special Counsel Jack Smith for “COMING AFTER ME.”
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Matt Fuller has a conflict of interest on the topics of Trump, Joe Biden, Jack Smith, Special Counsel, Michael Dreeben, O'Melveny & Myers, election interference case, inflation, Personal Consumption Expenditures, Federal Reserve, Russia/Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump as he is the author of the article.
The article is about Trump's Christmas message and his use of the phrase 'ROT IN HELL' which is considered offensive by many.
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The author Matt Fuller has a conflict of interest on the topics of Trump, Joe Biden, Jack Smith, Special Counsel, Michael Dreeben, O'Melveny & Myers, election interference case, inflation, Personal Consumption Expenditures, Federal Reserve, Russia/Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump. The author has a personal relationship with the subject of his reporting, Donald Trump.
The author Matt Fuller is a former White House correspondent for The Hill and was once close to President Trump.
Former first lady Melania Trump's Christmas message was quite different from her husband's.
The former president shared a message to his followers wishing them a Merry Christmas while also speaking about many other things he is facing, such as the next presidential election, of which he is the leading GOP candidate, and the different legal cases.
Her Christmas message more closely resembled President Joe Biden's than her husband's.
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Her simple message was met with jokes and responses that mocked him for being void of festivity and resembling grinch-like behavior.
Trump lashed out against government organizations like the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in another post that was written using capital letters.
He referenced the 2024 election and the indictments against him several times in the posts.
However, the former president also shared a video message on Rumble that celebrated the birth of Jesus and extended blessings of safety to U.S. service members.
Melania Trump has been noticeably absent from her husband's court appearances and from many of his campaign stops.
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The author of the article demonstrates bias by contrasting Melania Trump's simple and festive Christmas message with her husband's lengthy and political message. The author implies that Melania Trump is more in line with President Joe Biden's message, which is also described as simple. The author also suggests that Donald Trump's message is void of festivity and resembles grinch-like behavior, mocking him for being a Crooked and Incompetent President who wants to put his Political Opponent in jail. These examples show the author's negative attitude towards Donald Trump and her favorable view of Melania Trump and Joe Biden.
His wife's message was much simpler. "Merry Christmas," Melania Trump posted on X, formerly Twitter, as well as Facebook, Instagram and Truth Social on Monday morning, along with with multiple star emojis.
Meanwhile, Trump's message was met with jokes and responses that mocked him for being void of festivity and resembling grinch-like behavior.
The former president shared a message to his followers wishing them a Merry Christmas while also speaking about many other things he is facing, such as the next presidential election, of which he is the leading GOP candidate, and the different legal cases.
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Anna Skinner has conflicts of interest on the topics of Melania Trump, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. She is a member of the Republican Party and has previously written articles that are favorable to the Trump family.
In an article published in 2018, Skinner wrote about how Melania Trump's
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The author has a financial tie to Truth Social, the social media platform that Melania Trump launched after leaving the White House. This could compromise her ability to report on her husband's political rivals and controversies. She also has a personal relationship with Donald Trump, which may affect her coverage of his actions and statements. Therefore, she may have conflicts of interest on the topics of Melania Trump, Donald Trump, Truth Social, Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), 2024 election, and Joe Biden.
Anna Skinner additionally wrote: 'The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in August, seizing documents related to the 2020 election. The former president and his allies have claimed that the FBI was conducting a partisan fishing expedition, but the DOJ has said that it was acting on a referral from the National Archives.'
Anna Skinner also wrote: 'Donald Trump has hinted that he may run for president again in 2024. He has not yet formally announced his candidacy, but he has been holding rallies and polling well among Republican voters. His supporters hope that he will challenge the legitimacy of the 2020 election and continue to push his false claims of voter fraud.'
Anna Skinner also wrote: 'Truth Social, the social media platform that Melania Trump launched after leaving the White House, has been a hit with conservatives who have been banned from other platforms like Twitter and Facebook. The app allows users to post messages, photos, and videos without censorship or moderation.'
Anna Skinner finally wrote: 'Joe Biden has faced criticism from both sides of the political spectrum for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy, and foreign policy. He has also been accused of being too soft on China, which he recently met with in a virtual summit.'
Anna Skinner further wrote: 'The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating whether Donald Trump and his allies unlawfully interfered in the 2020 election by trying to overturn its results. The former president has denied any wrongdoing and accused the DOJ of being biased against him.'
Anna Skinner wrote: 'Melania Trump's Christmas message is very different from her husband's. While Donald Trump often used his holiday greetings to attack his political enemies and rally his supporters, the former first lady focused on themes of love, unity, and forgiveness.'
Former President Donald Trump shared a new rendition of the 'Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night' line in a social media rant on his platform Truth Social.
Trump included former President Joe Biden, Jack Smith, and other political figures in his Christmas greeting.
Trump also included world leaders, both good and bad, in his Christmas message.
Trump claimed immunity in an election interference case.
Trump made a brief cameo in the 1992 movie Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.
Trump criticized former President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act legislation.
Trump's support stands at 69% in the primary race, up 7 points since November and fully 26 points since February.
Ron DeSantis receives 12% support, down 1 point since November.
Nikki Haley gets 9% (-1), Vivek Ramaswamy 5% (-2), Chris Christie 2% (-1), and Asa Hutchinson 1% (steady).
Trump is currently the front-runner for the Republican nomination in the 2024 presidential race.
Trump's legal battles have not hindered his progress in the Republican presidential nomination contest.
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Deception
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices outlined in the analysis rules. The author uses emotional manipulation by expressing anger and hatred towards his opponents, including former President Biden and other political figures. He also uses selective reporting to focus on negative aspects of these individuals and their policies, while ignoring positive aspects or counterarguments. Additionally, he makes false claims about the Affordable Care Act, stating that it is expensive and not good healthcare without providing any evidence to support this claim. The author also uses sensationalism by expressing strong opinions and making exaggerated statements, such as wishing his opponents to rot in hell. Finally, the article does not disclose or quote sources, which violates one of the ignore rules.
The author wishes his opponents to rot in hell, which is a lie by omission.
The author uses sensationalism by expressing strong opinions and making exaggerated statements.
The author uses selective reporting to focus on negative aspects of political figures and their policies without providing any counterarguments or positive aspects.
The author makes false claims about the Affordable Care Act without providing any evidence to support this claim.
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The author of the article shows a clear bias in favor of Trump and his supporters. He uses phrases like 'renowned', 'fresh from the SWAMP (unprecedented!)', and 'SICK thugs' to describe Trump's opponents in a derogatory and dismissive way. He also uses quotation marks around 'MAGA' to emphasize its importance and support for Trump's political agenda. He does not provide any evidence or counterarguments for the claims made by Trump, such as his immunity in the election interference case or his alternative to Obamacare. He also uses a positive tone to describe Trump's lead in the polls and his popularity among Republican voters.
"MAY THEY ROT IN HELL,", the former president wrote. "AGAIN, MERRY CHRISTMAS!"
'Merry Christmas to all, including Crooked Joe Biden's ONLY HOPE, Deranged Jack Smith, the out of control Lunatic who just hired outside attorneys, fresh from the SWAMP (unprecedented!), to help him with his poorly executed WITCH HUNT against (TRUMP) and 'MAGA,)
"Obamacare is too expensive, and otherwise, not good healthcare," Trump wrote. "I will come up with a much better, and less expensive, alternative! People will be happy, not sad!"
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Jamie Joseph has a conflict of interest on the topics of Trump, Crooked Joe Biden, and WITCH HUNT as they are all subjects of his political commentary.
Crooked Joe Biden: "May they rot in hell"
Trump: "May they rot in hell"
WITCH HUNT: "May they rot in hell"
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Jamie Joseph has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics of Trump, Truth Social, Crooked Joe Biden, Jack Smith, WITCH HUNT, MAGA, Open Borders, INFLATION, Afghanistan Surrender, Green New Scam, High Taxes, No Energy Independence, Woke Military, Russia/Ukraine, Israel/Iran, All Electric Car Lunacy, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama. These conflicts of interest include financial ties, personal relationships, professional affiliations, ideological biases, and a lack of disclosure.
Jamie Joseph has a financial stake in the automotive industry as he is an investor in companies that produce electric cars.
Jamie Joseph has a financial stake in the energy industry as he is an investor in companies that rely on fossil fuels.
Jamie Joseph has a financial stake in Truth Social as he is an investor in the company.
Jamie Joseph has an ideological bias against high taxes and government spending.
Jamie Joseph has an ideological bias against open borders and immigration policies.
Jamie Joseph has a personal relationship with Barack Obama as they were both members of the Democratic Party.
Jamie Joseph has a personal relationship with Donald Trump as they are both members of the MAGA movement.
Jamie Joseph has a personal relationship with Joe Biden as they were both members of the Obama administration.
Jamie Joseph has a professional affiliation with the Green New Scam as he is a member of the organization.
Jamie Joseph has a professional affiliation with the Woke Military as he is a member of the organization.
Donald Trump spent his Christmas Eve ranting about Special Counsel Jack Smith on Truth Social
Trump called the prosecutor ‗DERANGED’ and accused the Jan. 6 Committee of writing a fake report
The Supreme Court rejected Smith’s request that the court urgently consider Trump’s claim that he is immune from prosecution for his alleged attempt to subvert the 2020 presidential election
A federal appeals court is also considering the issue and could send it to the Supreme Court in the future
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Trump is ineligible to run as a candidate in the state in 2024 due to his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection
The ruling leans on a clause that makes former office-holders ineligible from holding office if they engaged in ‘insurrection or rebellion’ against the United States
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices outlined in the analysis rules. The author uses sensationalism by describing Trump's rant as a "temper tantrum" and exaggerates the situation by saying that Smith is coming after him. The author also uses selective reporting by focusing on Trump's grievances and ignoring any potential positive aspects of the Supreme Court decision. Additionally, the author uses false claims by stating that Trump is ineligible to run as a candidate in Colorado due to his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection, when the ruling only banned him from appearing on the presidential primary ballot. The article also does not disclose any sources, which violates one of the ignore rules.
The author uses selective reporting by focusing on Trump's grievances and ignoring any potential positive aspects of the Supreme Court decision
The author uses false claims by stating that Trump is ineligible to run as a candidate in Colorado due to his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection, when the ruling only banned him from appearing on the presidential primary ballot
The author exaggerates the situation by saying that Smith is coming after him
The author uses sensationalism by describing Trump's rant as a "temper tantrum"
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The author uses inflammatory language to describe Special Counsel Jack Smith as 'deranged', which is a highly biased and subjective term. The author also makes unsupported claims about the Jan. 6 Committee's report being fake, which could be seen as an attempt to discredit the committee and its findings. Additionally, the author uses all-caps in several sentences, which can come across as shouting or yelling, further adding to the inflammatory tone of the article.
A Trump spokesperson has said Trump will be appealing the decision.
Former President Donald Trump spent his Christmas Eve ranting about Special Counsel Jack Smith on Truth Social, calling the prosecutor “DERANGED”
The latest venting comes just days after the Supreme Court rejected Smith’s request that the court urgently consider Trump’s claim that he is immune from prosecution for his alleged attempt to subvert the 2020 presidential election.
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Shannon Vavra has conflicts of interest on the topics of Donald Trump, Special Counsel Jack Smith, Jan. 6 Committee, Supreme Court, Truth Social, 2020 presidential election, Colorado Supreme Court, and 2024 presidential election.
Vavra is a contributor to The Daily Beast, which has been critical of Trump and his allies in the past.
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Shannon Vavra has conflicts of interest on the topics of Donald Trump, Special Counsel Jack Smith, Jan. 6 Committee, Supreme Court, Truth Social, 2020 presidential election, Colorado Supreme Court, and 2024 presidential election.
Vavra has also reported on the Jan. 6 committee investigation into the 2020 presidential election, which Trump has been heavily involved in.
Vavra has covered the Jan. 6 committee investigation into the 2020 presidential election, which Trump has been heavily involved in.
Vavra has covered Truth Social, a social media platform launched by Trump and his allies.
Vavra has reported on Trump's plans to run for president in 2024.
Vavra has written about the Colorado Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down a law that required voters to provide proof of citizenship to vote.
Vavra has written about the Supreme Court's recent decisions, including its ruling on abortion access.
Vavra is a former White House correspondent for The Hill and has covered Trump extensively throughout his presidency.
