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As the United States prepares for a new administration, outgoing President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump delivered starkly contrasting Christmas messages that reflected their different approaches and visions for the nation.
Biden calls for unity in his final holiday message
Biden called for reflection and unity in his final holiday message as president. In a video tour of the White House Christmas decorations posted on YouTube, he urged Americans to put divisions aside. “We are here on this earth to care for one another and to love one another,” he said, as images of decorated trees and festive fireplaces played.

Biden also acknowledged the country’s polarization, saying, “Too often we see each other as enemies rather than neighbors.” Biden encouraged moments of “quiet reflection” to inspire dignity, respect and unity, saying, “We are truly blessed to live in this nation.”

Trump delivers politically charged Christmas posts
In contrast, Trump’s Christmas Day posts on Truth Social included a spirited “MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!” alongside a photo of him and Melania. He also said, “This will be the best Christmas of our lives considering what’s to come!” in one of his posts. A series of politically charged posts followed, including retweets supporting his positions on issues such as controversial Defense Secretary candidate Pete Hegseth and previous ambitions such as acquiring Greenland.

One of the posts included a meme mocking former US President Barack Obama and a photo from the 2017 inauguration with the caption “When you see the guy who said ‘You’ll never be president’ at your inauguration .” shows.
“Merry Christmas to everyone, including the wonderful soldiers of China who lovingly but illegally operate the Panama Canal (where we lost 38,000 people during its construction 110 years ago) and always ensure that the United States invests billions.” “Dollars of “repair money,” but they will have absolutely nothing to say about “anything,” Trump said in another post.

Biden bids a polite farewell, Trump returns with a combative agenda
Biden, who resigned from the party 2024 presidential election In July, he ended his decades-long career with a call for civility to support unity. In contrast, Trump — who defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in November — continues to take a combative approach, promising to prosecute political opponents and restructure the federal government.
As Biden leaves office with a message of healing, Trump prepares to reenter the White House, becoming the second president in U.S. history to serve non-consecutive terms. The contrast in their holiday messages underscores the ongoing political divide as the nation moves into a new chapter.