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Trump shared a sharp Christmas message targeting opponents, hinted at geopolitical concerns, and nominated Kevin Marino Cabrera as ambassador to Panama, emphasising his "America First" credentials and expertise in Latin American politics.
Donald Trump's controversial Christmas message. (File photo)
Washington,UPDATED: Dec 26, 2024 06:11 IST
US President-elect Donald Trump published a mid-morning "Merry Christmas" message on Truth Social on Wednesday with a photo of himself and his wife Melania, followed by over two dozen retweets of articles or other social media posts. The posts backed his political positions on topics including controversial Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth and his pursuit of Greenland and the Panama Canal.
Later, Trump published a more lengthy "Merry Christmas" message that claimed Chinese soldiers were operating the Panama Canal, and criticized Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Biden and Democrats.
"Merry Christmas to the Radical Left Lunatics, who are constantly trying to obstruct our Court System and our Elections," Trump wrote. "They know that their only chance of survival is getting pardons from a man who has absolutely no idea what he is doing."
"Also, to Governor Justin Trudeau of Canada, whose Citizens’ Taxes are far too high, but if Canada was to become our 51st State, their Taxes would be cut by more than 60%," Trump wrote.
Trump also nominated Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as ambassador to Panama on Wednesday.
Trump described Cabrera as "a fierce fighter for America First principles" who he said has been instrumental in driving economic growth and fostering international partnerships.
"Few understand Latin American politics as well as Kevin - He will do a FANTASTIC job representing our Nation’s interests in Panama!" he said in a post on Truth Social.
Published By:
Vadapalli Nithin Kumar
Published On:
Dec 26, 2024
