Barack Obama said Merry Christmas every single effing year.
There was no War on Christmas during Obama’s two terms.
But there is a War on Facts now that Donald Trump is in the White House.
— Adam Best (@adamcbest) December 25, 2017
— Brian (@Stoneysnapper) December 26, 2017
Trump beats Trump in War on Christmas. Give him a participation trophy. pic.twitter.com/zCCm3pfcxB
— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) December 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/davidschneider/status/945237838408372224
— JeramieCantTakeIt (@FragilDemocracy) December 26, 2017
Some were prompted to question the purpose of Trump’s obviously false “war on Christmas.”
True. This us just Trump trying to stir up something where nothing exist!
— hugie075 (@hugie075) December 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/unkltodd/status/945570774718464000
Everyone needs to realize that this was never about Christmas. This is about creating an atmosphere of resentment, fear, and aggression to non-white, non-Christian Americans. To Trump and his cultists, "Merry Christmas" means "you are not welcome here."
I feel such pity for you. https://t.co/RM9dbZDzbE— Noah Antwiler (@TheSpoonyOne) December 25, 2017
While others called on the President to address issues he’s been tenaciously ignoring which actually are relevant.
When was there ever an “assault” on the phrase merry Christmas? If only you could lead the charge against those sexual assault accusations 🤔
— Jeremy (@J_Remyphoto) December 25, 2017
Hard to believe that only a year ago people were thrown in jail for saying "Merry Christmas" but now thanks to @RealDonaldTrump we can say anything we want.. except "Diversity," "fetus," "transgender," "vulnerable," "entitlement," "science-based" and "evidence-based." #Freedumb
— Pat from CT ✌ 🌊 (@pzraidi) December 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/stlwrkr4889/status/945623598122917888
Why aren’t you at midnight mass? Praying for our souls.
— Richard MacLean (@RichardPMacLean) December 25, 2017
The tweet led many to joke about a world in which the phrase “Merry Christmas” actually is banned.
https://twitter.com/anylaurie16/status/945180725648732160
Thank you Mr. Trump. I used to have to write “Merry Christmas” on a little slip of paper and slide it across the table to my priest who ate it immediately https://t.co/6NxzyN2m9u
— Chase Mitchell (@ChaseMit) December 25, 2017
i think trump actually thinks it was illegal to say merry christmas
— raandy (@randygdub) December 25, 2017
I'm super proud of myself for bringing back the saying "Happy Birthday" after everyone tried to change it to "Merry womb eviction". https://t.co/nqqZil1rVJ
— Taika Waititi (@TaikaWaititi) December 25, 2017
Everything about Donald Trump being POTUS is fucked up. But perhaps the single most mind-achingly ridiculous aspect of his Presidency is this notion that he somehow liberated the phrase ‘Merry Christmas’ from captivity, like it was Nelson fucking Mandela or something https://t.co/eOcjd7s2l2
— Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) December 25, 2017
Considering the fact non-Christians have never gotten upset at hearing “Merry Christmas” but pro-Trump Christians have gotten upset at hearing “Happy Holidays,” I think it’s safe to say the only war these people are waging are with themselves. Also this:
Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves.
vs.
The Grinch that stole Christmas. pic.twitter.com/L7bwuqcVSc
— Michael Skolnik (@MichaelSkolnik) December 25, 2017
…And this:
https://twitter.com/PalmerReport/status/945162927623081984