The White House released an unusual Christmas-themed video featuring President Donald Trump examining a supposed "blacklist" of undocumented immigrants. The clip quickly went viral, sparking a wave of mockery, disbelief, and outrage across social media platforms.
Uploaded on December 23rd, the video has garnered over 1.1 million views. It was presented as if it were a "live" broadcast. In the footage, Trump is seen seated beside a fireplace, with milk and cookies nearby, his silhouette visible as he reads names from an extensive scroll. The video is accompanied by soothing background music.
The scroll is labeled "Low-Fi Illegal Immigrant Criminal Naughty List," framing the administration's approach as a "lo-fi" twist on Santa Claus's naughty list. The names read aloud are associated with alleged serious crimes, including human trafficking, slavery, and murder.
An explicit caption emphasizes the deportation focus: "BREAKING: Santa's Naughty List: the WORST of the worst, low-fi edition. No coal. Only deportation."
This video is part of a communication strategy aimed at highlighting criminal cases attributed to undocumented immigrants. On social media, the video's tone prompted mixed reactions. Some users ironized that young staff or interns might be behind the content: "The White House interns are having a blast," one user commented.
Others reacted with disbelief: "This can't be real," said one user, while direct criticism also emerged: "Another deranged post from the White House," another person remarked.
Part of the discussion shifted toward Jeffrey Epstein's files. One user wrote: "Now do Epstein's list," as others made similar references, including comments suggesting that Trump's name would be heavily redacted in recently released documents.
Additionally, the White House released separate content mimicking the style of the "Nightmare Before Christmas" movie poster to promote voluntary self-deportation via the CBP Home app before December 31, 2025, offering "up to $3,000" and "the chance" to return legally.
Recently, other similar messages have sparked reactions labeling them as "cruel" and "shameful," especially when released around Christmas, a time typically associated with compassion and family spirit.
The Hispanic community in Miami, including Cuban immigrants, showed divided responses: while some supported the deportation policy, others lamented the government's lack of empathy towards migrants in irregular situations.
Reactions to Trump's Christmas Video on Immigration
What was Trump's Christmas video about?
The video featured President Trump reviewing a mock "naughty list" of undocumented immigrants, highlighting alleged criminal activities and promoting a deportation agenda.
How did social media react to the video?
The video elicited mixed reactions, ranging from mockery and disbelief to outrage and criticism for its timing and message.
What other content did the White House release related to the video?
The White House also released material promoting voluntary self-deportation, styled after "Nightmare Before Christmas," offering financial incentives for leaving the country.