President Donald Trump had a light schedule Christmas Day, but did manage to offer a Christmas message to the nation and show a little appreciation to all those charged with protecting him and his family.
The president spread a little holiday cheer at his Mar-a-Lago residence, providing “a full Christmas spread” for local law enforcement, members of the military and Secret Service, CNN reported.
Christmas dinner meals were served throughout the day Monday for those working to keep Trump safe, with the president picking up the tab for the holiday feast.
“All shifts” were ensured a meal, according to CNN reporter Noah Gray.
President Trump is spending Christmas day w/ family at Mar A Lago, while providing feast for military & law enforcement, a source tells me
— Noah Gray (@NoahGrayCNN) December 25, 2017
Hundreds of meals being served throughout the day for members of Secret Service, WH Military Office, & Palm Beach Sheriff working the trip https://t.co/4l9Gy3JU6W
— Noah Gray (@NoahGrayCNN) December 25, 2017
Meals offered from 1p-7p so all shifts working the trip can be served. Includes "a full Christmas spread" featuring Turkey & dessert buffet https://t.co/WjA9rTYIgj
— Noah Gray (@NoahGrayCNN) December 25, 2017
To ensure a personal touch, President Trump personally paid for the cost of the meals, according to a source.
The meals are being paid for privately by the Trump's the source adds https://t.co/KcOS41ASN4
— Noah Gray (@NoahGrayCNN) December 25, 2017
On Christmas Eve, President Trump held a teleconference call with members of the military, greeting troops in Kuwait, Qatar and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
“Today and every day, we’re incredibly thankful for you and for your families,” Trump told the troops. “Your families have been tremendous. Always underappreciated, the military families. The greatest people on Earth.”
Early Christmas morning, the president and first lady Melania Trump released a video message for all Americans.
Offering a message of unity, President Trump called on the country to “renew the bonds of love and good will between our citizens —and most importantly we celebrate the miracle of Christmas.”
“At this time of year,” the first lady added, “we see the best of American and the soul of the American people.”
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! pic.twitter.com/mYtV5GNdLl
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 25, 2017
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