As the change in presidential administrations approaches, President-elect Trump and President Biden both marked the Christmas holiday. Trump, who will be sworn in on Jan. 20, shared a photo of himself and his wife Melania on Truth Social with the message “MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!” Biden acknowledged that it would be his last time as president to wish the nation a merry Christmas and expressed his hope for the nation to seek the light of liberty, love, kindness, compassion, dignity, and decency.
The new year will mark a new chapter in Trump’s political career as he becomes the second president ever to win election to two non-consecutive terms. The first was Grover Cleveland in the 19th century. This change also marks the end of Biden’s decades-long stint at the top levels of Washington politics, as he bowed out of the 2024 presidential contest earlier this year after pressure from within his party following a widely panned debate performance against Trump.
In the midst of the holiday season, liberal pundits have been offering tips for surviving holidays with Trump-voting family members. These tips have included absurd suggestions such as “sniffle constantly” and “annoyingly sulk in a corner.” Furthermore, Trump’s podcast interviews have been sidelining the liberal legacy media, signaling a shift in how information is being disseminated to the public.
In another development, Trump has pledged to bring back federal executions after Biden commuted death sentences for 37 inmates. This move highlights the differing approaches to criminal justice reform between the two presidents. Biden, as the oldest president in U.S. history, faces challenges within his party and withdrew from the 2024 presidential contest following a poor debate performance against Trump.
As the holiday season comes to an end and the new year approaches, both Trump and Biden have taken the time to share holiday messages with the nation. Trump’s historic victory in winning a second non-consecutive term as president sets the stage for a new chapter in his political career. Meanwhile, Biden’s decision to step back from the 2024 presidential contest reflects the challenges he faces within his party. The shift in leadership signals changes ahead for the nation as it moves into a new era of political leadership.
