Washington, DC [US]: On Christmas Day, taking to Truth Social, Donald Trump Criticizes Biden’s decision to commute the death sentences of 37 federal prisoners. Trump also revived his controversial proposals to acquire the Panama Canal, Canada, and Greenland, citing national security and economic benefits.
Criticism of Biden’s Pardons
Trump lashed out at Biden for what he termed “reckless” pardoning of “the most violent criminals,” claiming that the current administration had no understanding of the consequences.
In his Truth Social post, Trump stated:
“Merry Christmas to the Radical Left Lunatics, who are constantly trying to obstruct our Court System and our Elections, and are always going after the Great Citizens and Patriots of the United States but, in particular, their Political Opponent, ME. They know that their only chance of survival is getting pardons from a man who has absolutely no idea what he is doing.”
Addressing Biden’s decision, Trump declared:
“Also, to the 37 most violent criminals, who killed, raped, and plundered like virtually no one before them, but were just given, incredibly, a pardon by Sleepy Joe Biden. I refuse to wish a Merry Christmas to those lucky ‘souls’ but, instead, will say, GO TO HELL!”
Biden, on Monday, announced the commutation of sentences for 37 federal death-row inmates, replacing their death penalties with life imprisonment without parole. The White House stated that this move aligns with Biden’s moratorium on federal executions, except in cases of terrorism or hate-motivated mass murder.
Renewed Territorial Ambitions
In a series of posts, Trump also reiterated his long-standing interest in acquiring the Panama Canal, Canada, and Greenland. Highlighting their strategic and economic significance, he called on the United States to assert control over these regions.
- On the Panama Canal, Trump said:
“Merry Christmas to all, including to the wonderful soldiers of China, who are lovingly, but illegally, operating the Panama Canal (where we lost 38,000 people in its building 110 years ago), always making certain that the United States puts in Billions of Dollars in ‘repair’ money, but will have absolutely nothing to say about ‘anything.'” - Addressing Canada, he wrote:
“Merry Christmas 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%, their businesses would immediately double in size, and they would be militarily protected like no other Country anywhere in the World.” - On Greenland, he expressed:
“Likewise, to the people of Greenland, which is needed by the United States for National Security purposes and, who want the U.S. to be there, and we will!”
Political Tensions Rise
Trump’s controversial statements have sparked further debate as the country moves toward the upcoming presidential election cycle. With less than a month until his promised efforts to “Make America Great Again,” Trump continues to rally his supporters with bold declarations and aggressive rhetoric, keeping the political discourse heated.