Navigating the Festive Season: Writing to President Trump on a Christmas Card
Millions of Americans face the same challenge every Christmas season: how to write to the President of the United States on a Christmas card. Here, we explore various viewpoints and thoughtful options for expressing seasonal greetings, ensuring your message resonates without offending or alienating friends and foes alike.
Viewpoint: Keeping it Neutral
Derek French, who identifies with many (though not all) of the sentiments against President Trump, maintains that while he doesn’t trust or respect the current President, a Christmas card is not the appropriate forum to voice those opinions:
Derek French: “My disdain from the current potus is no secret. Don’t like him, don’t trust him, don’t respect him. Funny thing is there are other people that fall into that same group and none of them are president. But a Christmas card is not the place to express those things. And thus I would simply write Merry Christmas to you and your family. A Christmas card is not the place to rant on with disdain and avarice.”
Derek shares that while he has expressed similar sentiments in other letters, he hasn’t received a response. Similarly, many others choose to keep their political views in check on this tradition, ensuring their message remains warm and inclusive.
Viewpoint: Personalized and Political
Others, like an individual who felt compelled to express their strong political sentiments, took a more direct approach on their Christmas card:
Letter: “Thank you Donald J. Trump for taken care of AMERICA FIRST! Carry on for the next 4 years!”
Despite their strong feelings, they emphasized the importance of personal connection, writing the message with the family in mind rather than the politics.
Viewpoint: Staying Anonymous
For those who simply do not want to send the card at all, the option of sending it in person might seem ideal. However, the fear of retribution makes many choose not to:
Ideally: “Oh I wouldnt send a Christmas card. I would do it in person if I wouldn’t be killed or go to prison for the rest of my life.”
While direct interaction can be a powerful way to express one’s stance, the practicality and safety concerns often overshadow this choice, leading many to consider alternative methods of communication.
International Perspective
The French family, captured in a heartwarming photo, shares their unique approach:
The French Family: “Dear The Trump Family. Seasons Greetings. Picture of our family. Sincerely The Frenches.”
While not as explicitly political, their message is just as warm and heartfelt. This approach focuses purely on the personal aspect of the holiday, celebrating the season without political agendas.
Viewpoint: Provocative and Provocative
Some, feeling particularly bold, choose to assert their political views openly:
Provocateur: “Omens we have heard on high, seems your luck is running out. When you’re trundled to your sty, we restored to law will shout: Gloria in excelsis legem! Gloria in excelsis legem!”
While this example is atypical, it provides a stark contrast to the more reserved and neutral sentiments expressed by many others. This stance aims to use the holiday as a platform for political expression, albeit one that might not be widely appreciated.
Ultimately, the choice of what to write on a Christmas card to the President is deeply personal and varies widely among individuals. Whether you choose to stay neutral, express strong political views, or adopt an international perspective, the goal remains the same: to convey your goodwill and warmth during the festive season.