President Donald Trump utilized his Christmas holiday message to launch a blistering attack on political rivals, specifically targeting Democrats regarding their alleged connections to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. In a lengthy and fiery post on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed that the impending release of Department of Justice (DOJ) documents would reveal that the “sleazebags who loved” Epstein are exclusively Democrats.
The statement comes amidst heightened anticipation for the release of thousands of documents related to the Epstein case, a disclosure mandated by legislation that Trump himself signed into law. With the political climate heating up, Trump’s message serves as both a preemptive defense and a calculated offensive strategy.
A “Merry Christmas” to the “Sleazebags”
Trump’s holiday greeting was anything but traditional. He opened his Truth Social post with a sarcastic wish: “Merry Christmas to all, including the many Sleazebags who loved Jeffrey Epstein, gave him bundles of money, went to his Island, attended his parties, and thought he was the greatest guy on earth, only to ‘drop him like a dog’, when things got too HOT.”
This rhetoric highlights a central theme in Trump’s defense: the idea of hypocrisy among the elite. He portrays Epstein’s former associates as fair-weather friends who happily consumed Epstein’s wealth and hospitality (“bundles of money,” “parties”) but abandoned him the moment public scrutiny intensified. By using the phrase “drop him like a dog,” Trump paints a picture of disloyalty and cowardice among the political establishment.
The “I Dropped Him First” Defense
Trump dedicated a significant portion of his message to distinguishing his own relationship with Epstein from that of his Democrat counterparts.Trump asserted that while others falsely claim they “had nothing to do with” Epstein or “didn’t know him,” he was the only one to genuinely sever ties.
“President Donald J Trump… was actually the only one who did drop Epstein, and long before it became fashionable to do so,” he wrote.
This claim refers to the well-documented falling out between Trump and Epstein in 2004. While the two maintained a close friendship throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, their relationship reportedly soured due to a real estate dispute. The conflict arose over a bidding war for a Palm Beach, Florida, mansion—the Maison de L’Amitié—which Trump eventually won and later sold. Many sources cite this business dispute, rather than moral objections to Epstein’s conduct, as the reason for their estrangement. However, Trump leverages this timeline to argue that he distanced himself years before Epstein’s initial 2008 guilty plea for soliciting a minor.
Blaming the “Radical Left” and Thomas Massie
Trump’s Christmas broadside did not stop at Democrats. He broadened the scope of his attack to include the “Radical Left Witch Hunt” and singled out a member of his own party: Representative Thomas Massie.
Trump predicted that when the documents expose their names… and reveal that they are all Democrats, those individuals will have “a lot of explaining to do.”
The inclusion of Rep. Thomas Massie as a “lowlife” is notable. Massie, along with Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna, sponsored the very legislation that is forcing the DOJ to release these Epstein-related documents. Trump signed this bill into law, yet his attack on Massie suggests lingering political friction or perhaps frustration with the bipartisan effort that has brought these documents back into the news cycle.
Trump drew a direct parallel between the anticipated Epstein revelations and the “Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax,” characterizing both as “fictitious stories” and “total scams” designed to tarnish him while shielding Democrats.
Attacks on the “Failing” New York Times
True to form, Trump pivoted from political rivals to the media. He lashed out at the “Failing New York Times,” accusing the publication of apologizing under pressure for “bad and faulty Election ‘Reporting.'”
He claimed the newspaper is losing subscribers due to “highly inaccurate (FAKE!) coverage” and warned that they are now preparing to smear innocent people in the Epstein saga. Trump wrote that “the same losers” are at it again, only this time they will badly hurt and reputationally tarnish many of their “mostly innocent” friends.
This segment of the post seems to function as a preemptive strike against upcoming media coverage of the documents. By framing the media as “losers” and “corrupt,” Trump attempts to discredit any negative reports that may emerge regarding his own associations with Epstein, framing the entire narrative as “Corrupt Democrat Politics.”
The Ominous Sign-Off: “Your Last Merry Christmas”
Perhaps the most startling line of the message was its conclusion. After lambasting Democrats and the media, Trump ended with a dark warning: “Enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas!”
This apocalyptic phrasing aligns with the heightened stakes Trump often attributes to his political battles, suggesting that a victory for his opponents would mean the end of traditions or the country as it is currently known.
Context: The Epstein Documents and DOJ Delay
The backdrop for this outburst is the mandated release of thousands of pages of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, who died by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019 while awaiting sex trafficking charges.
The legislation requiring this release set a deadline of December 19. However, the Department of Justice (DOJ) indicated on Wednesday that it “may take a few more weeks” to fully comply with the order. This delay has likely fueled Trump’s frustration and speculation that the release is being managed to protect certain individuals.
What the Documents Have Revealed So Far
While Trump insists the documents will expose Democrats, the files released thus far paint a complex picture involving figures from across the political spectrum.
Key revelations include:
- Bill Clinton: Documents include photographs of the former Democratic president with Epstein and his convicted accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell.
- Donald Trump: A 2020 email from a Manhattan federal prosecutor, included in the files, notes that Trump traveled on Epstein’s private jet at least eight times during the mid-1990s.
Despite these flight logs, it is crucial to note that there is currently no evidence suggesting Trump was aware of Epstein’s crimes during their friendship, nor is there evidence that Trump committed any wrongdoing. Trump’s narrative relies heavily on this distinction—that his association was social and business-related, and ended before the criminal allegations came to light.
Conclusion
Donald Trump’s Christmas message serves as a stark reminder that the shadow of Jeffrey Epstein continues to loom large over American politics. By aggressively framing the narrative before the full document release, Trump is attempting to insulate himself from criticism while weaponizing the scandal against the Democratic Party. As the DOJ prepares to release the remaining files in the coming weeks, the political fallout promised by Trump’s “Merry Christmas” message may soon become a reality.