Trump brags about himself in Thanksgiving phone call to overseas troops
What is President Trump thankful for this holiday season? Himself, mostly.
President Trump spent Thanksgiving in what he called "the southern White House," also known as his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida. That's where he made his traditional Thanksgiving call to American troops deployed overseas — and used it to sound off against the courts, trade rivals, and migrants trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border
To start, Trump said it was "a disgrace" that judges had blocked his attempts to reform immigration policy and stop migrants who cross the border outside official entry points from seeking asylum. He then asked troops for their thoughts on trade policy, seeming especially curious about their overseas perspective.
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
Trump went on to say he hoped service members would "take solace in knowing that all of the American families you hold so close to your heart are all doing well. The nation's doing well economically, better than anybody in the world."
After the call, reporters asked what the president was thankful for. "For having a tremendous family, and for having made a tremendous difference in this country," Trump responded, launching a multi-sentence praise of his accomplishments in the White House, which you can read below. Kathryn Krawczyk
Create an account with the same email registered to your subscription to unlock access.
Sign up for Today's Best Articles in your inbox
A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com
-
Israel proposes two-month pause in Gaza war in exchange for all Hamas hostages
Speed Read Deal doesn't include an agreement to end war, but might be 'the only path that could lead to a ceasefire', said US officials
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
-
Nato official warns of all-out war with Russia in next 20 years
Speed Read Civilians must prepare for life-changing conflict and mass mobilisation, says military chief
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
-
Rishi Sunak visits Kyiv to announce £2.5 billion in military support for Ukraine
Speed Read Surprise trip comes amid increased Russian bombardment and escalation of Middle East crisis
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
-
British warship repels 'largest Houthi attack to date' in the Red Sea
Speed read Western allies warn of military response to Iranian-backed Yemeni rebels if attacks on ships continue
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
-
Israel preparing to flood Hamas tunnels with seawater
Speed Read IDF pumps could drive out terrorists but critics warn of danger to hostages and Gaza water supply
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
-
Houthi rebels claim Red Sea ship attacks
speed read Iran-backed Yemeni group vows to escalate aggression towards Israel-linked vessels in revenge for Gaza war
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
-
Israel plans next phase of Gaza war as first hostages released
Speed read After four-day ceasefire 'we will not stop' until destruction of Hamas, says Israel
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
-
Mob storms Russian airport 'looking for Jews'
Speed Read Plane from Israel surrounded by rioters chanting antisemitic slogans after landing in Russia's Dagestan region
By The Week UK Published