Donald Trump added a new twist to Thanksgiving this year, blending holiday cheer with political humor in a parody video that left his supporters laughing and critics raising their eyebrows. The 45th president, known for his theatrical flair, took to Truth Social to share the video, which riffs on the 1989 holiday classic National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.
The 35-second clip, first reported by The New York Post, reimagines the Griswold family dinner scene with prominent Democrats cast in hilariously exaggerated roles. CGI magic transforms President Joe Biden into Clark Griswold, the bumbling yet earnest protagonist originally played by Chevy Chase.
In the parody, Biden’s Clark Griswold awkwardly quips, “If this turkey tastes half as good as it looks, I think we’re all in for a very big treat.” Sitting beside him is Adam Schiff as Cousin Eddie, delivering the infamous line, “Save the neck for me, Clark.” Kamala Harris, depicted as Cousin Eddie’s eccentric wife Catherine, contributes her signature laugh to the chaotic scene.
Jill Biden assumes the role of Ellen Griswold, visibly uncomfortable with the unfolding antics. At the dinner table are Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi, the latter dramatically sipping a glass of wine as the absurdity escalates. Pelosi’s exaggerated reaction—half shock, half exasperation—further amplifies the humor.
The climax of the video comes when Biden’s Griswold carves into a turkey, only for it to collapse in a puff of smoke, revealing none other than Donald Trump himself inside. Dressed in his iconic campaign rally style, Trump bursts out dancing to the Village People’s YMCA.
As the parody winds down, “Squad” members Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez make cameo appearances. Omar laughs along with the chaos, while Ocasio-Cortez’s shocked expression serves as a comedic counterpoint to the upbeat soundtrack.
The video ends with Trump’s unmistakable humor: a mix of self-promotion, political jabs, and lighthearted fun.
Earlier in the day, Trump shared a sharply worded Thanksgiving message on X (formerly Twitter). While extending warm wishes to all Americans, he didn’t hold back in addressing his political opponents.
“Happy Thanksgiving to all, including to the Radical Left Lunatics who have worked so hard to destroy our Country, but who have miserably failed,” Trump wrote. He credited Americans for delivering a “landslide victory” to those dedicated to his Make America Great Again movement.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 28, 2024
He concluded with optimism, writing, “Don’t worry, our Country will soon be respected, productive, fair, and strong, and you will be, more than ever before, proud to be an American!”
The video quickly went viral among Trump’s supporters, who praised its humor and creativity. Critics, on the other hand, dismissed it as over-the-top political theater. Regardless of perspective, the parody underscored Trump’s knack for dominating public discourse, even on a holiday.
One supporter wrote, “Only Trump can turn Thanksgiving into a roast with this much class and humor!” Meanwhile, detractors called the video “unpresidential” and “a distraction from real issues.”
Happy Thanksgiving to all, including to the Radical Left Lunatics who have worked so hard to destroy our Country, but who have miserably failed, and will always fail, because their ideas and policies are so hopelessly bad that the great people of our Nation just gave a landslide…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 28, 2024
This isn’t the first time Trump has used humor to drive home his political messaging. The Thanksgiving video served as both entertainment and a subtle critique of the current administration, highlighting Trump’s strategy of engaging his base with humor while energizing his campaign for 2024.
For Trump, the parody wasn’t just a joke—it was a reminder that, in his view, politics and holidays aren’t mutually exclusive.
Donald Trump’s Thanksgiving parody combined sharp political satire with holiday humor, serving as a lighthearted yet pointed critique of his Democratic opponents. Whether you see it as comedic brilliance or political grandstanding, the video exemplifies Trump’s unique ability to blend entertainment with his political brand.
With the holiday season now underway, Trump’s message to supporters is clear: there’s always room for humor, even when the stakes are high. And for his critics? Well, perhaps it’s just a reminder that Trump remains, as ever, a larger-than-life figure in American politics.
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Great stuff. The MAN is always way ahead of his opponents. Happy Thanksgiving America.