The US government has released an unusual holiday-themed video featuring President Donald Trump reading from a so-called “naughty list” of alleged undocumented immigrants, prompting widespread reaction on social media.
The video, shared by the White House on December 23, blends Christmas imagery with immigration enforcement messaging as part of a broader government communication campaign.
Trump Reads ‘Naughty List’ in Holiday-Themed Clip
In the clip, Trump is shown seated beside a crackling fireplace with milk and cookies nearby, reading names from a long scroll. The video is titled “Lo-fi Criminal Illegal Alien Naughty List”, labeled as “live,” and set to calming ambient music.
🎅🚨 BREAKING: Santa’s Naughty List — the WORST of the worst, Lo-fi edition.
No coal. Just deportation. https://t.co/5SWVxgvZx1
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 23, 2025
The names read in the video are associated with alleged serious crimes, including human trafficking, enslavement, and murder, according to the accompanying messaging.
White House Frames Video as Enforcement Messaging
The White House captioned the video: “BREAKING: Santa’s Naughty List – the WORST of the worst, Lo-fi edition. No coal. Just deportation.”
Officials said the clip is intended to highlight criminal cases involving undocumented immigrants, using holiday-themed visuals to draw attention to law enforcement priorities.
Related Post Promotes Voluntary Self-Deportation
A related government post used imagery reminiscent of The Nightmare Before Christmas to encourage voluntary self-deportation through the CBP Home app.
The message urged undocumented immigrants to leave the US before December 31, 2025, offering up to $3,000 and “the opportunity to return the LEGAL way,” according to the post.
Social Media Reactions Pour In
The video quickly drew mixed reactions online. Some users expressed disbelief and amusement at the format, while others questioned the appropriateness of pairing Christmas imagery with messaging about crime and deportation.
Critics argued the tone clashed with the holiday theme, while supporters viewed the video as a creative approach to immigration enforcement communication.
