Trump’s late-night Thanksgiving post wasn’t a greeting. It was a grenade.
In a few furious paragraphs, he hurled slurs, vowed to halt migration from “Third World Countries,” and painted immigrants as a national plague. His words ignited outrage, fear, and fervent support all at once. Now the country is left asking what this holiday message really revea… …
Trump’s Thanksgiving post ripped straight through the usual holiday pleasantries and exposed, once again, how deeply divided America has become over immigration, race, and identity. Supporters saw a leader “telling it like it is,” demanding harsh action and total control. Critics saw a dangerous escalation: dehumanizing language, false claims, and a willingness to target specific groups and elected officials with open contempt.
The revelation that the Afghan suspect’s asylum case was approved under Trump’s own administration only sharpened the contradictions. Instead of engaging, he attacked reporters and doubled down on blame. For many Americans, the episode underscored a brutal truth: words from a former president can either cool a frightened nation or pour gasoline on its fears. This Thanksgiving, Trump chose the flamethrower, and the country is still feeling the heat.