On Christmas Eve, as families across America gathered to celebrate, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump took time to honor those standing watch far from home. In a heartfelt video call, the Commander-in-Chief connected with six units representing every branch of the U.S. military, from the Army’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team in Iraq to the crew of the USS Gerald Ford in the Caribbean Sea. It was a moment of presidential gratitude and seasonal cheer—until it was suddenly, and suspiciously, interrupted.
The central theme of the call was a historic promise kept. President Trump directly addressed the service members, highlighting the tangible support his administration has provided. “It’s tax-free and we distributed almost all of it in time for Christmas and you’ve earned it,” the President said, referring to the special $1,776 Christmas bonus—dubbed the “Warrior’s Dividend”—that was delivered to troops. This wasn’t empty holiday rhetoric; it was a direct deposit of respect, a concrete acknowledgment of their sacrifice funded by what the President described as a strong economic position. “The president said it is a great time for this country because we have taken in hundreds of millions of dollars from tariffs,” illustrating how “America First” policies are designed to strengthen the nation and, by extension, those who defend it.
His message was simple and focused on them: “I want to thank you all. I want to wish you a Merry Christmas.” In an era where military families often feel overlooked, this was a direct line of appreciation from their highest-ranking supporter.
Then, without warning, the connection faltered. In the middle of this presidential outreach to deployed troops, the feed died. An aide off-camera was heard informing President Trump, “We lost the connection, sir. We’re gonna try to bring it back up.” The President, clearly perceiving this as more than a simple glitch, confirmed the total blackout: “Okay. The sound was cut off. The picture was cut off.”
Visibly irritated by the interruption of such an important call, President Trump then voiced what many watching instantly wondered. He looked into the camera and offered a blunt, sobering assessment: “I think that’s the enemy doing it.”
This single sentence from the President speaks volumes. In the context of a secure military call being severed, “the enemy” doesn’t necessarily refer only to a foreign state actor with advanced cyber capabilities, though that is certainly a primary concern. In the broader, ongoing conflict for America’s soul and security, “the enemy” is any force that seeks to undermine the morale of our troops, disrupt the chain of command, or silence the gratitude of a nation.
Consider the timing and the symbolism. What greater psychological blow could be struck than to sever, even temporarily, the connection between the deployed warfighter and their Commander-in-Chief on Christmas Eve? It’s a move intended to generate uncertainty and sow doubt. The President’s immediate suspicion reflects a warrior’s mindset—an understanding that in the modern battlespace, disruptions are rarely accidental and information is a key terrain.
Furthermore, this incident cannot be divorced from the domestic political landscape. For years, the institutions tasked with seamless communication and non-partisan support have been infiltrated by a deep-state mentality hostile to the Trump agenda. Could technical “incompetence” or deliberate obstruction from within our own sprawling bureaucracy achieve what an external foe desires? The question is not paranoid; it is prudent, born from eight years of experiencing how the administrative state operates against this President.
The most significant part of the episode is not the disruption itself, but the reaction. President Trump did not dismiss it as a mere tech issue to be smoothed over by aides. He called it out in real-time, attributing it to a hostile source. This does two critical things: First, it alerts the public and the national security apparatus to treat such events with the seriousness they deserve. Second, and most importantly, it signals to the troops that their President is vigilant. He is watching for threats not just on their physical battlefield, but on the digital one, and he is willing to name the problem directly.
🚨 JUST IN — that was STRANGE.
President Trump’s live call with service members suddenly got CUT OFF, and the press was rushed out immediately.“The picture was cut off. I think that’s the ENEMY doing it,” Trump said.
Yeah… that didn’t feel accidental.
Thoughts? 👀 pic.twitter.com/vejaW6vHeX— ᶠᵃⁿ Karoline Leavitt (@KLeavitNews) December 24, 2025
The attempted interruption failed in its ultimate goal. The message of thanks and the record bonus had already been delivered. The connection, though briefly severed, underscored the very reason it was necessary in the first place: there are indeed enemies, both foreign and domestic, who do not want a strong, united America with a confident military and a president who unapologetically supports them. The call getting cut didn’t weaken the President’s message; it tragically proved the essential truth of his America First mission. Our warriors deserve not just our thanks, but our unwavering protection against all threats—even, and especially, the strange ones that surface on a silent night.