"For Grandma: A tariff! Did they not want tariffs? That's what we got everyone. Sorry. For Uncle Greg: A TINY CAR!!! (We're making these now.) For Her: A photoshoot with Vanity Fair. Nothing says "glamour" like Vanity Fair. Usually. But sometimes the picture they take of you comes out looking like Dorian Gray's DMV photo-unflattering, but in a way that implies deep spiritual corruption. This gives a fun Russian-roulette aspect to the gift!"
"For the Historian: Piece of East Wing rubble, possibly haunted. Does someone in your life love history or respect White House traditions? Great! We have a bunch of junk to unload on a mark like her. For the Frequent Flier: Air Force One, lightly used. We've just received a better plane from Qatar. If you fly private, you can wear whatever you want to the airport, even pajamas! For the Vaccine-Skeptical: Measles. A special surprise from the Trump administration."
"For Everyone Else on Your List: AI Something? There's demand for this, isn't there? Please tell us there's demand, or the whole economy is going to break. For Your Uncle (You'll Know Which One): This John McNaughton painting titled The Secret Service, which features Donald Trump and some angels. For That Special Someone: A p residential pardo n. Just because! You never know when o"
The president prescribes unconventional Christmas gifts that emphasize tariffs, austerity, and spectacle. Gift ideas include tariffs for family members, a tiny car for Uncle Greg, a Vanity Fair photoshoot with risky outcomes, surprise MRIs, East Wing rubble, and a lightly used Air Force One. The list satirically offers measles for the vaccine-skeptical and vague "AI Something" for everyone else, while promoting a John McNaughton painting and a presidential pardon. The tone blends dark humor with critique of political choices, austerity measures, and the administration's priorities during the holiday season.
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