For decades, American families have gathered to watch “It’s a Wonderful Life” on Christmas Eve. But as with anything holy in this nation, President Trump and his followers are trying to hijack the holiday classic. Advertisement“This Christmas,” the caption reads, “our hearts grow as our illegal population shrinks.”“It’s a Wonderful Life” has long served as a political Rorschach test. The Trump administration’s take on “It’s a Wonderful Life” is that it reflects a simpler, better, whiter time. It’s the heart of “It’s a Wonderful Life” and the opposite of Trump’s push to make us all dependent on his mercy.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 24, 2025 01:12 UTC