The official White House X account is leaning into pop culture again, this time by using footage from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation featuring Chevy Chase’s Clark Griswold powering up his over-the-top Christmas lights.
But instead of lighting up the neighborhood, the video swaps in a glowing “MAGA” sign.
Merry Christmas—and Make America Great Again! 🇺🇸🎄 pic.twitter.com/YqJtQFQeTy
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 24, 2025
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is a 1989 holiday comedy starring Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold, a well-meaning but accident-prone dad determined to give his family the perfect Christmas.
The film is best known for its chaotic humor, over-the-top light display scene, and has become a yearly holiday staple.
White House continues using movie clips
This isn’t the first time the White House has used movie footage in official social media posts.
Earlier this year, the White House X account shared a video using imagery from Batman.
The Department of Homeland Security has taken a similar approach.
Footage used to celebrate Christmas is from various popular movies and shows, including Die Hard starring Bruce Willis. And yes, Die Hard is a Christmas movie.
Merry Christmas, America. We are blessed to share a nation and a Savior. pic.twitter.com/SDYujiojXS
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) December 24, 2025
Trump celebrates Christmas
Additional posts include President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
The president will also be calling troops to celebrate the festivities.
Merry Christmas from President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/p2F1Zc1dON
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 23, 2025
This White House says Merry Christmas 🎄 pic.twitter.com/14ufgbszgM
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) December 23, 2025
🚨 JUST IN: President Trump will call the TROOPS at 5:30PM tonight from Palm Beach, Florida for Christmas Eve
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 24, 2025
He will participate in NORAD Santa Calls at 4:30: “Are you still a believer in Santa? Because at 7, it’s marginal, right?” 🤣
Trump knows how to do Christmas! 🇺🇸🎄 pic.twitter.com/zzQdXFieVu
