On December 31, 2025, former President Donald Trump used his New Year’s Eve message to publicly criticize the Democratic Party and leadership in cities governed by Democrats. In a post on Truth Social, he described Democrats as “cheaters and thieves” who allegedly refuse to support measures like voter identification that could prevent electoral fraud. He stated, “They want to cheat, and the Republicans should not put up with this any longer!”
Trump’s comments regarding election integrity came just hours after he expressed support for Tina Peters, a former Mesa County clerk and 2020 election denier. Peters is currently serving a nine-year prison sentence for allowing unauthorized access to the local election system. Trump referred to her situation, saying, “God Bless Tina Peters, who is now, for two years out of nine, sitting in a Colorado Maximum Security Prison, at the age of 73, and sick, for the ‘crime’ of trying to stop the massive voter fraud that goes on in her State.”
In his message, Trump did not shy away from expressing his disdain for political opponents. He added, “Hard to wish her a Happy New Year, but to the Scumbag Governor, and the disgusting ‘Republican’ (RINO!) DA, who did this to her… I wish them only the worst. May they rot in Hell.”
Withdrawal of National Guard Troops
Trump also announced plans to withdraw National Guard troops from cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, citing a significant reduction in crime attributed to the presence of these troops. His statement comes in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling that rejected the Trump administration’s justification for deploying troops to Chicago.
He wrote, “We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, despite the fact that CRIME has been greatly reduced by having these great Patriots in those cities.” Trump emphasized that the federal intervention had been crucial for maintaining order, stating, “Portland, Los Angeles, and Chicago were GONE if it weren’t for the Federal Government stepping in.”
Despite the reduction in troops, Trump hinted at the possibility of a return, claiming, “We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again – Only a question of time!”
These remarks reflect Trump’s ongoing strategy of positioning himself as a strong opponent of the Democratic Party while also appealing to his base with narratives surrounding election integrity and crime management. As 2026 begins, it remains to be seen how these statements will resonate with voters ahead of the upcoming elections.
