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Corey Lewandowski Says Donald Trump Won The War On Christmas

"You can say it again, it’s OK to say, it’s not a pejorative word anymore.”
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Overnight Editor, HuffPost

One of Donald Trump’s surrogates is declaring victory on the so-called War on Christmas.

Speaking on Fox News on Tuesday night, former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski claimed it was safe to say “Merry Christmas” again. 

“You can say again, ‘Merry Christmas,’ because Donald Trump is now the president,” he told Sean Hannity. “You can say it again, it’s OK to say, it’s not a pejorative word anymore.”

Trump and his surrogates have repeatedly claimed there’s a war on Christmas ― and falsely accused President Barack Obama and others of refusing to acknowledge the holiday. 

Trump made “Merry Christmas” a steady campaign talking point, even bringing it up in June. He also threatened a boycott of Starbucks last year for making coffee cups that weren’t Christmasy enough. 

Eric Trump claimed in August that one of the motivating factors for his father’s run for office was a report that the White House renamed its Christmas tree a “holiday tree” ― which did not happen. 

In 2011, Trump accused Obama of celebrating Kwanzaa but not Christmas, which was also false. 

So, in honor of all the times Obama supposedly refused to say “Merry Christmas,” here’s a video Slate made last year of the president saying it again... and again... and again... 

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Before You Go

The Obamas' Last Christmas Tree Lighting
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President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha count down to throw the switch at the 94th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. (credit:Mike Theiler / Reuters)
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Michelle, Sasha and Barack Obama. (credit:Nicholas Kamm via Getty Images)
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The tree lights up as the Obamas press the button. (credit:Jonathan Ernst / Reuters)
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Host Eva Longoria joins the Obamas in greeting the crowd gathered for the tree-lighting ceremony. (credit:Jonathan Ernst / Reuters)
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First lady Michelle Obama reads to children at the National Christmas Tree Lighting with Simone Manuel, the first female African-American swimmer to win an Olympic gold medal. (credit:Nicholas Kamm via Getty Images)
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The president and first lady spread their cheer at the tree-lighting. (credit:Nicholas Kamm via Getty Images)
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Barack and Michelle Obama at their final tree-lighting at the White House. (credit:Jonathan Ernst / Reuters)
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President Obama addresses the crowd during the National Christmas Tree Lighting. (credit:Nicholas Kamm via Getty Images)
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President Obama sings "Jingle Bells" with Santa Claus and Chance the Rapper. (credit:Jonathan Ernst / Reuters)
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President Barack Obama is surrounded by celebrities as he sings "Jingle Bells." (credit:Nicholas Kamm via Getty Images)
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President Barack Obama gets a word from Santa Claus. (credit:ZACH GIBSON via Getty Images)
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A hug for the holidays between Santa and President Barack Obama. (credit:Nicholas Kamm via Getty Images)
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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama take in the festivities. (credit:Nicholas Kamm via Getty Images)
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The last White House Christmas tree for Barack Obama. (credit:Nicholas Kamm via Getty Images)
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President Barack Obama with his wife, Michelle, and daughter Sasha. (credit:Jonathan Ernst / Reuters)
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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama enjoy the celebration. (credit:Nicholas Kamm via Getty Images)
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The VIPs keep warm during the National Christmas Tree Lighting. (credit:Jonathan Ernst / Reuters)
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