Trump wishes Americans a Merry Christmas

By Rebecca Savransky -

President TrumpDonald John TrumpHouse Democrat slams Donald Trump Jr. for ‘serious case of amnesia’ after testimony Skier Lindsey Vonn: I don’t want to represent Trump at Olympics Poll: 4 in 10 Republicans think senior Trump advisers had improper dealings with Russia MORE wished Americans a "Merry Christmas" in a video message he posted to Twitter on Monday morning.

"My fellow Americans, Melania and I are delighted to wish America and the entire world a very Merry Christmas," Trump says in the video message.

"At this time of year, we see the best of America and the soul of the American people," Melania TrumpMelania TrumpMelania Trump and Karen Pence visit Whataburger in Texas Melania Trump, Karen Pence to travel to Texas Melania rips report she didn't want to be first lady MORE says in the video.

President Trump says that in the season of joy, people spend time with their families, renew the "bonds of love and goodwill between our citizens" and celebrate the "miracle of Christmas."

"On behalf of Melania, myself, Barron and the entire Trump family, God bless you, God bless America, and have a very very merry Christmas and happy new year."

Trump is spending the Christmas holiday at his Mar-a-Lago resort.

On Saturday, he tweeted that people are "proud to be saying Merry Christmas again."

"I am proud to have led the charge against the assault of our cherished and beautiful phrase," Trump tweeted on Christmas Eve.