The Republican National Committee will have to explain itself with a good bit more precision.
The RNC put out a message that says the following: “Over two millennia ago, a new hope was born into the world, a Savior who would offer the promise of salvation to all mankind. Just as the three wise men did on that night, this Christmas heralds a time to celebrate the good news of a new King. We hope Americans celebrating Christmas today will enjoy a day of festivities and a renewed closeness with family and friends.”
The “new king” is, um, who … precisely? Would that be the president-elect, a guy named Donald J. Trump?
The RNC says oh, no. It’s merely referring to Jesus Christ, whose birth has been celebrated by Christians all over the world.
Perhaps I’m a little thick. I could swear as I read the statement that the RNC was making a direct reference to the new president.
RNC communications director Sean Spicer — who’s about to become the White House press flack — said this in a tweet: “Christ is the King. He was born today so we could be saved. Its sad & disappointing you are politicizing such a holy day.”
So help me, Sean, I would say that you folks — with this “new King” reference — are politicizing the day.