Virginia Foxx, a Republican Representative, was the subject of ridicule on social media after she mentioned Santa Claus in a speech advocating for whole milk in school meal programs. She believes that fat, calcium, and vitamin D in whole milk are essential for a strong Santa who travels the globe on Christmas Eve with gifts for all kids.
Representative Virginia Foxx, a North Carolina Republican, speaks at a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on March 9, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Foxx was mocked on social media on December 13, 2023, after referencing Santa Claus in a speech to advocate for a bill to allow whole milk in school meal programs.
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Foxx claimed it’s not just the “magic” of the season that helps Santa deliver presents all over the world but also the “fortifying nutrients of whole milk.”
“Reflecting on Christmas traditions this year begs the question, if whole milk is a good option to fuel Santa’s extraordinary Christmas Eve journey, then why isn’t it an option for American schoolchildren in their lunchrooms,” she said.
Her Santa references sparked instant ridicule on X, with users sharing a minute-long clip of her Santa speech that amassed nearly 500,000 views in less than three hours after it was posted by journalist Aaron Rupar.
“There’s a decent chance she’s not kidding about this,” Rupar posted with a clip of Foxx’s comments.
X user HelisBor ripped House Republicans while sharing a video of Foxx’s comments.
“The House GOP is a joke,” HelisBor posted. “Here’s is MAGA Mike Johnson’s mee-maw Virginia Foxx telling America to drink milk because Santa needs milk. #GOPClownShowContinues.”
Ron Filipkowski, the editor-in-chief of the media outlet MeidasTouch, shared: “I take it back. At least one Republican is a serious legislator.”
X account Nurses for A Better Missouri blasted Republicans for talking about “Santa’s bone density” instead of more serious issues.
“Republicans went from debate on an Impeachment Inquiry to Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) giving a speech about #Santa & Rudolph drinking whole milk,” Nurses4BetterMO posted. “$178k/yr and #Republicans are talking about Santa’s bone density instead of the U.S. economy & national security.”
Republicans went from debate on an Impeachment Inquiry to Rep.