Headline Roundup • December 26th, 2016
RNC Clarifies Christmas Message
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Fox News Digital
A Republican National Committee official lashed out at critics after part of a Christmas statement it made Sunday sparked outrage on social media.
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus released a three-paragraph statement on the holiday, but it was the first paragraph that drew critics’ attention.

Politico
After creating a stir on social media with its Christmas message, Republican National Committee spokesman Sean Spicer said Sunday that its reference to "a new King" was not a reference to President-elect Donald Trump.

The Boston Globe
After some criticized a Republican National Committee Christmas message that appeared to compare Donald Trump to Jesus and call him “a new King,” the group’s spokesman struck back, saying the message had nothing to do with the president-elect.
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