“Merry Christmas Eve”: Danica Patrick brings back Kamala Harris’ ‘how dare we’ comments

Former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick shared a festive Merry Christmas message on social media, which included a playful jab at Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Harris, following an extensive campaign trail, lost the presidential election to former President Donald Trump.

Patrick transitioned to NASCAR in 2010 after excelling in the IndyCar Series. Over her seven-year NASCAR career, she ran in 191 Cup Series races with Stewart-Haas Racing, earning seven top-10 finishes. Her standout moment came in the 2013 Daytona 500, where she finished eighth and made history as the first woman to lead laps in the prestigious race.

Recently, Patrick shared a video of Kamala Harris from 2017 where Harris is seen criticizing the idea of celebrating Christmas in the context of DACA status being revoked. Here are the comments for reference (via Yahoo):

"And only when they cleared that vet did we give them DACA status. And now we're talking about taking it away. It is morally wrong. And when we all sing happy tunes and sing "Merry Christmas" and wish each other "Merry Christmas," these children are not going to have a "Merry Christmas." How dare we speak "Merry Christmas." How dare we. They will not have a "Merry Christmas." They don't know if they will be here in a matter of days, weeks and months. Since Sept. 5, over 12,000 have lost their status. Each day, 122 lose their status. Each week, 851 lose their status. Each day matters."

Meanwhile, Donald Trump, whom Patrick avidly supports, referenced these comments during his campaign for presidency this year and claimed Harris doesn't support saying "Merry Christmas". Sharing the video on her Instagram story, the former NASCAR driver jokingly wrote:

"Merry Christmas Eve"

via @danicapatrick on Instagram

Danica Patrick, a known supporter of the Republican Party, played an active role in Donald Trump’s election campaign by traveling with him to several states. Additionally, she served as a guest moderator for Vice Presidential Candidate Senator JD Vance's Town Hall in Greensboro, North Carolina, highlighting her involvement in political activities.

Since retiring from professional racing in 2018, Patrick has embraced various ventures. She expanded her Napa Valley wine brand, Somnium Wine, showcasing her passion for winemaking. Patrick also transitioned into media, serving as a commentator for major motorsports events like the Indianapolis 500. Additionally, she hosts the "Pretty Intense" podcast, where she engages with guests from diverse fields.

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“Why aren’t these things American?”: Danica Patrick shares snippet from her address at Turning Point USA

Former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick recently attended the 2024 America Fest (Amfest) where she addressed the gathering at the Phoenix Convention Center. Patrick, whose loyalty lies with the Republican Party, shared a brief portion of her speech at Amfest on social media.

The former IndyCar driver said:

“Don't you guys find it amazing that you can say, I love this country and it means you're Republican? That you can wear an American flag and it means you're Republican. What aren’t these things American.”

Accompanied by her long-time friend Brooke, Danica Patrick shared a heartfelt moment on Instagram, expressing her gratitude for family and close relationships. As Christmas approaches, Patrick reflected on the importance of trust and love within her family, emphasizing that family is all one truly needs.

“I think one of the most important values in the conservative movement is family. Life is hard and you need people you can trust but will also hold you accountable. I love my parents and my sister is my best friend. I am so grateful for that. She was also the one that proposed the idea of going to this event last year.... I think we started a tradition. Now let's head to Indianapolis for Christmas with the fam!” she wrote.

Meanwhile, the Cup Series is set to return on the 2nd of February for the Clash at Bowman Gray. Catch the action live on FOX, MRN, and SiriusXM at 8:00 PM ET.