BREAKING: Emily Compagno brought full holiday spirit to the airwaves as she shared a surprising story about the “optimism”

Fox News host Emily Compagno caused a stir after claiming that Americans feel a surprising “sense of optimism” about the affordability crisis — a conclusion she said came from a personal conversation with Santa Claus. The comment emerged during a Fox & Friends segment focused on Thanksgiving costs and economic sentiment.

The discussion opened with the hosts citing a Wells Fargo report showing the price of a Thanksgiving meal had fallen. They celebrated the drop, even though many Americans still say rising prices are straining their budgets.

Brian Kilmeade added that consumer confidence remains extremely low, near levels not seen since the late 1980s. He argued that numbers mean little if people themselves don’t feel financially secure — a point that set up Compagno’s unusual claim.

After a clip of President Trump highlighting lower food prices, Compagno stressed that emotional perception matters as much as data. Then she revealed that Santa Claus told her people were feeling unusually optimistic this year.

The moment struck many viewers as bizarre, blending serious economic issues with holiday whimsy. Online reactions ranged from amused to puzzled, with some unsure whether Compagno was serious.

Throughout the segment, Fox framed affordability as a key political issue and highlighted price declines to support Trump’s economic narrative. Compagno used Santa’s comment to reinforce the idea that the national mood is improving, even if data remains mixed.

By the end of the show, the mix of political messaging and holiday fantasy left audiences stunned. The exchange underscored how Fox often blends emotion, selective statistics, and unexpected theatrics to shape economic perception.