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Lawmakers, political figures share their New Year’s resolutions for 2018

by Brett Samuels - 12/31/17 5:27 PM ET

As lawmakers and other high profile figures in Washington prepare to turn the calendar from 2017 to 2018, many are taking to social media to share their resolutions for the New Year.

President Trump shared a video that recapped images of his first year in office.

“What a year it’s been, and we’re just getting started,” Trump tweeted Sunday.

What a year it’s been, and we’re just getting started. Together, we are MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! Happy New Year!! pic.twitter.com/qsMNyN1UJG

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 31, 2017

He later wished a happy New Year to “all of my friends, supporters, enemies, haters, and even the very dishonest Fake News media”.

As our Country rapidly grows stronger and smarter, I want to wish all of my friends, supporters, enemies, haters, and even the very dishonest Fake News Media, a Happy and Healthy New Year. 2018 will be a great year for America!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 31, 2017

President Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, tweeted earlier in the week that her New Year’s resolution is to “sleep more,” while sharing an article about the negative health effects of sleep deprivation. Her brother, Donald Trump Jr., also tweeted a happy new year wish, offering a “pre-apology” for the upcoming year.

New Year resolution, sleep more. https://t.co/giefRWGgGT

— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) December 27, 2017

Time for my annual pre-apology. I would like to pre-apologize for anything I say or do here that you don’t like. I’m not going to change anything per se just apologizing for your overreaction. #happynewyear

— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) December 31, 2017

Lawmakers also took to Twitter, with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) calling for human rights and equality worldwide, and Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) asking followers to “unite, resist, & reclaim” the country.

Rep. Al Green (D-Texas), who helped lead an effort to bring a vote on impeachment to the House floor earlier this month, said his resolution is to “defend democracy from bigotry emanating from the presidency.”

Read more lawmaker’s resolutions below:

As 2017 ends, we see people asserting themselves around the globe, demanding human rights and equality. Hong Kong, Russia, Iran, Turkey, Venezuela, Honduras. Same energy in US—marches, citizen activism, strong electoral turnout. My wish for 2018: Resistance becomes Renewal!

— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) December 31, 2017

In 2018, I resolve to defend democracy from bigotry emanating from the presidency. #2018Resolution

— Congressman Al Green (@RepAlGreen) December 31, 2017

In 2018, we have a country to take back. Let’s do all we can to unite, resist, & reclaim. America is still worth fighting for. #NewYearsResolution

— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) December 31, 2017

Earlier this month I traveled to #PuertoRico to survey damage & help bring accountability to the relief effort. One of my New Year’s resolutions is to ensure we do everything within our power to help rebuild Puerto Rico. #YearInReview https://t.co/Tv6e5y2jbJ

— Rep. Frank Pallone (@FrankPallone) December 30, 2017

After the Cleveland Browns lost its game Sunday to become the second NFL team ever to go 0-16 in a season, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) resolved “to make sure that in 2018, the #Browns win more than the #GOP.”

My #NewYearsResolution is to make sure that in 2018, the #Browns win more than the #GOP. https://t.co/pn2Y06v8Ch

— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) December 31, 2017

Not every lawmaker shared their personal resolutions, but many made a point to share “Happy New Years” wishes.

#HappyNewYear! May 2018 bring peace, prosperity, and joy to all. pic.twitter.com/nGGSlM3P0m

— Jim McGovern (@RepMcGovern) December 31, 2017

Happy 2018! Hope you have a fun, safe, & happy new year’s eve celebration and that the coming new year is everything you hope it will be. #HappyNewYear #NYE2017

— Senator Jack Reed (@SenJackReed) December 31, 2017