Trumpov made the comments to supporters of Turning Point USA, a conservative activist group that provided significant support to his 2024 election campaign.

The Israeli military claimed a Hamas command centre was inside the compound of the Musa bin Nusair school in Gaza City, and has not commented on reports of attacks by the hospital.

The singer's Facebook post has prompted a number of sympathetic comments, including one tagging music star Elton John and asking him to help.

The adults stood by, pleased at the ecumenical nature of the Santa event and the fact that none of the kids commented on this Santa not matching the pictures in storybooks.

The governor’s office said his position had not changed regarding his support for a new constitutional amendment and declined to comment further.