US EditionPresident Trump signs Columbus Day proclamation, calls explorer 'original American hero'
President Trump signed a proclamation reaffirming Columbus Day as a federal holiday, countering efforts to replace it with Indigenous Peoples Day; 30 states still recognize Columbus Day, Pew Research says.
- President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on October 9, 2025, designating October 13 as Columbus Day, highlighting Columbus as 'the original American hero.'
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed gratitude towards Trump for restoring Columbus Day, emphasizing the enduring bond between Italy and the U.S.
- Critics argue that the proclamation undermines discussions about Christopher Columbus' impact on Indigenous peoples, stating it promotes a 'fantasy' of his legacy.
- The proclamation sparks ongoing debate over the relevance of Columbus Day amid movements to honor Indigenous Peoples Day instead.
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Trump issues a Columbus Day proclamation to ‘reclaim’ the explorer’s legacy
President Trump has signed a proclamation declaring Monday to be Columbus Day, in an effort to “reclaim” what he called the famed explorer’s “extraordinary legacy of faith, courage, perseverance, and virtue.”The proclamation comes after Trump said in a social media post in April that, tobring the holiday “back from the ashes,” he would reinstate “Columbus Day under the same rules, dates, and locations, as it has had for all of the many decades b…
Critics: Trump's Columbus Day Proclamation Minority 'Trolling'
In April, Trump made clear that he would not follow his predecessor's practice of recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day, accusing Democrats of denigrating the explorer's legacy.
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Critics: Trump’s Columbus Day Proclamation Minority ‘Trolling’
President Donald Trump's proclamation to reclaim Columbus Day has been met with scorn from those on the political left who fear the move will gloss over what critics view as the Italian explorer’s motives and actions, NPR reported. Trump signed a Columbus Day proclamation on Thursday to applause from some members of the press. "That was — I've never seen that happen before. The press actually broke out in applause," he said. "Good. Columbus Day…
Trump issues a Columbus Day proclamation to 'reclaim' the explorer's legacy
President Trump said "left-wing radicals" have tried to tarnish Columbus' legacy, and the proclamation is a way to preserve it. Some experts say it's a way to erase the heritage of Native Americans.
Trump Signs Columbus Day Proclamation, Vows to Reclaim Explorer's Legacy from 'Left-Wing Arsonists'
Monuments stand not just in stone, but in memory—and for years now, America has watched as both have been systematically torn down. The radical left’s... The post Trump Signs Columbus Day Proclamation, Vows to Reclaim Explorer’s Legacy from ‘Left-Wing Arsonists’ appeared first on Patriot Journal.
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