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Trump Reinstates Columbus Day Amid Political Controversy

President Trump announces Columbus Day will return, rejecting progressive shifts towards Indigenous Peoples Day, which he claims undermines Italian-American heritage.

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  1. Trump Tries to Save Columbus Day, Which Was Never Canceled

    All of which suggests that Trump is less interested in correcting history or justifying a holiday-weekend mattress sale than nudging his faithful to feel aggrieved—and then emboldened.

    Trump Tries to Save Columbus Day, Which Was Never Canceled

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  2. White House trolls Democratic senator with 'The Sopranos' clip

    The White House pushed back against Sen. Martin Heinrich’s (D-NM) rebuke of President Donald Trump’s call to reinstate the national celebration of Columbus Day, posting an iconic clip from The Sopranos television series.

    White House trolls Democratic senator with 'The Sopranos' clip

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  3. Trump Is ‘Reinstating’ Columbus Day, Which Was Never Canceled

    But this complex history has little to do with Trump’s Truth Social declaration.

    Trump Is ‘Reinstating’ Columbus Day, Which Was Never Canceled

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Updated: Apr 28th, 2025, 6:37 PM ET

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President Trump declared on Truth Social that Columbus Day would make a comeback, emphasizing traditional recognition over Indigenous Peoples Day. Responses included pushback from critics, including Sen. Martin Heinrich, affirming that such claims about the holiday's cancellation are unfounded. While Biden commemorated both days, Trump's announcement appears aimed at energizing his base amidst ongoing debates about historical narratives and identity. The White House used a clip from The Sopranos to counter criticism, indicating the controversial and politically charged nature of the holiday.

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