Trump Hails ‘American Hero’ With Columbus Day Proclamation: ‘We’re Back, Italians’

[Franklin Pierce]

President Trump kicked off his Cabinet meeting Thursday by signing a proclamation honoring Genoese explorer Christopher Columbus – declaring, “We’re back, Italians.”

The proclamation calls for Oct. 13 to be observed as Columbus Day, despite ongoing efforts in several states and cities to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and not the man credited for centuries of having discovered America.

“Columbus Day — we’re back, Italians,” Trump declared after signing the proclamation.


Columbus has become a divisive figure in recent years, leading many cities and states to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

The proclamation read, “Our Nation will now abide by a simple truth: Christopher Columbus was a true American hero, and every citizen is eternally indebted to his relentless determination.”

Former President Joe Biden issued the first-ever presidential proclamation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 2021 – a proclamation he would issue every October of his presidency – which boosted efforts to refocus the October holiday.

Trump hails ‘American hero’ with Columbus Day proclamation: ‘We’re back, Italians’

“We love the Italians,” the president said.

nypost.com

 

[KB5252]

What's the problem with Columbus and Indigenous Peoples Day?

The two are intertwined by history and events. It's certainly okay to be proud of and claim both, even if we disagree about particular actions or deeds.

I'm just so sick of the pro and anti everything. The roads of history are paved with glorious and depraved acts. We must acknowledge both and celebrate the good where we can find it!

 

[CagleMtnVol]

Indigenous Peoples Day

That's a thing?

 

[volfanhill]

What's the problem with Columbus and Indigenous Peoples Day?

The two are intertwined by history and events. It's certainly okay to be proud of and claim both, even if we disagree about particular actions or deeds.

I'm just so sick of the pro and anti everything. The roads of history are paved with glorious and depraved acts. We must acknowledge both and celebrate the good where we can find it!

Well he didn't discover America or even land on it. That's my issue

 

[McDad]

Well he didn't discover America or even land on it. That's my issue

You with your technicalities.

Such. A. Stickler.

 

[FLVOL_79]

That's a thing?

Yep. Its also called "Should have fought harder Day" in some circles.

 

[FLVOL_79]

Well he didn't discover America or even land on it. That's my issue

Dont ruin 2nd grade for me bro.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

That's a thing?

Only if you're woke.

 

[BeardedVol]

President Trump kicked off his Cabinet meeting Thursday by signing a proclamation honoring Genoese explorer Christopher Columbus – declaring, “We’re back, Italians.”

The proclamation calls for Oct. 13 to be observed as Columbus Day, despite ongoing efforts in several states and cities to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and not the man credited for centuries of having discovered America.

“Columbus Day — we’re back, Italians,” Trump declared after signing the proclamation.

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Columbus has become a divisive figure in recent years, leading many cities and states to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

The proclamation read, “Our Nation will now abide by a simple truth: Christopher Columbus was a true American hero, and every citizen is eternally indebted to his relentless determination.”

Former President Joe Biden issued the first-ever presidential proclamation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 2021 – a proclamation he would issue every October of his presidency – which boosted efforts to refocus the October holiday.

Trump hails ‘American hero’ with Columbus Day proclamation: ‘We’re back, Italians’

“We love the Italians,” the president said.

nypost.com

You have to give Trump's team credit for knowing that MAGA can be distracted from real issues so easily by trotting stuff like this out, time and time again.

 

[BeardedVol]

What's the problem with Columbus and Indigenous Peoples Day?

The two are intertwined by history and events. It's certainly okay to be proud of and claim both, even if we disagree about particular actions or deeds.

I'm just so sick of the pro and anti everything. The roads of history are paved with glorious and depraved acts. We must acknowledge both and celebrate the good where we can find it!

Probably has to do with Columbus enslaving and brutalizing the indigenous people's that he encountered in the Caribbean.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

Probably has to do with Columbus enslaving and brutalizing the indigenous people's that he encountered in the Caribbean.

No one cares.

 

[BeardedVol]

No one cares.

@KB5252 does; apparently enough to want celebrate it.

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

Columbus was the guy that only got the girl backdoor and everyone claimed the kid was his....

 

[McDad]

Columbus was the guy that only got the girl backdoor and everyone claimed the kid was his....

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

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He never made it to the US....

 

[McDad]

He never made it to the US....

Yeah, I understand the propaganda "Columbus discovered America" is bogus.

I am more taken aback by your analogy.

 

[theFallGuy]

 

[MOOOOONEY]

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I think what he is saying is that he skipped home plate and went straight to the 3rd hole or maybe skipped the first 2 holes and straight to fifth base.

 

[Sandman 423]

You have to give Trump's team credit for knowing that MAGA can be distracted from real issues so easily by trotting stuff like this out, time and time again.

I'm pretty sure that isn't the only people he is distracting.

 

[apevol]

Fackin' Silvio!

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

I think what he is saying is that he skipped home plate and went straight to the 3rd hole or maybe skipped the first 2 holes and straight to fifth base.

Saying Columbus got close, discovered something else, but didnt discover what people claimed he discovered...

 

[McDad]

I think what he is saying is that he skipped home plate and went straight to the 3rd hole or maybe skipped the first 2 holes and straight to fifth base.

LOL. Thank you for explaining.

 

[UTFanForLife]

We have people walking around on Earth in 2025 who still believe it is flat. I can see how someone could mistake where Columbus landed

 

[jvol1]

It seems like indigenous peoples day makes more sense. They discovered the country a good 10 to 12 thousand years before Europeans did.

 

[KB5252]

@KB5252 does; apparently enough to want celebrate it.

I think you need to read my post again, you like to attribute claims that aren't there. I really don't care. As I stated I'm just sick of the pro/anti every little thing. You can't like this because of that.

Get over yourself