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President Donald J. Trump issued a presidential proclamation
declaring Monday, October 13, 2025, as Columbus Day in the United States.
What the Proclamation Contains
In his statement, Trump praises Christopher Columbus as an
“original American hero” and a “giant of Western civilization,” highlighting
his courage, vision, and determination.
The proclamation accuses “left-wing radicals” of seeking to
“erase our history, slander our heroes, and attack our heritage” by removing
statues and questioning Columbus.
It also highlights the contribution of the Italian-American
community in building the nation and mandates that all public facilities must
display the U.S. flag on that day as a sign of tribute.
The proclamation bases its authority on a joint resolution
passed by Congress on April 30, 1934 (amended in 1968), requesting that the
second Monday in October be observed as Columbus Day.
Under President Joe Biden, proclamations recognizing
Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day simultaneously have been issued since
2021, with the goal of also honoring Native peoples and acknowledging the
effects of European colonialism.
The announcement comes at a time of intense cultural debates
in the U.S. about which historical figures deserve public
celebration—especially those contested by radical leftists, those associated
with colonization, subjugation, and the consequences for Indigenous
communities.