The White House has issued a formal response to Donald Trump’s proposal to rename Veterans Day, sparking controversy and debate.
Trump suggests a new name for traditional Veterans Day
President Donald Trump has stirred controversy with his recent proposal to rename Veterans Day.
He announced on Truth Social that he wants to change November 11 to “Victory Day for World War I” and May 8 to “Victory Day for World War II.”
“I am hereby renaming May 8th as Victory Day for World War II and November 11th as Victory Day for World War I.”
Trump stated: “We won both Wars, nobody was close to us in terms of strength, bravery, or military brilliance, but we never celebrate anything—That’s because we don’t have leaders anymore, that know how to do so! We are going to start celebrating our victories again!”
This idea has drawn criticism from various groups, including the White House and veterans’ organizations.
White House reacts after Trump suggests new name for traditional Veterans Day holiday
Just a day after Trump’s announcement, the White House quickly responded.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made it clear that Veterans Day will not be renamed.
She stated, “We are not renaming Veterans Day. It will just be an additional proclamation that goes out on that day.” The exact details of this proclamation remain unknown.
