Sen. Tom Cotton Responds to Democrats’ Criticism of Columbus Day: ‘You’re Welcome to Go’
Sen. Tom Cotton Responds to Columbus Day Remarks Senator Tom Cotton from Arkansas took to the occasion of Columbus Day to criticize statements suggesting that the United States is built on “stolen land.” He specifically called out his Democratic colleagues, who urged reflection on the suffering of Native Americans. In a statement to Breitbart News, […]
New Yorkers upset after Columbus Day Parade cancelled due to Nor’easter: ‘So weak’
Columbus Day Parade Canceled for First Time Ever Due to Weather This year’s Columbus Day Parade in New York City was called off due to a blizzard, marking an unprecedented event in the parade’s nearly 100-year history. Many New Yorkers expressed their dissatisfaction with the decision. “The Columbus Day Parade is canceled because of rain?! […]
Football icon Joe Moglia marks Columbus Day following cancellation of NYC parade
The iconic football figure, who was meant to lead this year’s Columbus Day Parade, still embraced his “Italian heritage” on Monday, even though the event faced rain for the first time in its 81-year history. “Rain or shine, I’ll always be proud of my Italian roots and my hometown of New York,” Joe Moglia, the […]
Republican bill aims to penalize cities that changed Columbus Day festivities.
House Republicans Propose Changes to Columbus Day Funding A recent proposal from House Republicans suggests cutting funding to U.S. jurisdictions that observe Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day. This proposal follows President Donald Trump’s recent proclamation establishing October 13th as Columbus Day, celebrating both the explorer and the contributions of Italian Americans across the […]
Italian-American leader celebrates Columbus Day pride following years of statue disputes
Five years after Christopher Columbus statues were vandalized across the U.S. in the context of “social justice,” the topic has resurfaced with the Columbus Day holiday approaching. Zoran Mamdani, a candidate for mayor from the Socialist Party in New York City, has been vocal about various radical views, including those concerning Columbus and the Italians […]
Press pool surprises Trump with response to Columbus Day announcement
Trump Declares Columbus Day, Surprising Press President Trump expressed surprise at the press’s enthusiastic response during his official declaration of Columbus Day. This announcement came on a Thursday as he stood alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth while discussing pivotal peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. Before […]
The Truth About Columbus Day
Hello, readers. I grew up in an Italian family, and my father-in-law was fully Italian. In our culture, it’s all or nothing. Think Yonkers, New York, or Long Island. Picture a tray of baked ziti. It’s a bit of a mess. There are four loud women in the kitchen, two of them are round. No […]
Trump Issues Proclamations for Leif Erikson Day and Columbus Day
Cabinet Meeting Highlights Leif Erikson and Columbus Day WASHINGTON – During Thursday’s Cabinet meeting, the eighth since his return to office in January, President Donald Trump kicked things off by signing proclamations for Leif Erikson Day and Columbus Day. The first was for Leif Erikson Day, recognized on Thursday, October 9, to honor the Viking […]
Trump honors ‘American hero’ in Columbus Day statement: ‘We’re back, Italians’
Trump Honors Columbus with Proclamation During a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, President Trump began by signing a proclamation honoring the famed Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus. He declared, “Italians, we are back.” There’s ongoing discussion about celebrating October 13 as Columbus Day, even as many states and cities push to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day instead of […]
Trump reinstates Columbus Day celebration with official proclamation
Trump Signs Columbus Day Proclamation On Thursday afternoon, applause filled the White House as President Donald Trump signed a proclamation dedicated to Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. White House Chief of Staff Will Schaaf informed Trump ahead of the routine Cabinet meeting that they would be announcing the Columbus Day proclamation for the upcoming Monday a […]