Donald Trump says Columbus Day is Back and He’s not Asking

Donald Trump Says Columbus Day Is Back And He’s Not Asking

Donald Trump just threw down the gauntlet—again.
The former president jumped on Truth Social to declare Columbus Day is officially back from “the ashes.”

“They tore down his statues and put up nothing but WOKE,” Trump posted. “We are bringing back the pride of Columbus Day bigger and better!”

If you’re wondering when Columbus Day disappeared… yeah, it didn’t.
The holiday never actually went anywhere.
It’s still a federal holiday, it’s still recognized nationally.
Some cities flipped it to Indigenous Peoples’ Day, but Uncle Sam never crossed Columbus off the calendar.

Still, Trump being Trump, he’s not letting that technicality kill the vibe.
He’s flipping the culture war switch hard with this one—and honestly, it’s classic Trump.

Axios jumped in fast, reminding everyone, “Columbus Day was never canceled at the federal level.”
But guess what? That doesn’t sell as many red hats.
And Trump knows it.

The energy?
It’s giving “Make Columbus Day Great Again.”
It’s giving Italian pride parades.
It’s giving your uncle yelling at Thanksgiving dinner about “woke mobs.”

Experts say this is Trump playing straight to his base—loud, proud, and not checking any history books.
“It’s about messaging, not facts,” political analyst Lauren Wright told AP News.

Bottom line?
Trump isn’t rewriting the calendar.
He’s just lighting a cultural fire—and fanning it hard.

And honestly… are you even surprised?