October 14, 2025
Trump Hails Columbus as “Original American Hero,” Ignoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Donald Trump Declares “We’re Back, Italians” While Calling Christopher Columbus the “Original American Hero,” Sidestepping Indigenous Peoples’ Day in New Proclamation Former President Donald Trump is once again at the center of national debate after declaring Christopher Columbus “the original American hero,” in a statement that celebrates Columbus Day while pointedly ignoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The remarks, made during a Columbus Day event and shared through a new campaign release, revive a long-standing cultural flashpoint — one that pits historic tradition against modern accountability. Trump’s statement, delivered in his signature bold style, celebrated the Italian explorer as “the man who












