Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni thanked US President Donald Trump on Friday for restoring the Day of Christopher Columbus. According to her, Italian Americans will be able to celebrate the alleged discovery of America again on Sunday. At the same time, ANSA recalls that this American holiday has been partially abolished and replaced by the day of indigenous people in recent years, TASR writes.
“I would like to thank the President of the United States Donald Trump for the restoration of Christopher Columbus Day, reminding us that history cannot be erased,” Meloni said on social media. “And I thank him for confirming an ancient bond that connects our two countries, which we intend to strengthen thanks to the valuable contribution of the proud Italian-American community,” added.
When announcing this holiday recovery On Thursday, Trump also appreciated the mutual relations between countries, “rooted in timeless values of faith, family and freedom”. “We also recognize the role of countless American Italians who, like him (Columbus – TASR), have tirelessly contributed to our culture and way of life,” Trump added.
The American leader criticized the so -called on Thursday. Cancel Culture, according to him, was Columbus “the main target of a cruel and ruthless campaign aimed at erasing our history, defamation of our heroes and attacks on our heritage”. Trump was referring to the fact that in the United States, the celebrated discoverer of America has recently become a symbol of colonization and oppression.
Since 2018, they have also removed dozens of his statues throughout the country. “Under my leadership these days are finally gone and our country will now stand firmly on one simple truth: Christopher Columbus was a real American hero And every citizen is eternally obliged to his tireless determination, ”Trump added.
USA Joe Biden, in 2021, announced the day of indigenous people in order to honor their memory. Ansa reminds that this step did not try to completely replace Christopher Columbus Day. The US Congress has declared this day a federal holiday in 1968, although it has been celebrated by the Italian-American community since the beginning of the United States, Ansa adds.
