Trump Proposes Renaming U.S. Military Holidays

Former President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social his intention to rename two major U.S. holidays: Veterans Day (November 11) would become 'Victory Day for World War I' and May 8 would be 'Victory Day for World War II,' emphasizing that the U.S. contributed more than any other country to victory in both conflicts. The proposal is not official, as changing federal holidays requires congressional action. Critics have pointed out that May 8 marks only the end of World War II in Europe and that U.S. forces fought on until August 1945 in the Pacific. The plan has faced criticism for downplaying the vital roles and sacrifices of other Allied nations, especially the Soviet Union. Trump's proposal has sparked debate both in the U.S. and internationally. The announcement aligns with his broader efforts to reshape U.S. public commemorations and national identity.