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Trump Proposes Renaming Veterans Day and Recognizing May 8 as Victory Day

President Trump announced symbolic plans to rename Veterans Day and commemorate May 8 as Victory Day for World War II, though no formal action has been taken.

U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a National Veterans Days ceremony in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. President-elect Joe Biden shrugged off Trump's effort to challenge the election results, forging ahead with transition planning even as the president pursues a multistate legal fight backed by Republican allies and the Justice Department. Photographer: Chris Kleponis/CNP/Bloomberg
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US President Donald Trump delivers a speech marking his 100th day in office at Macomb County Community College Sports Expo Center in Warren, Michigan, on April 29, 2025. Trump marked the first 100 days by announcing two further days of celebration.

Overview

  • President Trump suggested renaming Veterans Day to 'Victory Day for World War I' and designating May 8 as 'Victory Day for World War II' in a Truth Social post.
  • The White House has not issued any executive orders or proclamations to formalize these changes, and only Congress has the authority to alter federal holidays.
  • Critics have highlighted historical inaccuracies in the proposal, noting that World War II officially ended in August 1945 with Japan's surrender, not on May 8, which marks Victory in Europe Day.
  • Veterans Day, established in 1938 as Armistice Day, was renamed in 1954 to honor all U.S. veterans and is one of 11 federal holidays requiring congressional approval for changes.
  • White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called reports of the renaming 'fake news,' emphasizing that Veterans Day will continue to be honored while supporting commemorations of World War victories.