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Trump Proclaims Columbus Day, Recasting the Holiday as a Political ‘Reclaiming’

The proclamation frames the holiday as a political restoration, contrasting with jurisdictions marking Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Overview

  • USPS retail counters are closed and there is no regular mail delivery today, while FedEx and UPS are operating pickup and delivery on normal schedules.
  • Most banks are closed under the Federal Reserve holiday schedule, though some branches such as Chase and TD Bank are open with limited transaction processing.
  • U.S. stock exchanges including the NYSE and Nasdaq are open for trading, but the U.S. bond market is closed.
  • Many cities and states are observing Indigenous Peoples' Day instead of or alongside Columbus Day, with local services like trash collection and schools varying by jurisdiction.
  • The White House proclamation denounces "left-wing arsonists" and pledges to reclaim Columbus's legacy, drawing praise from Italian-American leaders and criticism from Native scholars and activists.