Overview

• Trump posted on Truth Social that too many non-working federal holidays are costing the US billions in lost economic activity.
• The president did not attend or recognize any Juneteenth ceremonies this year.
• Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, granting paid leave to government employees.
• Trump warned that without changes, non-working holidays could soon rival the number of working days.
• Biden took part in a Juneteenth commemoration in Galveston, Texas, honoring the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans.