Donald Trump Critiques Juneteenth: White House's Stance on America's Abundance of Non-Working Holidays

As Americans observed Juneteenth, former President Donald Trump expressed his discontent regarding the new federal holiday on his Truth Social account. He remarked, “There are too many non-working holidays in America, costing our nation billions due to business closures. Workers aren’t supportive either! If this continues, we could have a holiday for every working day of the year. This needs to change to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Critics noted the irony in Trump's stance, especially given his 33 days spent golfing during his second term. Additionally, some found it notable that he criticized a holiday recognizing Black freedom shortly after removing the Martin Luther King Jr. bust from the Oval Office. Activists emphasized that Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery, not a political agenda. In an unexpected twist, Trump previously advocated establishing Juneteenth as a national holiday, claiming credit for making it well-known. Ironically, his administration downplayed the holiday with minimal acknowledgment from the White House.