Trump Criticizes Juneteenth as a Non-Working Holiday
TL;DR
President Donald Trump criticized the number of non-working holidays in the US, specifically Juneteenth, on social media, arguing it costs billions and should be changed. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery, but Trump has previously downplayed its significance. The White House indicated Trump is unlikely to observe the holiday this year.
- Trump criticizes ‘non-working holidays’ on Juneteenth CNN
- White House Holds No Juneteenth Celebration The New York Times
- Trump is silent about Juneteenth on a day he previously honored as president AP News
- Donald Trump appears to knock Juneteenth celebrations USA Today
- Trump on Juneteenth: US has ‘too many non-working holidays’ The Hill
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