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politics1 day ago•0 min saved

Trump Declares 'Plunder' of Columbus Statues Ended as He Courts Italian American Voters

President Donald Trump has intensified his campaign to restore Christopher Columbus statues and honor the explorer, framing the removal of such monuments as 'plunder' by the 'radical left.' In a Truth Social post on October 11, 2026, and a White House event on October 9, Trump declared that the era of statue removal is over, citing a new 13-foot replica installed on White House grounds. This push coincides with declining approval ratings due to high fuel prices and the war with Iran, prompting Trump to target Italian American voters ahead of the midterm elections. Critics, including those who support Indigenous Peoples' Day, argue that honoring Columbus glorifies the exploitation and genocide of Native peoples, a view Trump dismisses as an attack on American heritage.

via USA Today|

#columbus-day #donald-trump #indigenous-peoples-day

politics3 days ago•12 min saved

Trump rallies Italian Americans around Columbus statues ahead of midterms

President Trump hosted a Columbus Day event at the White House to court Italian American voters ahead of the midterm elections, framing the explorer as a target of 'radical left' opponents. He announced plans to install additional statues, including one in the Rose Garden, while facing declining approval ratings due to high fuel prices and the ongoing war with Iran.

via The New York Times|

#columbus-day #cultural-politics #italian-americans

us-politics3 days ago•18 min saved

Trump Uses Columbus Day Event to Court Italian Americans Ahead of Midterms

President Trump hosted a Columbus Day event at the White House, using the occasion to criticize Democrats and appeal to Italian Americans ahead of the midterm elections. He claimed that 'radical left communists' want to abolish Columbus Day and that he has protected the explorer's legacy. The event featured a marble replica of the Christopher Columbus statue that was toppled in Baltimore in 2020, which was installed on White House grounds earlier this year. Trump's popularity has slipped among nearly every demographic group due to surging fuel prices and the ongoing war with Iran, making the event a strategic move to court Italian Americans.

via The Independent|

#columbus-day #donald-trump #italian-americans

politics3 months ago•6 min saved

Davi condemns Mamdani after Little Italy is left off NYC map

Actor Robert Davi criticized NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani after the city’s immigrant enclaves map omitted Little Italy. Davi called Mamdani a 'jerk' and urged respect for Italian Americans. Mamdani defended the map as non-exhaustive, noting it was created under a prior administration and saying Little Italy would be added in future updates following criticism from Italian-American groups.

via Fox News|

#italian-americans #little-italy #new-york-city-map

entertainment3 months ago•15 min saved

David Chase Mulls a Project About Italian-Americans Relocating to Italy

At the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, The Sopranos creator David Chase said he’s considering a movie or TV series about Italian Americans moving to Italy—a concept sparked by Americans buying properties in abandoned Italian towns and Lorraine Bracco’s anecdote—featuring four Italian‑American characters and a hoped reunion of four Not Fade Away leads; he also has HBO work in development, including a proposed MKUltra project.

via Variety|

#david-chase #entertainment #italian-americans

sports7 months ago•16 min saved

Italy's WBC Run Highlights a Citizenship Debate

Italy’s World Baseball Classic team, largely composed of Italian-Americans, is thriving as Italy debates a citizenship reform that tightens transmission to children and grandchildren; the Constitutional Court rejected challenges to the law, while WBC eligibility rules allow players with heritage to compete even without citizenship, prompting reflection on who counts as Italian on and off the field.

via Sportico.com|

#citizenship #immigration-law #italian-americans

sports7 months ago•2 min saved

Italy’s WBC Upset Delights With Italian-American Firepower

In the World Baseball Classic, Italy leverages a largely Italian-American roster to stun Team USA 8-6, led by captain Vinnie Pasquantino’s three homers and a playful celebration of national ties.

via Defector|

#aaron-nola #italian-americans #italy-baseball

sports2 years ago•6 min saved

The Rise of Giants Quarterback Tommy DeVito: From Hero to Viral Fame

Tommy DeVito, the rookie star quarterback for the New York Giants, has become a beloved figure in his home state of New Jersey, particularly among Italian Americans. Known as "Tommy Cutlets," DeVito's sudden rise to fame has captured the attention of fans and media alike. Despite being an undrafted rookie, DeVito has led the Giants to three consecutive victories, keeping their playoff hopes alive. His success has sparked a sense of ownership and pride in New Jersey, where the team has played for nearly 50 years. DeVito's Italian heritage has also become a prominent part of his image, further endearing him to the local community.

via The New York Times|

#italian-americans #meadowlands #new-jersey