Trump "unilaterally announced" that Columbus Day will be restored as a federal holiday.

Jin10 data reported on April 28 that Trump stated on Sunday that he plans to restore Columbus Day (the second Monday in October) as a federal holiday in the United States. The U.S. President cannot unilaterally cancel or declare a federal holiday but must obtain approval from Congress. Moreover, Columbus Day is still a federal holiday, but as of last year, Indigenous Peoples' Day has replaced Columbus Day in over 200 cities and several states. Trump stated on social media: "I will bring Columbus Day back to life. Democrats are doing everything they can to destroy Christopher Columbus, his reputation, and all the Italians who love him." Christopher Columbus was a famous navigator, explorer, and colonizer from the Middle Ages to modern times in Europe. According to foreign media, many oppose celebrating Columbus Day given his colonial history, as well as the torture and genocide against Indigenous peoples. Indigenous Peoples' Day began in the 1990s and has gained momentum since then, including in 2021, when Biden became the first president to formally recognize the holiday by proclamation.