On the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth, President Donald Trump did not formally commemorate the occasion, expressing on Truth Social that he believes there are “too many non-working holidays” in the U.S., which he claims are costing billions due to business closures. His White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, indicated that he had no plans to sign a Juneteenth proclamation, considering it a regular working day. In contrast, President Joe Biden celebrated Juneteenth at the Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston, Texas, where he emphasized the importance of remembering history and criticized those who wish to “erase” it.
Biden, who signed legislation in 2021 making Juneteenth a federal holiday following racial justice protests triggered by George Floyd’s death, addressed critiques suggesting that the holiday doesn’t merit federal recognition. He asserted that those who downplay its significance “don’t want to remember.” Additionally, Biden criticized Trump’s administration for attempting to restore the original names of military bases that were renamed to remove references to the Confederacy. This stark contrast between the two presidents highlights their differing approaches to racial history and issues of commemorative significance in the United States.
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