President Donald Trump’s proclamation to reclaim Columbus Day has been met with scorn from those on the political left who fear the move will gloss over what critics view as the Italian explorer’s motives and actions, NPR reported.
Trump signed a Columbus Day proclamation on Thursday to applause from some members of the press.
“That was — I’ve never seen that happen before. The press actually broke out in applause,” he said.
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