Trump Camp Rips Harris Over Unearthed Comments on Renaming Columbus Day
The Trump campaign has slammed Vice President Kamala Harris for her previous comments supporting the renaming of Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day. According to the Trump campaign, Harris’ stance is indicative of her being a “stereotypical leftist” who wants to “cancel American traditions.”
In 2019, Harris expressed her support for renaming Columbus Day during a campaign event in New Hampshire. She argued that the holiday should be rebranded to acknowledge the historical mistreatment of indigenous Americans. Harris emphasized the need to confront and address the country’s shameful past, including the violence, land theft, and disease spread by European explorers.
The Trump campaign has criticized Harris’ comments, suggesting that she is part of a broader effort to erase American history. Trump campaign national press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated, “Kamala Harris is your stereotypical leftist. Not only does she want to raise taxes and defund the police – she also wants to cancel American traditions like Columbus Day.” The campaign has vowed to protect the holiday and honor Christopher Columbus’ legacy.
