President Donald Trump signed an executive order marking the return of Columbus Day, signaling a decisive rejection of the previously adopted “Indigenous People’s Day” observance. The decision triggered widespread applause from media outlets, with reporters visibly reacting to the announcement. The move was hailed as a restoration of traditional historical recognition, with critics of the prior policy expressing relief at the shift. The statement underscored a broader effort to realign national commemorations with what supporters described as factual historical narratives.
