Not only did President Trump not host a White House celebration of Juneteenth this year – as his predecessor did – nor sign an official resolution marking the day, but his only recognition of the federal holiday didn’t even mention it by name.
Posting on Truth Social, the president lamented how many “non-working holidays” there are in America, an apparent reference to the millions of federal workers at home Thursday for Juneteenth, the day meant to celebrate the end of slavery in the U.S.
Regarding the number of holidays, Trump declared, “It must change.”
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) June 19, 2025