Trump Faces Backlash for Mislabeling WWII Victory Day and Renaming Veterans Day

Former President Donald Trump sparked widespread backlash after announcing on Truth Social his intention to rename May 8 as Victory Day for World War II and November 11 as Victory Day for World War I, effectively replacing Veterans Day. Critics condemned the move as disrespectful to all U.S. veterans, emphasizing that Veterans Day honors all who served, not just World War I veterans. Historians and commentators also pointed out that May 8 only marks the end of WWII in Europe, as the United States continued to fight Japan until September 1945. Many social media users and public figures accused Trump of rewriting history and disregarding the significance of established American holidays. Supporters of Trump argued his intentions stemmed from patriotism, though the announcement was made without legislative authority. The controversy reignited debates about the proper way to commemorate military service and the importance of historical accuracy.