Trump Declares May 8 Victory Day for WWII, November 11 for WWI

President Donald Trump has announced his intention to rename May 8 as 'Victory Day' for World War II and November 11 as 'Victory Day' for World War I in the United States, stating that the U.S. contributed more than any other country to the victories in both wars. Trump emphasized that, while many allies already celebrate May 8 as Victory Day, America lacks such commemorations and he wants to change that. He asserted that the U.S. demonstrated unmatched strength, bravery, and military brilliance during the wars, and criticized current leadership for not celebrating these achievements. Currently, May 8 is not a public holiday in the U.S., and November 11 is observed as Veterans Day to honor all American veterans. There has been no formal executive order or official proclamation issued yet regarding the holiday name changes. The announcement has sparked a discussion about how the U.S. commemorates major military victories compared to its allies.