Trump on Juneteenth: Costs & Criticism
- Former President donald Trump took to social media Thursday to express his disapproval of the number of "non-working holidays" in the United States, including Juneteenth.
- "Too many non-working holidays in America," trump wrote on Truth Social.
- While Trump's post did not explicitly mention Juneteenth, it was widely interpreted as a critique of the holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S.
Donald Trump is questioning the economic impact of Juneteenth, sparking debate about the holiday’s future. The former president voiced his disapproval of “non-working holidays,” raising questions about his stance on Juneteenth, which News Directory 3 is covering. This article dissects Trump’s recent social media post and unpacks his past comments, including when he acknowledged juneteenth during his presidency. We analyze what he considers to be the costs of American holidays and how his remarks are perceived, while providing ancient context regarding Juneteenth’s origins in Texas. Explore the differing viewpoints and criticisms surrounding the holiday and emancipation.Discover what’s next …
Trump questions Juneteenth holiday’s economic impact
Updated June 20, 2025
Former President donald Trump took to social media Thursday to express his disapproval of the number of “non-working holidays” in the United States, including Juneteenth.
“Too many non-working holidays in America,” trump wrote on Truth Social. “It is costing our Country $BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep all of these businesses closed.” He added that Americans “don’t want it either!” and warned of a future with “a holiday for every onc working day of the year.”
While Trump’s post did not explicitly mention Juneteenth, it was widely interpreted as a critique of the holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. and became a federal holiday in 2021 under President Joe Biden.
Juneteenth originated in Texas on June 19, 1866, marking the date when the abolition of slavery was finally enforced in the state.
Despite his recent remarks, trump acknowledged Juneteenth during his presidency. In 2019, he issued a statement recognizing it as “an chance to celebrate the basic truth that all people are created equal and that liberty is a right endowed by our Creator.”
Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, said she wasn’t “tracking [Trump’s] signature on a proclamation today” when asked if Trump would commemorate the Juneteenth holiday.
Supporters of Juneteenth view it as a patriotic celebration of freedom, while critics have, in the past, claimed it is politicized.
in a Fox News op-ed, Pastor DeForest Soaries argued that Juneteenth “should be considered an extension of the Fourth of July,” marking the emancipation that made America’s founding promise of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” more real.
What’s next
As the debate around Juneteenth continues, it remains to be seen how future administrations will approach the holiday and it’s importance in American history.