Watch live: Trump touts Columbus Day at White House
Summary
President Donald Trump held a Columbus Day event at the White House to celebrate the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. This event followed the recent installation of a large Columbus statue on White House grounds, which is a copy of a monument that was removed by protesters.Key Facts
- President Trump hosted a Columbus Day celebration at the White House.
- The event aimed to honor Christopher Columbus.
- Trump recently placed a 13-foot tall statue of Columbus on White House grounds.
- The statue is a replica of one that protesters destroyed.
- Columbus Day has been a subject of debate because of differing views on Columbus’s legacy.
- The celebration took place on a Friday.
- The statue installation and event highlight Trump’s support for recognizing Columbus.
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