Vance Participates in White House Columbus Day Proclamation Ceremony

Vice President JD Vance participated in the White House Columbus Day proclamation ceremony on Oct. 13, 2025. The president's annual proclamation designating Columbus Day reflects a deliberate policy choice; the Trump administration's decision to maintain Columbus Day rather than observe Indigenous Peoples' Day has been contested by tribal governments and congressional Democrats, reflecting broader disputes over federal recognition of Native American history.