Indigenous activists see Trump's Columbus Day rhetoric as cause for continued advocacy

President Trump will reinstate Columbus Day, rejecting Indigenous Peoples Day, a move criticized by Native leaders. This reverses Biden's recognition of Indigenous contributions and tribal sovereignty. Trump accuses Democrats of denigrating Columbus's legacy, while Native leaders view this as a setback to recognition and respect, despite past acknowledgements of Native American Heritage Month.

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