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Trump Proposes 'Victory Day' Amid Veteran Ceremony Criticism

11/13/2025

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President Donald Trump spoke at a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
He shifted from honoring veterans to discussing political victories.
He proposed renaming the holiday to "Victory Day" for World Wars I and II.
Critics say the move ignores living veterans, and Democrats say Trump boasted about firing Department of Veterans Affairs employees while promoting the opening of new health facilities for veterans.

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President Donald Trump spoke at a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
He shifted from honoring veterans to discussing political victories.
He proposed renaming the holiday to "Victory Day" for World Wars I and II.
Critics say the move ignores living veterans, and Democrats say Trump boasted about firing Department of Veterans Affairs employees while promoting the opening of new health facilities for veterans.