by Peter OlsonGuest Commentator
A Tribute to Trump’s Legacy
Tenny said: "No modern president has been more pivotal for our country than Donald J. Trump. As both our 45th and 47th President, he is the most consequential President in modern American history, leading our country at a time of great international and domestic turmoil."
She added, "Just as George Washington’s Birthday is codified as a federal holiday, this bill will add Trump’s Birthday to this list, recognizing him as the founder of America’s Golden Age," she said.
Given past rumors about the President, the gentle Congresswoman should probably refrain using the word "golden" and his name in the same sentence.
A Divisive Proposal
As with most things related to Trump, the bill immediately sparked immediate criticism in social media channels.
Critics on X and Reddit questioned whether Congress should prioritize a new federal holiday over more pressing issues like healthcare, inflation, and immigration reform. And then there are others, like comedian Billie Nelson who rolled with it in tweet:
>>> "OK, but hear me out! Let’s also make it ‘Traitor Trash Day!’ Benedict Arnold died on June 14, 1801, as a traitor, in England. Just putting it out there! 145 years later, another traitor was born..."
Ok, but hear me out!
— Billie Nelson (@Mamabenergy2) February 16, 2025
Let's also make it "Traitor Trash Day!"
Benedict Arnold died on June 14, 1801, as a traitor, in England.
Just putting it out there!
145 years later, another Traitor was born... pic.twitter.com/vRlsq4x0QW
Will It Pass?
The bill does face an uphill battle in Congress as historically, establishing a federal holiday tends to involve bipartisan negotiations — though not always unanimous support. For example, Juneteenth National Independence Day (2021) passed with overwhelming bipartisan backing, while Martin Luther King Jr. Day (1983) faced strong opposition before eventually becoming law. However, given the current make up of the House and Senate, the proposal isn’t entirely without momentum.
The likelihood of the bill becoming law remains uncertain but ChatGPT confidently said, "Let’s be real: this bill has about as much chance of passing as Trump staying off social media for a full 24 hours. But hey, politics is weird, and stranger things have happened."
June 14 could truly be a holiday for everyone, traitors and patriots alike.
We live in interesting times for sure.
