VP Harris endorsed renaming Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day, drawing criticism from the Trump campaign.

Vice President Kamala Harris faced criticism for her 2019 remarks endorsing the renaming of Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day, describing European explorers' arrival as a "wave of devastation" for indigenous peoples. The Trump campaign condemned her views, portraying her as a "stereotypical leftist" seeking to erase American traditions. Harris has continued to advocate for recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day, emphasizing the need to confront uncomfortable historical truths.

October 13, 2024
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