In a shocking turn of events, former President Donald Trump has remained surprisingly silent on Juneteenth, a day that he previously honored during his time in office. The man who once claimed to be a champion of Black Americans is now nowhere to be found on a day that commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the United States.
When reached for comment, Trump’s former press secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, had this to say: “Well, you see, President Trump is a very busy man. He’s got golfing to do, Twitter rants to write, and hair to comb. He just doesn’t have time for all this Juneteenth nonsense.”
It’s a stark departure from Trump’s previous statements on the holiday, where he once proclaimed, “I love Juneteenth, it’s tremendous. The best holiday, believe me. Nobody celebrates Juneteenth better than me.” It seems that his love for the holiday has waned since leaving office.
Meanwhile, current President Joe Biden has made Juneteenth a federal holiday, a move that has been met with praise from many in the Black community. When asked about Trump’s silence on the matter, Biden simply chuckled and said, “Well, I guess some people just have other priorities.”
In response to the criticism, Trump’s loyal supporters have come to his defense. One supporter, who asked to remain anonymous, stated, “Who needs Juneteenth when you have Trump? He’s the only holiday I need.” Another supporter added, “I’m sure Trump is just waiting for the perfect moment to tweet about Juneteenth. He’s a master of timing, believe me.”
As the nation celebrates Juneteenth and reflects on the progress that has been made in the fight for equality, it’s clear that Trump’s absence from the conversation has not gone unnoticed. Perhaps one day he will find his voice on this important issue, but for now, it seems he’s content to remain silent.
