President Trump declared that the second Monday in October is officially “Columbus Day”—as it’s been since 1934—in a wide-ranging Cabinet meeting Thursday afternoon.

The president signed an official proclamation, claiming “It’s Columbus Day,” as the Cabinet broke out in applause.

“We’re back,” said Trump. “We’re back, Italians. We love the Italians.”

The proclamation calls Christopher Columbus “the original American hero” before going through some flattering, elementary history of the Italian explorer.

Trump’s proclamation goes on to criticize left-wing Americans who take issue with the history of Christopher Columbus.

“Christopher Columbus has been a prime target of a vicious and merciless campaign to erase our history, slander our heroes, and attack our heritage,” it says.

“Befo

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