Adnkronos (Adnkronos) –
Donald Trump is also deploying Christopher Columbus to win the Italian-American vote in the midterm elections scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, to renew the 435 seats in the House and 35 (out of 100) in the Senate. Today, as the Washington Post reports, the president will hold a ceremony at the White House to honor the Italian explorer, who will be honored with a 4-foot statue, according to anticipation from attendees.
The event comes a few days before Columbus Day, the holiday that falls on October 12th and which Trump reinstated after a period of "oblivion." "Italians are very happy about this. Remember this when you go to the polls, I brought back Columbus Day," Trump said earlier this year. During Joe Biden's presidency, October 12th became Indigenous Peoples' Day, and the day has previously been marked by vandalism against Columbus statues around the country.
One, in particular, was thrown into Baltimore Harbor.
And the heir to that work is proudly displayed in the White House complex, outside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The credit goes to a group of Baltimore businessmen, a Cleveland politician, and Trump's associates, writes the WP. "Italian Americans were offended by what happened; this episode draws attention to our cultural heritage, which we appreciate," said John A.
Pica Jr., a former Democratic senator from Maryland, helped recover the fragments of the destroyed Columbus statue in the Maryland city's harbor. Ahead of the show, a White House spokesperson said the celebration was "the most anticipated event in the city."
"In this White House, Christopher Columbus is a hero, and President Trump will ensure he is honored as such for generations to come," said spokesman Davis Ingle, quoting a legendary line from "The Sopranos." "In this house, Christopher Columbus is a hero! End of story!" were the words of Tony Soprano—the boss played by James Gandolfini—in the third episode of the fourth season of the cult series. During an election campaign, every detail can be decisive. From this perspective, Trump's quip about Giorgia Meloni a week ago can also be reconsidered: "I've always liked her, I have a great relationship with her," the president said in response to a question and dismissing the attacks he'd launched against the prime minister in recent months.
international/foreign
webinfo@adnkronos.com (Web Info)