President Donald Trump got a round of applause from media representatives at the White House on Thursday as he signed a Columbus Day proclamation in advance of Monday’s observance.
“That was the press that broke out,” Trump exclaimed with somewhat of a look of astonishment. “That was — I’ve never seen that happen before. The press actually broke out in applause.”
“Good,” said Trump. “Columbus Day, we’re back.” And for extra emphasis, he said it again. “Columbus Day, we’re back. Italians. We love the Italians.”
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