President Trump Celebrates Greek Independence Day at the White House

Honoring Greek Independence Day

• 🇺🇸 President Trump welcomed hundreds of Greek American Patriots to the White House to celebrate Greek Independence Day.
• 🗓️ He signed a proclamation officially recognizing March 25th as Greek Independence Day, commemorating 204 years of Greek sovereignty and freedom.

Remarks on National Progress

• 📈 Trump highlighted the nation's current success, stating the country is doing better than ever before.
• 💰 He mentioned significant business investments, approaching $4 trillion, as a sign of economic strength.

Recognizing Community Leaders

• 🤝 The President thanked several Greek Americans for their contributions, including Michael Cusumano (Science and Technology Policy), Michael Rus (Deputy Secretary of State), Christos Marotos (Greeks for Trump), Gus Bilirakis (Congressman), Mike Haropoulos, Lance Good, Joe Wilson, Lee Zeldon (EPA Administrator), Jimmy Petronis (CFO of Florida), Reince Priebus (former Chief of Staff), and John Catsimatidis with his family.

Historical Bonds and Legacy

• 🏛️ Trump acknowledged the historical bond between the US and Greece, dating back over two centuries to the Greek War of Independence in 1821.
• 🌍 He referenced President James Monroe's statement on the civilized world's interest in Greek victory, emphasizing the shared values of democracy and Western Civilization.
• 🌟 The legacy of Greeks is seen in American institutions, from the Constitution to architecture, and most importantly, in the Greek American community of over three million people.