This document is a Presidential Proclamation signed by Donald J. Trump on November 10, 2025, officially declaring November 11, 2025, as Veterans Day.
The President uses the proclamation to express deep gratitude for the courage and service of all U.S. veterans, reaffirming the nation's commitment to support them.
It also details accomplishments during the Administration concerning VA reform, expanding healthcare options, addressing veteran homelessness, and providing tax relief, asserting that the Federal Government will no longer fail its heroes while encouraging citizens and officials to participate in patriotic activities honoring that day.
Arguments For
The proclamation formally recognizes and honors the service and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans, fulfilling a historical and moral duty to those who defended American freedom and values.
It highlights specific actions taken by the administration—such as VA reforms, accountability measures, expansion of healthcare choice, construction of the National Center for Warrior Independence, and tax relief policies—as evidence of tangible commitment to veterans' well-being.
Encouraging public ceremonies and displays of the flag fosters national unity and patriotism by providing a structured way for citizens to express gratitude on a designated holiday.
The action upholds the congressional designation of November 11th as a legal public holiday (5 U.S.C. 6103(a)), maintaining a vital tradition of national observance.
Arguments Against
The document mixes policy achievements and political commentary within a formal proclamation, potentially politicizing a non-partisan day of remembrance.
Claims regarding the success of legislative actions, such as claims about reducing the veteran benefits backlog by 37% after a reported 24% rise during a previous administration, may be subject to dispute regarding methodology and context.
The declaration of specific dates (November 10th for signing, November 11th, 2025, for the observance) establishes precise temporal parameters that may be irrelevant if the document is being used for archival or reference purposes beyond that specific year.
Mentioning the ending of 'DEI and transgender policies' shifts focus from a universal recognition of service to specific cultural policy debates, potentially alienating or overlooking segments of the veteran community.
Presidential Actions
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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A PROCLAMATION
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The story of America is written with the courage, honor, and dedicated service of our veterans. Through their sacrifice, the fires of freedom burn brightly, our Republic secured, and our way of life made possible. For nearly 250 years, their unyielding spirit has carried our Nation through every trial and triumph, ensuring that liberty endures for all time. This Veterans Day, we show our gratitude and recommit to honor their service, uphold their legacy, and give every veteran the loyalty, respect, and support they have earned and so dearly deserve.
This paragraph praises American veterans for their courage and service over nearly 250 years, stating that their sacrifice secures freedom and the American way of life. It concludes by expressing gratitude and reaffirming a commitment to honor and support veterans on Veterans Day.
From the moment our Nation’s Founders raised the cause of independence, they recognized that freedom rests upon those willing to defend it. During the midst of the American Revolution, the Continental Congress enacted the first national veterans’ benefits law to care for wounded and disabled veterans. From that early act of foresight came a fundamental promise: a Nation devoted to liberty owes a debt to those who secured freedom for our people. Yet for too many decades, politicians have failed to provide the benefits earned by the best among us, leading to shameful outcomes on veteran healthcare, housing, and employment. Under my leadership, the Federal Government will no longer betray these heroes.
The declaration traces the nation's acknowledgment of veterans' needs back to the American Revolution, citing the Continental Congress's first veterans' benefits law as establishing a founding promise. It then criticizes past political failures regarding veteran healthcare, housing, and employment, asserting that the current Federal Government will uphold this debt and cease betraying veterans.
During my first term, my Administration achieved historic reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and expanded choice in healthcare and economic opportunity for our veterans. I signed into law landmark legislation to increase accountability, remove those who failed our veterans, and deliver faster, high-quality care. Now, we are building off these successes by continuing to improve the VA. We have opened 16 new veteran health clinics throughout the country, made it easier for veterans to pass on their benefits to their survivors, and ended DEI and transgender policies so we can use taxpayer dollars on programs that help veterans in need. Just this year, we have already reduced the backlog of veterans waiting for VA benefits by more than 37 percent, after rising 24 percent during the previous administration — and we are just getting started.
This paragraph lists achievements made during the administration's first term concerning the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including historic reforms, expanded healthcare choice, and legislation to improve accountability.
It notes the opening of 16 new health clinics, changes to survivor benefits, and the termination of specific diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and transgender policies to refocus spending on veteran needs.
It also claims a reduction of the veteran benefits backlog by over 37 percent in the current year.
In May, I signed an Executive Order to build the National Center for Warrior Independence, which will house up to 6,000 homeless veterans by 2028. I also signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill, making the 2017 Trump Tax Cut permanent and ending taxes on Social Security for most seniors, relieving some of the financial burden for veterans on fixed incomes. Through these reforms and actions, we are renewing our Nation’s commitment to all those who served.
The President highlights further actions, including signing an Executive Order in May to establish the National Center for Warrior Independence, intended to house military veterans experiencing homelessness by 2028.
Additionally, the signing of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' is mentioned, which made the 2017 tax cuts permanent and eliminated Social Security taxes for many seniors, thereby easing financial burdens on veterans with fixed incomes.
Our Nation remains great because of those who have served honorably in uniform and committed their lives to defending our families, our freedom, and American values. Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Coast Guardsmen, and Guardians for their sacrifice, and we thank the families who share the burden of their service. Under my leadership, our Nation will always uphold the legacy of our veterans by keeping America strong, proud, and free — and as President, I will always have their backs.
This segment attributes the nation's greatness to those who served honorably, defending American values, families, and freedom.
It extends gratitude specifically to members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force, as well as their families.
The President pledges that under this leadership, the nation will uphold the veterans' legacy by maintaining a strong, proud, and free America.
In respectful recognition of the contributions our service members have made to advance peace and freedom around the world, the Congress has provided (5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) that November 11 of each year shall be set aside as a legal public holiday to honor our Nation’s veterans.
This section references the legal basis for the holiday, noting that Congress designated November 11th as a legal public holiday under U.S. Code (5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) specifically to honor veterans for their contributions to global peace and freedom.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2025, as Veterans Day. I encourage all Americans to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of our veterans through public ceremonies and private thoughts and prayers of gratitude. I call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display the flag of the United States and to participate in patriotic activities in their communities.
This is the formal enacting clause, where President Donald J. Trump officially proclaims November 11, 2025, as Veterans Day.
The President urges all citizens to reflect on veterans' sacrifice through ceremonies or private contemplation, and directs all levels of government officials to display the U.S. flag and engage in patriotic community activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth.
This concluding statement formally records the date the proclamation was executed: the tenth day of November in the year 2025, which also marks the 250th year since American Independence.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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