Trump Appeals to Italian Americans as a Defender of Columbus

President Trump presented himself as a protector of Columbus in an appeal to Italian Americans, drawing the explorer into today's political debate.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 9, 2026 at 5:15 PM EDT

President Trump cast himself as a defender of Columbus in a pitch to Italian Americans.

The appeal sought to bring the Genoese explorer into the current political conversation, according to The New York Times.

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