Presidential Message on the Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust

On Yom HaShoah and the Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation honoring the memory of the six million Jewish people and millions of others—including Roma, Sinti, Slavic people, and persons with disabilities—murdered by the Nazi regime.Key highlights of the proclamation include:Commemoration of Victims: The President characterized the Holocaust as the "most heinous violation of human dignity in the history of the world," recalling the horrific persecution and resilience of the human spirit during World War II.Administrative Action: The message highlights the establishment of the Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism. This initiative is designed to improve coordination across federal agencies to prevent hatred and violence on college campuses and in American streets.Law Enforcement Priority: The President directed the Department of Justice to "relentlessly pursue" and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law anyone who threatens or harms Jewish Americans, specifically mentioning cases of terrorism.Contrast with Previous Administration: The proclamation asserts that the current administration is taking decisive action to stop the spread of antisemitic acts that were "allowed to spread" under the previous administration.Vow of Vigilance: The message concludes with a renewal of the nation’s "unwavering commitment" to ensuring that such evil is vanquished and that the memories of those who perished remain a blessing.The proclamation frames the fight against modern antisemitism as a continuation of the solemn obligation to "never forget" the lessons of the Holocaust.