A NUMBER of American politicians are calling for the establishment of an official 'Donald Trump Day' to commemorate what they describe as one of the nation's "greatest presidents".
Two Republican representatives from Ohio, Jon Cross and Reggie Stoltzfus, say they're looking to have June 14 - Trump's birthday - renamed in his honour in their home state.
They say that having a 'Donald Trump Day' would allow them to "celebrate one of the greatest presidents in American history," and to "recognise the accomplishments of his administration."
If successful, the day would follow on from 'Obama Day' on August 4, which is officially recognised in the state of Illinois - President Barack Obama's home state.
California also celebrates February 6, President Ronald Reagan's birthday, in its public schools with "exercises remembering the life of Ronald Reagan, recognizing his accomplishments, and familiarizing pupils with the contributions he made to California."
In a letter to The Columbus Dispatch, Cross and Stoltzfus said: "Let's show the 3,154,834 Ohio voters who cast their ballot to re-elect Donald J Trump that we as a legislature recognize the accomplishments of his administration."
The motion is already facing considerable opposition, and not just from those who dislike Mr Trump.
June 14 in America is also Flag Day, a day which honours the creation of the Star and Stripes banner in 1777.
Jeff Crossman, a Democrat Representative from Ohio said: "I don't like the idea of changing an existing federal holiday that honors the flag. I think it's disrespectful."
The state of Ohio is known predominantly as a 'swing' state, though was won convincingly by Trump in the 2020 and 2016 elections.
Since 1896, Ohio has voted for the candidate to end up winning the presidency in all but three elections: Thomas E. Dewey in 1944, Richard Nixon in 1960, and Donald Trump in 2020.
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