On July 19, US President Donald Trump declared July 19-25 as Captive Nations Week, reaffirming the country’s commitment to supporting people living under communist and authoritarian governments. In a presidential proclamation, Trump stated that the United States stands in solidarity with those suffering under communism and tyranny, and pledged that the US will never become a communist country. The proclamation described communism as a doctrine that has consistently failed, delivering misery and ruin instead of equality and prosperity. Trump emphasized that communism scorns individual rights and treats humans as property of the state, contrasting it with America’s belief in individual rights granted by a higher power. The President cited his administration’s efforts to defend religious liberty and free-market principles, and linked economic policy with the broader defense of freedom. Trump also reaffirmed US support for people facing political and religious persecution, calling on Americans to observe Captive Nations Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. The week was established during the Cold War to recognize peoples living under communist or authoritarian rule. Trump’s proclamation outlined his administration’s commitment to championing peace, prosperity, sovereignty, religious liberty, and human dignity around the world.
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📰 Source: Mangalorean News