Trump not hosting Juneteenth events as Biden heads to Texas for celebration

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President Donald Trump will not commemorate Juneteenth, despite previously taking credit for the relatively new federal holiday’s popularity.

“I’m not tracking his signature on a proclamation today,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday. “I know this is a federal holiday. I want to thank all of you for showing up to work. We are certainly here. We’re working 24/7 right now.”

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