President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social earlier this week that he is designating two dates, including May 8 as national holidays to honor the U.S. winning both World Wars. He followed that up with a proclamation declaring May 8 as "Victory Day for World War II.

Trump declared May 8 a national holiday to honor the end of fighting in World War II. He has always wanted to rename Veterans Day to Victory Day.

The Republican president has complained the U.S. doesn't spend enough time celebrating its military victories like the rest of the world.