Fact Check: Did Trump say America has too many non-working holidays that cost billions of dollars?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: A screenshot authentically shows Donald Trump saying there were “too many non-working holidays in America” that cost the country “billions of dollars” to keep businesses closed.


Rating: TRUE


Explanation: The post is authentic. Trump made the statement on Truth Social on June 19, 2025. However, it was not a 2026 Labor Day message, as some social media posts later claimed.


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Date: 09/05/2026


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Last Updated on September 5, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check