On May 1, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation marking Loyalty Day and Law Day, U.S.A. The proclamation emphasized the significance of the rule of law as a fundamental aspect of the American constitutional order and its enduring impact worldwide. President Trump stated that the United States is seen as a "guiding light of liberty and justice."
Highlighting concerns about the recent state of the justice system, the President remarked on its perceived erosion under the previous administration, where he claimed that law enforcement agencies prioritized political retribution over justice. This purported decline, he noted, ceased upon his assumption of office, as agencies have now realigned with principles of fairness and impartiality.
The proclamation also reflected on historical acts and initiatives related to the themes of Loyalty Day, first inaugurated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1955, and related past remarks by President Ronald Reagan. According to President Trump, America symbolizes the triumph of the nation's founding principles over the "evils wrought by communism and dictatorship."
Emphasizing a long-standing tradition of legal and political thought, President Trump urged national reflection on the importance of the rule of law, encouraging the display of the United States flag as a gesture of support. The proclamation also called on government entities to participate by displaying the flag on government buildings and grounds.
President Trump concluded by officially designating May 1, 2025, as Loyalty Day and Law Day, U.S.A., invoking Americans to embrace their history and national values.
