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Trump Signed A New Order Making Christmas Eve A Federal Holiday In 2020

"Today’s Left can’t cancel everything," Trump retweeted.
Donald Trump Just Signed A New Order Making Christmas Eve A Federal Holiday In 2020
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Some Americans just got another day off this year! Donald Trump signed an executive order making Christmas Eve a federal holiday in the United States this year.

According to reports, the incumbent president signed the executive order on December 11.

It stated that “all executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government shall be closed and their employees excused from duty on Thursday, 24 December 2020, the day before Christmas Day.”

This means the majority of U.S. federal workers will be able to enjoy a four-day weekend this year.

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December 24 Will be a federal holiday in the U.S.

A few workers are exempt from Trump’s new order, though.

This includes federal organizations that must remain open, as well as employees needed for “reasons of national security, defense, or other public need.”

After signing the order on Friday, Trump swiftly took to social media to retweet messages about the day-off.

He retweeted a post from Representative Jim Jordan, who wrote, “Today’s Left can’t cancel everything. Merry Christmas!”

Despite having lost the U.S. election last month, the incumbent president continues to use Twitter to claim the result was fraudulent and even to suggest that he actually won.

Earlier this week, he referred to President-Elect Joe Biden as an “illegitimate president” and accused the electoral process of being the "most corrupt" ever.

Many of his posts continue to be flagged by Twitter as potentially misleading.

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      Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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