The proclamation came hours after the NAACP criticized Trump's silence as a deliberate failure to honor King's legacy.
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President Donald Trump narrowly avoided breaking a 40-year tradition on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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President Donald Trump has not recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2026 through official statements, proclamation or activity.