Trump Honors Angel Families, Proclaims National Day of Remembrance

The president welcomed the families of people killed by illegal immigrants to a White House ceremony.
Trump Honors Angel Families, Proclaims National Day of Remembrance
President Donald Trump holds up a proclamation dedicating Feb. 22 as Angel Family Day during a remembrance ceremony held in the East Room at the White House on Feb. 23, 2026. Win McNamee/Getty Images
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WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump issued a proclamation at the White House on Feb. 23, establishing Feb. 22 as National Angel Family Day to honor Americans killed by illegal immigrants.

“We’re gathered here today for a truly solemn occasion,” Trump said while welcoming hundreds of family members to the East Room ceremony. “These are the Angel families that we love, that for decades our government betrayed, and our media totally ignored.”

Travis Gillmore
Travis Gillmore
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Travis Gillmore is a White House reporter for The Epoch Times. He previously covered the California legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Contact him at [email protected]
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