President Donald Trump talks to reporters as he walks on the South Lawn upon his arrival to the White House, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 09: A statue of Christopher Columbus is displayed on the North Portico during a Columbus Day event at the White House on October 09, 2026 in Washington, DC. The U.S. celebrates Columbus Day on Monday, October 12. (Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 09: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a Columbus Day event in the East Room of the White House on October 09, 2026 in Washington, DC. The U.S. celebrates Columbus Day on Monday, October 12. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 09: U.S. President Donald Trump departs following a Columbus Day event in the East Room of the White House on October 09, 2026 in Washington, DC. The U.S. celebrates Columbus Day on Monday, October 12. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 09: U.S. President Donald Trump departs following a Columbus Day event in the East Room of the White House on October 09, 2026 in Washington, DC. The U.S. celebrates Columbus Day on Monday, October 12. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 09: Christopher Macchio (R) reacts alongside U.S. President Donald Trump following his performance at the conclusion of a Columbus Day event in the East Room of the White House on October 09, 2026 in Washington, DC. The U.S. celebrates Columbus Day on Monday, October 12. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 09: U.S. President Donald Trump embraces Christopher Macchio (R) following his performance at the conclusion of a Columbus Day event in the East Room of the White House on October 09, 2026 in Washington, DC. The U.S. celebrates Columbus Day on Monday, October 12. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 09: Christopher Macchio (R) speaks to U.S. President Donald Trump following his performance at the conclusion of a Columbus Day event in the East Room of the White House on October 09, 2026 in Washington, DC. The U.S. celebrates Columbus Day on Monday, October 12. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)