U.s. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, 2025
Honest Title:
Performative Hostage Day
Constitutional Risk:
-
Signed by: Donald J. Trump
Signed: 3/9/2025
Last Updated: 3/26/2025
Executive Order
Summary
Formally declares March 9th as "U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day." Symbolic gesture to families, reaffirms commitment. Republicans may overstate strength; Democrats may underemphasize resolve. Largely performative but raises awareness.