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
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump issued a proclamation at the White House on Monday, 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.”
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