U.S. President Donald Trump did not call the 1915 events 'genocide.'

24.04.2025 22:10

The White House issued a statement regarding the events of April 24, 1915. In the statement, the term "Meds Yeghern," which means "Great Catastrophe" in Armenian, was used, stating, "Today we commemorate Meds Yeghern and honor the memories of those remarkable souls who suffered in one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century." Joe Biden became the first U.S. President to refer to the events of 1915 as "genocide."

The White House issued a written statement on the anniversary of the events of April 24, 1915.

"GREAT CATASTROPHE" TERM USED

In the statement, the term "Meds Yeghern," which means "Great Catastrophe" in Armenian, was used for the events of 1915, stating, "Today we commemorate Meds Yeghern and honor the memories of those wonderful souls who suffered in one of the worst catastrophes of the 20th century." The statement continued, "Today, we witness the strength and resilience of the Armenian people in the face of tragedies. We are fortunate that many Armenians, including medal-winning soldiers, famous entertainers, renowned architects, and successful businesspeople, brought their rich cultures to our shores and contributed greatly to our country."

BIDEN CALLED IT "GENOCIDE"

During the presidency of Joe Biden, the predecessor of Donald Trump, the term "genocide" was used in statements made by the White House regarding the events of 1915. Biden became the first American president to use the term "genocide" in his first April 24 statement after taking office in 2021.

U.S. President Donald Trump did not call the 1915 events 'genocide.'

"GREAT CATASTROPHE" TERM USED

BIDEN CALLED IT "GENOCIDE"

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