President Donald Trump hosted a special event at the White House on Thursday evening (Greek time, March 26, 2026) to commemorate Greek Independence Day. Trump emphasized the significance of the occasion, stating 'It is a great honor to be here tonight, I wouldn't miss this for anything' and expressed America's deep gratitude to the Greek people, declaring 'We owe the Greeks so much.'
Archbishop Elpidoforos participated in the celebration, adding spiritual significance to the event. The gathering highlighted the strong cultural and historical ties between the United States and Greece.