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Trump Declares National Scallops Day Amid Political Rivalry

Updated 2026-07-02 19:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

President Trump declared Thursday as ‘National Scallops Day’ to celebrate an action taken by his administration opening up New England waters for scallop fishing. The move was made in a political stance against former Presidents Obama and Biden.

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The Hill
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2026-07-02 19:30 UTC
The Hill
President Trump declared Thursday as “National Scallops Day” in touting his administration opening up New England waters for scallop fishing, taking a shot at former President Obama and former President Biden in the process.  “Today I am declaring a National Scallops Day to celebrate an action taken
2026-07-02 19:35 UTC
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