Unfortunately, the left is weaponizing Juneteenth as a way to encourage racial violence, slander the founding of the United States, and attempt to steal momentum from July 4th. A tactic similar to what they used to end celebrations of President’s Day with the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Retired pro-football player and U.S. House member Burgess Owens made a very good point during a recent interview. Juneteenth and July 4th are celebrations of freedom and celebrating both holidays are not mutually exclusive.