Video: Elizabeth Warren Celebrates Columbus Day with a Dance to Her, “Ancestors!”

Written by Joseph Mitchell.

In yet another eyebrow-raising moment for Senator Elizabeth Warren, the progressive icon was spotted celebrating Columbus Day by—wait for it—dancing and singing what she claims to be a “native Indian song.” That’s right, folks, the same Elizabeth Warren who once famously identified as having Native American heritage based on what she later called “family lore” is now apparently leaning all the way in, honoring Columbus Day as if it’s a page straight from her imaginary family tree.

Warren, dressed in what can only be described as a department-store interpretation of Native American garb, was seen swaying to a rhythm that resembled more of a ‘90s aerobics class than anything you’d find at a pow-wow. She was reportedly overheard humming what she called a “traditional song of my people.” The irony here is so thick you could cut it with a tomahawk.

While Warren’s attempts at honoring Columbus Day—a holiday she likely has some politically charged opinions about—left many confused, it did give us all a much-needed dose of ironic entertainment. After all, nothing says “I oppose this holiday” quite like awkwardly dancing your way through it in a culturally questionable costume.

Columbus Day: Celebrating the Man or the Myth? Ask Warren.

Now, Columbus Day has long been a target of progressive ire. For years, activists have pushed to rename the holiday “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” to more accurately reflect the legacy of colonization. But Warren, never one to stick to a single narrative, decided to have her cake and eat it too by engaging in both a celebration and a protest.

Her performance was capped off by a brief speech in which she touted her “indigenous roots”—you know, the ones she couldn’t quite prove when it mattered. Apparently, in Warren’s world, it’s perfectly acceptable to participate in a holiday that historically celebrates European colonization while also claiming to be part of the very group Columbus supposedly oppressed. You can’t make this stuff up.

Adding to the confusion, Warren was seen later in the day holding a sign that read, “End Columbus Day,” while still wearing her ceremonial outfit. Perhaps she’s trying to bridge the gap between these two conflicting narratives, but from the looks of it, she’s just giving everyone whiplash. One observer joked, “Next year, she’ll probably dress up as Christopher Columbus and apologize to herself.”

Dancing to the Beat of Confusion: Warren’s Ongoing Identity Saga

Warren’s embrace of her so-called Native heritage has been a long-running source of ridicule for both her supporters and critics. From her disastrous DNA test—which showed she’s about as Native American as the average Irishman—to her cringeworthy attempts to speak on behalf of indigenous people, Warren has somehow managed to make identity politics an even bigger circus than it already was.

This latest stunt has only added fuel to the fire. While some die-hard Warren fans applauded her for embracing her “heritage” (however distant it may be), most people saw the absurdity for what it was. Twitter was ablaze with reactions, with one user quipping, “Elizabeth Warren just culturally appropriated herself.”

As if the Columbus Day debacle wasn’t enough, Warren reportedly also suggested renaming the holiday “Everyone’s Day” because, in her words, “we’re all indigenous to somewhere.” And with that, the senator managed to condense the entire identity politics movement into one absurdly ironic sentence.

Our Take

Now, this whole Warren-Columbus Day fiasco isn’t just some harmless identity confusion—it’s a glimpse into the state of modern politics. When politicians like Warren flip-flop between narratives, we’re left with nothing but a bizarre spectacle of contradictions. This is bad for the public because it creates a political landscape where nothing has to make sense, and where authenticity and accountability are the first casualties.

If a senator can claim one day to be indigenous (kind of) and then celebrate a European colonizer the next day, where does it end? It’s this kind of double-speak that erodes public trust. We deserve leaders who stand for something real, not just whatever identity gets them the most applause at the moment.