| | *July 6, 2017—Ahead of the [[G-20]] conference, President Trump traveled to Poland and gave a major policy address in front of 15,000 supporters<ref name="ReutersPoland2017">Sobczak, Pawel; Rampton, Roberta (July 6, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-poland-usa-trump-idUSKBN19R02Q Trump calls out Russia, cites efforts to subvert Western civilization]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/pictures-president-trump-receives-rapturous-welcome-in-poland/ PICTURES: President Trump’s Speech Receives Rapturous Reception in Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> in front of the famous Warsaw Uprising monument.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/news/trump-speech-takes-place-at-famed-warsaw-uprising-monument/ Trump speech takes place at famed Warsaw Uprising monument]. ''Breitbart News''. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> Trump took a strong stance against terrorism in his speech, stating that "our borders will always be closed to terrorism and extremism of any kind."<ref name="VOAPoland">Ridgwell, Henry (July 6, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/poland-set-to-host-trump-first-major-public-speech-in-europe/3928818.html In Warsaw Speech, Trump Vows to Fight Terrorism, Back NATO Allies]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> He strongly stood up for Western values, stating that "our values will prevail, our people will thrive and our civilization will triumph"<ref>Multiple references: | | *July 6, 2017—Ahead of the [[G-20]] conference, President Trump traveled to Poland and gave a major policy address in front of 15,000 supporters<ref name="ReutersPoland2017">Sobczak, Pawel; Rampton, Roberta (July 6, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-poland-usa-trump-idUSKBN19R02Q Trump calls out Russia, cites efforts to subvert Western civilization]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/pictures-president-trump-receives-rapturous-welcome-in-poland/ PICTURES: President Trump’s Speech Receives Rapturous Reception in Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> in front of the famous Warsaw Uprising monument.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/news/trump-speech-takes-place-at-famed-warsaw-uprising-monument/ Trump speech takes place at famed Warsaw Uprising monument]. ''Breitbart News''. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> Trump took a strong stance against terrorism in his speech, stating that "our borders will always be closed to terrorism and extremism of any kind."<ref name="VOAPoland">Ridgwell, Henry (July 6, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/poland-set-to-host-trump-first-major-public-speech-in-europe/3928818.html In Warsaw Speech, Trump Vows to Fight Terrorism, Back NATO Allies]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> He strongly stood up for Western values, stating that "our values will prevail, our people will thrive and our civilization will triumph"<ref>Multiple references: |
| | *Singman, Brooke (July 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/06/trump-in-poland-vows-west-will-never-ever-be-broken.html Trump, in Poland, vows 'the West will never, ever be broken']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017. | | *Singman, Brooke (July 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/06/trump-in-poland-vows-west-will-never-ever-be-broken.html Trump, in Poland, vows 'the West will never, ever be broken']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017. |
| − | *Shelbourne, Mallory; Swanson, Ian (July 6, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/340794-trump-in-poland-our-values-will-prevail Trump in Poland: ‘Our values will prevail’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> and asking "Do we have the confidence in our values to defend them at any cost? Do we have enough respect for our citizens to protect our borders? Do we have the courage to preserve our civilisation in the face of those who would subvert and destroy it?"<ref>Deacon, Liam (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/watch-live-trump-praises-populist-poland-says-west-must-defend-civilisation/ WATCH: Trump Praises Populist Poland, Says West Must ‘Defend Civilization’ and ‘Faith’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> He reaffirmed American NATO duties and spoke highly of Poland for meeting its spending pledge,<ref name="VOAPoland"/><ref name="WTPoland">Boyer, Dave (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/6/donald-trump-commits-nato-defense-slams-russian-ag/ Trump commits to NATO defense, slams Russian aggression]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> and he strongly criticized "destabilizing" Russian activities such as supporting hostile regimes.<ref name="WTPoland"/><ref name="WestwoodWE">Westwood, Sarah (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in-sweeping-speech-trump-calls-out-russia-for-supporting-hostile-regimes/article/2627866 In sweeping speech, Trump calls out Russia for supporting 'hostile regimes']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> However, Trump took a reasonable stance towards Russia at the same time.<ref>Singman, Brooke (July 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/06/trump-chides-russia-ahead-putin-meeting-though-not-enough-for-dem-critics.html Trump chides Russia ahead of Putin meeting, though not enough for Dem critics]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Miller, S.A. (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/6/donald-trump-blames-russia-election-meddling-fault/ Trump in Europe slams Obama for doing nothing amid Russia election meddling]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> He took a strong stance against regulations, stating that "This danger is invisible to some but familiar to the Poles — the steady creep of government bureaucracy that drains the vitality and wealth of the people. The West became great not because of paperwork and regulations but because people were allowed to chase their dreams and pursue their destinies."<ref name="WTPoland"/><ref name="WestwoodWE"/> President Trump's decision to visit Poland before the G-20 summit was seen as a sign of support for its conservative and Eurosceptic government.<ref name="ReutersPoland2017"/><ref name="WestwoodWE"/><ref>Deacon, Liam (June 29, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/29/eu-rattled-trumps-visit-right-wing-anti-migrant-poland/ European Union Rattled by Trump’s Visit to Right Wing, Anti-Migrant Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> | + | *Shelbourne, Mallory; Swanson, Ian (July 6, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/340794-trump-in-poland-our-values-will-prevail Trump in Poland: ‘Our values will prevail’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> and asking "Do we have the confidence in our values to defend them at any cost? Do we have enough respect for our citizens to protect our borders? Do we have the courage to preserve our civilisation in the face of those who would subvert and destroy it?"<ref>Deacon, Liam (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/watch-live-trump-praises-populist-poland-says-west-must-defend-civilisation/ WATCH: Trump Praises Populist Poland, Says West Must ‘Defend Civilization’ and ‘Faith’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> He reaffirmed American NATO duties and backing of Poland against threats, and he spoke highly of Poland for meeting its spending pledge,<ref name="VOAPoland"/><ref name="WTPoland">Boyer, Dave (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/6/donald-trump-commits-nato-defense-slams-russian-ag/ Trump commits to NATO defense, slams Russian aggression]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Pollak, Joel B. (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/06/trump-warsaw-poland-obama-prague-promises/ Trump Renews Pledges in Warsaw After Obama’s Broken Promises to Prague]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> and he strongly criticized "destabilizing" Russian activities such as supporting hostile regimes.<ref name="WTPoland"/><ref name="WestwoodWE">Westwood, Sarah (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in-sweeping-speech-trump-calls-out-russia-for-supporting-hostile-regimes/article/2627866 In sweeping speech, Trump calls out Russia for supporting 'hostile regimes']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> However, Trump took a reasonable stance towards Russia at the same time.<ref>Singman, Brooke (July 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/06/trump-chides-russia-ahead-putin-meeting-though-not-enough-for-dem-critics.html Trump chides Russia ahead of Putin meeting, though not enough for Dem critics]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Miller, S.A. (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/6/donald-trump-blames-russia-election-meddling-fault/ Trump in Europe slams Obama for doing nothing amid Russia election meddling]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> He took a strong stance against regulations, stating that "This danger is invisible to some but familiar to the Poles — the steady creep of government bureaucracy that drains the vitality and wealth of the people. The West became great not because of paperwork and regulations but because people were allowed to chase their dreams and pursue their destinies."<ref name="WTPoland"/><ref name="WestwoodWE"/> President Trump's decision to visit Poland before the G-20 summit was seen as a sign of support for its conservative and Eurosceptic government.<ref name="ReutersPoland2017"/><ref name="WestwoodWE"/><ref>Deacon, Liam (June 29, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/29/eu-rattled-trumps-visit-right-wing-anti-migrant-poland/ European Union Rattled by Trump’s Visit to Right Wing, Anti-Migrant Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> |