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*July 6, 2017—Ahead of the [[G-20]] conference, President Trump traveled to [[Poland]], the first European nation to receive an official visit from the president.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/pictures-president-trump-meets-polish-president-duda-first-stop-europe-tour/ Pictures: President Trump Meets With Polish President Duda On First Stop of Europe Tour]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> 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>Mutiple references:
 
*July 6, 2017—Ahead of the [[G-20]] conference, President Trump traveled to [[Poland]], the first European nation to receive an official visit from the president.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/pictures-president-trump-meets-polish-president-duda-first-stop-europe-tour/ Pictures: President Trump Meets With Polish President Duda On First Stop of Europe Tour]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> 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>Mutiple references:
 
*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.
 
*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.
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*Pawlak, Justyna (June 29, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-poland-usa-trump-idUSKBN19K0G0 Unease in Brussels over Trump's Poland visit]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
 
*Gera, Vanessa (June 12, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/12/polish-minister-hails-planned-trump-visit-as-govt-/ Poland hails upcoming Trump visit as a ‘huge success’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
 
*Gera, Vanessa (June 12, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/12/polish-minister-hails-planned-trump-visit-as-govt-/ Poland hails upcoming Trump visit as a ‘huge success’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
 
*Montgovery, Jack (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/msm-reacts-to-trumps-poland-speech-talk-of-god-country-and-family-wont-go-down-well-in-eu/ MSM Reacts to Trump’s Poland Speech: ‘Talk of God, Country, and Family Won’t Go Down Well in the EU!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> Trump met with Polish President [[Andrzej Duda]] and stated that "we’ve never been closer to Poland than we are right now."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/president-trump/ President Trump Meets President Duda: ‘We’ve Never Been Closer to Poland Than We Are Right Now’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.<br>
 
*Montgovery, Jack (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/msm-reacts-to-trumps-poland-speech-talk-of-god-country-and-family-wont-go-down-well-in-eu/ MSM Reacts to Trump’s Poland Speech: ‘Talk of God, Country, and Family Won’t Go Down Well in the EU!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> Trump met with Polish President [[Andrzej Duda]] and stated that "we’ve never been closer to Poland than we are right now."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/president-trump/ President Trump Meets President Duda: ‘We’ve Never Been Closer to Poland Than We Are Right Now’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.<br>
 
Possibly coincidentally, President Trump sat beside a painting of [[John III Sobieski]], who was known for halting the [[Ottoman Empire]] and, thus, the spread of [[Islam]]:
 
Possibly coincidentally, President Trump sat beside a painting of [[John III Sobieski]], who was known for halting the [[Ottoman Empire]] and, thus, the spread of [[Islam]]:
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*Lane, Oliver JJ (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/polish-government-seats-trump-beside-painting-polish-king-famed-routing-islam-europe/ Coincidence? Polish Government Seats Trump Beside Painting of Polish King Famed For Routing Islam from Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> Trump gave a major policy address<ref>Lee, Tony (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/06/top-9-highlights-from-emerging-trump-doctrine/ Top 9 Highlights from Emerging Trump Doctrine: West Will ‘Never, Ever Be Broken’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> 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<ref>Multiple references:
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*Lane, Oliver JJ (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/polish-government-seats-trump-beside-painting-polish-king-famed-routing-islam-europe/ Coincidence? Polish Government Seats Trump Beside Painting of Polish King Famed For Routing Islam from Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> Trump gave a major policy address<ref>Multiple references:
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*Barone, Michael (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trumps-remarkable-speech-in-poland/article/2627946 Trump's 'remarkable' speech in Poland]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved july 8, 2017.
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*Lee, Tony (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/06/top-9-highlights-from-emerging-trump-doctrine/ Top 9 Highlights from Emerging Trump Doctrine: West Will ‘Never, Ever Be Broken’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
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The mainstream media, such as the Washington Post, described the speech as "starkly populist and nationalistic":
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*Phillip, Abby; Wagner, John; Birnbaum (July 6, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-nationalist-warning-contrasts-with-european-leaders-optimism-at-g-20/2017/07/06/ecc2e4e6-6266-11e7-84a1-a26b75ad39fe_story.html?utm_term=.17438b6a417a Trump’s nationalist warning contrasts with European leaders’ optimism at G-20]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> 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<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.
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*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 asked "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 support for Poland against threats, and he spoke highly of Poland for meeting its NATO 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> Trump 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> At the same time, he took a reasonable stance towards Russia.<ref>Multiple references:
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*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 asked "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> Reaffirming American NATO duties and military support for Poland, he spoke highly of Poland for meeting its NATO 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> While taking a reasonable stance regarding Russia,<ref>Multiple references:
 
*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.
 
*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.
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*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> Trump took a strong stance against government bureaucracy and regulations, warning against "the steady creep of government bureaucracy that drains the vitality and wealth of the people" and stating that "the West became great not because of paperwork and regulations but because people were allowed to chase their dreams and pursue their destinies....we put faith and family, not government and bureaucracy, at the center of our lives."<ref name="WTPoland"/><ref name="WestwoodWE"/><ref>Multiple references:
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*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.
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*Antle III, W. James (July 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/democrats-find-trumps-russia-rebuke-too-little-too-late/article/2628041 Democrats find Trump's Russia rebuke too little, too late]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> Trump 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> Trump took a strong stance against government bureaucracy and regulations, warning against "the steady creep of government bureaucracy that drains the vitality and wealth of the people" and stating that "the West became great not because of paperwork and regulations but because people were allowed to chase their dreams and pursue their destinies....we put faith and family, not government and bureaucracy, at the center of our lives."<ref name="WTPoland"/><ref name="WestwoodWE"/><ref>Multiple references:
 
*Martosko, David (July 6, 2017). [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4670462/Trump-opens-second-visit-Europe-Poland.html Trump warns Poles against the 'steady creep of government bureaucracy' as he throws shade at Angela Merkel before jetting off to Germany]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
 
*Martosko, David (July 6, 2017). [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4670462/Trump-opens-second-visit-Europe-Poland.html Trump warns Poles against the 'steady creep of government bureaucracy' as he throws shade at Angela Merkel before jetting off to Germany]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
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*Jones, Susan (July 6, 2017). [http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/susan-jones/trump-if-we-do-not-have-strong-families-and-strong-values-we-will-not Trump: ‘If We Do Not Have Strong Families and Strong Values…We Will Not Survive’]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> According to numerous conservative commentators, President Trump's speech marked a "clean break" with Obama's foreign policy philosophy, replacing them with his [[America First]] doctrine.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Jones, Susan (July 6, 2017). [http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/susan-jones/trump-if-we-do-not-have-strong-families-and-strong-values-we-will-not Trump: ‘If We Do Not Have Strong Families and Strong Values…We Will Not Survive’]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> Trump defended Christian faith, stating that "the people of Poland, the people of America, and the people of Europe still cry out ‘We want God’."<ref>Wishon, Jennifer (July 6, 2017). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2017/july/we-want-god-president-trump-defends-faith-family-freedom-in-poland-speech 'We Want God': President Trump Defends Faith, Family, Freedom in Poland Speech]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> According to numerous conservative commentators, President Trump's speech marked a "clean break" with Obama's foreign policy philosophy, replacing them with his [[America First]] doctrine.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Pollak, Joel B. (July 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/07/blue-state-blues-trumps-liberal-nationalism-vs-obamas-socialist-internationalism/ Blue State Blues: Trump’s Liberal Nationalism vs. Obama’s Socialist Internationalism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
 
*Pollak, Joel B. (July 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/07/blue-state-blues-trumps-liberal-nationalism-vs-obamas-socialist-internationalism/ Blue State Blues: Trump’s Liberal Nationalism vs. Obama’s Socialist Internationalism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
 
*Hurt, Charles (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/6/donald-trump-kills-obama-doctrine-in-poland/ Making no apologies, President Trump replaces Obama Doctrine with American Exceptionalism]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
 
*Hurt, Charles (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/6/donald-trump-kills-obama-doctrine-in-poland/ Making no apologies, President Trump replaces Obama Doctrine with American Exceptionalism]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
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