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| | *July 5–8, 2017—President Trump made his second foreign trip, this time to Poland and Germany. President Trump promoted his "America First" policies during his trip.<ref>Multiple references: | | *July 5–8, 2017—President Trump made his second foreign trip, this time to Poland and Germany. President Trump promoted his "America First" policies during his trip.<ref>Multiple references: |
| | *Nicholas, Peter (July 9, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-america-first-policy-proves-to-be-an-immovable-object-at-g-20-1499616791 Trump’s America First Policy Proves to Be an Immovable Object at G-20]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 10, 2017. | | *Nicholas, Peter (July 9, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-america-first-policy-proves-to-be-an-immovable-object-at-g-20-1499616791 Trump’s America First Policy Proves to Be an Immovable Object at G-20]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 10, 2017. |
| − | *[http://indianexpress.com/article/world/g-20-donald-trumps-america-first-policy-wins-concession-in-summit-4742060/ G-20: Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ policy wins concession in summit]. ''The Indian Express''. July 8, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2017. | + | *Easley, Jonathan; Fabian, Jordan (July 8, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/341109-5-takeaways-from-trumps-dramatic-weekend-with-world-leaders 5 takeaways from Trump's dramatic weekend with world leaders]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2017. |
| | + | *Czinkota, Michael (July 9, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-administration/341171-thanks-to-trump-america-leads-on-the-world-stage-once Thanks to Trump, America shows true leadership on the world stage]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 9, 2017. |
| | *Saunders, Debra J. (July 8, 2017). [https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/g20-stage-trumps-warsaw-speech-highlight-divide-analysis/ G20 stage, Trump’s Warsaw speech highlight divide — ANALYSIS]. ''Las Vegas Review-Journal''. Retrieved July 10, 2017. | | *Saunders, Debra J. (July 8, 2017). [https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/g20-stage-trumps-warsaw-speech-highlight-divide-analysis/ G20 stage, Trump’s Warsaw speech highlight divide — ANALYSIS]. ''Las Vegas Review-Journal''. Retrieved July 10, 2017. |
| | *[http://www.oann.com/president-trump-returns-to-the-u-s-after-g20-summit/ President Trump Returns To The U.S. After G20 Summit]. ''One America News Network''. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2017. | | *[http://www.oann.com/president-trump-returns-to-the-u-s-after-g20-summit/ President Trump Returns To The U.S. After G20 Summit]. ''One America News Network''. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2017. |
| | *Korte, Gregory (July 9, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/07/09/g-20-minus-1-how-trump-changed-nature-american-leadership-global-summit/462743001/ G-20 minus 1: How Trump changed the nature of American leadership at global summit]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 10, 2017. | | *Korte, Gregory (July 9, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/07/09/g-20-minus-1-how-trump-changed-nature-american-leadership-global-summit/462743001/ G-20 minus 1: How Trump changed the nature of American leadership at global summit]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 10, 2017. |
| − | *Crowley, Michael (July 8, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/08/trump-nationalists-bannon-europe-g20-240325 Trump’s nationalists triumphant after Europe trip]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> Here are some highlights and achievements of the trip: | + | *Crowley, Michael (July 8, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/08/trump-nationalists-bannon-europe-g20-240325 Trump’s nationalists triumphant after Europe trip]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref><ref name="AFconcessions">[http://indianexpress.com/article/world/g-20-donald-trumps-america-first-policy-wins-concession-in-summit-4742060/ G-20: Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ policy wins concession in summit]. ''The Indian Express''. July 8, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> He and is actions during the trip were also the target of liberal mainstream media bias.<ref>Multiple references: |
| | + | *Derespina, Cody (July 7, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/07/trump-defends-western-civilization-and-media-call-it-racist.html Trump defends Western civilization – and media call it racist]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017. |
| | + | *Starr, Penny (July 9, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/09/left-wing-media-world-against-president-trump-at-g20-summit-climate-change/ Left-Wing Media: World Against President Trump at G20 Summit on Climate Change]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017. |
| | + | *Lord, Jeffrey (July 8, 2017). [http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/jeffrey-lord/2017/07/08/medias-trump-derangement-syndrome The Media’s Trump Derangement Syndrome]. ''News Busters''. Retrieved July 10, 2017. |
| | + | *Knight, Robert (July 9, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/9/donald-trump-poland-given-biased-media-coverage/ The real news from Poland]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> Here are some highlights and achievements of the trip: |
| | **July 6, 2017—Ahead of the [[Group of Twenty|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 immediately 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 [[Group of Twenty|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 immediately 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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| | Polish President Andrzej Duda announced the summit would be moved to Warsaw, rather than southwestern Poland, due to President Trump's visit: | | Polish President Andrzej Duda announced the summit would be moved to Warsaw, rather than southwestern Poland, due to President Trump's visit: |
| | *[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/13/trump-trip-to-poland-forces-3-seas-summit-change.html Trump trip to Poland forces 3 Seas summit change]. ''Fox News''. June 13, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> | | *[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/13/trump-trip-to-poland-forces-3-seas-summit-change.html Trump trip to Poland forces 3 Seas summit change]. ''Fox News''. June 13, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> |
| − | **On July 6, 2017, President Trump gave a major policy address<ref>Multiple references: | + | **On July 6, 2017, President Trump gave a major policy address<ref name="BaronePoland">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.</ref><ref name="LeePoland">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> He promoted conservative, Christian, America First, and nationalistic values in his speech.<ref name="BaronePoland"/><ref name="LeePoland"/><ref>The mainstream media, such as the Washington Post, described the speech as "starkly populist and nationalistic": |
| − | *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.
| + | *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> 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: |
| − | *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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| − | *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:
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| | *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 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.<br> | | *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.<br> |
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| | *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. |
| − | *Shaw, Adam (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/06/adam-shaw-trumps-poland-speech-is-the-final-nail-in-the-coffin-of-the-obama-era/ Adam Shaw: Trump’s Poland Speech is the Final Nail in the Coffin of the Obama Era]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> and he placed "matters of identity, culture, faith and sovereignty over democracy", unlike liberal [[Globalism|globalists]].<ref>Kassam, Raheem (July 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/08/kassam-the-economist-is-panicking-because-trump-put-tradition-over-democracy-in-poland/ KASSAM: The Economist Panics As Trump Puts Tradition over Globalist Obsessions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> | + | *Shaw, Adam (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/06/adam-shaw-trumps-poland-speech-is-the-final-nail-in-the-coffin-of-the-obama-era/ Adam Shaw: Trump’s Poland Speech is the Final Nail in the Coffin of the Obama Era]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> and he placed "matters of identity, culture, faith and sovereignty over democracy", unlike liberal [[Globalism|globalists]].<ref>Kassam, Raheem (July 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/08/kassam-the-economist-is-panicking-because-trump-put-tradition-over-democracy-in-poland/ KASSAM: The Economist Panics As Trump Puts Tradition over Globalist Obsessions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> He received generally good reviews for the speech,<ref>Heinlein, Peter (July 9, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-g20-performance-gets-mixed-reviews/3935364.html Trump’s G20 Performance Gets Mixed Reviews]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> even from some critics.<ref name="LeePoland"/> |
| | **July 7–8, 2017—Going into the [[G-20]] summit, President Trump displayed strong support for his [[America First]] philosophy and criticized the [[Paris climate agreement]].<ref>Multiple references: | | **July 7–8, 2017—Going into the [[G-20]] summit, President Trump displayed strong support for his [[America First]] philosophy and criticized the [[Paris climate agreement]].<ref>Multiple references: |
| | *Hanchett, Ian (July 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/07/08/trump-era-of-economic-surrender-is-over/ Trump: ‘Era of Economic Surrender Is Over’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 9, 2017. | | *Hanchett, Ian (July 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/07/08/trump-era-of-economic-surrender-is-over/ Trump: ‘Era of Economic Surrender Is Over’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 9, 2017. |
| | *Quinn, Melissa (July 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-reiterates-commitment-to-america-first-in-weekly-address/article/2628016 Trump reiterates commitment to 'America first' in weekly address]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 8, 2017. | | *Quinn, Melissa (July 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-reiterates-commitment-to-america-first-in-weekly-address/article/2628016 Trump reiterates commitment to 'America first' in weekly address]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 8, 2017. |
| | *Greenwood, Max (July 7, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/340986-in-weekly-address-trump-touts-america-first-as-he-meets-world-leaders Trump touts 'America first' agenda in weekly address as he meets world leaders]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> At the summit,<ref>Multiple references: | | *Greenwood, Max (July 7, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/340986-in-weekly-address-trump-touts-america-first-as-he-meets-world-leaders Trump touts 'America first' agenda in weekly address as he meets world leaders]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> At the summit,<ref>Multiple references: |
| − | *Easley, Jonathan; Fabian, Jordan (July 8, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/341109-5-takeaways-from-trumps-dramatic-weekend-with-world-leaders 5 takeaways from Trump's dramatic weekend with world leaders]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
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| | *Ramirez, Luis (July 8, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/world-leaders-talks-g-20-summit/3933742.html Trump Makes News at G-20 Summit With Climate Change Stance, Putin Meeting]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 9, 2017. | | *Ramirez, Luis (July 8, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/world-leaders-talks-g-20-summit/3933742.html Trump Makes News at G-20 Summit With Climate Change Stance, Putin Meeting]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 9, 2017. |
| − | *Balluck, Kyle (July 9, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/341155-trump-touts-g20-summit-as-great-success-for-us Trump touts G20 summit as ‘great success’ for US]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 9, 2017. | + | *Balluck, Kyle (July 9, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/341155-trump-touts-g20-summit-as-great-success-for-us Trump touts G20 summit as ‘great success’ for US]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> President Trump met numerous world leaders,<ref>Manchester, Julia (July 8, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/341096-trump-holds-whirlwind-meetings-with-world-leaders Trump holds whirlwind meetings with world leaders at G20]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.<br> |
| − | *Czinkota, Michael (July 9, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-administration/341171-thanks-to-trump-america-leads-on-the-world-stage-once Thanks to Trump, America shows true leadership on the world stage]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> President Trump met numerous world leaders,<ref>Manchester, Julia (July 8, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/341096-trump-holds-whirlwind-meetings-with-world-leaders Trump holds whirlwind meetings with world leaders at G20]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.<br>
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| | In his meeting with Mexico's president, Trump reaffirmed his stance that Mexico should pay for the wall: | | In his meeting with Mexico's president, Trump reaffirmed his stance that Mexico should pay for the wall: |
| | *Moons, Michelle (July 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/07/trump-g20-mexican-president-mexico-absolutely-paying-border-wall/ Trump at G20 with Mexican President: Mexico ‘Absolutely’ Paying for Border Wall]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> most notably Russian President [[Vladimir Putin]].<ref>Multiple references: | | *Moons, Michelle (July 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/07/trump-g20-mexican-president-mexico-absolutely-paying-border-wall/ Trump at G20 with Mexican President: Mexico ‘Absolutely’ Paying for Border Wall]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> most notably Russian President [[Vladimir Putin]].<ref>Multiple references: |
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| | Angela Merkel, the host of the 2017 G-20 summit, earlier stated her intention to weaken the group's climate statement in order to appease President Trump: | | Angela Merkel, the host of the 2017 G-20 summit, earlier stated her intention to weaken the group's climate statement in order to appease President Trump: |
| | *Delingpole, James (June 30, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/30/delingpole-germany-surrenders-to-trump-waters-down-g20-climate-plan-winning/ Delingpole: Germany Surrenders to Trump, Waters Down G20 Climate Plan #Winning]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2017. | | *Delingpole, James (June 30, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/30/delingpole-germany-surrenders-to-trump-waters-down-g20-climate-plan-winning/ Delingpole: Germany Surrenders to Trump, Waters Down G20 Climate Plan #Winning]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2017. |
| − | *Pearce, Tim (June 30, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/30/germany-weakens-g20-climate-plan-to-appease-trump-but-will-it-work/ Germany Weakens G20 Climate Plan To Appease Trump, But Will It Work?] ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.</ref> and trade.<ref>Multiple references: | + | *Pearce, Tim (June 30, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/30/germany-weakens-g20-climate-plan-to-appease-trump-but-will-it-work/ Germany Weakens G20 Climate Plan To Appease Trump, But Will It Work?] ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.</ref><ref name="AFconcessions"/> and trade.<ref>Multiple references: |
| | *Jozwiak, Rikard (July 8, 2017). [https://www.rferl.org/a/g20-final-day-communique/28603062.html Trump Wins Concessions On Climate, Trade As G20 Leaders Agree On Summit Statement]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. Retrieved July 9, 2017. | | *Jozwiak, Rikard (July 8, 2017). [https://www.rferl.org/a/g20-final-day-communique/28603062.html Trump Wins Concessions On Climate, Trade As G20 Leaders Agree On Summit Statement]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. Retrieved July 9, 2017. |
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| − | *Delcker, Janosch; Herszenhorn, David M. (July 8, 2017). [http://www.politico.eu/article/g20-summit-in-hamburg-concludes-with-compromise-on-trade-and-dissent-on-climate/ Angela Merkel steers G20 leaders to compromise on trade]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> | + | *Delcker, Janosch; Herszenhorn, David M. (July 8, 2017). [http://www.politico.eu/article/g20-summit-in-hamburg-concludes-with-compromise-on-trade-and-dissent-on-climate/ Angela Merkel steers G20 leaders to compromise on trade]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref><ref name="AFconcessions"/> |
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