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| | *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. |
| | *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. | | *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.
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| | *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. |
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| | *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: | | *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. | | *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.
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| | *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. | | *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: | + | *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><ref name="MSMbiasG20">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.</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 [[Euroskepticism|Euroskeptic]] 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 [[Euroskepticism|Euroskeptic]] 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 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": | + | **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>Continetti, Matthew (July 6, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/columns/president-trumps-remarkable-warsaw-speech/ President Trump’s Remarkable Warsaw Speech]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref name="Newman">Newman, Alex (July 7, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/26423-in-poland-trump-defends-western-civilization-and-freedom In Poland, Trump Defends Western Civilization and Freedom]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref>The mainstream media, such as the Washington Post, described the speech as "starkly populist and nationalistic": |
| − | *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: | + | *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 name="Newman"/><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 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. |
| | + | *Nicholas, Peter (July 7, 2017). [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/donald-trump-says-west-must-defend-its-civilisation/news-story/3470b97cfa64f6c54be15945ab38e96f Donald Trump says West must defend its civilisation]. ''The Australian'' (from ''The Wall Street Journal''). Retrieved July 10, 2017. |
| | + | *Edwards, Lee (July 7, 2017). [http://dailysignal.com/2017/07/07/trump-defends-west/ Trump Defends the West]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved July 10, 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> |
| | The Trump Administration announced the sale of [[MIM-104 Patriot|Patriot Missiles]] to Poland and noted shipments of LNG gas to the nation: | | The Trump Administration announced the sale of [[MIM-104 Patriot|Patriot Missiles]] to Poland and noted shipments of LNG gas to the nation: |
| | *[http://www.defensenews.com/articles/trump-administration-to-sell-patriot-missiles-to-poland Trump administration to sell Patriot missiles to Poland]. ''Defense News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017. | | *[http://www.defensenews.com/articles/trump-administration-to-sell-patriot-missiles-to-poland Trump administration to sell Patriot missiles to Poland]. ''Defense News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017. |
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| | *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. |
| | *Peker, Emre; Horobin, William (July 9, 2017). [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/g20-2017-leaders-compromise-on-trade-split-on-climate/news-story/0c7cdf9eb8a4f566f78590c60839b563 G20 2017: Leaders compromise on trade, split on climate]. ''The Australian''. Retrieved July 9, 2017. | | *Peker, Emre; Horobin, William (July 9, 2017). [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/g20-2017-leaders-compromise-on-trade-split-on-climate/news-story/0c7cdf9eb8a4f566f78590c60839b563 G20 2017: Leaders compromise on trade, split on climate]. ''The Australian''. Retrieved July 9, 2017. |
| − | *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"/> | + | *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"/> Despite mainstream media bias that the U.S. "abandoned" or "left" its position of leadership,<ref name="MSMbiasG20"/> the U.S. actually strengthened its position of leadership by pushing his conservative, America First agenda rather than following the consensus of the other G-20 countries.<ref>Multiple references: |
| | + | *York, Bryan (July 10, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/byron-york-for-trump-critics-to-follow-is-to-lead/article/2628158 Byron York: For Trump critics, to follow is to lead]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 10, 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.</ref> |
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