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Line 272: − *March 2017—After the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia authored a destructive and [[anti-Semitic]]<ref>Tobin, Jonathan S. (March 17, 2017). [http://www.nationalreview.com/article/445879/un-report-israel-apartheid-accusation-outrageous-anti-semitic More than Just Another Anti-Israel U.N. Farce]. ''National Review''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref>Russell, George (March 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/03/17/beyond-apartheid-u-n-commission-pushes-legal-and-propaganda-offensive-against-israel.html Beyond 'apartheid'--U.N. commission pushes legal and propaganda offensive against Israel]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> report against [[Israel]], the report and agency were strongly criticized by the United States and UN Ambassador [[Nikki Haley]], and the executive director of the commission resigned in response.<ref>Shaw, Adam (March 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/17/un-official-resigns-over-nixed-anti-israel-report-after-pressure-from-haley.html UN official resigns over nixed anti-Israel report after pressure from Haley]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/03/17/un-official-quitting-israel-apartheid-report/ UN Official Quitting Over ‘Israel Apartheid’ Report]. ''Breitbart News''. March 17, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> Line 416:
Line 475: − *September 19, 2017—President Trump gave a speech<ref>[http://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/351348-full-speech-trumps-un-debut-a-blunt-warning-to-americas-enemies FULL SPEECH: Trump's UN General Assembly debut]. ''The Hill''. September 19, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017.<br> − See also: − *Stanage, Niall (September 19, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351378-the-memo-five-takeaways-from-trumps-un-speech The Memo: Five takeaways from Trump’s UN speech]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> at the [[United Nations General Assembly]] in which he strongly advocated for conservative policies and ideals. He strongly advocated for his philosophy of [[America First]]<ref name="AmericaFirstUN">Multiple references: − *Greenwood, Max (September 19, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351320-trump-i-will-always-put-america-first Trump: I will always put America first]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Shaw, Adam (September 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/donald-trump-full-throated-defense-america-first-u-n-speech/ Donald Trump Gives Full-Throated Defense of ‘America First’ in U.N. Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Boyer, Dave (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/19/donald-trump-defines-america-first-to-un-warns-nor/ Trump defines ‘America First’ to wary world leaders at U.N., warns North Korea and Iran]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Nakamura, David; Gearan, Anne (September 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-defends-america-first-foreign-policy-at-un-threatens-to-totally-destroy-north-korea/2017/09/19/33162080-9d62-11e7-9083-fbfddf6804c2_story.html?utm_term=.d0fe26ccfffa Trump defends ‘America first’ foreign policy at U.N., threatens to ‘totally destroy’ North Korea]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref name="ForceForGood"/> and for [[Sovereignty|national sovereignty]] in general,<ref>Westwood, Sarah (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-calls-for-great-reawakening-of-nations-at-united-nations-summit/article/2634868 Trump calls for 'great reawakening of nations' at United Nations summit]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref name="ForceForGood">Hayward, John (September 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/09/19/trump-u-n-america-among-greatest-forces-good-history-world/ Trump to U.N.: America ‘Among the Greatest Forces for Good in the History of the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref name="UNspeechShift">[http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/rocket-man-aside-trumps-un-speech-marks-another-kind-of-shift/article/2635009 'Rocket Man' aside, Trump's UN speech marks another kind of shift]. ''Washington Examiner''. September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref name="Sovereignty">Tartar, Andre (September 22, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-22/exactly-how-many-times-did-trump-talk-about-sovereignty Exactly How Many Times Did Trump Talk About Sovereignty?] ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.</ref> stating that "as President of the United States I will always put America first," and that "the nation-state remains the best vehicle for elevating the human condition," among other strong statements.<ref name="AmericaFirstUN"/> He advocated for keeping refugees in their home countries.<ref>Macchi, Victoria (September 19, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-revives-rhetoric-on-keeping-refugee-in-host-countries/4035754.html Trump Revives Rhetoric on Keeping Refugees in Host Countries]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> He attacked the ideology of [[socialism]].<ref>Multiple references: − *Kew, Ben (September 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/trump-blasts-socialism-at-u-n-failed-ideology-that-causes-poverty-and-misery-everywhere/ Trump Blasts Socialism at UN: ‘Failed Ideology’ that Causes ‘Poverty and Misery Everywhere’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Kurmanaev, Anatoly (September 19, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-takes-aim-at-venezuela-in-u-n-speech-1505847154 Trump Takes Aim at Venezuela in U.N. Speech]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Saavedra, Ryan (September 19, 2017). [http://www.dailywire.com/news/21306/watch-trump-slams-socialism-un-world-leaders-ryan-saavedra WATCH: Trump Slams Socialism At U.N., World Leaders Refuse To Clap]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Taunton, Larry Alex (September 24, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/09/24/trump-is-right-newsweek-socialism-doesnt-work.html Trump is right, Newsweek. Socialism doesn't work]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> He strongly criticized the Iran nuclear deal, calling it an "embarrassment."<ref>Chalfant, Morgan (September 19, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351323-trump-iran-nuclear-deal-an-embarrassment Trump: Iran nuclear deal an ‘embarrassment’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> To the shock of the [[mainstream media]],<ref>Scarry, Eddie (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/reporters-shaken-by-trumps-tough-talk-against-north-korea/article/2634872 Reporters shaken by Trump's tough talk against North Korea]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> he notably criticized North Korea and its leader, calling him "Rocket Man" and threatening to "totally destroy" the Asian country.<ref>Multiple references: − *Holland, Steve; Mason, Jeff (September 18, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-un-assembly-trump/if-threatened-u-s-will-totally-destroy-north-korea-trump-vows-idUSKCN1BU0B3 If threatened, U.S. will 'totally destroy' North Korea, Trump vows]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Heinlein, Peter (September 19, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-calls-for-world-action-against-north-korea-iran-venezuela-/4035239.html Trump Threatens 'Total Destruction' of North Korea in First UN Speech]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Boyer, Dave (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/19/trump-slams-north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un/ Trump slams Kim Jong-un: ‘Rocket Man is on a suicide mission]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Pappas, Alex (September 19, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/19/un-speech-trump-says-rocket-man-kim-jong-un-on-suicide-mission-in-broadside-at-rogue-regimes.html UN speech: Trump says 'Rocket Man' Kim Jong Un on 'suicide mission,' in broadside at 'rogue regimes']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Shaw, Adam (September 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/trump-threatens-totally-destroy-north-korea-rocket-man-suicide-mission/ In U.N. Speech, Trump Threatens to ‘Totally Destroy’ North Korea: ‘Rocket Man Is on a Suicide Mission’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> He criticized the UN for letting governments that commit human rights abuses sit on the U.N. Human Rights Council.<ref>Morrongiello, Gabby (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-massive-source-of-embarrassment-for-un-to-give-voice-to-human-rights-abusers/article/2634873 Trump: 'Massive source of embarrassment' for UN to give voice to human rights abusers]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> Trump stated that he would "stop [[radical Islamic terrorism]]," not backing down from using the politically incorrect term.<ref>Multiple references: − *Pollak, Joel B. (September 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/trump-united-nations-will-stop-radical-islamic-terrorism/ Trump to United Nations: ‘We Will Stop Radical Islamic Terrorism’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Enjeti, Saagar (September 19, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/19/trump-calls-out-radical-islamic-terrorism-by-name-at-un/ Trump Calls Out ‘Radical Islamic Terrorism’ By Name At UN]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Tani, Maxwell (September 19, 2017). [http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-mcmaster-radical-islamic-terrorism-2017-9 Trump used the most controversial phrase inside his administration during his major address to the UN]. ''Business Insider''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> The speech marked a shift toward a realist and pro-national sovereignty foreign policy.<ref name="UNspeechShift"/> The next day, Vice President [[Mike Pence]] also spoke at the UN, criticizing the institution for its numerous problems<ref>Multiple references: − *Shaw, Adam (September 20, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/20/pence-u-n-human-rights-council-doesnt-deserve-its-name/ Pence: U.N. Human Rights Council ‘Doesn’t Deserve Its Name’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017. − *Boyer, Dave (September 20, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/20/pence-calls-un-security-council-end-bias-israel/ Pence calls on U.N. Security Council to end bias against Israel]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 27, 2017. − *[https://www.voanews.com/a/pence-says-united-nations-peacekeeping-missions-must-be-more-effective-efficient/4037986.html Pence Says UN Peacekeeping Missions Must Be More Effective, Efficient]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017. − *Goodenough, Patrick (September 21, 2017). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/patrick-goodenough/pence-un-truth-human-rights-council-doesnt-deserve-its-name Pence to UN: ‘The Truth Is, The Human Rights Council Doesn’t Deserve Its Name’]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> and calling out "radical Islamic terrorism."<ref>Multiple references: − *Swan, Jonathan (September 20, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/pence-2487561665.html Pence hits Russia in UN speech]. ''Axios''. Retrieved September 27, 2017. − *Davis, Jack (September 20, 2017). [https://www.westernjournalism.com/pence-blasts-human-rights-council-forum-anti-semitism/ Pence Blasts Human Rights Council As ‘Forum For Anti-Semitism’]. ''Western Journalism''. Retrieved September 27, 2017. − *Clancy, Liam (September 20, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/20/pence-blasts-un-human-rights-council-in-speech-to-general-assembly/ Pence Blasts UN Human Rights Council In Speech To General Assembly]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> The same day that Pence spoke, First Lady [[Melania Trump]] spoke out for protecting children,<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/melania-trump-is-telling-un-to-step-up-to-protect-children/ Melania Trump tells UN to "step up" to protect children]. ''CBS News''. September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> stating that it is ultimately the parents' responsibility to do so and to raise their children to be moral and love their country,<ref>Starr, Penny (September 20, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/20/melania-trump-it-is-parents-responsibility-to-raise-children-who-have-moral-clarity-love-of-country/ Melania Trump: It Is Parents’ Responsibility to Raise Children Who Have Moral Clarity, Love of Country]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> and she quoted from the Bible.<ref>[https://www.christiantoday.com/article/melania.trump.quotes.from.the.bible.in.speech.at.the.un.against.cyber.bullying/114260.htm Melania Trump quotes from the Bible in speech at the UN against cyber-bullying]. ''ChristianToday''. September 21, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> − *October 12, 2017—The Trump Administration announced the U.S. would withdraw from [[United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization|UNESCO]] because of its anti-Israel bias.<ref>Multiple references: − *[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-to-pull-out-of-unesco-amid-palestinian-tensions/4067285.html US Announces UNESCO Pullout Amid Palestinian Tensions]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017. − *Shaw, Adam (October 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/10/12/u-s-withdraws-unesco-citing-anti-israel-bias/ Trump Administration Withdraws from UNESCO, Citing Anti-Israel Bias]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 12, 2017. − *[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/12/us-to-pull-out-unesco-amid-palestinian-tensions.html Trump administration pulling US out of UN agency over 'anti-Israel bias']. ''Fox News''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017. − *[https://www.rferl.org/a/un-us-leaves-unesco-anti-israel-bias/28789963.html U.S. Quits UNESCO Over 'Anti-Israel Bias']. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017. − *Newman, Alex (October 12, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/27130-u-s-exits-corrupt-communist-led-unesco U.S. Exits Corrupt, Communist-led UNESCO]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 12, 2017. − Israel announced on the same day that it would also leave UNESCO: − *Irish, John (October 12, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-unesco-election-usa/u-s-israel-quit-u-n-heritage-agency-citing-bias-idUSKBN1CH1YO U.S., Israel quit U.N. heritage agency citing bias]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 12, 2017. − *[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41598991 Israel to join US in quitting Unesco]. ''BBC News''. Retrieved October 12, 2017. − *Wilner, Michael; Keinon, Herb; Lazaroff, Tovah (October 12, 2017). [http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Protesting-anti-Israel-bias-US-plans-withdrawal-from-UNESCO-507271 Israel, US to Quit UNESCO Citing 'Anti-Israel Bias']. ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved October 12, 2017. − *Manchester, Julia (October 12, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/355240-israel-to-join-us-in-withdrawing-from-un-body Israel to join US in withdrawing from UN body]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.</ref> Line 480:
Line 502: − *December 2, 2017—The Trump Administration pulled out of the Global Compact on Migration, a [[United Nations]] agreement on migration, due to it infringing on U.S. sovereignty and its immigration policies.<ref name="USmigrationPact">Multiple references: − *[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-backs-out-of-migration-pact/4147078.html US Pulls Out of UN Migrant and Refugee Pact]. ''Voice of America''. December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017. − *[https://www.rferl.org/a/united-states-trump-haley-united-nations-migration-immigration-pact/28892846.html U.S. Pulling Out Of UN Migration Compact, Seeks To Set Own Policy]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017. − *Nichols, Michelle (December 3, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-migrants-un/u-s-quits-talks-on-global-migration-pact-over-sovereignty-clash-idUSKBN1DX0Q4 U.S. quits talks on global migration pact over sovereignty clash]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 6, 2017. − *[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/03/us-pulls-un-migrant-refugee-pact/ US pulls out of UN migrant and refugee pact]. ''The Telegraph'' (from ''AFP''). December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017. − *Gladstone, Rick (December 3, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/03/world/americas/united-nations-migration-pact.html U.S. Quits Migration Pact, Saying It Infringes on Sovereignty]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved December 6, 2017. − For more information on the agreement and its potential impact on U.S. policy, see here: − *Wolverton, Joe (December 3, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/27501-trump-admin-orders-withdrawal-from-un-migrant-accommodating-agreement Trump Admin Orders Withdrawal From UN Migrant Accommodating Agreement]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 6, 2017. − *Munro, Neil (December 3, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/03/trump-overrules-deputy-deflates-un-immigration-treaty/ President Trump Overrules Deputy, Deflates U.N.’s Pro-Immigration Treaty]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 6, 2017. − *Arthur, Andrew (October 23, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/23/us-immigration-policy-could-be-upended-by-united-n/ Undermining U.S. sovereignty over immigration]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 6, 2017. − See also: − *Mason, Ian (December 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/08/trump-touts-rejection-of-u-n-plan-to-force-mass-third-world-immigration/ Trump Touts Rejection of U.N. Plan to Force Mass Third World Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 9, 2017.</ref> U.S. Ambassador [[Nikki Haley]] stated that "our decisions on immigration policies must always be made by Americans and Americans alone," and that "the global approach in the New York Declaration is simply not compatible with U.S. sovereignty."<ref name="USmigrationPact"/>
Donald Trump achievements: Foreign policy (view source)
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, 03:02, December 26, 2017→2017: Reorganize to place all info related to the UN together. Also, added another achievement.
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*Gehrke, Joel (November 1, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nikki-haley-apologizes-to-cubans-for-casual-cruelty-of-obama-administration/article/2639281 Nikki Haley apologizes to Cubans for 'casual cruelty' of Obama administration]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 1, 2017.</ref>
*Gehrke, Joel (November 1, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nikki-haley-apologizes-to-cubans-for-casual-cruelty-of-obama-administration/article/2639281 Nikki Haley apologizes to Cubans for 'casual cruelty' of Obama administration]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 1, 2017.</ref>
*The Trump Administration took several actions related to the [[United Nations]]:
**March 2017—After the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia authored a destructive and [[anti-Semitic]]<ref>Multiple references:
*Tobin, Jonathan S. (March 17, 2017). [http://www.nationalreview.com/article/445879/un-report-israel-apartheid-accusation-outrageous-anti-semitic More than Just Another Anti-Israel U.N. Farce]. ''National Review''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
*Russell, George (March 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/03/17/beyond-apartheid-u-n-commission-pushes-legal-and-propaganda-offensive-against-israel.html Beyond 'apartheid'--U.N. commission pushes legal and propaganda offensive against Israel]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> report against [[Israel]], the report and agency were strongly criticized by the United States and UN Ambassador [[Nikki Haley]], and the executive director of the commission resigned in response.<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (March 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/17/un-official-resigns-over-nixed-anti-israel-report-after-pressure-from-haley.html UN official resigns over nixed anti-Israel report after pressure from Haley]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
*[http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/03/17/un-official-quitting-israel-apartheid-report/ UN Official Quitting Over ‘Israel Apartheid’ Report]. ''Breitbart News''. March 17, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref>
**September 19, 2017—President Trump gave a speech<ref>[http://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/351348-full-speech-trumps-un-debut-a-blunt-warning-to-americas-enemies FULL SPEECH: Trump's UN General Assembly debut]. ''The Hill''. September 19, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017.<br>
See also:
*Stanage, Niall (September 19, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351378-the-memo-five-takeaways-from-trumps-un-speech The Memo: Five takeaways from Trump’s UN speech]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> at the [[United Nations General Assembly]] in which he strongly advocated for conservative policies and ideals. He strongly advocated for his philosophy of [[America First]]<ref name="AmericaFirstUN">Multiple references:
*Greenwood, Max (September 19, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351320-trump-i-will-always-put-america-first Trump: I will always put America first]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (September 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/donald-trump-full-throated-defense-america-first-u-n-speech/ Donald Trump Gives Full-Throated Defense of ‘America First’ in U.N. Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/19/donald-trump-defines-america-first-to-un-warns-nor/ Trump defines ‘America First’ to wary world leaders at U.N., warns North Korea and Iran]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Nakamura, David; Gearan, Anne (September 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-defends-america-first-foreign-policy-at-un-threatens-to-totally-destroy-north-korea/2017/09/19/33162080-9d62-11e7-9083-fbfddf6804c2_story.html?utm_term=.d0fe26ccfffa Trump defends ‘America first’ foreign policy at U.N., threatens to ‘totally destroy’ North Korea]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref name="ForceForGood"/> and for [[Sovereignty|national sovereignty]] in general,<ref>Westwood, Sarah (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-calls-for-great-reawakening-of-nations-at-united-nations-summit/article/2634868 Trump calls for 'great reawakening of nations' at United Nations summit]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref name="ForceForGood">Hayward, John (September 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/09/19/trump-u-n-america-among-greatest-forces-good-history-world/ Trump to U.N.: America ‘Among the Greatest Forces for Good in the History of the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref name="UNspeechShift">[http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/rocket-man-aside-trumps-un-speech-marks-another-kind-of-shift/article/2635009 'Rocket Man' aside, Trump's UN speech marks another kind of shift]. ''Washington Examiner''. September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref name="Sovereignty">Tartar, Andre (September 22, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-22/exactly-how-many-times-did-trump-talk-about-sovereignty Exactly How Many Times Did Trump Talk About Sovereignty?] ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.</ref> stating that "as President of the United States I will always put America first," and that "the nation-state remains the best vehicle for elevating the human condition," among other strong statements.<ref name="AmericaFirstUN"/> He advocated for keeping refugees in their home countries.<ref>Macchi, Victoria (September 19, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-revives-rhetoric-on-keeping-refugee-in-host-countries/4035754.html Trump Revives Rhetoric on Keeping Refugees in Host Countries]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> He attacked the ideology of [[socialism]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Kew, Ben (September 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/trump-blasts-socialism-at-u-n-failed-ideology-that-causes-poverty-and-misery-everywhere/ Trump Blasts Socialism at UN: ‘Failed Ideology’ that Causes ‘Poverty and Misery Everywhere’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Kurmanaev, Anatoly (September 19, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-takes-aim-at-venezuela-in-u-n-speech-1505847154 Trump Takes Aim at Venezuela in U.N. Speech]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Saavedra, Ryan (September 19, 2017). [http://www.dailywire.com/news/21306/watch-trump-slams-socialism-un-world-leaders-ryan-saavedra WATCH: Trump Slams Socialism At U.N., World Leaders Refuse To Clap]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Taunton, Larry Alex (September 24, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/09/24/trump-is-right-newsweek-socialism-doesnt-work.html Trump is right, Newsweek. Socialism doesn't work]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> He strongly criticized the Iran nuclear deal, calling it an "embarrassment."<ref>Chalfant, Morgan (September 19, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351323-trump-iran-nuclear-deal-an-embarrassment Trump: Iran nuclear deal an ‘embarrassment’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> To the shock of the [[mainstream media]],<ref>Scarry, Eddie (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/reporters-shaken-by-trumps-tough-talk-against-north-korea/article/2634872 Reporters shaken by Trump's tough talk against North Korea]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> he notably criticized North Korea and its leader, calling him "Rocket Man" and threatening to "totally destroy" the Asian country.<ref>Multiple references:
*Holland, Steve; Mason, Jeff (September 18, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-un-assembly-trump/if-threatened-u-s-will-totally-destroy-north-korea-trump-vows-idUSKCN1BU0B3 If threatened, U.S. will 'totally destroy' North Korea, Trump vows]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Heinlein, Peter (September 19, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-calls-for-world-action-against-north-korea-iran-venezuela-/4035239.html Trump Threatens 'Total Destruction' of North Korea in First UN Speech]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/19/trump-slams-north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un/ Trump slams Kim Jong-un: ‘Rocket Man is on a suicide mission]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Pappas, Alex (September 19, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/19/un-speech-trump-says-rocket-man-kim-jong-un-on-suicide-mission-in-broadside-at-rogue-regimes.html UN speech: Trump says 'Rocket Man' Kim Jong Un on 'suicide mission,' in broadside at 'rogue regimes']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (September 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/trump-threatens-totally-destroy-north-korea-rocket-man-suicide-mission/ In U.N. Speech, Trump Threatens to ‘Totally Destroy’ North Korea: ‘Rocket Man Is on a Suicide Mission’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> He criticized the UN for letting governments that commit human rights abuses sit on the U.N. Human Rights Council.<ref>Morrongiello, Gabby (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-massive-source-of-embarrassment-for-un-to-give-voice-to-human-rights-abusers/article/2634873 Trump: 'Massive source of embarrassment' for UN to give voice to human rights abusers]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> Trump stated that he would "stop [[radical Islamic terrorism]]," not backing down from using the politically incorrect term.<ref>Multiple references:
*Pollak, Joel B. (September 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/trump-united-nations-will-stop-radical-islamic-terrorism/ Trump to United Nations: ‘We Will Stop Radical Islamic Terrorism’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Enjeti, Saagar (September 19, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/19/trump-calls-out-radical-islamic-terrorism-by-name-at-un/ Trump Calls Out ‘Radical Islamic Terrorism’ By Name At UN]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Tani, Maxwell (September 19, 2017). [http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-mcmaster-radical-islamic-terrorism-2017-9 Trump used the most controversial phrase inside his administration during his major address to the UN]. ''Business Insider''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> The speech marked a shift toward a realist and pro-national sovereignty foreign policy.<ref name="UNspeechShift"/> The next day, Vice President [[Mike Pence]] also spoke at the UN, criticizing the institution for its numerous problems<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (September 20, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/20/pence-u-n-human-rights-council-doesnt-deserve-its-name/ Pence: U.N. Human Rights Council ‘Doesn’t Deserve Its Name’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (September 20, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/20/pence-calls-un-security-council-end-bias-israel/ Pence calls on U.N. Security Council to end bias against Israel]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/pence-says-united-nations-peacekeeping-missions-must-be-more-effective-efficient/4037986.html Pence Says UN Peacekeeping Missions Must Be More Effective, Efficient]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
*Goodenough, Patrick (September 21, 2017). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/patrick-goodenough/pence-un-truth-human-rights-council-doesnt-deserve-its-name Pence to UN: ‘The Truth Is, The Human Rights Council Doesn’t Deserve Its Name’]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> and calling out "radical Islamic terrorism."<ref>Multiple references:
*Swan, Jonathan (September 20, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/pence-2487561665.html Pence hits Russia in UN speech]. ''Axios''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
*Davis, Jack (September 20, 2017). [https://www.westernjournalism.com/pence-blasts-human-rights-council-forum-anti-semitism/ Pence Blasts Human Rights Council As ‘Forum For Anti-Semitism’]. ''Western Journalism''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
*Clancy, Liam (September 20, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/20/pence-blasts-un-human-rights-council-in-speech-to-general-assembly/ Pence Blasts UN Human Rights Council In Speech To General Assembly]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> The same day that Pence spoke, First Lady [[Melania Trump]] spoke out for protecting children,<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/melania-trump-is-telling-un-to-step-up-to-protect-children/ Melania Trump tells UN to "step up" to protect children]. ''CBS News''. September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> stating that it is ultimately the parents' responsibility to do so and to raise their children to be moral and love their country,<ref>Starr, Penny (September 20, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/20/melania-trump-it-is-parents-responsibility-to-raise-children-who-have-moral-clarity-love-of-country/ Melania Trump: It Is Parents’ Responsibility to Raise Children Who Have Moral Clarity, Love of Country]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> and she quoted from the Bible.<ref>[https://www.christiantoday.com/article/melania.trump.quotes.from.the.bible.in.speech.at.the.un.against.cyber.bullying/114260.htm Melania Trump quotes from the Bible in speech at the UN against cyber-bullying]. ''ChristianToday''. September 21, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref>
**October 12, 2017—The Trump Administration announced the U.S. would withdraw from [[United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization|UNESCO]] because of its anti-Israel bias.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-to-pull-out-of-unesco-amid-palestinian-tensions/4067285.html US Announces UNESCO Pullout Amid Palestinian Tensions]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (October 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/10/12/u-s-withdraws-unesco-citing-anti-israel-bias/ Trump Administration Withdraws from UNESCO, Citing Anti-Israel Bias]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/12/us-to-pull-out-unesco-amid-palestinian-tensions.html Trump administration pulling US out of UN agency over 'anti-Israel bias']. ''Fox News''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/un-us-leaves-unesco-anti-israel-bias/28789963.html U.S. Quits UNESCO Over 'Anti-Israel Bias']. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*Newman, Alex (October 12, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/27130-u-s-exits-corrupt-communist-led-unesco U.S. Exits Corrupt, Communist-led UNESCO]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
Israel announced on the same day that it would also leave UNESCO:
*Irish, John (October 12, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-unesco-election-usa/u-s-israel-quit-u-n-heritage-agency-citing-bias-idUSKBN1CH1YO U.S., Israel quit U.N. heritage agency citing bias]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41598991 Israel to join US in quitting Unesco]. ''BBC News''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*Wilner, Michael; Keinon, Herb; Lazaroff, Tovah (October 12, 2017). [http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Protesting-anti-Israel-bias-US-plans-withdrawal-from-UNESCO-507271 Israel, US to Quit UNESCO Citing 'Anti-Israel Bias']. ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*Manchester, Julia (October 12, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/355240-israel-to-join-us-in-withdrawing-from-un-body Israel to join US in withdrawing from UN body]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.</ref>
**December 2, 2017—The Trump Administration pulled out of the Global Compact on Migration, a [[United Nations]] agreement on migration, due to it infringing on U.S. sovereignty and its immigration policies.<ref name="USmigrationPact">Multiple references:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-backs-out-of-migration-pact/4147078.html US Pulls Out of UN Migrant and Refugee Pact]. ''Voice of America''. December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/united-states-trump-haley-united-nations-migration-immigration-pact/28892846.html U.S. Pulling Out Of UN Migration Compact, Seeks To Set Own Policy]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Nichols, Michelle (December 3, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-migrants-un/u-s-quits-talks-on-global-migration-pact-over-sovereignty-clash-idUSKBN1DX0Q4 U.S. quits talks on global migration pact over sovereignty clash]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/03/us-pulls-un-migrant-refugee-pact/ US pulls out of UN migrant and refugee pact]. ''The Telegraph'' (from ''AFP''). December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Gladstone, Rick (December 3, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/03/world/americas/united-nations-migration-pact.html U.S. Quits Migration Pact, Saying It Infringes on Sovereignty]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
For more information on the agreement and its potential impact on U.S. policy, see here:
*Wolverton, Joe (December 3, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/27501-trump-admin-orders-withdrawal-from-un-migrant-accommodating-agreement Trump Admin Orders Withdrawal From UN Migrant Accommodating Agreement]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Munro, Neil (December 3, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/03/trump-overrules-deputy-deflates-un-immigration-treaty/ President Trump Overrules Deputy, Deflates U.N.’s Pro-Immigration Treaty]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Arthur, Andrew (October 23, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/23/us-immigration-policy-could-be-upended-by-united-n/ Undermining U.S. sovereignty over immigration]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
See also:
*Mason, Ian (December 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/08/trump-touts-rejection-of-u-n-plan-to-force-mass-third-world-immigration/ Trump Touts Rejection of U.N. Plan to Force Mass Third World Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 9, 2017.</ref> U.S. Ambassador [[Nikki Haley]] stated that "our decisions on immigration policies must always be made by Americans and Americans alone," and that "the global approach in the New York Declaration is simply not compatible with U.S. sovereignty."<ref name="USmigrationPact"/>
**December 24, 2017—UN Ambassador Nikki Haley announced that the United States would cut its contribution to the UN's 2018–19 budget by $285 million.<ref>Multiple references:
*Gearty, Robert (December 25, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/12/25/haley-announces-285m-cut-in-2018-19-un-operating-budget.html Haley announces $285M cut in 2018-19 UN operating budget]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
*[http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/12/25/nikki-haley-announces-285-million-reduction-u-n-budget/ Nikki Haley Announces $285 Million Reduction to U.N. Funding]. ''Breitbart News''. December 25, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/u-s-hails-un-budget-cut-285-million/28937570.html U.S. Hails $285 Million Cut To UN’s Two-Year Budget For 2018-19]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. December 25, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
*[https://www.apnews.com/6558eea166404e769df6a93ccdb10240/US-says-it-negotiated-$285M-cut-in-United-Nations-budget US says it negotiated $285M cut in United Nations budget]. ''Associated Press''. December 24, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017.</ref>
*The Trump Administration successfully secured the release of several American prisoners held in foreign countries that the Obama Administration did not or could not release.<ref>O'Reilly, Andrew (December 20, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/20/trump-administration-finds-success-in-bringing-home-americans-detained-abroad.html Trump administration finds success in bringing home Americans detained abroad]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 20, 2017.</ref> It played a large role in successfully helping prevent [[Central Intelligence Agency|CIA]] officer Sabrina de Sousa from being extradited to Italy, with the decision coming on March 1, 2017.<ref>Corbin, Cristina (March 1, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/03/01/italy-cancels-former-cia-agents-extradition-from-portugal-in-muslim-abduction-case.html Ex-CIA officer has Trump administration to thank for extradition KO, spokesman says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 1, 2017.</ref> On April 21, 2017, Egypt released an Egyptian-American who had been detained for three years.<ref>Boyer, Dave (April 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/21/donald-trump-greets-aya-hijazi-egyptian-american-w/ Trump greets Egyptian-American woman after working behind the scenes to free her]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 21, 2017.</ref> Additionally, according to the father of Otto Warmbier, who was held hostage in North Korea and then released in June 2017, the Obama Administration did not do enough to secure his release while the Trump Administration did secure his release.<ref>Multiple references:
*The Trump Administration successfully secured the release of several American prisoners held in foreign countries that the Obama Administration did not or could not release.<ref>O'Reilly, Andrew (December 20, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/20/trump-administration-finds-success-in-bringing-home-americans-detained-abroad.html Trump administration finds success in bringing home Americans detained abroad]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 20, 2017.</ref> It played a large role in successfully helping prevent [[Central Intelligence Agency|CIA]] officer Sabrina de Sousa from being extradited to Italy, with the decision coming on March 1, 2017.<ref>Corbin, Cristina (March 1, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/03/01/italy-cancels-former-cia-agents-extradition-from-portugal-in-muslim-abduction-case.html Ex-CIA officer has Trump administration to thank for extradition KO, spokesman says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 1, 2017.</ref> On April 21, 2017, Egypt released an Egyptian-American who had been detained for three years.<ref>Boyer, Dave (April 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/21/donald-trump-greets-aya-hijazi-egyptian-american-w/ Trump greets Egyptian-American woman after working behind the scenes to free her]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 21, 2017.</ref> Additionally, according to the father of Otto Warmbier, who was held hostage in North Korea and then released in June 2017, the Obama Administration did not do enough to secure his release while the Trump Administration did secure his release.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hains, Tim (June 15, 2017). [https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2017/06/15/father_of_otto_warmbier_obama_admin_told_us_to_keep_quiet_trump_admin_brought_him_home.html Father Of Otto Warmbier: Obama Admin Told Us To Keep Quiet, Trump Admin Brought Him Home]. ''RealClearPolitics''. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
*Hains, Tim (June 15, 2017). [https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2017/06/15/father_of_otto_warmbier_obama_admin_told_us_to_keep_quiet_trump_admin_brought_him_home.html Father Of Otto Warmbier: Obama Admin Told Us To Keep Quiet, Trump Admin Brought Him Home]. ''RealClearPolitics''. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
*Singman, Brooke (November 15, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/15/trump-waiting-for-thank-from-3-ucla-basketball-players-back-in-us.html UCLA basketball players thank Trump for 'helping us out' after tweet]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
*Singman, Brooke (November 15, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/15/trump-waiting-for-thank-from-3-ucla-basketball-players-back-in-us.html UCLA basketball players thank Trump for 'helping us out' after tweet]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
*Carroll, Rory (November 15, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-ucla-china-trump/ucla-players-apologize-for-shoplifting-in-china-thank-trump-idUSKBN1DF2VH UCLA players apologize for shoplifting in China, thank Trump]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.</ref>
*Carroll, Rory (November 15, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-ucla-china-trump/ucla-players-apologize-for-shoplifting-in-china-thank-trump-idUSKBN1DF2VH UCLA players apologize for shoplifting in China, thank Trump]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.</ref>
*On March 18, 2017, the Trump Administration successfully forced the [[Group of Twenty|G-20]] to remove its opposition to [[protectionism]] and temper its support for [[free trade]],<ref name="WaExMar2017">Scarry, Eddie (March 18, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-administration-rebuffs-free-trade-appeals-at-g-20-meeting/article/2617793 Trump administration rebuffs free trade appeals at G-20 meeting]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref name="FoxBMar2017">Koranyi, Balazs; Heller, Gernot (March 18, 2017). [http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2017/03/18/g20-financial-leaders-acquiesce-to-u-s-drop-free-trade-pledge.html G20 Financial Leaders Acquiesce to U.S., Drop Free Trade Pledge]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> and any mention of [[climate change]]<ref name="TeleMar2017">McGoogan, Cara; Sherlock, Ruth (March 18, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2017/03/18/g20-leaders-roll-back-commitment-free-trade-climate-change-following/ G20 leaders roll back commitment to free trade and climate change following US pressure]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref name="IndepMar2017">Sharman, Jon (March 18, 2017). [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/politics/g20-finance-ministers-statement-climate-change-fair-trade-trump-a7636956.html US 'forces G20 to drop any mention of climate change' in joint statement]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> from its joint statement. Later, in April 2017, the Trump Administration refused to sign the G7 joint statement because the other nations could not agree to include support for nuclear and fossil fuels without support for the Paris climate agreement. The G7, thus, went without a joint statement.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/12/report-trump-administration-officials-clashed-with-g7-ministers-over-climate-policy.html Report: Trump administration officials clashed with G7 ministers over climate policy]. ''Fox News''. April 12, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref><ref>Bastasch, Michael (April 11, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/11/trump-refuses-to-sign-g7-statement-endorsing-paris-climate-agreement/ Trump Refuses To Sign G7 Statement Endorsing Paris Climate Agreement]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref>
*On March 18, 2017, the Trump Administration successfully forced the [[Group of Twenty|G-20]] to remove its opposition to [[protectionism]] and temper its support for [[free trade]],<ref name="WaExMar2017">Scarry, Eddie (March 18, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-administration-rebuffs-free-trade-appeals-at-g-20-meeting/article/2617793 Trump administration rebuffs free trade appeals at G-20 meeting]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref name="FoxBMar2017">Koranyi, Balazs; Heller, Gernot (March 18, 2017). [http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2017/03/18/g20-financial-leaders-acquiesce-to-u-s-drop-free-trade-pledge.html G20 Financial Leaders Acquiesce to U.S., Drop Free Trade Pledge]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> and any mention of [[climate change]]<ref name="TeleMar2017">McGoogan, Cara; Sherlock, Ruth (March 18, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2017/03/18/g20-leaders-roll-back-commitment-free-trade-climate-change-following/ G20 leaders roll back commitment to free trade and climate change following US pressure]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref name="IndepMar2017">Sharman, Jon (March 18, 2017). [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/politics/g20-finance-ministers-statement-climate-change-fair-trade-trump-a7636956.html US 'forces G20 to drop any mention of climate change' in joint statement]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> from its joint statement. Later, in April 2017, the Trump Administration refused to sign the G7 joint statement because the other nations could not agree to include support for nuclear and fossil fuels without support for the Paris climate agreement. The G7, thus, went without a joint statement.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/12/report-trump-administration-officials-clashed-with-g7-ministers-over-climate-policy.html Report: Trump administration officials clashed with G7 ministers over climate policy]. ''Fox News''. April 12, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref><ref>Bastasch, Michael (April 11, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/11/trump-refuses-to-sign-g7-statement-endorsing-paris-climate-agreement/ Trump Refuses To Sign G7 Statement Endorsing Paris Climate Agreement]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref>
[[File:Donald Trump Syrian Military Strike April 2017.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump being briefed on April 6, 2017 concerning a military strike on Syria.]]
[[File:Donald Trump Syrian Military Strike April 2017.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump being briefed on April 6, 2017 concerning a military strike on Syria.]]
*[http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/trump-doctrine-afghanistan-strategy-us-donald-trump/2017/08/23/id/809354/http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/trump-doctrine-afghanistan-strategy-us-donald-trump/2017/08/23/id/809354/ New Afghanistan Plan Could Offer Clues to 'Trump Doctrine']. ''Newsmax'' (from the Associated Press''). August 23, 2017. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
*[http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/trump-doctrine-afghanistan-strategy-us-donald-trump/2017/08/23/id/809354/http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/trump-doctrine-afghanistan-strategy-us-donald-trump/2017/08/23/id/809354/ New Afghanistan Plan Could Offer Clues to 'Trump Doctrine']. ''Newsmax'' (from the Associated Press''). August 23, 2017. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
*Murphy, Mike (August 21, 2017). [http://www.marketwatch.com/story/trump-expected-to-announce-increase-in-us-troops-in-afghanistan-2017-08-21 Trump steps up fight against Taliban, declares end to nation-building]. ''MarketWatch''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.</ref>
*Murphy, Mike (August 21, 2017). [http://www.marketwatch.com/story/trump-expected-to-announce-increase-in-us-troops-in-afghanistan-2017-08-21 Trump steps up fight against Taliban, declares end to nation-building]. ''MarketWatch''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.</ref>
*November 5–14, 2017—President Trump traveled to [[Japan]], [[South Korea]], [[China]], [[Vietnam]], and the [[Philippines]]. He emphasized his America First philosophy during and after this trip.<ref>Multiple references:
*November 5–14, 2017—President Trump traveled to [[Japan]], [[South Korea]], [[China]], [[Vietnam]], and the [[Philippines]]. He emphasized his America First philosophy during and after this trip.<ref>Multiple references:
*Miller, S.A. (November 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/15/trump-declares-asia-trip-roaring-success/ Trump declares Asia trip a roaring success: ‘America is back’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
*Miller, S.A. (November 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/15/trump-declares-asia-trip-roaring-success/ Trump declares Asia trip a roaring success: ‘America is back’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
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