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:''Main article: [[Donald Trump achievements]]''

{{Main|Donald Trump achievements}}

This article is a non-exhaustive list of achievements by [[President of the United States of America|U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]], [[Trump Administration|his administration]], and [[United States Congress|Congress]] related to his foreign policy.

This article is a non-exhaustive list of achievements by [[President of the United States of America|U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]], [[Trump Administration|his administration]], and [[United States Congress|Congress]] related to his foreign policy.

Other GOP members of Congress joined President Trump and his administration:

Other GOP members of Congress joined President Trump and his administration:

*Kredo, Adam (December 31, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/national-security/u-s-sides-anti-iranian-regime-protesters-amid-crackdown/ U.S. Sides With Anti-Iranian Regime Protesters Amid Crackdown]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved January 1, 2017.</ref> The protests – as well as President Trump's support – extended into 2018.

*Kredo, Adam (December 31, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/national-security/u-s-sides-anti-iranian-regime-protesters-amid-crackdown/ U.S. Sides With Anti-Iranian Regime Protesters Amid Crackdown]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved January 1, 2017.</ref> The protests – as well as President Trump's support – extended into 2018.

*Despite claims by Democrats and other left-wingers that Trump's presidential campaign "colluded" with [[Russia]], the Trump Administration took several tough actions against Russia, including some that even the Obama Administration avoided.<ref>Berger, Judson (December 26, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/26/trump-administration-ends-2017-confronting-russia-after-year-collusion-accusations.html Trump administration ends 2017 confronting Russia after year of collusion accusations]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.<br>

*Despite claims by Democrats and other left-wingers that Trump's presidential campaign "colluded" with [[Russia]], the Trump Administration took several tough actions against Russia, including some that even the Obama Administration avoided.<ref>Berger, Judson (December 26, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/26/trump-administration-ends-2017-confronting-russia-after-year-collusion-accusations.html Trump administration ends 2017 confronting Russia after year of collusion accusations]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.

See also:

See also:

*Williams, Katie Bo (December 30, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/366813-in-surprise-trump-maintains-many-obama-era-russia-polices In surprise, Trump maintains many Obama-era Russia policies]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 30, 2017.</ref> Here are some of the actions taken against the country:

*Williams, Katie Bo (December 30, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/366813-in-surprise-trump-maintains-many-obama-era-russia-polices In surprise, Trump maintains many Obama-era Russia policies]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 30, 2017.</ref> Here are some of the actions taken against the country:

See also:

See also:

*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 adopted a more critical stance toward the [[United Nations]] than the Obama Administration.<ref>Shaw, Adam (April 10, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/10/un-tensions-with-trump-administration-mount-as-both-sides-dig-in.html UN tensions with Trump administration mount as both sides dig in]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 10, 2017.<br>

*The Trump Administration adopted a more critical stance toward the [[United Nations]] than the Obama Administration.<ref>Shaw, Adam (April 10, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/10/un-tensions-with-trump-administration-mount-as-both-sides-dig-in.html UN tensions with Trump administration mount as both sides dig in]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 10, 2017.

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See also:

*Pollak, Joel B. (December 26, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/26/five-things-trump-done-fight-united-nations-three-ways-surrendered/ Five Things Trump Has Done to Fight the United Nations — and Three Ways He Has Surrendered]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.

*Pollak, Joel B. (December 26, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/26/five-things-trump-done-fight-united-nations-three-ways-surrendered/ Five Things Trump Has Done to Fight the United Nations — and Three Ways He Has Surrendered]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-cuts-off-funding-un-population-fund-abortion/3795255.html Trump Administration Cuts Off US Funds for UN Agency Over Abortion]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved January 24, 2018.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-cuts-off-funding-un-population-fund-abortion/3795255.html Trump Administration Cuts Off US Funds for UN Agency Over Abortion]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved January 24, 2018.

*Tennant, Michael (April 5, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/25750-trump-stops-funding-un-agency-accused-of-abetting-forced-abortions Trump Stops Funding UN Agency Accused of Abetting Forced Abortions]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref>

*Tennant, Michael (April 5, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/25750-trump-stops-funding-un-agency-accused-of-abetting-forced-abortions Trump Stops Funding UN Agency Accused of Abetting Forced Abortions]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 24, 2018.</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>

**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.

See also:

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:

*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:

*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.

*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.

*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:

*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 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><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>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="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> 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.

*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.

*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.

* [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/07/about-20-syrian-jets-destroyed-in-airstrike-defense-officials-say.html About 20 Syrian jets destroyed in missile strike, defense officials say]. ''Fox News''. April 7, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.

* [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/07/about-20-syrian-jets-destroyed-in-airstrike-defense-officials-say.html About 20 Syrian jets destroyed in missile strike, defense officials say]. ''Fox News''. April 7, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.

* [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/07/syria-missile-attack-satellite-photos-show-major-damage-to-airfields.html Syria missile attack: Satellite photos show major damage to airfields]. ''Fox News''. April 7, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.

* [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/07/syria-missile-attack-satellite-photos-show-major-damage-to-airfields.html Syria missile attack: Satellite photos show major damage to airfields]. ''Fox News''. April 7, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.

* [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/06/initial-reports-indicate-syrian-airbase-almost-completely-destroyed-after-us-strike.html Initial reports indicate Syrian airbase 'almost completely destroyed' after US strike]. ''Fox News''. April 6, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.<br>

* [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/06/initial-reports-indicate-syrian-airbase-almost-completely-destroyed-after-us-strike.html Initial reports indicate Syrian airbase 'almost completely destroyed' after US strike]. ''Fox News''. April 6, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.

However, reports claimed the base was still operational afterward:

However, reports claimed the base was still operational afterward:

* Muñoz, Carlo (April 10, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/10/pentagon-defends-limited-scope-syrian-attack/ Pentagon defends limited scope of Syrian attack]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 10, 2017.

* Muñoz, Carlo (April 10, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/10/pentagon-defends-limited-scope-syrian-attack/ Pentagon defends limited scope of Syrian attack]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 10, 2017.

*Gera, Vanessa (June 12, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/12/polish-minister-hails-planned-trump-visit-as-govt-/ Poland hails upcoming Trump visit as a ‘huge success’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.

*Gera, Vanessa (June 12, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/12/polish-minister-hails-planned-trump-visit-as-govt-/ Poland hails upcoming Trump visit as a ‘huge success’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.

*Montgovery, Jack (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/msm-reacts-to-trumps-poland-speech-talk-of-god-country-and-family-wont-go-down-well-in-eu/ MSM Reacts to Trump’s Poland Speech: ‘Talk of God, Country, and Family Won’t Go Down Well in the EU!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.

*Montgovery, Jack (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/msm-reacts-to-trumps-poland-speech-talk-of-god-country-and-family-wont-go-down-well-in-eu/ MSM Reacts to Trump’s Poland Speech: ‘Talk of God, Country, and Family Won’t Go Down Well in the EU!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.

*Karni, Annie (July 6, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/06/trump-poland-visit-nationalists-240266 Trump hands a victory to Polish nationalists]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> Trump met with Polish President [[Andrzej Duda]] and stated that "we’ve never been closer to Poland than we are right now."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/president-trump/ President Trump Meets President Duda: ‘We’ve Never Been Closer to Poland Than We Are Right Now’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.<br>

*Karni, Annie (July 6, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/06/trump-poland-visit-nationalists-240266 Trump hands a victory to Polish nationalists]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> Trump met with Polish President [[Andrzej Duda]] and stated that "we’ve never been closer to Poland than we are right now."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/president-trump/ President Trump Meets President Duda: ‘We’ve Never Been Closer to Poland Than We Are Right Now’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.

Possibly coincidentally, President Trump sat beside a painting of [[John III Sobieski]], who was known for halting the [[Ottoman Empire]] and, thus, the spread of [[Islam]]:

Possibly coincidentally, President Trump sat beside a painting of [[John III Sobieski]], who was known for halting the [[Ottoman Empire]] and, thus, the spread of [[Islam]]:

*Lane, Oliver JJ (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/polish-government-seats-trump-beside-painting-polish-king-famed-routing-islam-europe/ Coincidence? Polish Government Seats Trump Beside Painting of Polish King Famed For Routing Islam from Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> He attended the Three Seas Initiative, an alliance of 12 nations in Central and Eastern Europe, and promoted the U.S. as an energy exporter.<ref>Multiple references:

*Lane, Oliver JJ (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/polish-government-seats-trump-beside-painting-polish-king-famed-routing-islam-europe/ Coincidence? Polish Government Seats Trump Beside Painting of Polish King Famed For Routing Islam from Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> He attended the Three Seas Initiative, an alliance of 12 nations in Central and Eastern Europe, and promoted the U.S. as an energy exporter.<ref>Multiple references:

*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.

*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.

*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>

*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.

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.

*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:

*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.</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>

*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.

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:

*Emmott, Robin (June 28, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-nato-defence-idUSKBN19J0ZW Trump effect? Europe's defense spending to rise faster in 2017]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 4, 2017.

*Emmott, Robin (June 28, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-nato-defence-idUSKBN19J0ZW Trump effect? Europe's defense spending to rise faster in 2017]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 4, 2017.

*Banks, Martin (June 30, 2017). [http://www.defensenews.com/articles/defense-spending-increased-significantly-among-nato-allies Defense spending increased 'significantly' among NATO allies]. ''Defense News''. Retrieved July 4, 2017.</ref>

*Banks, Martin (June 30, 2017). [http://www.defensenews.com/articles/defense-spending-increased-significantly-among-nato-allies Defense spending increased 'significantly' among NATO allies]. ''Defense News''. Retrieved July 4, 2017.</ref>

*It was reported in early July 2017 that President Trump had held about 50% more face-to-face meetings with foreign leaders than President Obama did during the same part of his presidency, "not including summits, the UN, or the Palestinian Authority," indicating that despite critics' claims of a more "isolationist" foreign policy, Trump started out his presidency with an active foreign policy in addition to his [[America First]] philosophy.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/06/donald-trump-50-meetings-foreign-leaders-barack-obama/ Trump Has Had 50% More Meetings with Foreign Leaders than Obama]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.<br>

*It was reported in early July 2017 that President Trump had held about 50% more face-to-face meetings with foreign leaders than President Obama did during the same part of his presidency, "not including summits, the UN, or the Palestinian Authority," indicating that despite critics' claims of a more "isolationist" foreign policy, Trump started out his presidency with an active foreign policy in addition to his [[America First]] philosophy.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/06/donald-trump-50-meetings-foreign-leaders-barack-obama/ Trump Has Had 50% More Meetings with Foreign Leaders than Obama]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.

See also:

See also:

*Martel, Frances (December 26, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/12/26/trump-international-7-highlights-of-the-presidents-trips-abroad-in-2017/ Trump International: 7 Highlights of the President’s Trips Abroad in 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.</ref> In his first six months in office, President Trump had three foreign trips and held 47 bilateral meetings with foreign leaders along with 102 phone calls with foreign heads of state.<ref>Bredemeier, Ken (July 20, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/donald-trump-six-months-into-his-presidency/3951981.html By the Numbers: Six Months into Trump's Presidency]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 21, 2017.</ref> At the same time, President Trump became the first president since [[Calvin Coolidge]] to not host a state dinner in his first year in office,<ref>Multiple references:

*Martel, Frances (December 26, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/12/26/trump-international-7-highlights-of-the-presidents-trips-abroad-in-2017/ Trump International: 7 Highlights of the President’s Trips Abroad in 2017]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.</ref> In his first six months in office, President Trump had three foreign trips and held 47 bilateral meetings with foreign leaders along with 102 phone calls with foreign heads of state.<ref>Bredemeier, Ken (July 20, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/donald-trump-six-months-into-his-presidency/3951981.html By the Numbers: Six Months into Trump's Presidency]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 21, 2017.</ref> At the same time, President Trump became the first president since [[Calvin Coolidge]] to not host a state dinner in his first year in office,<ref>Multiple references:

*Atkins, Jacob (April 20, 2018). [https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/middle-east/172793-180420-state-department-drops-mention-of-west-bank-gaza-as-occupied State Department drops mention of West Bank, Gaza as 'occupied' in rights report]. ''i24NEWS''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.

*Atkins, Jacob (April 20, 2018). [https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/middle-east/172793-180420-state-department-drops-mention-of-west-bank-gaza-as-occupied State Department drops mention of West Bank, Gaza as 'occupied' in rights report]. ''i24NEWS''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.

*Cortellessa, Eric (April 21, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-state-department-no-longer-calls-west-bank-occupied-in-annual-report/ Trump’s State Department no longer calls West Bank ‘occupied’ in annual report]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.

*Cortellessa, Eric (April 21, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-state-department-no-longer-calls-west-bank-occupied-in-annual-report/ Trump’s State Department no longer calls West Bank ‘occupied’ in annual report]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.

*Ravid, Barak (April 20, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/state-department-stops-using-occupation-in-israel-report-e4f90d05-198b-4627-becf-edf453924742.html State Department report cuts references to Israeli "occupation"]. ''Axios''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.</ref><ref name="MorelloWaPo>Morello, Carol (April 20, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/state-department-strikes-reproductive-rights-occupied-territories-from-annual-report/2018/04/20/46ef0874-44a6-11e8-ad8f-27a8c409298b_story.html State Department strikes reproductive rights, ‘Occupied Territories’ from human rights report]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.</ref> and it removed the Obama-era policy of listing abortion as a "human right."<ref name="MorelloWaPo"/><ref>Multiple references:

*Ravid, Barak (April 20, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/state-department-stops-using-occupation-in-israel-report-e4f90d05-198b-4627-becf-edf453924742.html State Department report cuts references to Israeli "occupation"]. ''Axios''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.</ref><ref name="MorelloWaPo">Morello, Carol (April 20, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/state-department-strikes-reproductive-rights-occupied-territories-from-annual-report/2018/04/20/46ef0874-44a6-11e8-ad8f-27a8c409298b_story.html State Department strikes reproductive rights, ‘Occupied Territories’ from human rights report]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.</ref> and it removed the Obama-era policy of listing abortion as a "human right."<ref name="MorelloWaPo"/><ref>Multiple references:

*Freiburger, Calvin (April 24, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-administration-declares-abortion-is-not-a-human-right Trump administration declares abortion is ‘not a human right’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.

*Freiburger, Calvin (April 24, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-administration-declares-abortion-is-not-a-human-right Trump administration declares abortion is ‘not a human right’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.

*Berry, Susan (May 2, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/02/state-department-drops-reproductive-rights-list-human-rights/ State Department Drops ‘Reproductive Rights’ from List of Human Rights]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 2, 2018.

*Berry, Susan (May 2, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/02/state-department-drops-reproductive-rights-list-human-rights/ State Department Drops ‘Reproductive Rights’ from List of Human Rights]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 2, 2018.

===Other achievements, 2018===

===Other achievements, 2018===

*February 2018—While not outright opposed to the EU's common military agreement, the Trump Administration voiced skepticism toward it for potentially undermining NATO and creating trade barriers to American-made military technology.<ref> Multiple references:

*February 2018—While not outright opposed to the EU's common military agreement, the Trump Administration voiced skepticism toward it for potentially undermining NATO and creating trade barriers to American-made military technology.<ref>Multiple references:

*Deacon, Liam (February 19, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/19/us-warns-brussels-not-threaten-nato-eu-army/ U.S. Warns Brussels Not to Threaten NATO with EU Army]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.

*Deacon, Liam (February 19, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/02/19/us-warns-brussels-not-threaten-nato-eu-army/ U.S. Warns Brussels Not to Threaten NATO with EU Army]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.

*Erlanger, Steven (February 18, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/18/world/europe/nato-europe-us-.html U.S. Revives Concerns About European Defense Plans, Rattling NATO Allis]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.

*Erlanger, Steven (February 18, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/18/world/europe/nato-europe-us-.html U.S. Revives Concerns About European Defense Plans, Rattling NATO Allis]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.

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