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Line 841: − *January 16, 2018—The Trump Administration announced it was withholding $65 million of a planned $125 million payment to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency, which provides services to Palestinians.<ref>Multiple references: − *Shaw, Adam (January 16, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/16/trump-administration-withholds-funding-for-un-palestinian-refugee-agency.html Trump administration withholds funding for UN Palestinian refugee agency]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 16, 2018. − *Mohammed, Arshad (January 16, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-palestinians-usa/u-s-withholds-65-million-in-palestinian-aid-after-trump-threat-idUSKBN1F52GA U.S. withholds $65 million in Palestinian aid after Trump threat]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 16, 2018. − *Klein, Aaron (January 16, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/01/16/trump-withholds-65-million-u-n-s-palestinian-refugee-agency/ Trump Withholds $65 Million from U.N.’s Palestinian ‘Refugee’ Agency]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 16, 2018. − *Besheer, Margaret (January 16, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/united-states-withold-palestinian-aid/4210482.html US to Withhold Millions from Palestinian Refugees]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved January 16, 2018. − *Lee, Matthew (January 16, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/0818481757934a7aabe6f51eea3bef6f/US-withholds-$65-million-from-Palestinian-aid-programs US withholds $65 million from Palestinian aid programs]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved January 16, 2018.</ref> On January 18, the State Department announced that the U.S. would withhold an additional $45 million for Palestinian food aid.<ref>Multiple references: − *Klein, Aaron (January 19, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/01/19/u-s-withholds-another-45-million-from-u-n-s-palestinian-refugee-agency/ U.S. Withholds Another $45 Million From U.N.’s Palestinian ‘Refugee’ Agency]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 22, 2018. − *[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-palestinians-usa-un/u-s-wont-pay-45-million-pledged-for-palestinian-food-aid-for-now-idUSKBN1F73CM U.S. won't pay $45 million pledged for Palestinian food aid for now]. ''Reuters''. January 18, 2018. Retrieved January 22, 2018. − *[https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-state-department-withholds-additional-45-million-from-unrwa/ US State Department withholds additional $45 million from UNRWA]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved January 22, 2018. − *Moore, Art (January 19, 2018). [http://www.wnd.com/2018/01/u-s-withholds-additional-45-million-from-terror-linked-u-n-agency/ U.S. withholds additional $45 million from terror-linked U.N. agency]. ''WND''. Retrieved January 22, 2018.</ref> Line 847:
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Line 935: − *On March 30, 2018, it was reported that President Trump had frozen $200 million designated for recovery efforts in Syria,<ref>Multiple references: − *[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/03/30/trump-freezing-syria-funds-in-signal-us-pullback-report-says.html Trump freezing Syria funds in signal of US pullback, report says]. ''Fox News''. March 30, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2018. − *Schwartz, Felicia (March 30, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-freezes-funds-for-syrian-recovery-signaling-pullback-1522449642 Trump Freezes Funds for Syrian Recovery, Signaling Pullback]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 19, 2018. − *King, Ledyard (March 31, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/03/31/trump-freeze-syria-aid-latest-sign-america-first-agenda/475570002/ Trump freeze on Syria aid latest sign of America first agenda]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 19, 2018. − *[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/president-donald-trump-freezes-200-million-in-funds-earmarked-for-syria-recovery/ Trump freezes $200 million in funds earmarked for Syria recovery]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.</ref> and in May 2018, the Trump Administration withdrew additional aid for northeastern Syria.<ref>Multiple references: − *Binder, John (May 18, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/18/report-trump-ends-taxpayer-funded-aid-to-northwest-syria/ Report: Trump Ends Taxpayer-Funded Aid to Northwest Syria]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 19, 2018. − *Greenwood, Max (May 18, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/388430-us-ends-aid-for-northwest-syria-report US ends aid for northwest Syria: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 19, 2018. − *[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-usa/u-s-to-withdraw-assistance-from-northwest-syria-u-s-officials-idUSKCN1IK024 U.S. to withdraw assistance from northwest Syria: U.S. officials]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 19, 2018. − *Atwood, Kylie (May 18, 2018). [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-administration-ends-aid-for-northwestern-syria/ Trump administration ends aid for northwestern Syria]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved May 19, 2018. − *Vavra, Shannon (May 18, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/state-cutting-funding-for-nw-syria-stabilization-programs-1526592970-965b044c-fda3-4445-8967-a7e61f938102.html U.S. cutting parts of Syria stabilization funding]. ''Axios''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.</ref>
Donald Trump achievements: Foreign policy (view source)
Revision as of 03:23, May 20, 2018
, 03:23, May 20, 2018→Executive actions, 2018: Reorganize.
See also:
See also:
*Gryboski, Michael (May 14, 2018). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-you-have-made-history-5-important-quotes-from-us-embassy-in-jerusalem-ceremony-223982/ 'Trump, You Have Made History': 5 Important Quotes From US Embassy in Jerusalem Ceremony]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.</ref>
*Gryboski, Michael (May 14, 2018). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-you-have-made-history-5-important-quotes-from-us-embassy-in-jerusalem-ceremony-223982/ 'Trump, You Have Made History': 5 Important Quotes From US Embassy in Jerusalem Ceremony]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.</ref>
*January 2018—Not only did the U.S. withhold $255 million in military aid to [[Pakistan]] due to its lack of cooperation with U.S. counterterrorism efforts,<ref>Gómez, Serafin; Pappas, Alex (January 1, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/01/trump-withholding-millions-in-aid-to-pakistan-as-accuses-country-giving-safe-haven-to-terrorists.html Trump withholding $255M in aid to Pakistan, as he accuses country of giving 'safe haven' to terrorists]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.</ref> but it suspended all security assistance with the country which amounted at least $900 million.<ref>Multiple references:
*The Trump Administration took several steps to reduce aid to foreign countries:
**January 2018—Not only did the U.S. withhold $255 million in military aid to [[Pakistan]] due to its lack of cooperation with U.S. counterterrorism efforts,<ref>Gómez, Serafin; Pappas, Alex (January 1, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/01/trump-withholding-millions-in-aid-to-pakistan-as-accuses-country-giving-safe-haven-to-terrorists.html Trump withholding $255M in aid to Pakistan, as he accuses country of giving 'safe haven' to terrorists]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.</ref> but it suspended all security assistance with the country which amounted at least $900 million.<ref>Multiple references:
*Pennington, Matthew (January 4, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/01/04/us-accuses-pakistan-over-violations-religious-freedom.html US suspends security assistance to Pakistan]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
*Pennington, Matthew (January 4, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/01/04/us-accuses-pakistan-over-violations-religious-freedom.html US suspends security assistance to Pakistan]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
*Taylor, Guy (January 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/4/state-department-announces-indefinite-freeze-secur/ State Department announces indefinite freeze on security aid to Pakistan]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
*Taylor, Guy (January 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/4/state-department-announces-indefinite-freeze-secur/ State Department announces indefinite freeze on security aid to Pakistan]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
*Hayward, John (January 1, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/01/01/trump-no-more-aid-to-pakistan/ Trump: ‘No More’ Aid to Pakistan, ‘They Have Given Us Nothing but Lies and Deceit’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
*Hayward, John (January 1, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/01/01/trump-no-more-aid-to-pakistan/ Trump: ‘No More’ Aid to Pakistan, ‘They Have Given Us Nothing but Lies and Deceit’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
*Pappas, Alex (January 1, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/01/trump-accuses-pakistan-lies-and-deceit-says-u-s-has-foolishly-given-them-aid.html Trump accuses Pakistan of 'lies' and 'deceit,' says US has 'foolishly' given them aid]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.</ref>
*Pappas, Alex (January 1, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/01/trump-accuses-pakistan-lies-and-deceit-says-u-s-has-foolishly-given-them-aid.html Trump accuses Pakistan of 'lies' and 'deceit,' says US has 'foolishly' given them aid]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.</ref>
**January 16, 2018—The Trump Administration announced it was withholding $65 million of a planned $125 million payment to the U.N. Relief and Works Agency, which provides services to Palestinians.<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (January 16, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/16/trump-administration-withholds-funding-for-un-palestinian-refugee-agency.html Trump administration withholds funding for UN Palestinian refugee agency]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
*Mohammed, Arshad (January 16, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-palestinians-usa/u-s-withholds-65-million-in-palestinian-aid-after-trump-threat-idUSKBN1F52GA U.S. withholds $65 million in Palestinian aid after Trump threat]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
*Klein, Aaron (January 16, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/01/16/trump-withholds-65-million-u-n-s-palestinian-refugee-agency/ Trump Withholds $65 Million from U.N.’s Palestinian ‘Refugee’ Agency]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
*Besheer, Margaret (January 16, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/united-states-withold-palestinian-aid/4210482.html US to Withhold Millions from Palestinian Refugees]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
*Lee, Matthew (January 16, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/0818481757934a7aabe6f51eea3bef6f/US-withholds-$65-million-from-Palestinian-aid-programs US withholds $65 million from Palestinian aid programs]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved January 16, 2018.</ref> On January 18, the State Department announced that the U.S. would withhold an additional $45 million for Palestinian food aid.<ref>Multiple references:
*Klein, Aaron (January 19, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/01/19/u-s-withholds-another-45-million-from-u-n-s-palestinian-refugee-agency/ U.S. Withholds Another $45 Million From U.N.’s Palestinian ‘Refugee’ Agency]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-palestinians-usa-un/u-s-wont-pay-45-million-pledged-for-palestinian-food-aid-for-now-idUSKBN1F73CM U.S. won't pay $45 million pledged for Palestinian food aid for now]. ''Reuters''. January 18, 2018. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-state-department-withholds-additional-45-million-from-unrwa/ US State Department withholds additional $45 million from UNRWA]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
*Moore, Art (January 19, 2018). [http://www.wnd.com/2018/01/u-s-withholds-additional-45-million-from-terror-linked-u-n-agency/ U.S. withholds additional $45 million from terror-linked U.N. agency]. ''WND''. Retrieved January 22, 2018.</ref>
**On March 30, 2018, it was reported that President Trump had frozen $200 million designated for recovery efforts in Syria,<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/03/30/trump-freezing-syria-funds-in-signal-us-pullback-report-says.html Trump freezing Syria funds in signal of US pullback, report says]. ''Fox News''. March 30, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
*Schwartz, Felicia (March 30, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-freezes-funds-for-syrian-recovery-signaling-pullback-1522449642 Trump Freezes Funds for Syrian Recovery, Signaling Pullback]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
*King, Ledyard (March 31, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/03/31/trump-freeze-syria-aid-latest-sign-america-first-agenda/475570002/ Trump freeze on Syria aid latest sign of America first agenda]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/president-donald-trump-freezes-200-million-in-funds-earmarked-for-syria-recovery/ Trump freezes $200 million in funds earmarked for Syria recovery]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.</ref> and in May 2018, the Trump Administration withdrew additional aid for northeastern Syria.<ref>Multiple references:
*Binder, John (May 18, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/18/report-trump-ends-taxpayer-funded-aid-to-northwest-syria/ Report: Trump Ends Taxpayer-Funded Aid to Northwest Syria]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
*Greenwood, Max (May 18, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/388430-us-ends-aid-for-northwest-syria-report US ends aid for northwest Syria: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-usa/u-s-to-withdraw-assistance-from-northwest-syria-u-s-officials-idUSKCN1IK024 U.S. to withdraw assistance from northwest Syria: U.S. officials]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
*Atwood, Kylie (May 18, 2018). [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-administration-ends-aid-for-northwestern-syria/ Trump administration ends aid for northwestern Syria]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
*Vavra, Shannon (May 18, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/state-cutting-funding-for-nw-syria-stabilization-programs-1526592970-965b044c-fda3-4445-8967-a7e61f938102.html U.S. cutting parts of Syria stabilization funding]. ''Axios''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.</ref>
*January 8, 2018—The [[United States Agency for International Development|USAID]] announced that it had renegotiated an agreement with the UN which would allow the U.S. to better help persecuted religious and ethnic minorities, including Christians, in Iraq.<ref>Multiple references:
*January 8, 2018—The [[United States Agency for International Development|USAID]] announced that it had renegotiated an agreement with the UN which would allow the U.S. to better help persecuted religious and ethnic minorities, including Christians, in Iraq.<ref>Multiple references:
*Russell, George (January 11, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/11/pence-promise-fulfilled-us-changes-rules-on-un-to-help-christian-and-minority-victims-genocide-in-iraq.html Pence promise fulfilled: US changes rules on the UN to help Christian and minority victims of 'genocide' in Iraq]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
*Russell, George (January 11, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/11/pence-promise-fulfilled-us-changes-rules-on-un-to-help-christian-and-minority-victims-genocide-in-iraq.html Pence promise fulfilled: US changes rules on the UN to help Christian and minority victims of 'genocide' in Iraq]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
*Abutaleb, Yasmeen; Mason, Jeff (January 19, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-pence/in-year-of-drama-and-chaos-pence-quietly-advances-conservative-agenda-idUSKBN1F82NO In year of drama and chaos, Pence quietly advances conservative agenda]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
*Abutaleb, Yasmeen; Mason, Jeff (January 19, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-pence/in-year-of-drama-and-chaos-pence-quietly-advances-conservative-agenda-idUSKBN1F82NO In year of drama and chaos, Pence quietly advances conservative agenda]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
*Starr, Penny (October 31, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/10/31/usaid-to-fund-direct-aid-to-persecuted-christians-in-addition-to-not-instead-of-proven-un-partners/ USAID to Fund Direct Aid to Persecuted Christians in Addition to, Not Instead of, ‘Proven UN Partners’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 20, 2018.</ref>
*Starr, Penny (October 31, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/10/31/usaid-to-fund-direct-aid-to-persecuted-christians-in-addition-to-not-instead-of-proven-un-partners/ USAID to Fund Direct Aid to Persecuted Christians in Addition to, Not Instead of, ‘Proven UN Partners’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 20, 2018.</ref>
*January 19, 2017—The Department of Defense released its National Defense Strategy, which shifted its strategic focus away from the main focus on counterterrorism adopted by previous administrations and toward effectively countering the threats posed by nation states – such as Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.<ref>Multiple references:
*January 19, 2017—The Department of Defense released its National Defense Strategy, which shifted its strategic focus away from the main focus on counterterrorism adopted by previous administrations and toward effectively countering the threats posed by nation states – such as Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.<ref>Multiple references:
*Muñoz, Carlo (January 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/19/pentagon-shifts-away-terrorism-threats/ Pentagon sets sights on Russia, China in major shift away from anti-terror mission]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
*Muñoz, Carlo (January 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/19/pentagon-shifts-away-terrorism-threats/ Pentagon sets sights on Russia, China in major shift away from anti-terror mission]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
*Boyer, Dave (February 2, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/feb/2/trump-releases-plan-enhance-us-nuclear-capabilitie/ Trump releases plan to enhance U.S. nuclear capabilities]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
*Boyer, Dave (February 2, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/feb/2/trump-releases-plan-enhance-us-nuclear-capabilitie/ Trump releases plan to enhance U.S. nuclear capabilities]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
*Ali, Idrees (February 2, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-nuclear-russia-military/with-an-eye-on-russia-u-s-to-increase-nuclear-capabilities-idUSKBN1FM2J0 With an eye on Russia, U.S. to increase nuclear capabilities]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
*Ali, Idrees (February 2, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-nuclear-russia-military/with-an-eye-on-russia-u-s-to-increase-nuclear-capabilities-idUSKBN1FM2J0 With an eye on Russia, U.S. to increase nuclear capabilities]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
*Sanger, David E.; Broad, William J. (February 4, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/04/us/politics/trump-nuclear-russia.html To Counter Russia, US Signals Nuclear Arms Are Back in a Big Way]. ''Te New York Times''. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
*Sanger, David E.; Broad, William J. (February 4, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/04/us/politics/trump-nuclear-russia.html To Counter Russia, US Signals Nuclear Arms Are Back in a Big Way]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
The Trump Administration's nuclear policy was tougher toward Russia than the Obama Administration's:
The Trump Administration's nuclear policy was tougher toward Russia than the Obama Administration's:
*Pollak, Joel B. (February 2, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/02/02/trump-nuclear-strategy-aggressive-toward-russia-obama/ AP: Trump’s Nuclear Doctrine More Aggressive Toward Russia than Obama’s]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
*Pollak, Joel B. (February 2, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/02/02/trump-nuclear-strategy-aggressive-toward-russia-obama/ AP: Trump’s Nuclear Doctrine More Aggressive Toward Russia than Obama’s]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
*O'Reilly, Andrew; Llorente, Elizabeth (May 9, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/09/trump-administration-finds-success-in-bringing-home-detained-americans.html Trump administration finds success in bringing home detained Americans]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
*O'Reilly, Andrew; Llorente, Elizabeth (May 9, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/09/trump-administration-finds-success-in-bringing-home-detained-americans.html Trump administration finds success in bringing home detained Americans]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
*Mora, Edwin (May 9, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/05/09/trump-so-far-wins-release-of-at-least-14-american-hostages/ Trump Era Brings Home 14 Unjustly Detained Americans and Counting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.</ref>
*Mora, Edwin (May 9, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/05/09/trump-so-far-wins-release-of-at-least-14-american-hostages/ Trump Era Brings Home 14 Unjustly Detained Americans and Counting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.</ref>
===Other achievements, 2018===
===Other achievements, 2018===