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===Legislation signed, 2017===

*August 2, 2017—President Trump signed a bill into law that, despite its flaws, enacted additional sanctions against Russia, Iran, and North Korea.<ref>Multiple references:

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/02/president-trump-signs-russia-sanctions-bill.html President Trump signs Russia sanctions bill]. ''Fox News''. August 2, 2017. Retrieved August 4, 2017.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/02/president-trump-signs-russia-sanctions-bill.html President Trump signs Russia sanctions bill]. ''Fox News''. August 2, 2017. Retrieved August 4, 2017.

*Herman, Steve (August 3, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-signs-russia-sanctions-bill-/3969202.html Trump Signs Sanctions Bill, Calls It 'Significantly Flawed']. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.

*Spiering, Charlie (August 2, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/02/donald-trump-signs-russia-sanctions/ Donald Trump Signs Russia Sanctions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.

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===Executive actions, 2017===

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President Trump was observed early in his presidency to have adopted a strong<ref>Collinson, Stephen (April 14, 2017). [http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/14/politics/donald-trump-military-afghanistan/index.html Trump carves out tough commander-in-chief posture]. ''CNN''. Retrieved April 14, 2017.</ref> and unpredictable<ref>Wong, Kristina (July 3, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/03/president-trump-off-script-foreign-policy/ President Trump’s ‘Unpredictable’ Foreign Policy Bears Fruit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2017.</ref> foreign policy and was described as having made a "consequential impact" on foreign policy early on.<ref>Taylor, Guy; Boylan, Dan (April 27, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/27/donald-trumps-foreign-policy-makes-impact/ Trump’s unconventional foreign policy makes consequential impact in first 100 days]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 28, 2017.</ref> This was as opposed to Barack Obama's foreign policy.<ref>Llorente, Elizabeth (April 14, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/14/ex-obama-officials-say-hesitation-to-use-force-in-syria-elsewhere-emboldened-adversaries.html Ex-Obama officials say hesitation to use force in Syria, elsewhere, emboldened adversaries]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 14, 2017.

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President Trump was observed early in his presidency to have adopted a strong<ref>Collinson, Stephen (April 14, 2017). [http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/14/politics/donald-trump-military-afghanistan/index.html Trump carves out tough commander-in-chief posture]. ''CNN''. Retrieved April 14, 2017.</ref> and unpredictable<ref>Wong, Kristina (July 3, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/03/president-trump-off-script-foreign-policy/ President Trump’s ‘Unpredictable’ Foreign Policy Bears Fruit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2017.</ref> foreign policy and was described as having made a "consequential impact" on foreign policy early on.<ref>Taylor, Guy; Boylan, Dan (April 27, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/27/donald-trumps-foreign-policy-makes-impact/ Trump’s unconventional foreign policy makes consequential impact in first 100 days]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 28, 2017.</ref> This was as opposed to Barack Obama's foreign policy.<ref>Llorente, Elizabeth (April 14, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/14/ex-obama-officials-say-hesitation-to-use-force-in-syria-elsewhere-emboldened-adversaries.html Ex-Obama officials say hesitation to use force in Syria, elsewhere, emboldened adversaries]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 14, 2017.

Despite this article's title, it confirms the Trump Administration's divergence from Obama's foreign policy:

*Heinlein, Peter (July 19, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/despite-rhetoric-trump-foreign-policy-hews-close-obama/3950951.html Despite Rhetoric, Trump's Foreign Policy Hews Close to Obama's]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 20, 2017.</ref> As the North Korean vice-foreign minister stated, Trump's foreign policy was "more vicious and more aggressive" than that of Barack Obama.<ref>Talmadge, Eric (April 14, 2017). [https://www.yahoo.com/news/n-korean-official-us-more-vicious-aggressive-under-051124540.html N. Korean official: Ready for war if Trump wants it]. ''Yahoo News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved April 14, 2017.</ref> President Trump also shook the global establishment through his foreign policy.<ref>Kheel, Rebecca (December 25, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/366250-trump-roils-the-globe-in-first-year-as-commander-in-chief Trump roils the globe in first year as commander in chief]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 25, 2017.</ref> President Trump implemented his [[America First]] philosophy into his foreign policy,<ref>Starr, Penny (June 22, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/22/mike-pence-president-trump-is-restoring-u-s-leadership-in-the-free-world-by-putting-america-first/ Mike Pence: President Trump is Restoring U.S. Leadership in the Free World by ‘Putting America First’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref><ref name="AmericaFirstUN"/> and he emphasized the issue of [[sovereignty]].<ref name="Sovereignty"/><ref>Multiple references:

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**July 18, 2017—Despite recertifying the Iran nuclear deal the day earlier,<ref>Multiple references:

*Duzor, Megan (July 18, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-administration-iran-is-complying-with-nuclear-deal/3948472.html Trump Administration: Iran Is Complying With Nuclear Deal]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/17/trump-administration-says-iran-complying-with-nuclear-deal-but-defying-its-spirit.html Trump administration says Iran complying with nuclear deal but defying its spirit]. ''Fox News''. July 17, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2017.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/17/trump-administration-says-iran-complying-with-nuclear-deal-but-defying-its-spirit.html Trump administration says Iran complying with nuclear deal but defying its spirit]. ''Fox News''. July 17, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2017.

*Boyer, Dave (July 17, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/17/trump-administration-says-iran-is-in-compliance-wi/ Trump administration says Iran is in compliance with 2015 nuclear deal]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.</ref> the Trump Administration imposed sanctions on 18 Iranian individuals and entities for supporting the nation's non-nuclear weapon programs and support for terrorists.<ref>Multiple references:

*Bredemeier, Ken (July 18, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-sanctions-iranians-while-recertifying-nuclear-/3948962.html US Sanctions Iranians Even After Recertifying Nuclear Deal]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.

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*Lederman, Josh (July 18, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/18/us-iran-complying-with-nuclear-deal-but-defying-its-spirit.html US sanctions more Iranians, but nuclear deal stands for now]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved July 18, 2017.

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*Lederman, Josh (July 18, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/18/us-iran-complying-with-nuclear-deal-but-defying-its-spirit.html US sanctions more Iranians, but nuclear deal stands for now]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved July 18, 2017.

*Dorell, Oren (July 18, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/07/18/trump-adds-new-sanctions-iran-targeting-ballistic-missiles-and-support-terrorism/487583001/ Trump sanctions Iran over missiles, terrorism after saying it complies with nuclear deal]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.</ref>

**September 14, 2017—While extending Iran sanctions relief in accordance with the Iran Deal, the Trump Administration imposed new sanctions on eleven Iranian people and companies suspected of supporting the country's ballistic missile program or being involved in cyber-attacks.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Chalfant, Morgan (September 14, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/350704-treasury-sanctions-iranian-nationals-for-cyberattacks-against-us US sanctions Iranian nationals for cyberattacks against banks]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.

*Downs, Ray (September 14, 2017). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2017/09/14/Trump-extends-sanction-waivers-for-Iran-while-imposing-new-ones/4871505433175/ Trump extends sanction waivers for Iran while imposing new ones]. ''UPI''. Retrieved September 14, 2017.

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/14/us-weighs-sanctions-relief-while-bemoaning-irans-behavior.html US extends Iran sanctions relief while bemoaning behavior]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 14, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2017.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/14/us-weighs-sanctions-relief-while-bemoaning-irans-behavior.html US extends Iran sanctions relief while bemoaning behavior]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 14, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2017.

*Schwartz, Felicia; Norman, Laurence; Talley, Ian (September 14, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-expected-keep-iran-nuclear-deal-in-place-for-now-1505399491 U.S. Keeps Iran Nuclear Deal in Place but Imposes Other Sanctions]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.</ref>

**October 13, 2017—President Trump, in a strongly-worded speech,<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-transcript-iran-nuclear-deal-speech/4069466.html Transcript of Trump Speech on Iran Nuclear Deal]. ''Voice of America''. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/transcript-trumps-iran-speech.html Transcript of Trump's Iran speech]. ''Fox News''. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.</ref> announced that he would decertify Iran's compliance with the [[Iran nuclear deal]] (known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA) and would give Congress time, under the threat of leaving the agreement entirely,<ref>Wong, Kristina (October 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/10/13/trump-decertifies-iran-nuclear-deal-threatens-terminate/ Trump Vows to ‘Terminate’ Iran Nuclear Deal If Congress Cannot ‘Reach a Solution’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.</ref> to revise the agreement to make it tougher against Iran.<ref name="NewIranPolicy">Multiple references:

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/transcript-trumps-iran-speech.html Transcript of Trump's Iran speech]. ''Fox News''. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.</ref> announced that he would decertify Iran's compliance with the [[Iran nuclear deal]] (known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA) and would give Congress time, under the threat of leaving the agreement entirely,<ref>Wong, Kristina (October 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/10/13/trump-decertifies-iran-nuclear-deal-threatens-terminate/ Trump Vows to ‘Terminate’ Iran Nuclear Deal If Congress Cannot ‘Reach a Solution’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.</ref> to revise the agreement to make it tougher against Iran.<ref name="NewIranPolicy">Multiple references:

*Mason, Ian (October 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/10/13/trump-keeps-iran-deal-refuses-certify-compliance-congress/ Trump Keeps Iran Deal, Refuses to Certify Compliance to Congress]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.

*Boyer, Dave (October 13, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/13/trump-decertifies-iran-nuclear-deal-announces-new-/ Trump decertifies Iran nuclear deal, announces new crackdown]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trump-to-decertify-iran-nuclear-deal.html Trump decertifies Iran nuclear deal, slaps sanctions on IRGC in broadside at ‘radical regime’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trump-to-decertify-iran-nuclear-deal.html Trump decertifies Iran nuclear deal, slaps sanctions on IRGC in broadside at ‘radical regime’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.

*Heinlein, Peter (October 14, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-decertify-iran-deal/4069190.html Trump Toughens Iran Strategy, Decertifies Tehran's Compliance With Accord]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.

*Herman, Steve (October 13, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-unveils-new-tougher-iran-strategy/4068731.html Trump Unveils New, Tougher Iran Strategy]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.

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**December 29–31, 2017—In stark contrast to Obama before him,<ref>Multiple references:

*Klein, Aaron (December 30, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/12/30/american-leadership-world-stage-unlike-obama-trump-supports-pro-democracy-protests-extremist-iranian-regime/ American Leadership on World Stage: Unlike Obama, Donald Trump Supports Pro-Democracy Protests Against Extremist Iranian Regime]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 30, 2017.

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*Evansky, Ben (December 30, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/12/30/some-see-trumps-iran-protest-tweets-as-striking-turnabout-from-obama-era.html Some call Trump's Iran protest tweets striking turnabout from Obama era]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.

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*Evansky, Ben (December 30, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/12/30/some-see-trumps-iran-protest-tweets-as-striking-turnabout-from-obama-era.html Some call Trump's Iran protest tweets striking turnabout from Obama era]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.

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*Pollak, Joel B. (January 1, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/01/former-obama-advisers-tell-trump-quiet-iran-protests/ Former Obama Advisers Tell Trump to ‘Be Quiet’ on Iran Protests]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2018.</ref> as well as the UN and European leaders concurrently,<ref>Hayward, John (January 1, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/01/01/trump-netanyahu-speak-u-n-europe-remain-silent-iranian-uprising/ U.N., Europe Silent on Iran Uprising; Trump, Netanyahu Voice Support for Protests]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2017.</ref> President Trump and his administration did not hesitate to show his full support for Iranian citizens protesting the Iranian governmental regime.<ref>Multiple references:

*Boyer, Dave (December 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/30/iran-hard-liners-rally-new-protests-challenge-gove/ Trump expresses support for Iranian protests as regime’s hard-liners counter opposition]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 30, 2017.

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*Weber, Joseph (December 30, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/30/trump-redoubles-support-iran-protests-saying-world-is-watching.html Trump redoubles support of Iran protests, saying the 'world is watching']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 30, 2017.

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*Weber, Joseph (December 30, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/30/trump-redoubles-support-iran-protests-saying-world-is-watching.html Trump redoubles support of Iran protests, saying the 'world is watching']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 30, 2017.

*Martel, Frances (December 30, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/12/30/world-watching-trump-state-department-respond-iran-protests/ ‘The World Is Watching’: Trump, State Department Respond to Iran Protests]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 30, 2017.

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.

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*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). [~~https~~://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.

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*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.

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*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:

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**June 20, 2017—The same day President Trump met with [[Ukraine|Ukrainian]] President [[Petro Poroshenko]], the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on 38 Russian individuals and entities involved in the conflict with Ukraine.<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-treasury-russia-ukraine-separatists-sanctions/3909028.html US Expands Sanctions Against Russia, Ukraine Separatists]. ''Voice of America''. June 20, 2017. Retrieved June 26, 2017.

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/20/treasury-moves-to-pressure-russia-with-new-sanctions-in-ukraine-conflict.html Treasury moves to 'pressure' Russia with new sanctions in Ukraine conflict]. ''Fox News''. June 20, 2017. Retrieved June 26, 2017.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/20/treasury-moves-to-pressure-russia-with-new-sanctions-in-ukraine-conflict.html Treasury moves to 'pressure' Russia with new sanctions in Ukraine conflict]. ''Fox News''. June 20, 2017. Retrieved June 26, 2017.

*Gehrke, Joel (June 20, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-hits-russia-ukrainian-separatists-with-sanctions/article/2626488 Trump hits Russia, Ukrainian separatists with sanctions]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 26, 2017.

*Jackson, David (June 20, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/06/20/donald-trump-petro-poroshenko-mike-pence-ukraine/103032910/ Trump meets Ukraine president as Treasury Department sanctions Russia]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved June 26, 2017.</ref>

**December 21, 2017—The Trump administration approved the export of lethal small arms to [[Ukraine]], including a multimillion-dollar sniper rifle deal – something the Obama Administration refused to do – ramping up its support for the country in the simmering conflict with Russia-backed separatists.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Betz, Bradford (December 21, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/21/trump-administration-oks-sale-lethal-arms-to-ukraine.html Trump administration OKs sale of lethal arms to Ukraine]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 2, 2018.

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*Betz, Bradford (December 21, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/21/trump-administration-oks-sale-lethal-arms-to-ukraine.html Trump administration OKs sale of lethal arms to Ukraine]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 2, 2018.

*Lederman, Josh (December 23, 2017). [https://www.apnews.com/71fd3f8ee74f488fb788accf1e7978e4 US agrees to send lethal weapons to Ukraine, angering Russia]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved February 2, 2018.

*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-ukraine-arms/u-s-approves-license-for-ukraine-to-buy-small-arms-from-u-s-firms-idUSKBN1EF0A3 U.S. approves license for Ukraine to buy small arms from U.S. firms]. ''Reuters''. December 20, 2017. Retrieved February 2, 2018.

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*The Trump Administration took several actions against [[North Korea]]. The administration took a tougher stance on North Korea than its predecessors, which was bringing positive results by October 2017.<ref>Shaw, Adam (October 9, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/10/09/report-u-s-tough-stance-north-koreas-ties-getting-results/ Report: U.S. Tough Stance on North Korea’s Ties Getting Results]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2017.</ref> Here are some of the Trump Administration's actions against North Korea:

**Early in Trump's presidency, he and his administration took a much tougher tone against North Korea than his predecessors.<ref>Multiple references:

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* [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/16/trumps-comments-on-north-korea-from-fire-and-fury-to-blaming-china.html Trump's comments on North Korea, from 'fire and fury' to blaming China]. ''Fox News''. August 16, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.

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* [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/16/trumps-comments-on-north-korea-from-fire-and-fury-to-blaming-china.html Trump's comments on North Korea, from 'fire and fury' to blaming China]. ''Fox News''. August 16, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.

* Moons, Michelle (April 17, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/04/17/vp-mike-pence-from-korean-demilitarized-zone-era-of-strategic-patience-is-over/ VP Mike Pence from Korean Demilitarized Zone: ‘Era of Strategic Patience Is Over’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.

* Key, Pam (April 17, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/04/17/trump-presidents-obama-clinton-outplayed-north-korea/ Trump: Presidents Obama, Clinton Were ‘Outplayed’ by North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.

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* [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/19/sword-stands-ready-pence-warns-north-korea.html 'The sword stands ready': Pence warns North Korea]. ''Fox News''. April 19, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.

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* [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/19/sword-stands-ready-pence-warns-north-korea.html 'The sword stands ready': Pence warns North Korea]. ''Fox News''. April 19, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/30/trump-era-strategic-patience-with-north-korea-is-over.html Trump: Era of 'strategic patience' with North Korea 'is over']. ''Fox News''. June 30, 2017. Retrieved July 2, 2017.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/30/trump-era-strategic-patience-with-north-korea-is-over.html Trump: Era of 'strategic patience' with North Korea 'is over']. ''Fox News''. June 30, 2017. Retrieved July 2, 2017.

*Miller, S.A. (June 30, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/30/donald-trump-delivers-warning-north-korea-patience/ Trump delivers warning to North Korea: ‘Patience is over’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 2, 2017.

*Shaw, Adam (July 11, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/11/u-s-moves-toward-unilateral-action-amid-u-n-security-council-stalemate/ Report: U.S. Moves Toward Unilateral Action on North Korea, as U.N. Security Council Stalls]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

*Hayward, John (September 3, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/09/03/trump-says-appeasement-will-not-work-with-rogue-nation-north-korea-as-kim-jong-un-detonates-powerful-nuclear-bomb/ Trump Says ‘Appeasement Will Not Work’ with ‘Rogue Nation’ North Korea as Kim Jong-un Detonates Powerful Nuclear Bomb]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 3, 2017.</ref> In one instance,<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (August 11, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/11/donald-trump-wins-round-north-korea/ Donald Trump Wins Round One with North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 11, 2017.</ref> President Trump stated that North Korea "will be met with fire, fury and frankly power, the likes of which the world has never seen before" if they did not stop threatening the U.S,<ref>Multiple references:

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/08/north-korean-nukes-are-miniaturized-can-fit-on-missiles-report-says.html Trump: North Korea 'will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen' if more threats emerge]. ''Fox News''. August 8, 2017. Retrieved August 8, 2017.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/08/north-korean-nukes-are-miniaturized-can-fit-on-missiles-report-says.html Trump: North Korea 'will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen' if more threats emerge]. ''Fox News''. August 8, 2017. Retrieved August 8, 2017.

*Taylor, Guy; Miller, S.A. (August 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/8/donald-trump-threatens-to-rain-fire-and-fury-on-no/ Trump threatens to rain ‘fire and fury like the world has never seen’ on North Korea]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.

*Herman, Steve (August 8, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-warns-fire-fury-north-korea-threats-dont-stop/3977676.html Trump Warns of 'Fire and Fury' for North Korea if Threats Don't Stop]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.

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Secretary of Defense [[James Mattis]] and Secretary of State [[Rex Tillerson]] supported President Trump's remarks:

*Taylor, Guy; Boyer, Dave (August 9, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/9/rex-tillerson-james-mattis-back-up-donald-trumps-m/ Tillerson, Mattis back up Trump’s stark warning to North Korea]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/09/secretary-mattis-warns-north-korea-not-to-invite-destruction-its-people.html Secretary Mattis warns North Korea not to invite 'destruction of its people']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/09/secretary-mattis-warns-north-korea-not-to-invite-destruction-its-people.html Secretary Mattis warns North Korea not to invite 'destruction of its people']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.

*Wong, Kristina (August 9, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/08/09/mattis-mattis-north-korea-cease-actions-lead-destruction/ James Mattis: North Korea ‘Would Lose Any Arms Race’ and ‘Should Cease’ Inviting ‘The End of Its Regime’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.

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*Chiaramonte, Perry (August 9, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/09/nagasaki-marks-anniversary-bombing-amid-us-north-korea-nuclear-tensions.html Tillerson: Trump sending North Korea a 'strong message']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.</ref> and Trump stated the next day that his comment may not have been tough enough.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Chiaramonte, Perry (August 9, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/09/nagasaki-marks-anniversary-bombing-amid-us-north-korea-nuclear-tensions.html Tillerson: Trump sending North Korea a 'strong message']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.</ref> and Trump stated the next day that his comment may not have been tough enough.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Pappas, Alex (August 10, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/10/trump-doubles-down-on-fire-and-fury-warning-to-north-korea-maybe-it-wasnt-tough-enough.html Trump doubles down on 'fire and fury' warning to North Korea: 'Maybe it wasn't tough enough']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 10, 2017.

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*Miller, S.A.; Muñoz, Carlo (August 10, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/10/trump-fire-and-fury-talk-nkorea-wasnt-tough-enough/ Trump: ‘Fire and fury’ talk on N. Korea ‘wasn’t tough enough’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 10, 2017.

*Bredemeier, Ken (August 10, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-stiffens-resolve-against-north-korea/3980715.html Trump Stiffens Resolve Against North Korea]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 10, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration chose to include a military option among a list of potential strategies in United States policy towards North Korea.<ref>Multiple references:

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/29/military-option-for-north-korea-being-prepared-for-trump-mcmaster-says.html Military option for North Korea being prepared for Trump, McMaster says]. ''Fox News''. June 29, 2017. Retrieved July 2, 2017.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/29/military-option-for-north-korea-being-prepared-for-trump-mcmaster-says.html Military option for North Korea being prepared for Trump, McMaster says]. ''Fox News''. June 29, 2017. Retrieved July 2, 2017.

*Muñoz, Carlo (August 10, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/10/james-mattis-military-solution-in-place-to-address/ Mattis: Military solution in place to address North Korea threat]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 10, 2017.

*Persons, Sally (August 11, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/11/donald-trump-military-locked-and-loaded-for-possib/ Trump: Military ‘locked and loaded’ for possible North Korea action]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 11, 2017.

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However, the administration stated it would not give up finding diplomatic solutions with North Korea:

*Wong, Kristina (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/06/trump-administration-not-giving-diplomacy-north-korea/ Trump Administration Not Yet Giving Up on Diplomacy with North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.

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*Papas, Alex (August 11, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/11/trump-kim-jong-un-will-regret-it-fast-if-attacks-guam-us-allies.html Trump: Kim Jong Un 'will regret it fast' if he attacks Guam, US allies]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 11, 2017.</ref> North Korea had threatened to attack the U.S. territory of [[Guam]], but after Trump's remarks it backed off from the threat.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Papas, Alex (August 11, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/11/trump-kim-jong-un-will-regret-it-fast-if-attacks-guam-us-allies.html Trump: Kim Jong Un 'will regret it fast' if he attacks Guam, US allies]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 11, 2017.</ref> North Korea had threatened to attack the U.S. territory of [[Guam]], but after Trump's remarks it backed off from the threat.<ref>Multiple references:

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/15/kim-jong-un-appears-to-back-down-after-mattis-trump-warnings.html Kim Jong Un appears to back down after Mattis, Trump warnings]. ''Fox News''. August 15, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.

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*Padden, Brian (August 15, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/signs-of-diplomacy-as-north-korea-delays-guam-missile-test/3986048.html Signs of Diplomacy Appear as North Korea Delays Guam Missile Test]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.

*Pollak, Joel B. (August 14, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/14/winning-north-korea-backs-guam-threat/ Winning: North Korea Backs Down from Guam Threat]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.

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*Palkot, Greg (August 15, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/15/trumps-tough-talk-prompted-north-korea-to-stand-down-experts-say.html Trump's tough talk prompted North Korea to stand down, experts say]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref>

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**While the deployment was first announced during the Obama Administration, the Trump Administration confirmed it would continue the plans to – and subsequently did – deploy the [[THAAD]] missile defense system to [[South Korea]] despite [[China]]'s strong objections.<ref>Multiple references:

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* Diaz, Alex (April 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/17/us-missile-system-en-route-to-korean-peninsula.html US missile system en route to Korean peninsula]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.

* Dickstein, Corey (May 1, 2017). [https://www.stripes.com/news/thaad-now-ready-to-defend-south-korea-against-missile-attacks-1.466295#.WQnPh4jytPY THAAD now ready to defend South Korea against missile attacks]. ''Stars and Stripes''. Retrieved May 3, 2017.

* Hayward, John (May 2, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/05/02/u-s-military-thaad-missile-defense-system-now-operational-in-south-korea/ U.S. Military: THAAD Missile System Operational in South Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 3, 2017.

*Connor, Neil (May 2, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/05/02/us-thaad-missile-system-operational-south-korea-pyongyang-says/ US Thaad missile system operational in South Korea, as Pyongyang says region on brink of nuclear war]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.</ref> THAAD was first used on May 14, 2017,<ref>Kim, Christine; Miles, Tom (May 16, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-usa-idUSKCN18B1V4 North Korea missile detected by THAAD, program progressing faster than expected: South Korea]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref> and it was successfully tested on July 11, 2017,<ref>Multiple references:

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/11/us-successfully-tests-thaad-missile-system-amid-north-korean-tensions.html US successfully tests THAAD missile system amid North Korean tensions]. ''Fox News''. July 11, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2017.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/11/us-successfully-tests-thaad-missile-system-amid-north-korean-tensions.html US successfully tests THAAD missile system amid North Korean tensions]. ''Fox News''. July 11, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2017.

*Stewart, Phil; Ali, Idrees (July 11, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-usa-defenses-idUSKBN19W15R U.S. THAAD missile defenses hit test target as North Korea tension rises]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.</ref> and July 30, 2017.<ref>Multiple references:

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/30/us-conducts-successful-thaad-missile-test-after-latest-north-korea-missile-launch.html US conducts 'successful' THAAD missile test after latest North Korea missile launch]. ''Fox News''. July 30, 2017. Retrieved July 30, 2017.

*Shelbourne, Mallory (July 30, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/344536-us-successfully-conducts-missile-test-over-the-pacific US successfully conducts missile test over Pacific]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 30, 2017.

*Rodriguez, Katherine (July 31, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/31/video-u-s-carries-out-successful-test-of-thaad-anti-missile-system-in-alaska/ VIDEO: U.S. Carries Out ‘Successful’ Test of THAAD Anti-Missile System in Alaska]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2017.</ref> THAAD was fully deployed on September 7, 2017.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Tomlinson, Lucas (September 6, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/09/06/us-to-install-more-missile-defense-launchers-in-south-korea.html US to install more THAAD missile launchers in South Korea]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 9, 2017.

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*Tomlinson, Lucas (September 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/09/06/us-to-install-more-missile-defense-launchers-in-south-korea.html US to install more THAAD missile launchers in South Korea]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 9, 2017.

*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/s-korea-deploys-thaad-launchers-as-china-gives-nod-to-u-n-sanctions-against-north/ S. Korea deploys THAAD launchers as China gives nod to U.N. sanctions against north]. ''CBS News''. September 7, 2017. Retrieved September 9, 2017.

*Ji-hye, Jun (September 7, 2017). [http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2017/09/205_236131.html THAAD deployment complete]. ''The Korea Times''. Retrieved September 9, 2017.

*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-southkorea-thaad/south-korea-deploys-u-s-anti-missile-launchers-amid-clashes-with-protesters-idUSKCN1BI03H South Korea deploys U.S. anti-missile launchers amid clashes with protesters]. ''Reuters''. September 6, 2017. Retrieved September 9, 2017.</ref>

**August 5, 2017—The United States successfully and unanimously passed a resolution in the UN Security Council that established tough sanctions against North Korea that would cut the country's export revenue by a third.<ref>Multiple references:

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/05/un-slaps-new-sanctions-on-north-korea-following-missile-tests.html Asia-Pacific regional disputes impede united stand on North Korea]. ''Fox News''. August 5, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.

*Shaw, Adam (August 5, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/08/05/in-major-win-for-trump-u-n-security-council-votes-to-slap-sanctions-on-north-korea/ In Major Win for Trump, U.N. Security Council Votes to Slap Sanctions on North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.

*Besheer, Margaret (August 6, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-security-council-north-korea-sanctions/3973718.html UN Security Council Approves New North Korea Sanctions]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.

*Nichols, Michelle (August 5, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-un-idUSKBN1AL0NU United Nations bans key North Korea exports over missile tests]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.

China announced it had implemented the sanctions:

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*[https://www.voanews.com/a/china-bans-coal-iron-imports-from-north-korw/3984554.html China Banning Coal, Iron, Seafood Imports From North Korea]. ''Voice of America''. August 14, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2017.

*Shaw, Adam (August 14, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/08/14/china-implements-sanctions-north-korea-urges-restraint-u-s/ China Implements Sanctions on North Korea, Urges ‘Restraint’ from U.S.]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 14, 2017.

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**September 11, 2017—The United States successfully and unanimously passed another UN Security Council resolution that established new sanctions against North Korea.<ref>Multiple references:

*Beavers, Olivia (September 11, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/350158-united-nations-unanimously-adopts-north-korea-sanctions UN Security Council unanimously votes to sanction North Korea]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 11, 2017.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/09/11/un-security-council-approves-new-sanctions-against-north-korea.html UN Security Council approves new sanctions against North Korea]. ''Fox News''. September 11, 2017. Retrieved September 11, 2017.

*Besheer, Margaret (September 11, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/un-security-council-new-north-korea-sanctions/4023913.html UN Security Council Unanimously Adopts Tough New North Korea Sanctions]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 11, 2017.

*Nichols, Michelle (September 10, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles/u-n-security-council-unanimously-steps-up-sanctions-on-north-korea-idUSKCN1BL12S U.N. Security Council unanimously steps up sanctions on North Korea]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 11, 2017.

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*Gehrke, Joel (September 11, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/un-approves-watered-down-north-korea-sanctions/article/2634065 UN approves watered-down North Korea sanctions]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.

China appeared to comply with the sanctions, ordering every North Korean-owned business in the country to shut down:

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*Lam, Katherine (September 28, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/09/28/china-orders-north-korean-business-closed-under-un-sanctions.html China closes North Korean businesses; North Korea allegedly swells army to fight US]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 1, 2017.

*Hayward, John (September 29, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/09/29/china-shuts-north-korean-owned-businesses-comply-u-n-sanctions/ China Shuts Down North Korean-Owned Businesses to Comply with U.N. Sanctions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 1, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/china-orders-north-korean-business-closed-under-un-sanctions/4048089.html China Orders North Korean Business Closed Under UN Sanctions]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 28, 2017. Retrieved October 1, 2017.

However, China's cooperation and adherence to the sanctions was dubious, at the very least:

*Woo, Ryan; Xu, Muyu (December 26, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-economy-trade-northkorea/china-halts-oil-product-exports-to-north-korea-in-november-as-sanctions-bite-idUSKBN1EK0FB China halts oil product exports to North Korea in November as sanctions bite]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.

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*Darrah, Nicole (December 27, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/12/27/china-spotted-illegally-selling-oil-to-north-korea-report-says.html China spotted illegally selling oil to North Korea, report says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 27, 2017.

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*Darrah, Nicole (December 27, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/12/27/china-spotted-illegally-selling-oil-to-north-korea-report-says.html China spotted illegally selling oil to North Korea, report says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 27, 2017.

*Spiering, Charlie (December 28, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/28/donald-trump-china-caught-red-handed-selling-oil-to-north-korea/ Donald Trump: China ‘Caught Red Handed’ Selling Oil to North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.

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*Brunnstrom, David; Heavey, Susan (December 28, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-china-trump/trump-says-china-caught-red-handed-allowing-oil-into-north-korea-idUSKBN1EM1IY Trump says China 'Caught RED HANDED' allowing oil into North Korea]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 28, 2017.

*Boyer, Dave (December 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/28/donald-trump-says-chinese-oil-shipments-north-kore/ Trump says Chinese oil shipments to North Korea ‘very disappointing’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.</ref>

**September 21, 2017—President Trump signed an executive order giving the Treasury Department additional authority to sanction entities doing business and "significant trade" with North Korea, including foreign banks.<ref>Multiple references:

*Besheer, Margaret (Septembre 21, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-imposing-new-sanctions-on-north-korea-/4038478.html Trump Imposes New Trade Sanctions on North Korea]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.

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*Boyer, Dave (September 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/21/donald-trump-hits-north-korea-new-sanctions/ Trump hits North Korea with new sanctions]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.

*Spiering, Charlie (September 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/21/donald-trump-praises-china-decision-stop-business-north-korea/ Donald Trump Announces New Sanctions; Praises China Bank Decision on North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.

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*Easley, Jonathan; Kheel, Rebecca (September 21, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351820-5-things-to-know-about-trumps-new-north-korea-sanctions 5 things to know about Trump's new North Korea sanctions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 22, 2017.

The Treasury Department first used this authority and issued sanctions on September 26, 2017:

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*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-to-place-sanctions-on-north-korea-banks/4046099.html US Announces New Sanctions on North Korean Banks and Banking Officials]. ''Voice of America''. September 27, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

*Greenwood, Max (September 26, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/finance/352496-trump-administration-ramps-up-sanctions-on-north-korea Trump targets North Korean banks, workers in new sanctions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.</ref>

**November 20, 2017—The Trump Administration officially designated North Korea a state sponsor of terror.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Mason, Jeff (November 20, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-usa/trump-declares-north-korea-state-sponsor-of-terrorism-triggers-sanctions-idUSKBN1DK223 Trump declares North Korea state sponsor of terrorism, triggers sanctions]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 20, 2017.

*Spiering, Charlie (November 20, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/20/donald-trump-announce-north-korea-state-sponsor-terror/ Donald Trump Designates North Korea as a State Sponsor of Terror]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 20, 2017.

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*Shear, Michael D. (November 20, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/20/us/politics/north-korea-trump-terror.html Trump Returns North Korea to List of State Sponsors of Terrorism]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved November 20, 2017.</ref> The next day, the Treasury Department enacted additional sanctions on entities doing business with North Korea, including 13 Chinese and North Korean organizations.<ref>Multiple references:

*Schectman, Joel; Brunnstrom, David (November 21, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-usa/u-s-sanctions-13-chinese-and-north-korean-organizations-idUSKBN1DL2G6 U.S. sanctions 13 Chinese and North Korean organizations]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 21, 2017.

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*Singman, Brooke (November 21, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/21/us-slaps-new-sanctions-on-north-korea-after-designating-it-sponsor-terror.html US slaps new sanctions on North Korea after designating it sponsor of terror]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 21, 2017.

*Lane, Sylvan (November 21, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/finance/361411-treasury-targets-north-korean-chinese-shipping-companies-to-boost-pressure-on Treasury targets North Korean, Chinese shipping companies with new sanctions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 21, 2017.</ref> These actions increased pressure on North Korea to end its nuclear and missile programs.<ref>Schearf, Daniel (November 22, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/north-korea-terror-list/4129797.html US Sanctions, Terror Designation Increase Pressure on North Korea]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved November 22, 2017.</ref>

*The Trump Administration took actions against [[Cuba]], reversing several – though not all – Obama-era policies by November 2017:<ref>Zanona, Melanie (November 19, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/360957-how-trump-is-reshaping-us-policy-on-cuba How Trump is reshaping US policy on Cuba]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 3, 2017.</ref>

**June 16, 2017—During a speech attended by opponents of Cuba's Communist regime,<ref>Hayward, John (June 16, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/06/16/7-castro-victims-cuban-heroes-invited-trumps-cuba-announcement/ 7 Castro Victims and Cuban Heroes Invited to Trump’s Cuba Announcement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref> President Trump partially reversed Obama's pro-Cuba policies by restricting U.S. travel to Cuba and prohibit financial transactions that benefit the Cuban military.<ref>Multiple references:

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/16/cuba-deal-rollback-trump-says-s-nixing-obama-s-one-sided-pact.html Cuba deal rollback: Trump says he’s nixing Obama’s ‘one-sided’ pact]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/16/cuba-deal-rollback-trump-says-s-nixing-obama-s-one-sided-pact.html Cuba deal rollback: Trump says he’s nixing Obama’s ‘one-sided’ pact]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.

*Miller, S.A. (June 17, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/16/trump-rolls-back-obama-admins-cuba-policy/ Trump rolls back Obama admin’s Cuba policy: ‘Will not be silent in the face of communist oppression’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.

*Zanona, Melanie; Fabian, Jordan (June 16, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/338160-trump-draws-a-harder-line-on-cuba Trump draws a harder line on Cuba]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.

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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>

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*The Trump Administration adopted a more critical stance toward the [[United Nations]] than the Obama Administration.<ref>Shaw, Adam (April 10, 2017). [~~https~~://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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*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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*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.

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**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.

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*Russell, George (March 17, 2017). [~~https~~://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:

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*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:

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*Shaw, Adam (March 17, 2017). [~~https~~://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.

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*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>

**April 4, 2017—The Trump Administration halted U.S. funding of the [[United Nations]] Population Fund, which has links to inhumane abortion programs such as [[China]]'s [[one-child policy]]. Instead, the $32.5 million was shifted to the U.S. Agency for International Development.<ref>Multiple references:

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*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>

**June 2017—Under pressure from the Trump Administration, the UN cut its peacekeeping budget by $570 million, with the U.S. share of the budget reduced by 7.5%.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Lederer, Edith M. (June 30, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/30/un-agrees-to-cut-peacekeeping-budget-reduction-us-sought.html UN agrees to cut peacekeeping budget, a reduction US sought]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved July 5, 2018.

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*Lederer, Edith M. (June 30, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/30/un-agrees-to-cut-peacekeeping-budget-reduction-us-sought.html UN agrees to cut peacekeeping budget, a reduction US sought]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved July 5, 2018.

*Besheer, Margaret (June 30, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/un-peacekeeping-budget-cut-by-600-million-dollars/3923664.html UN Peacekeeping Budget Cut By $600 Million]. ''Voice of America''. July 5, 2018.

*[https://www.rferl.org/a/un-general-assembly-agrees-600-million-cut-peacekeeping-missions-us-pressure-nikki-haley/28589356.html UN Agrees To $570 Million Cut In Peacekeeping Missions Under U.S. Pressure]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. July 1, 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2018.

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*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.

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*Taunton, Larry Alex (September 24, 2017). [~~https~~://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:

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*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.

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*Pappas, Alex (September 19, 2017). [~~https~~://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.

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*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.

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*[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.

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*[~~https~~://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.

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*[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.

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*Rush, Nayla (December 14, 2017). [https://cis.org/Rush/US-Still-Part-Global-Compact-Refugees US Is Still Part of the 'Global Compact on Refugees']. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved January 1, 2018.</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:

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*Gearty, Robert (December 25, 2017). [~~https~~://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.

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*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.

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*Shaw, Adam (December 27, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/27/despite-285-million-cut-u-s-still-pumping-billions-into-bloated-u-n-bureaucracy/ Despite $285 Million Cut, U.S. Still Pumping Billions into Bloated U.N. Bureaucracy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 27, 2017.</ref>

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*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). [~~https~~://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). [~~https~~://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:

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*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.

*Hayward, John (June 16, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/06/16/otto-warmbier-family-blasts-obama-administration-not-enough-rescue-north-korea/ Otto Warmbier Family: Obama Did Not Do Enough to Rescue Him from North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 19, 2017.</ref> In November 2017, China released three [[University of California, Los Angeles|UCLA]] basketball players from custody for alleged shoplifting after President Trump asked the president of China to release them.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Holland, Steve; Feldman, Dana (November 13, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-ucla-china/ucla-players-in-los-angeles-after-trump-seeks-help-from-chinas-xi-idUSKBN1DE0E6 UCLA players in Los Angeles after Trump seeks help from China's Xi]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

*[https://www.stripes.com/sports/3-ucla-players-return-to-us-after-china-shoplifting-incident-1.497822 3 UCLA players return to US after China shoplifting incident]. ''Stars and Stripes'' (from the ''Associated Press''). November 14, 2017. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

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*Landler, Mark; Shear, Michael D. (November 14, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/14/us/politics/trump-ucla-basketball-china.html 'Know Anything About These Knuckleheads?' How Trump Helped Free U.C.L.A. Players]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.

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*Singman, Brooke (November 15, 2017). [~~https~~://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.

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*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>

*The Trump Administration enacted numerous sanctions against [[Venezuela]]'s socialist government in 2017, including on May 18,<ref>Multiple references:

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*Goodman, Joshua; Armario, Christine (May 18, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/05/18/us-imposes-sanctions-on-venezuela-supreme-court.html US imposes sanctions on Venezuela Supreme Court]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved May 21, 2018.

*Zengerle, Spetalnick, Matt (May 18, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-politics-usa-exclusive-idUSKCN18E2UD Venezuela Supreme Court judges hit with U.S. sanctions]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 21, 2018.

*Gomez, Alan (May 18, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2017/05/18/trump-sanctions-members-venezuelan-supreme-court/101847892/ Trump sanctions members of Venezuelan Supreme Court]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 21, 2018.</ref> July 31,<ref>Multiple references:

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/31/us-hits-venezuela-president-with-sanctions-after-vote-decried-as-sham.html Trump administration hits Venezuela's Maduro with sanctions after 'sham' vote]. ''Fox News''. July 31, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2018.

*Kew, Ben (July 31, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/31/trump-admin-slaps-sanctions-venezuelas-maduro-personally-considering-more/ Trump Admin Slaps Sanctions on Venezuela’s Maduro Personally, ‘Considering’ More]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 21, 2018.

*Miller, S.A. (July 31, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/31/trump-admin-hits-venezuelas-maduro-sanctions/ Trump admin hits Venezuela president with sanctions: ‘He is now a dictator’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2018.

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*Mohsin, Saleha; Arrioja, Jose Enrique (August 9, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-08-09/u-s-imposes-financial-sanctions-on-eight-more-venezuelans U.S. Imposes Financial Sanctions on Eight More Venezuelans]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved May 21, 2018.</ref> and August 25.<ref>Multiple references:

*Kew, Ben (August 25, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/08/25/trump-signs-sanctions-banning-purchase-venezuela-state-oil-company-debt/ Trump Signs Sanctions Banning Purchase of Venezuela, State Oil Company Debt]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 21, 2018.

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/25/white-house-imposes-fresh-sanctions-on-venezuela-dictatorship.html White House imposes fresh sanctions on Venezuela 'dictatorship']. ''Fox News''. August 25, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2018.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/25/white-house-imposes-fresh-sanctions-on-venezuela-dictatorship.html White House imposes fresh sanctions on Venezuela 'dictatorship']. ''Fox News''. August 25, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2018.

*Ulmer, Alexandra; Lawder, David (August 25, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-venezuela-sanctions-idUSKCN1B5216 Trump slaps sanctions on Venezuela; Maduro sees effort to force default]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 21, 2018.

*Herman, Steve (August 25, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-imposes-strong-new-sanctions-on-venezuela-/4000757.html Trump Imposes 'Strong, New Sanctions' on Venezuela]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved May 21, 2018.

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*Cama, Timothy; Wilson, Megan R. (August 25, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/348007-trump-exempts-citgo-from-venezuela-sanctions Trump exempts Citgo from Venezuela sanctions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 21, 2018.</ref>

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*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>[~~https~~://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>

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*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.]]

*April 6, 2017—After the [[Syria]]n government used chemical weapons on its people, President Trump ordered a one-time airstrike against a Syrian air base, firing 60 cruise missiles at it.<ref>Multiple references:

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* Griffin, Jennifer; Tomlinson, Lucas (April 7, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/07/us-missiles-target-syria-airfield-in-response-to-chemical-weapons-attack.html US missiles target Syria airfield in response to chemical weapons attack]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 7, 2017.

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* Griffin, Jennifer; Tomlinson, Lucas (April 7, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/07/us-missiles-target-syria-airfield-in-response-to-chemical-weapons-attack.html US missiles target Syria airfield in response to chemical weapons attack]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 7, 2017.

* [https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/04/06/statement-president-trump-syria Statement by President Trump on Syria]. ''whitehouse.gov''. April 6, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2017.</ref> The U.S. destroyed about 20 Syrian jet planes and caused extremely heavy damage on the base.<ref>Multiple references:

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* [~~https~~://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.

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* [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.

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* [~~https~~://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.

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* [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.

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* [~~https~~://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.

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* [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:

* 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.

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* Lehman, Charles Fain (April 10, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/national-security/mattis-20-percent-syrias-aircraft-damaged-destroyed-u-s-strikes/ Mattis: 20 Percent Of Syria’s Operational Aircraft Damaged or Destroyed in U.S. Strikes]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved April 10, 2017.</ref> As even the ''New York Times'' reported, Trump's action was a show of U.S. strength, and it was in stark contrast to Obama, as Trump used surprise and speed in the attacks.<ref>Gordon, Michael R.; Cooper, Helene; Shear, Michael D. (April 6, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/06/world/middleeast/us-said-to-weigh-military-responses-to-syrian-chemical-attack.html Dozens of U.S. Missiles Hit Air Base in Syria]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved April 7, 2017.</ref> World leaders supported the strong action.<ref>Multiple references:

* Williams, Thomas D., Ph.D. (April 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/04/07/world-leaders-praise-u-s-strike-on-syria-proportionate-appropriate/ World Leaders Praise U.S. Strike on Syria, ‘Proportionate, Appropriate’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 7, 2017.

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* [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/07/syria-airstrikes-international-community-reacts-to-us-bombing-airfield.html Syria strikes: International community reacts to US bombing of airfield]. ''Fox News''. April 7, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.</ref> This was the first direct military action the U.S. took against the [[Bashar al-Assad|Assad]] regime.<ref>Ackerman, Spencer; Pilkington, Ed; Jacobs, Ben; Borger, Julian (April 7, 2017). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/06/trump-syria-missiles-assad-chemical-weapons Syria missile strikes: US launches first direct military action against Assad]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 7, 2017.</ref> On April 23, 2017, in response to the chemical attacks, the Trump Administration put sanctions on 271 employees of Syria’s Scientific Studies and Research Center, which supported the nation's chemical weapons program.<ref>Starr, Penny (April 24, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/24/winning-trump-follows-up-bombing-of-assads-military-assets-with-tough-diplomacy-271-new-sanctions-for-syria/ Trump Admin Unloads Block of 271 Sanctions on Assad Regime for Chemical Weapons Attack]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 25, 2017.</ref> On June 18, 2017, the United States shot down a Syrian aircraft for the first time,<ref>Multiple references:

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* [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/07/syria-airstrikes-international-community-reacts-to-us-bombing-airfield.html Syria strikes: International community reacts to US bombing of airfield]. ''Fox News''. April 7, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.</ref> This was the first direct military action the U.S. took against the [[Bashar al-Assad|Assad]] regime.<ref>Ackerman, Spencer; Pilkington, Ed; Jacobs, Ben; Borger, Julian (April 7, 2017). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/06/trump-syria-missiles-assad-chemical-weapons Syria missile strikes: US launches first direct military action against Assad]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 7, 2017.</ref> On April 23, 2017, in response to the chemical attacks, the Trump Administration put sanctions on 271 employees of Syria’s Scientific Studies and Research Center, which supported the nation's chemical weapons program.<ref>Starr, Penny (April 24, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/24/winning-trump-follows-up-bombing-of-assads-military-assets-with-tough-diplomacy-271-new-sanctions-for-syria/ Trump Admin Unloads Block of 271 Sanctions on Assad Regime for Chemical Weapons Attack]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 25, 2017.</ref> On June 18, 2017, the United States shot down a Syrian aircraft for the first time,<ref>Multiple references:

*Feldscher, Kyle (June 18, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/us-shoots-down-syrian-bomber-for-attacking-anti-assad-force/article/2626344 US shoots down Syrian bomber for attacking anti-Assad force]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 19, 2017.

*[http://www.breitbart.com/news/pentagon-us-shoots-down-syrian-aircraft-for-first-time/ US Shoots Down Syrian Aircraft for First Time]. ''Breitbart News''. June 18, 2017. Retrieved June 19, 2017.

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[[File:Donald Trump, red carpet welcome by King Salman in Saudi Arabia, May 2017.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump welcomed in Saudi Arabia, May 2017.]]

[[File:President Trump visits Western Wall, Israel, May 2017.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump visits the [[Western Wall]], May 2017.]]

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*May 2017—President Trump embarked on an ambitious foreign trip, where he, among other accomplishments, visited the heartlands of the three [[Abrahamic religion]]s, challenging the Muslim world to get serious about defeating Islamic terrorism, challenging the European leaders to contribute more to [[NATO]], and isolating [[Iran]].<ref name="FulfilAmbitious"/><ref>[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/27/trump-wraps-overseas-trip-with-thanks-to-us-troops-standing-firm-on-terrorism-climate-change-concerns.html Trump wraps overseas trip with thanks to US troops, standing firm on terrorism, climate change concerns]. ''Fox News''. May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Boyer, Dave; Howell, Tom, Jr (May 28, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/28/donald-trumps-first-foreign-trip-thrills-republica/ Trump’s trip abroad thrills Republicans, disappoints Democrats]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 28, 2017.</ref><ref>Charles, Robert B. (May 30, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/30/donald-trump-policies-crystallized-by-first-trip-o/ An emerging Trump Doctrine]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 31, 2017.</ref> While in the Middle East, Trump, unlike Obama, took a strong stance against Iran and strengthened the United States's traditional alliances with Israel and the Arab nations,<ref>Multiple references:

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*May 2017—President Trump embarked on an ambitious foreign trip, where he, among other accomplishments, visited the heartlands of the three [[Abrahamic religion]]s, challenging the Muslim world to get serious about defeating Islamic terrorism, challenging the European leaders to contribute more to [[NATO]], and isolating [[Iran]].<ref name="FulfilAmbitious"/><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/27/trump-wraps-overseas-trip-with-thanks-to-us-troops-standing-firm-on-terrorism-climate-change-concerns.html Trump wraps overseas trip with thanks to US troops, standing firm on terrorism, climate change concerns]. ''Fox News''. May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Boyer, Dave; Howell, Tom, Jr (May 28, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/28/donald-trumps-first-foreign-trip-thrills-republica/ Trump’s trip abroad thrills Republicans, disappoints Democrats]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 28, 2017.</ref><ref>Charles, Robert B. (May 30, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/30/donald-trump-policies-crystallized-by-first-trip-o/ An emerging Trump Doctrine]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 31, 2017.</ref> While in the Middle East, Trump, unlike Obama, took a strong stance against Iran and strengthened the United States's traditional alliances with Israel and the Arab nations,<ref>Multiple references:

*Westwood, Sarah (May 26, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-embraces-traditional-middle-east-allies-breaks-with-obama-on-trip/article/2623946 Trump embraces traditional Middle East allies, breaks with Obama on trip]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 26, 2017.

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*Boyer, Dave (May 22, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/22/donald-trump-benjamin-netanyahu-focus-iran-common-/ Trump, Netanyahu focus on Iran as common enemy]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 26, 2017.</ref> bringing them closer together.<ref>[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/22/trump-says-iran-threat-bringing-arab-nations-closer-to-israel.html Trump says Iran threat bringing Arab nations closer to Israel]. ''Fox News''. May 22, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2017.</ref> His trip was described as one that "flipped traditional U.S. foreign policy upside down."<ref>Holland, Steve (May 27, 2017). [http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2017/05/27/trump-ends-nine-day-overseas-trip-with-flourish-as-trouble-looms-at-home.html Trump ends nine-day overseas trip with a flourish as trouble looms at home]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref> Here are some highlights and additional achievements of the trip:

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*Boyer, Dave (May 22, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/22/donald-trump-benjamin-netanyahu-focus-iran-common-/ Trump, Netanyahu focus on Iran as common enemy]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 26, 2017.</ref> bringing them closer together.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/22/trump-says-iran-threat-bringing-arab-nations-closer-to-israel.html Trump says Iran threat bringing Arab nations closer to Israel]. ''Fox News''. May 22, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2017.</ref> His trip was described as one that "flipped traditional U.S. foreign policy upside down."<ref>Holland, Steve (May 27, 2017). [http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2017/05/27/trump-ends-nine-day-overseas-trip-with-flourish-as-trouble-looms-at-home.html Trump ends nine-day overseas trip with a flourish as trouble looms at home]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref> Here are some highlights and additional achievements of the trip:

**May 20–21, 2017—President Trump visited [[Saudi Arabia]], the first country he visited abroad as U.S. President. His trip to the country was a major event that clearly broke from foreign policy set by Barack Obama.<ref>Miller, S.A. (May 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/21/donald-trumps-visit-to-saudi-arabia-sets-new-tone-/ President Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia sets new tone for international relations]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> He received a very warm welcome<ref>Multiple references:

*Greenwood, Max (May 20, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/334392-trump-gets-royal-welcome-during-tremendous-saudi-arabia-visit Trump gets royal welcome during 'tremendous' Saudi Arabia visit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/20/trump-calls-saudi-visit-tremendous-in-critical-first-overseas-trip.html Trump calls Saudi visit 'tremendous,' in critical first overseas trip]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> – much warmer than what Obama (under whom relations became estranged<ref>Kheel, Rebecca (May 20, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/334323-saudi-arabia-courts-trump Saudi Arabia courts Trump]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref>) received – with King [[Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud]] greeting Trump at the tarmac, something Obama did not receive.<ref name="MillerBow">Miller, S.A. (May 20, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/20/donald-trump-cuts-deals-joins-ceremonial-saudi-swo/ Trump doesn’t bow to Saudi King Salman, joins sword dance, cuts deals on first day abroad]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> Unlike Obama, Trump did not bow to the Saudi king,<ref name="MillerBow"/><ref>[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/20/trump-shakes-hands-with-saudi-leader-doesnt-bow-as-obama-appeared-to-do.html Trump shakes hands with Saudi leader, doesn't bow as Obama appeared to do]. ''Fox News''. May 20, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> and he did not embark on an "apology tour" like Obama.<ref>[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/22/editorial-trumps-no-apology-tour/ Trump’s no-apology tour]. May 22, 2017. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> Trump signed a $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, with another $350 billion of arms for the following 10 years.<ref>Multiple references:

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/20/trump-calls-saudi-visit-tremendous-in-critical-first-overseas-trip.html Trump calls Saudi visit 'tremendous,' in critical first overseas trip]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> – much warmer than what Obama (under whom relations became estranged<ref>Kheel, Rebecca (May 20, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/334323-saudi-arabia-courts-trump Saudi Arabia courts Trump]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref>) received – with King [[Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud]] greeting Trump at the tarmac, something Obama did not receive.<ref name="MillerBow">Miller, S.A. (May 20, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/20/donald-trump-cuts-deals-joins-ceremonial-saudi-swo/ Trump doesn’t bow to Saudi King Salman, joins sword dance, cuts deals on first day abroad]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> Unlike Obama, Trump did not bow to the Saudi king,<ref name="MillerBow"/><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/20/trump-shakes-hands-with-saudi-leader-doesnt-bow-as-obama-appeared-to-do.html Trump shakes hands with Saudi leader, doesn't bow as Obama appeared to do]. ''Fox News''. May 20, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> and he did not embark on an "apology tour" like Obama.<ref>[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/22/editorial-trumps-no-apology-tour/ Trump’s no-apology tour]. May 22, 2017. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> Trump signed a $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, with another $350 billion of arms for the following 10 years.<ref>Multiple references:

*Miller, S.A. (May 20, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/20/donald-trump-king-salman-saudi-arabia-sign-defense/ Trump inks defense, investment deals with Saudi King Salman]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.

*[http://www.breitbart.com/news/us-approves-1-4-bn-slice-of-massive-saudi-arms-deal/ US approves $1.4 bn slice of massive Saudi arms deal]. ''Breitbart News''. June 5, 2017. Retrieved June 5, 2017.

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*Shamseddine, Reem; Paul Katie (May 20, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-saudi-usa-trump-deals-idUSKCN18G05P U.S., Saudi firms sign tens of billions of dollars of deals as Trump visits]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> President Trump also gave a major speech<ref>Speech transcript:

*[https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/05/21/president-trumps-speech-arab-islamic-american-summit President Trump’s Speech to the Arab Islamic American Summit]. ''whitehouse.gov''. May 21, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/21/transcript-trumps-speech-at-arab-islamic-american-summit.html Transcript of Trump's speech at Arab Islamic American Summit]. ''Fox News''. May 21, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref> to leaders of 50 Islamic world leaders challenging them to fight Islamic terror.<ref>Multiple references:

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/21/transcript-trumps-speech-at-arab-islamic-american-summit.html Transcript of Trump's speech at Arab Islamic American Summit]. ''Fox News''. May 21, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref> to leaders of 50 Islamic world leaders challenging them to fight Islamic terror.<ref>Multiple references:

*Miller, S.A. (May 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/21/trump-urges-muslim-leaders-to-cut-off-islamic-terr/ In historic speech, Trump implores Muslim world to rip out Islamic extremism at its roots]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/21/trump-in-speech-to-muslim-leaders-calls-for-shutting-down-terror-funding.html Trump, in speech to Muslim leaders, calls for shutting down terror funding]. ''Fox News''. May 21, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2017.

*Spiering, Charlie (May 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/21/drive-them-out-donald-trump-challenges-muslims-to-take-on-terrorism/ ‘Drive Them Out!’ — Donald Trump Challenges Muslims to Take On Terrorism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> Trump gave a blunt speech, stronger than Obama's,<ref>Multiple references:

*Kassam, Raheem (May 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/21/kassam-from-cairo-to-riyadh-trump-urged-action-on-terror-where-obama-offered-islamic-apologism/ KASSAM: From Cairo to Riyadh, Trump Urged Action on Terror Where Obama Offered Islamic Apologism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.

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However, some conflicting messages cam from the Trump Administration:

*Muñoz, Carlo (June 9, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/9/rex-tillerson-calls-de-escalation-mideast-over-qat/ Trump defends decision to back Qatar isolation, as Tillerson calls for de-escalation]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.

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*McIntyre, Jamie; Gehrke, Joel (June 9, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/state-pentagon-issue-conflicting-statements-on-middle-east-rifts-impact-on-qatar-operations/article/2625495 State, Pentagon issue conflicting statements on Middle East rift's impact on Qatar operations]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref> later, Saudi Arabia changed its royal succession plan, possibly in an attempt to please President Trump<ref>DeMarche, Edmund (June 21, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/21/saudi-arabia-rewrites-succession-plan-months-after-trump-meeting.html Saudi Arabia rewrites succession plan months after Trump meeting]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 21, 2017.</ref>).

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*McIntyre, Jamie; Gehrke, Joel (June 9, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/state-pentagon-issue-conflicting-statements-on-middle-east-rifts-impact-on-qatar-operations/article/2625495 State, Pentagon issue conflicting statements on Middle East rift's impact on Qatar operations]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref> later, Saudi Arabia changed its royal succession plan, possibly in an attempt to please President Trump<ref>DeMarche, Edmund (June 21, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/21/saudi-arabia-rewrites-succession-plan-months-after-trump-meeting.html Saudi Arabia rewrites succession plan months after Trump meeting]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 21, 2017.</ref>).

**May 22–23, 2017—The second country President Trump visited was [[Israel]], and his trip marked the first time a U.S. president visited the country on their first foreign trip.<ref>Klein, Aaron (May 22, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/05/22/trump-arrives-israel-presidential-trip-holy-land/ Trump Arrives in Israel for Historic Presidential Trip to Holy Land]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> He visited the country on the 50th anniversary of the [[Six-Day War]] and Israel's capture of [[Jerusalem]].<ref>Garfinkel, Renee (May 22, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/22/trump-israel-amid-jerusalems-jubilee/ Dateline Israel: Trump amid Jerusalem’s jubilee]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 26, 2017.</ref> His flight from Saudi Arabia to Israel was one of the rare flights taken between the two countries and the first of a U.S. president to fly from the former to the latter.<ref>Multiple references:

*Taylor, Adam (May 22, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/05/22/why-trumps-flight-from-saudi-arabia-to-israel-is-such-a-big-deal/?utm_term=.8a2dae0e8177 Why Trump’s flight from Saudi Arabia to Israel is a big deal]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/22/trumps-flight-from-saudi-arabia-to-israel-possibly-first-direct-flight-between-countries.html Trump's flight from Saudi Arabia to Israel possibly first direct flight between countries]. ''Fox News''. May 22, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> A major suicide bombing occurred in the United Kingdom during the visit, and Trump denied recognition to the attacker<ref>Multiple references:

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/22/trumps-flight-from-saudi-arabia-to-israel-possibly-first-direct-flight-between-countries.html Trump's flight from Saudi Arabia to Israel possibly first direct flight between countries]. ''Fox News''. May 22, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> A major suicide bombing occurred in the United Kingdom during the visit, and Trump denied recognition to the attacker<ref>Multiple references:

*Deacon, Liam (May 24, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/24/manchester-bomber-attended-jihadi-mosque-accused-funding-al-qaeda/ Manchester Bomber Attended ‘Jihadi’ Mosque Accused of Funding al-Qaeda]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.

*Scarborough, Rowan (May 24, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/24/salman-abedi-visited-libya-an-isis-training-hotbed/ Manchester bomber recently visited Libya, a terrorist hotbed for jihadi training]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/05/24/manchester-bomber-salman-abedis-father-was-part-al-qaeda-linked-group-ex-libyan-official-says.html Manchester bomber Salman Abedi's father and brothers arrested, linked to ISIS, Al Qaeda]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> and other Islamic terrorists by calling them "losers."<ref>Multiple references:

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/05/24/manchester-bomber-salman-abedis-father-was-part-al-qaeda-linked-group-ex-libyan-official-says.html Manchester bomber Salman Abedi's father and brothers arrested, linked to ISIS, Al Qaeda]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> and other Islamic terrorists by calling them "losers."<ref>Multiple references:

*Boyer, Dave (May 23, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/23/donald-trump-condemns-evil-losers-manchester-terro/ Trump condemns ‘evil losers’ in Manchester terror attack as ISIS claims credit]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.

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*DeMarche, Edmund (May 23, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/23/manchester-terror-attack-trump-calls-attackers-evil-losers-in-life-offers-sympathy-for-victims.html Manchester terror attack: Trump calls attackers 'evil losers in life'; offers sympathy for victims]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> Although not moving the U.S. embassy to [[Jerusalem]] as hoped,<ref>Persons, Sally (May 24, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/24/mike-huckabee-disappointed-donald-trump-didnt-ment/ Huckabee disappointed Trump didn’t mention embassy move during Israel visit]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> President Trump became the first sitting U.S. President to visit the [[Western Wall]],<ref>Multiple references:

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*DeMarche, Edmund (May 23, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/23/manchester-terror-attack-trump-calls-attackers-evil-losers-in-life-offers-sympathy-for-victims.html Manchester terror attack: Trump calls attackers 'evil losers in life'; offers sympathy for victims]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> Although not moving the U.S. embassy to [[Jerusalem]] as hoped,<ref>Persons, Sally (May 24, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/24/mike-huckabee-disappointed-donald-trump-didnt-ment/ Huckabee disappointed Trump didn’t mention embassy move during Israel visit]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> President Trump became the first sitting U.S. President to visit the [[Western Wall]],<ref>Multiple references:

*Pappas, Alex (May 22, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-becomes-the-first-sitting-us-president-to-visit-the-western-wall/article/2623785 Trump becomes the first sitting US president to visit the Western Wall]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.

*Boyer, Dave (May 22, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/22/trump-becomes-first-president-pray-western-wall/ Trump becomes first president to pray at Western Wall]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.

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*Williams, Thomas D. PhD (May 27, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/27/president-trump-stands-up-to-g7-leaders-refuses-to-ratify-climate-agreement/ President Trump Stands Up to G7 Leaders, Refuses to Ratify Climate Agreement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.

*Boyer, Dave (May 26, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/26/trump-not-swayed-g7-leaders-paris-climate-deal/ Trump says he’ll make decision on climate-change agreement next week]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/27/trump-declines-to-join-world-leaders-at-g-7-in-affirming-paris-climate-accord.html Trump declines to join world leaders at G-7 in affirming Paris climate accord]. ''Fox News''. May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref> so he could still deliberate over whether to stay in it.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/news/trump-holds-off-climate-change-pact-will-make-decision-next-week/ Trump holds off climate change pact, will make decision ‘next week’]. ''Breitbart News''. May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref> (Trump ultimately announced, on June 1, 2017, that the U.S. would leave the agreement and cease implementing it<ref>Multiple references:

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*Chakraborty, Barnini (June 1, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/01/trump-u-s-to-withdraw-from-paris-climate-pact-calls-it-unfair-for-america.html Paris Agreement on climate change: US withdraws as Trump calls it 'unfair']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.

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*Chakraborty, Barnini (June 1, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/01/trump-u-s-to-withdraw-from-paris-climate-pact-calls-it-unfair-for-america.html Paris Agreement on climate change: US withdraws as Trump calls it 'unfair']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.

*Moons, Michelle (June 1, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/01/trump-u-s-will-withdraw-from-paris-climate-accord/ Trump: U.S. Will Withdraw from Paris Climate Accord]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 1, 2017.

*Easley, Jonathan (June 2, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/336014-trump-cements-america-first-doctrine-with-paris-withdrawal Trump cements 'America First' doctrine with Paris withdrawal]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.

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**May 27, 2017—President Trump concluded his trip by speaking to U.S. soldiers,<ref>Multiple references:

*Boyer, Dave (May 27, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/27/donald-trump-first-foreign-trip-home-run/ Trump calls his first international trip a ‘home run’ in speech at Naval Air Station Sigonella]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/27/trump-touts-success-on-nato-terrorism-battle-thanks-troop-in-trip-ending-speech.html Trump touts success on NATO, terrorism battle, thanks troops in trip-ending speech]. ''Fox News''. May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref> as opposed to holding a press conference.<ref name="TroopsPress Conference">Spiering, Charlie (May 27, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/27/trump-shuns-press-conference-celebrates-successful-foreign-trip-american-troops/ Donald Trump Shuns Press Conference, Celebrates Successful Foreign Trip with American Troops]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref>

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/27/trump-touts-success-on-nato-terrorism-battle-thanks-troop-in-trip-ending-speech.html Trump touts success on NATO, terrorism battle, thanks troops in trip-ending speech]. ''Fox News''. May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref> as opposed to holding a press conference.<ref name="TroopsPress Conference">Spiering, Charlie (May 27, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/27/trump-shuns-press-conference-celebrates-successful-foreign-trip-american-troops/ Donald Trump Shuns Press Conference, Celebrates Successful Foreign Trip with American Troops]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref>

[[File:President Trump's speech in Poland, July 2017.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump giving his speech in Poland, July 2017.]]

[[File:President Trump leading a bilateral meeting with Polish President Andrzej Duda, July 6, 2017.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump holding a bilateral meeting with Polish President Andrzej Duda, July 2017.]]

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*Korte, Gregory (July 9, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/07/09/g-20-minus-1-how-trump-changed-nature-american-leadership-global-summit/462743001/ G-20 minus 1: How Trump changed the nature of American leadership at global summit]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.

*Crowley, Michael (July 8, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/08/trump-nationalists-bannon-europe-g20-240325 Trump’s nationalists triumphant after Europe trip]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref><ref name="AFconcessions">[http://indianexpress.com/article/world/g-20-donald-trumps-america-first-policy-wins-concession-in-summit-4742060/ G-20: Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ policy wins concession in summit]. ''The Indian Express''. July 8, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> He and is actions during the trip were also the target of liberal mainstream media bias.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Derespina, Cody (July 7, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/07/trump-defends-western-civilization-and-media-call-it-racist.html Trump defends Western civilization – and media call it racist]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.

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*Derespina, Cody (July 7, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/07/trump-defends-western-civilization-and-media-call-it-racist.html Trump defends Western civilization – and media call it racist]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.

*Lord, Jeffrey (July 8, 2017). [http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/jeffrey-lord/2017/07/08/medias-trump-derangement-syndrome The Media’s Trump Derangement Syndrome]. ''News Busters''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.

*Knight, Robert (July 9, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/9/donald-trump-poland-given-biased-media-coverage/ The real news from Poland]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref name="MSMbiasG20">Starr, Penny (July 9, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/09/left-wing-media-world-against-president-trump-at-g20-summit-climate-change/ Left-Wing Media: World Against President Trump at G20 Summit on Climate Change]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> Here are some highlights and achievements of the trip:

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*Treene, Alayna (July 6, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/trump-reaffirms-u-s-support-for-three-seas-initiative-2454243263.html Trump reaffirms U.S. support for Three Seas Initiative]. ''Axios''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.

Polish President Andrzej Duda announced the summit would be moved to Warsaw, rather than southwestern Poland, due to President Trump's visit:

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/13/trump-trip-to-poland-forces-3-seas-summit-change.html Trump trip to Poland forces 3 Seas summit change]. ''Fox News''. June 13, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref>

**On July 6, 2017, President Trump gave a major policy address<ref>Speech transcript:

*[https://www.c-span.org/video/?430931-1/president-trump-calls-preserving-western-civilization-speech-poland President Trump Address at Krasinski Square]. ''C-SPAN''. July 6, 2017. Retrieved June 23, 2018.

*[https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/07/06/remarks-president-trump-people-poland-july-6-2017 Remarks by President Trump to the People of Poland | July 6, 2017]. ''whitehouse.gov''. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/06/trump-in-poland-transcript-warsaw-remarks.html Trump in Poland: Transcript of Warsaw remarks]. ''Fox News''. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref><ref name="BaronePoland">Barone, Michael (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trumps-remarkable-speech-in-poland/article/2627946 Trump's 'remarkable' speech in Poland]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref><ref name="LeePoland">Lee, Tony (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/06/top-9-highlights-from-emerging-trump-doctrine/ Top 9 Highlights from Emerging Trump Doctrine: West Will ‘Never, Ever Be Broken’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> in front of 15,000 supporters<ref name="ReutersPoland2017">Sobczak, Pawel; Rampton, Roberta (July 6, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-poland-usa-trump-idUSKBN19R02Q Trump calls out Russia, cites efforts to subvert Western civilization]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/pictures-president-trump-receives-rapturous-welcome-in-poland/ PICTURES: President Trump’s Speech Receives Rapturous Reception in Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> in front of the famous Warsaw Uprising Monument.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/news/trump-speech-takes-place-at-famed-warsaw-uprising-monument/ Trump speech takes place at famed Warsaw Uprising monument]. ''Breitbart News''. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> He promoted conservative, Christian, America First, and nationalistic values in his speech.<ref name="BaronePoland"/><ref name="LeePoland"/><ref>Continetti, Matthew (July 6, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/columns/president-trumps-remarkable-warsaw-speech/ President Trump’s Remarkable Warsaw Speech]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref name="Newman">Newman, Alex (July 7, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/26423-in-poland-trump-defends-western-civilization-and-freedom In Poland, Trump Defends Western Civilization and Freedom]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref>The mainstream media, such as ''The Washington Post'', described the speech as "starkly populist and nationalistic":

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/06/trump-in-poland-transcript-warsaw-remarks.html Trump in Poland: Transcript of Warsaw remarks]. ''Fox News''. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref><ref name="BaronePoland">Barone, Michael (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trumps-remarkable-speech-in-poland/article/2627946 Trump's 'remarkable' speech in Poland]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref><ref name="LeePoland">Lee, Tony (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/06/top-9-highlights-from-emerging-trump-doctrine/ Top 9 Highlights from Emerging Trump Doctrine: West Will ‘Never, Ever Be Broken’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> in front of 15,000 supporters<ref name="ReutersPoland2017">Sobczak, Pawel; Rampton, Roberta (July 6, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-poland-usa-trump-idUSKBN19R02Q Trump calls out Russia, cites efforts to subvert Western civilization]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/pictures-president-trump-receives-rapturous-welcome-in-poland/ PICTURES: President Trump’s Speech Receives Rapturous Reception in Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> in front of the famous Warsaw Uprising Monument.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/news/trump-speech-takes-place-at-famed-warsaw-uprising-monument/ Trump speech takes place at famed Warsaw Uprising monument]. ''Breitbart News''. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> He promoted conservative, Christian, America First, and nationalistic values in his speech.<ref name="BaronePoland"/><ref name="LeePoland"/><ref>Continetti, Matthew (July 6, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/columns/president-trumps-remarkable-warsaw-speech/ President Trump’s Remarkable Warsaw Speech]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref name="Newman">Newman, Alex (July 7, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/26423-in-poland-trump-defends-western-civilization-and-freedom In Poland, Trump Defends Western Civilization and Freedom]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref>The mainstream media, such as ''The Washington Post'', described the speech as "starkly populist and nationalistic":

*Phillip, Abby; Wagner, John; Birnbaum (July 6, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-nationalist-warning-contrasts-with-european-leaders-optimism-at-g-20/2017/07/06/ecc2e4e6-6266-11e7-84a1-a26b75ad39fe_story.html?utm_term=.17438b6a417a Trump’s nationalist warning contrasts with European leaders’ optimism at G-20]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> Trump took a strong stance against terrorism in his speech, stating that "our borders will always be closed to terrorism and extremism of any kind."<ref name="VOAPoland">Ridgwell, Henry (July 6, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/poland-set-to-host-trump-first-major-public-speech-in-europe/3928818.html In Warsaw Speech, Trump Vows to Fight Terrorism, Back NATO Allies]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> He strongly stood up for Western values<ref name="Newman"/><ref>Multiple references:

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*Singman, Brooke (July 6, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/06/trump-in-poland-vows-west-will-never-ever-be-broken.html Trump, in Poland, vows 'the West will never, ever be broken']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.

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*Singman, Brooke (July 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/06/trump-in-poland-vows-west-will-never-ever-be-broken.html Trump, in Poland, vows 'the West will never, ever be broken']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.

*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.

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Poland entered talks with Lockheed Martin for using the HIMARS artillery rocket system:

*Carlson, Stephen (July 7, 2017). [https://www.upi.com/Poland-in-talks-with-Lockheed-for-inidigenous-HIMARS-rocket-system/2971499447706/ Poland in talks with Lockheed for inidigenous HIMARS rocket system]. ''UPI''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.</ref> While taking a reasonable stance regarding Russia,<ref>Multiple references:

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*Singman, Brooke (July 6, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/06/trump-chides-russia-ahead-putin-meeting-though-not-enough-for-dem-critics.html Trump chides Russia ahead of Putin meeting, though not enough for Dem critics]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.

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*Singman, Brooke (July 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/06/trump-chides-russia-ahead-putin-meeting-though-not-enough-for-dem-critics.html Trump chides Russia ahead of Putin meeting, though not enough for Dem critics]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.

*Miller, S.A. (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/6/donald-trump-blames-russia-election-meddling-fault/ Trump in Europe slams Obama for doing nothing amid Russia election meddling]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.

*Antle III, W. James (July 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/democrats-find-trumps-russia-rebuke-too-little-too-late/article/2628041 Democrats find Trump's Russia rebuke too little, too late]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> Trump criticized "destabilizing" Russian activities such as supporting hostile regimes.<ref name="WestwoodWE">Westwood, Sarah (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in-sweeping-speech-trump-calls-out-russia-for-supporting-hostile-regimes/article/2627866 In sweeping speech, Trump calls out Russia for supporting 'hostile regimes']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref><ref name="WTPoland"/><ref>Ryun, Ned (July 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/12/president-trumps-calling-out-of-russia-the-furthest-thing-from-appeasement/ President Trump Calling out of Russia the Furthest Thing from Appeasement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 12, 2017.</ref> Trump took a strong stance against government [[bureaucracy]] and regulations, warning against "the steady creep of government bureaucracy that drains the vitality and wealth of the people" and stating that "the West became great not because of paperwork and regulations but because people were allowed to chase their dreams and pursue their destinies....we put faith and family, not government and bureaucracy, at the center of our lives."<ref name="WestwoodWE"/><ref name="WTPoland"/><ref>Multiple references:

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*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:

*Miller, S.A. (July 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/7/donald-trump-vladimir-putin-face-g-20-very-very-go/ Trump, Putin face-off at G-20 in Germany: ‘Very, very good talks’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.

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*Moons, Michelle (July 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/07/donald-trump-meets-with-vladimir-putin-after-press-conference/ Donald Trump Meets with Vladimir Putin After Press Conference]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.

*Miller, S.A.; Persons, Sally (July 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/7/donald-trump-dives-election-hacking-issue-putin-ve/ Trump dives into election hacking issue with Putin: ‘Very robust and lengthy exchange’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.

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Although scheduled for 30 minutes, the meeting lasted over two hours:

*Greenwood, Max (July 7, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/340996-trump-meeting-with-putin-lasted-over-two-hours Trump-Putin meeting, scheduled for 30 minutes, lasted over two hours]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> After Trump's meeting with Putin, both countries announced a ceasefire in [[Syrian War|Syria's war]].<ref>Multiple references:

*Hayward, John (July 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/07/u-s-russia-announce-ceasefire-syria-trump-putin-meeting/ U.S. and Russia Announce Ceasefire for Syria After Trump-Putin Meeting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.

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*Lederman, Josh; Salama, Vivian; Thomas, Ken (July 7, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/07/ap-sources-us-russia-reach-deal-on-syria-ceasefire.html US, Russia announce Syria cease-fire after Trump-Putin talks]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.

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*Lederman, Josh; Salama, Vivian; Thomas, Ken (July 7, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/07/ap-sources-us-russia-reach-deal-on-syria-ceasefire.html US, Russia announce Syria cease-fire after Trump-Putin talks]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.

*Miller, S.A. (July 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/7/us-russia-broker-cease-fire-syria-report/ U.S., Russia broker cease-fire in Syria: Report]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.

*Xenakis, John J. (July 11, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/11/11-jul-17-world-view-with-ceasefire-american-forces-become-more-deeply-involved-in-syria-civil-war/ World View: With Ceasefire, American Forces Become More Deeply Involved in Syria’s Civil War]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.

The ceasefire went into effect on July 9:

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/cease-fire-in-southern-syria-goes-into-effect/3934553.html U.S.-Russian Cease-fire Deal Holding in Southwest Syria]. ''Voice of America''. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/09/syria-cease-fire-goes-into-effect-in-southern-part-country.html Syria cease-fire goes into effect in southern part of country]. ''Fox News''. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> In the final G-20 common statement, the Trump Administration, which was ideologically opposed by the other G-20 nations, successfully received concessions from them in regards to climate policy, with the statement acknowledging the U.S.'s intention to withdraw from the Paris agreement and including language on the nation's intention to promote clean [[fossil fuels]] internationally,<ref name="AFconcessions"/><ref>Multiple references:

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/09/syria-cease-fire-goes-into-effect-in-southern-part-country.html Syria cease-fire goes into effect in southern part of country]. ''Fox News''. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> In the final G-20 common statement, the Trump Administration, which was ideologically opposed by the other G-20 nations, successfully received concessions from them in regards to climate policy, with the statement acknowledging the U.S.'s intention to withdraw from the Paris agreement and including language on the nation's intention to promote clean [[fossil fuels]] internationally,<ref name="AFconcessions"/><ref>Multiple references:

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/08/g-20-summit-trump-blocked-out-on-paris-climate-accord-as-19-members-reaffirm.html G-20 summit: Trump blocked out on Paris climate accord as 19 members reaffirm]. ''Fox News''. July 8, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/08/g-20-summit-trump-blocked-out-on-paris-climate-accord-as-19-members-reaffirm.html G-20 summit: Trump blocked out on Paris climate accord as 19 members reaffirm]. ''Fox News''. July 8, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.

*[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/09/g20-agree-free-trade-disagree-paris-climate-deal/ G20: Leaders Agree on Free Trade, Disagree on Climate Deal, Migrant Crisis]. ''Breitbart News''. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.

*King, Robert (July 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/g-20-countries-sans-the-us-recommit-to-paris-climate-accords/article/2628080 G-20 countries, sans the US, recommit to Paris climate accords]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.

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*July 11, 2017—In an attempt to solve a diplomatic crisis between [[Qatar]] and several other [[Persian Gulf]] nations, the U.S. and Qatar signed an agreement for Qatar to increase its counterterrorism measures and to end funding for terrorist groups.<ref>Multiple references:

*Saine, Cincy (July 11, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/tillerson-signs-pact-with-qatar-to-curb-terrorism-financing/3937950.html Tillerson Signs Pact with Qatar to Curb Terrorism Financing]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.

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*Schreck, Adam; Hyde, Maggie (July 11, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/11/top-us-diplomat-heads-to-qatar-hoping-to-help-end-gulf-rift.html US inks anti-terror deal with Qatar in press to end dispute]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved July 11, 2017.

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*Rebecca, Kheel (July 11, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/341466-us-qatar-sign-counterterrorism-agreement-amid-diplomatic-crisis US, Qatar agree to counterterrorism plan amid diplomatic crisis]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.

*Finn, Tom (July 10, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-kuwait-idUSKBN19V2RV U.S., Qatar sign agreement on combating terrorism financing]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.

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*Despite trying to work with China over North Korea,<ref>Multiple references:

*Connor, Neil (April 17, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/17/donald-trump-says-china-working-us-north-korea/ Donald Trump says China is working with the US over North Korea]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

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*Gaydos, Ryan (July 13, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/12/chinas-xi-tells-trump-wants-peaceful-solution-to-north-korea.html China's Xi tells Trump he wants peaceful solution to North Korea]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

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On July 5, 2017, President Trump signaled that he was finished working with China:

*Wong, Kristina (July 5, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/05/trump-so-much-china-working-us-north-korea/ Trump: ‘So Much for China Working with Us’ on North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

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*Derespina, Cody (July 5, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/05/after-north-korea-missile-test-trump-tweets-so-much-for-china-working-with-us.html After North Korea missile test, Trump tweets: 'So much for China working with us']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref> the Trump Administration took numerous steps to counter and confront the nation.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Derespina, Cody (July 5, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/05/after-north-korea-missile-test-trump-tweets-so-much-for-china-working-with-us.html After North Korea missile test, Trump tweets: 'So much for China working with us']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref> the Trump Administration took numerous steps to counter and confront the nation.<ref>Multiple references:

*Starr, Penny (July 11, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/11/6-ways-trump-administration-putting-strong-china-policy-place/ 6 Ways Trump Admin Is Confronting an Increasingly Belligerent China]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.

*Wong, Kristina (July 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/19/winning-five-pentagon-successes-under-president-trump/ WINNING: Five Pentagon Successes Under President Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 20, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration's national security strategy also took a tough stance on China,<ref>Multiple references:

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*Johnson, Natalie (December 20, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/national-security/report-arms-supplied-u-s-syrian-rebels-often-fell-hands-isis/ Report: Arms Supplied by the U.S. to Syrian Rebels Often Fell into the Hands of ISIS]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.

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*McKay, Hollie (May 15, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/05/15/gave-us-trucks-and-ammunition-to-al-qaeda-chaotic-us-effort-to-arm-syrian-rebels.html 'I gave the US trucks and ammunition to Al Qaeda': The chaotic US effort to arm Syrian rebels]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 23, 2018.</ref> As it ended this program, President Trump also approved a plan to arm the Kurdish YPG in order to defeat ISIS, a program that saw real results based on the SDF victories against the Islamic terrorist group later that year.<ref>Multiple references:

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*McKay, Hollie (May 15, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/05/15/gave-us-trucks-and-ammunition-to-al-qaeda-chaotic-us-effort-to-arm-syrian-rebels.html 'I gave the US trucks and ammunition to Al Qaeda': The chaotic US effort to arm Syrian rebels]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 23, 2018.</ref> As it ended this program, President Trump also approved a plan to arm the Kurdish YPG in order to defeat ISIS, a program that saw real results based on the SDF victories against the Islamic terrorist group later that year.<ref>Multiple references:

*Nissenbaum, Dion; Lubold, Gordon; Barnes, Julian E. (May 9, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-approves-direct-arming-of-kurds-in-fight-against-isis-1494353541 Trump Set to Arm Kurds in ISIS Fight, Angering Turkey]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 23, 2018.

*Hayward, John (May 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/05/09/trump-defies-turkey-approves-heavy-weapons-syrian-kurds/ Trump Defies Turkey, Approves Heavy Weapons for Syrian Kurds]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 23, 2018.

*Huff, Zach D. (May 10, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/05/10/on-trumps-signal-kurds-resume-raqqa-push/ Trump Support for Syrian Kurds Recharges Plan to Liberate Islamic State ‘Capital’ Raqqa]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 23, 2018.

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*Tomlinson, Lucas (May 9, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/09/pentagon-announces-plan-to-arm-kurds-in-syria-over-turkish-objections.html Pentagon announces plan to arm Kurds in Syria, over Turkish objections]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 23, 2018.

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*Tomlinson, Lucas (May 9, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/09/pentagon-announces-plan-to-arm-kurds-in-syria-over-turkish-objections.html Pentagon announces plan to arm Kurds in Syria, over Turkish objections]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 23, 2018.

*Gordon, Michael R.; Schmitt, Eric (May 9, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/09/us/politics/trump-kurds-syria-army.html Trump to Arm Syrian Kurds, Even as Turkey Strongly Objects]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved July 23, 2018.

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*August 21, 2017—While many nationalist conservatives noted the how President Trump's plan for conducting the War in Afghanistan went against his [[America First]] campaign positions and being similar to Obama's plan,<ref>Multiple references:

*Shaw, Adam (August 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/21/trumps-america-first-base-unhappy-with-flip-flop-afghanistan-speech/ Trump’s ‘America First’ Base Unhappy with Flip-Flop Afghanistan Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.

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*Wong, Kristina (August 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/08/21/trump-debuts-afghanistan-strategy-we-are-not-nation-building-again-we-are-killing-terrorists/ Trump Debuts Afghanistan Strategy: ‘We Are Not Nation-Building Again, We Are Killing Terrorists’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.

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*[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.

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**November 9, 2017—President Trump stated that he did not blame China for understandably taking advantage of the U.S. in helping create America's massive trade deficit with China, as U.S. leaders should not have allowed themselves to have been taken advantage of in the first place.<ref>Multiple references:

*Spiering, Charlie (November 9, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/09/donald-trump-i-blame-previous-presidents-for-massive-trade-deficit-not-china/ Donald Trump: I Blame Previous Presidents for Massive Trade Deficit, Not China]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.

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*Lawler, Dave (November 9, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/trump-to-chinese-leaders-i-dont-blame-you-for-taking-advantage-of-us-2508033176.html Trump to Chinese leaders: I don't blame you for taking advantage of us]. ''Axios''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.</ref>

**November 10, 2017—In [[Vietnam]], President Trump spoke at the [[APEC]] summit being held there. He voiced strong support for tough, America First trade policies as well as for national sovereignty in general, and he criticized unfair trade practices, previous U.S. trade policy, and the [[World Trade Organization]].<ref>Multiple references:

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*December 6, 2017—In a historic move that went against the international global [[establishment]],<ref>Multiple references:

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*Heinrich, Mark (December 6, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-israel-jerusalem-reaction/arabs-europe-u-n-reject-trumps-recognition-of-jerusalem-as-israeli-capital-idUSKBN1E0312 Arabs, Europe, U.N. reject Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.

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*Byas, Steve (December 6, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/27533-trump-respects-israel-s-sovereignty-in-embassy-move-to-jerusalem Trump Respects Israel’s Sovereignty in Embassy Move to Jerusalem]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 16, 2017.

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*Greenwood, Max (December 8, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/363907-trump-posts-video-of-past-presidents-statements-on-israel-embassy Trump posts video of past presidents’ statements on Israel embassy]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 16, 2017.

*Quinn, Melissa (December 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-boasts-after-jerusalem-decision-i-fulfilled-promise-others-did-not/article/2642942 Trump boasts after Jerusalem decision: 'I fulfilled' promise 'others did not']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 16, 2017.</ref> On December 18, 2017, the United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution condemning the decision, the first time the U.S. made such a veto in six years.<ref>Multiple references:

*Klein, Aaron (December 18, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/12/18/u-s-vetoes-un-security-council-resolution-seeking-rescind-trumps-jerusalem-recognition/ U.S. Vetoes UN Security Council Resolution Seeking to Rescind Trump’s Jerusalem Recognition]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 18, 2017.

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*Shawn, Eric (December 18, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/12/18/us-vetoes-un-resolution-condemning-trumps-jerusalem-decision.html US vetoes UN resolution condemning Trump's Jerusalem decision]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 18, 2017.

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*Shawn, Eric (December 18, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/12/18/us-vetoes-un-resolution-condemning-trumps-jerusalem-decision.html US vetoes UN resolution condemning Trump's Jerusalem decision]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 18, 2017.

*Besheer, Margaret (December 18, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/un-to-vote-on-measure-rejecting-us-recognition-of-jerusalem/4168262.html US Vetoes UN Resolution Rejecting Washington’s Recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli Capital]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved December 18, 2017.</ref> The United States officially moved its Israeli embassy to Jerusalem in May 2018.<ref name="JerusalemEmbassyOpens"/>

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*Superville, Darlene (December 26, 2017). [https://www.apnews.com/7966dfce9a55454286395abd5449c6d4/Where's-the-party?-No-state-dinner-in-Trump%27s-first-year Where’s the party? No state dinner in Trump’s first year]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.

*Savransky, Rebecca (December 26, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/366462-trump-is-first-president-in-nearly-a-century-to-not-hold-a-state Trump is first president in nearly a century to not host a first-year state dinner]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.</ref> with the administration hosting its first state visit for French President [[Emmanuel Macron]] in April 2018.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (April 24, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/24/trumps-first-state-dinner-held-in-honor-french-president-macron-what-to-know.html Trump's first state dinner held in honor of French President Macron: What to know]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.

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*Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (April 24, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/24/trumps-first-state-dinner-held-in-honor-french-president-macron-what-to-know.html Trump's first state dinner held in honor of French President Macron: What to know]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.

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*Chamberlain, Samuel (April 24, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/24/trump-hosts-macron-at-first-white-house-state-dinner.html Trump, Macron honor 'joint history' between US, France at White House state dinner]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.

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*Chamberlain, Samuel (April 24, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/24/trump-hosts-macron-at-first-white-house-state-dinner.html Trump, Macron honor 'joint history' between US, France at White House state dinner]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.

*Miller, S.A. (April 23, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/23/donald-trump-goes-all-out-for-first-state-visit-wi/ Trump goes all out for first state visit, will welcome Emmanuel Macron]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.

*Moons, Michelle (April 24, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/24/president-trump-first-lady-welcome-macrons-military-cannon-fire-first-state-visit/ President Trump and First Lady Welcome Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron with Military and Cannon Fire on First State Visit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.

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*[http://www.breitbart.com/news/us-senate-approves-montenegro-as-newest-nato-member/ US Senate approves Montenegro as newest NATO member]. ''Breitbart News''. March 28, 2017. Retrieved May 25, 2017.

Montenegro officially joined NATO on June 5, 2017:

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*Milic, Predrag (June 5, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/05/defying-russia-montenegro-finally-joins-nato.html Defying Russia, Montenegro finally joins NATO]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.

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*Milic, Predrag (June 5, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/05/defying-russia-montenegro-finally-joins-nato.html Defying Russia, Montenegro finally joins NATO]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.

*Jozwiak, Rikard (June 7, 2017). [https://www.rferl.org/a/nato-welcomes-montenegro-russia-criticizes/28533739.html NATO Welcomes Newest Member Montenegro]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.</ref>

*Obama holdovers remained in key State Department positions well into Trump's presidency, and the administration and the U.S. Senate went at a slow pace at nominating and confirming officials to the department.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Wallace, Christopher (October 5, 2017). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/05/obama-holdovers-vacancies-remain-at-top-levels-state-department.html Obama holdovers, vacancies remain at top levels of State Department]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

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*Wallace, Christopher (October 5, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/05/obama-holdovers-vacancies-remain-at-top-levels-state-department.html Obama holdovers, vacancies remain at top levels of State Department]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

*Landler, Mark (April 1, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/01/us/politics/obama-holdovers-who-survived-trump-sweep.html Meet the Obama Holdovers Who Survived Trump’s Sweep]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.

*[http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/21/report-nevertrump-state-department-aides-boxing-america-firsters/ Report: #NeverTrump State Department Aides ‘Boxing Out’ America Firsters]. ''Breitbart News''. October 21, 2017. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

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*Heretik, Jack (March 27, 2018). [http://freebeacon.com/national-security/state-department-praises-passage-taylor-force-act/ State Department Praises Passage of Taylor Force Act]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved March 30, 2018.

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/03/25/israel-pm-lauds-us-law-to-curb-palestinian-aid.html Israel PM lauds US law to curb Palestinian aid]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 25, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2018.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/03/25/israel-pm-lauds-us-law-to-curb-palestinian-aid.html Israel PM lauds US law to curb Palestinian aid]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 25, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2018.

*Barrow, Tzippe (March 25, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/israel/2018/march/israel-pm-lauds-us-law-to-curb-palestinian-aid Netanyahu Praises Congress on Passage of Taylor Force Act]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved March 30, 2018.</ref>

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*Lubold, Gordon; Youssef, Nancy A. (January 26, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/irans-fast-boats-stop-harassing-u-s-navy-baffling-military-1516897301 Iran’s Fast Boats Stop Harassing U.S. Navy, Baffling Military]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

*Nazarian, Adelle (January 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/01/26/irans-fast-boats-temporarily-refrain-harassing-u-s-navy-persian-gulf/ Iran’s Fast Boats Temporarily Refrain from Harassing U.S. Navy in Persian Gulf]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

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*Tomlinson, Lucas; Griffin, Jennifer (July 5, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/05/us-navy-no-sign-iranian-harassment-american-warships-in-2018.html US Navy: No sign of Iranian harassment of American warships in 2018]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

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*Tomlinson, Lucas; Griffin, Jennifer (July 5, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/05/us-navy-no-sign-iranian-harassment-american-warships-in-2018.html US Navy: No sign of Iranian harassment of American warships in 2018]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

*Pickrell, Ryan (July 5, 2018). [http://dailycaller.com/2018/07/05/iran-harassment-us-ships/ Iran has Completely Stopped Harassing US Ships]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

*Lifson, Thomas (July 6, 2018). [https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/07/iran_has_completely_stopped_harassing_us_ships_now_that_strong_trump_replaced_weakling_obama.html Iran has completely stopped harassing US ships now that strong Trump replaced weakling Obama]. ''American Thinker''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

*Lockie, Alex (March 24, 2018). [https://www.businessinsider.com/iran-humiliated-us-navy-obama-stopped-under-trump-2018-3 Iran harassed and humiliated the US Navy under Obama — here's why it stopped under Trump]. ''Business Insider''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.

The Trump Administration's tough stance on Iran was criticized by left-wing UN officials:

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*Evansky, Ben; Shaw, Adam (August 25, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/25/as-trump-administration-tightens-screws-on-iran-top-un-official-cries-foul.html As Trump administration tightens screws on Iran, top UN official cries foul]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 25, 2018.

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*Evansky, Ben; Shaw, Adam (August 25, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/25/as-trump-administration-tightens-screws-on-iran-top-un-official-cries-foul.html As Trump administration tightens screws on Iran, top UN official cries foul]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 25, 2018.

See also:

*Axelrod, Tal (August 31, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/middle-east-north-africa/404514-trump-credits-his-policies-on-iran-regime-now Trump credits his policies for Iran instability: 'Now it's a question of will they survive']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 31, 2018.</ref> Here are some of the actions taken against the country:

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*Taylor, Guy (January 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/4/trump-administration-threatens-punish-iranian-offi/ Trump taunts Tehran: Punishment is coming for Iranian officials who crush protests]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.

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*Shawn, Eric (January 13, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/01/13/iran-protesters-thank-trump-call-for-stronger-sanctions.html Iran protesters thank Trump, call for stronger sanctions]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 17, 2018.

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*Shawn, Eric (January 13, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/01/13/iran-protesters-thank-trump-call-for-stronger-sanctions.html Iran protesters thank Trump, call for stronger sanctions]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 17, 2018.

*Nazarian, Adelle (January 16, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/01/16/thank-you-president-trump-iranian-protesters-thank-potus-call-for-human-rights-sanctions/ Iranian Protesters Say ‘Thank You President Trump’ for Human Rights Stance]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved Janaury 17, 2018.</ref>

**January 4, 2018—The Trump Administration sanctioned five Iranian entities with ties to the country's missile program.<ref>Multiple references:

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*[http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/01/05/u-s-sanctions-five-iranian-entities-tied-missile-program/ U.S. Sanctions Five Iranian Entities Tied to Missile Program]. ''Breitbart News''. January 5, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref>

**February 2, 2018—The Trump Administration enacted sanctions on six people and seven companies connected to [[Hezbollah]].<ref>Multiple references:

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*Shaw, Adam (February 2, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/02/02/trump-administration-pushing-back-on-iran-s-influence-slaps-fresh-sanctions-on-hezbollah.html Trump administration, pushing back on Iran’s influence, slaps fresh sanctions on Hezbollah]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 3, 2018.

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*Shaw, Adam (February 2, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/02/02/trump-administration-pushing-back-on-iran-s-influence-slaps-fresh-sanctions-on-hezbollah.html Trump administration, pushing back on Iran’s influence, slaps fresh sanctions on Hezbollah]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 3, 2018.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-hits-hezbollahs-financial-network-with-new-sanctions/4236304.html US Imposes Sanctions that Aim to Cripple Hezbollah Militant Group]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved February 3, 2018.

*Holland, Steve (February 2, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-hezbollah-sanctions/u-s-sanctions-six-people-seven-firms-under-rules-targeting-hezbollah-idUSKBN1FM20E U.S. sanctions six people, seven firms under rules targeting Hezbollah]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 3, 2018.

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**May 8, 2018—President Trump announced the U.S. would leave the [[Iran nuclear deal]] due to its serious flaws and signed a memorandum to that effect, keeping a major campaign promise.<ref>Multiple references:

*Spiering, Charlie (May 8, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/08/promise-kept-donald-trump-announces-decision-withdraw-iran-deal/ Promise Kept: Donald Trump Announces Decision to Withdraw from Iran Deal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 8, 2018.

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*Pappas, Alex (May 8, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/08/trump-vows-to-withdraw-from-iran-nuclear-agreement-calls-pact-defective-at-its-core.html Trump vows to withdraw from Iran nuclear agreement, calls pact ‘defective at its core’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 8, 2018.

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*Pappas, Alex (May 8, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/08/trump-vows-to-withdraw-from-iran-nuclear-agreement-calls-pact-defective-at-its-core.html Trump vows to withdraw from Iran nuclear agreement, calls pact ‘defective at its core’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 8, 2018.

*Holland, Steve (May 8, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear/trump-abandons-defective-iran-nuclear-deal-to-revive-sanctions-idUSKBN1I90D6 Trump abandons 'defective' Iran nuclear deal, to revive sanctions]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 8, 2018.

*Bender, Michael C.; Gordon, Michael R.; Ballhaus, Rebecca (May 8, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-to-withdraw-u-s-from-iran-accord-1525800212 Trump Withdraws U.S. From Iran Accord]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 9, 2018.

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*Carney, John (May 8, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/08/11-know-sanctions-iran-deal/ 11 Things You Should Know About Iran Sanctions Now That Nuke Deal Is Dead]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 9, 2018.

*Kheel, Rebecca (May 13, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/387366-trump-roils-the-globe-with-iran-deal-withdrawal Trump roils the globe with Iran deal withdrawal]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

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*McKay, Hollie (August 7, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/08/07/us-withdrawal-from-iran-deal-helping-wind-down-yemen-war-officials-say.html US withdrawal from Iran deal helping wind down Yemen war, officials say]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 7, 2018.

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*McKay, Hollie (August 7, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/08/07/us-withdrawal-from-iran-deal-helping-wind-down-yemen-war-officials-say.html US withdrawal from Iran deal helping wind down Yemen war, officials say]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 7, 2018.

Numerous companies announced they would stop doing business with Iran because of the reimposed U.S. sanctions:

*Boylan, Dan (July 8, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/8/klm-cma-cgm-join-companies-pulling-business-iran-o/ More major multinationals cease business with Iran over reimposed U.S. sanctions]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 8, 2018.

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**May 15, 2018—The Treasury Department enacted terror sanctions on several people and entities accused of funding [[Hezbollah]], including the governor of Iran’s central bank.<ref>Multiple references:

*Gordon, Michael R. (May 15, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-sanctions-irans-central-bank-governor-alleges-hezbollah-ties-1526413596 U.S. Sanctions Iran’s Central Bank Governor, Alleges Hezbollah Ties]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

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*Singman, Brooke (May 15, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/15/trump-administration-hits-irans-central-bank-with-terror-sanctions.html Trump administration hits Iran's central bank with terror sanctions]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

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*Singman, Brooke (May 15, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/15/trump-administration-hits-irans-central-bank-with-terror-sanctions.html Trump administration hits Iran's central bank with terror sanctions]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

*Moons, Michelle (May 15, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/15/u-s-hits-terror-supporting-iranian-bank-officials-and-iraqi-bank-with-financial-sanction/ U.S. Hits Terror-Supporting Iranian Bank Officials and Iraqi Bank with Financial Sanctions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 16, 2018.

*Wroughton, Lesley (May 15, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-usa-sanctions/u-s-imposes-sanctions-on-irans-central-bank-chief-others-idUSKCN1IG2AC U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran central bank governor]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

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*Lane, Sylvan (May 30, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/finance/389894-new-us-sanctions-target-iran-for-human-rights-abuses-censorship New US sanctions target Iran for human rights abuses, censorship]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.</ref> By May 2018, proposed U.S. sanctions against Iran were already having an effect on shipping to the country.<ref>Paris, Costas; Chiu, Joanne (May 29, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-sanctions-start-to-pinch-shipping-in-iran-1527586200 U.S. Sanctions Start to Pinch Shipping in Iran]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.</ref>

**August 6, 2018—President Trump signed an executive order reimposing many of the U.S. sanctions on Iran that existed before the nuclear deal.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Edson, Rich (August 6, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/06/trump-reinstates-iran-sanctions-slams-horrible-nuclear-deal.html Trump reinstates Iran sanctions, slams 'horrible' nuclear deal]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 6, 2018.

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*Edson, Rich (August 6, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/06/trump-reinstates-iran-sanctions-slams-horrible-nuclear-deal.html Trump reinstates Iran sanctions, slams 'horrible' nuclear deal]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 6, 2018.

*Spiering, Charlie (August 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/06/trump-signs-executive-order-restoring-sanctions-iran/ Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Restoring Sanctions on Iran]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2018.

*Gordon, Michael R. (August 6, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-to-reimpose-sanctions-targeting-iranian-economy-1533565830 U.S. to Reimpose Sanctions Targeting Iranian Economy]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 6, 2018.

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*Nazarian, Adelle (August 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/08/06/pompeo-iran-changes-sanctions-lifted/ Pompeo: Iran Must Make ‘Enormous Changes’ to Get Sanctions Lifted]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 6, 2018.

*Williams, Dan (August 21, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-usa-bolton-interview/sanctions-on-iran-having-effect-but-regime-change-is-not-u-s-policy-bolton-idUSKCN1L70A1 Sanctions on Iran having effect, but regime change is not U.S. policy: Bolton]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 21, 2018.</ref> The sanctions went into effect at midnight between August 6 and 7.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Brown, Benjamin (August 7, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/07/trump-renews-biting-sanctions-against-iran-warns-countries-doing-business-with-tehran.html Trump renews 'biting sanctions' against Iran, warns countries doing business with Tehran]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 7, 2018.

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*Brown, Benjamin (August 7, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/07/trump-renews-biting-sanctions-against-iran-warns-countries-doing-business-with-tehran.html Trump renews 'biting sanctions' against Iran, warns countries doing business with Tehran]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 7, 2018.

*Hafezi, Parisa (August 7, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear/new-trump-sanctions-on-iran-take-effect-despite-pleas-from-allies-idUSKBN1KS13I New Trump sanctions on Iran take effect despite pleas from allies]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 7, 2018.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/iran-sanctions-trump/4516800.html Trump Reimposes Iranian Economic Sanctions]. ''Voice of America''. August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2018.</ref>

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*The Trump Administration took several actions against North Korea. Though UN Ambassador [[Nikki Haley]], the Trump Administration implemented a "maximum pressure campaign" against the country prior to a summit in June 2018.<ref>Evansky, Ben (June 11, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/11/how-nikki-haley-brought-trumps-maximum-pressure-campaign-down-on-north-korea-at-un-security-council.html How Nikki Haley brought Trump's maximum pressure campaign down on North Korea at UN Security Council]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.</ref>

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*The Trump Administration took several actions against North Korea. Though UN Ambassador [[Nikki Haley]], the Trump Administration implemented a "maximum pressure campaign" against the country prior to a summit in June 2018.<ref>Evansky, Ben (June 11, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/11/how-nikki-haley-brought-trumps-maximum-pressure-campaign-down-on-north-korea-at-un-security-council.html How Nikki Haley brought Trump's maximum pressure campaign down on North Korea at UN Security Council]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.</ref>

**January 24, 2018—The Trump Administration sanctioned sixteen individuals, nine entities, and six North Korean ships for their roles in helping North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.<ref>Multiple references:

*Talley, Ian (January 24, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-sanctions-16-north-korean-agents-it-claims-work-in-china-russia-1516811858 U.S. Sanctions 16 North Korean Agents It Claims Work in China, Russia]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 24, 2018.

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*Grisales, Claudia (February 23, 2018). [https://www.stripes.com/news/trump-announces-heaviest-sanctions-ever-against-north-korea-1.513265 Trump announces 'heaviest sanctions ever' against North Korea]. ''Stars and Stripes''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.

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*Gómez, Serafin; Berger, Judson (February 23, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/02/23/trump-to-announce-massive-sanctions-against-north-korea-at-cpac.html Trump, at CPAC, announces 'heaviest'-ever North Korea sanctions]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.

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*Gómez, Serafin; Berger, Judson (February 23, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/02/23/trump-to-announce-massive-sanctions-against-north-korea-at-cpac.html Trump, at CPAC, announces 'heaviest'-ever North Korea sanctions]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.

*Miller, S.A.; Boyer, Dave (February 23, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/feb/23/trump-announces-new-sanctions-against-north-korea/ Trump announces new sanctions against North Korea]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.

On March 30, 2018, the UN Security Council, acting at the request of the U.S., blacklisted many of the entities that the Trump Administration sanctioned:

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*Sang-Hun, Choe (March 31, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/31/world/asia/north-korea-united-nations-sanctions-blacklist.html U.N. Unveils Blacklist to Fight North Korea Sanctions-Busting]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved April 1, 2018.</ref>

**May 9, 2018—As part of negotiations for a planned meeting between President Trump and North Korean dictator [[Kim Jong-un]], North Korea released three American prisoners.<ref name="ThreeReleased">Multiple references:

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*Shaw, Adam (May 9, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/09/3-americans-detained-in-north-korea-in-good-health-and-on-their-way-back-to-us-trump-says.html American prisoners held in North Korea on their way home after Pompeo visit, Trump says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 9, 2018.

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*Shaw, Adam (May 9, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/09/3-americans-detained-in-north-korea-in-good-health-and-on-their-way-back-to-us-trump-says.html American prisoners held in North Korea on their way home after Pompeo visit, Trump says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 9, 2018.

*Spiering, Charlie (May 9, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/09/donald-trump-announces-freedom-for-american-citizens-detained-in-north-korea/ Donald Trump Announces Freedom for American Citizens Detained in North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 9, 2018.

*Cheng, Jonathan; Bender, Michael C. (May 9, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-pyongyang-pompeo-expresses-hope-about-working-with-north-korea-1525848842 Trump: North Korea Releases Three U.S. Detainees]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 9, 2018.

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*Spetalnick, Matt; Oliphant, James (May 9, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles/americans-freed-by-north-korea-before-trump-kim-summit-head-home-idUSKBN1IA08I Americans freed by North Korea before Trump-Kim summit head home]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 9, 2018.

President Trump greeted the three Americans as they returned:

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*DeMarche, Edmund; Brown, Benjamin (May 10, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/05/10/trump-greets-american-detainees-freed-from-north-korea.html Trump greets American detainees freed from North Korea]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

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*DeMarche, Edmund; Brown, Benjamin (May 10, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/05/10/trump-greets-american-detainees-freed-from-north-korea.html Trump greets American detainees freed from North Korea]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

*Boyer, Dave (May 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/10/trump-to-welcome-freed-korean-americans-return-to-/ Trump gives freed Americans flag-waving, wee-hours welcome]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

*Pollak, Joel B. (May 9, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/09/president-trump-welcomes-americans-home-north-korea/ President Trump Welcomes Americans Home from North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.

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*Moons Michelle (May 9, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/09/three-prisoners-released-from-north-korea-god-bless-america-the-greatest-nation-in-the-world/ Three Prisoners Released from North Korea: ‘God Bless America, the Greatest Nation in the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.

*Dorell, Oren (May 9, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/05/09/north-korea-kim-jong-un-free-3-american-citizens/582094002/ 'God Bless America': Freed American prisoners thankful after being released from North Korea]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.

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*Parke, Caleb (May 9, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/05/09/family-us-detainee-freed-from-north-korea-mostly-thank-god.html Family of US detainee freed from North Korea: 'Mostly we thank God']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.

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*Parke, Caleb (May 9, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/05/09/family-us-detainee-freed-from-north-korea-mostly-thank-god.html Family of US detainee freed from North Korea: 'Mostly we thank God']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 12, 2018.

See also:

*Boyer, Dave (May 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/10/trump-obama-paid-iran-18-billion-iran-captives/ Trump: Obama paid Iran $1.8 billion for captives' release, North Korea did it for free]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.</ref>

**July 2018—North Korea began allowing the U.S. to retrieve the bodies of what were believed to be dead U.S. soldiers who had been killed during the [[Korean War]].<ref>Multiple references:

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*Zwirz, Elizabeth (July 26, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/07/26/us-military-plane-departs-north-korea-with-service-members-remains-white-house-says.html US military plane departs North Korea with service members’ remains, White House says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.

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*Zwirz, Elizabeth (July 26, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/07/26/us-military-plane-departs-north-korea-with-service-members-remains-white-house-says.html US military plane departs North Korea with service members’ remains, White House says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.

*Wolfgang, Ben (July 26, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/26/us-begins-retrieving-troops-remains-north-korea-re/ First U.S. troop remains from North Korea headed home, White House confirms]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.

*Greenwood, Max (July 26, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/399128-us-military-plane-leaves-north-korea-with-remains-of-soldiers-from-korean-war US military plane leaves North Korea with remains of soldiers from Korean War]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.

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*Martel, Frances (July 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/07/26/reports-north-korea-return-korean-war-remains-week/ Reports: North Korea to Return Korean War Remains This Week]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.

The remains arrived on U.S. soil on August 1, 2018:

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*Chamberlain, Samuel (August 1, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/01/pence-hails-tangible-progress-with-north-korea-as-remains-presumed-korean-war-dead-arrive-in-hawaii.html Pence hails 'tangible progress' with North Korea as remains of presumed Korean War dead arrive in Hawaii]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

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*Chamberlain, Samuel (August 1, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/01/pence-hails-tangible-progress-with-north-korea-as-remains-presumed-korean-war-dead-arrive-in-hawaii.html Pence hails 'tangible progress' with North Korea as remains of presumed Korean War dead arrive in Hawaii]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/1/korean-war-dead-remains-arrive-hawaii/ Remains of Korean War dead arrive in Hawaii]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). August 1, 2018. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

*Moons, Michelle (August 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/01/u-s-welcomes-korean-war-fallen-home-on-presidents-heart-during-meeting-with-n-korean-leader/ U.S. Welcomes Korean War Fallen Home, On President’s Heart During Meeting with N. Korean Leader]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

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*Boyer, Dave (July 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/18/trump-says-hes-tougher-russia-any-other-president/ Trump says he's been tougher on Russia than any other president]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.</ref> At the same time, President Trump sought to improve U.S.–Russia relations.

**March 26, 2018—The U.S. expelled 60 Russian diplomats and closed a Russian consulate in [[Seattle]].<ref>Multiple references:

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*Pappas, Alex (March 26, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/26/trump-orders-expulsion-dozens-russian-diplomats-closure-consulate-in-seattle.html Trump orders expulsion of dozens of Russian diplomats, closure of consulate in Seattle]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 27, 2018.

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*Pappas, Alex (March 26, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/26/trump-orders-expulsion-dozens-russian-diplomats-closure-consulate-in-seattle.html Trump orders expulsion of dozens of Russian diplomats, closure of consulate in Seattle]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 27, 2018.

*Spiering, Charlie (March 26, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/03/26/donald-trump-expels-60-russian-diplomats-from-the-united-states/ Donald Trump Expels 60 Russian Diplomats from the United States in Response to Salisbury Chemical Weapons Attack]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 27, 2018.

*Boyer, Dave; Boylan, Dan (March 26, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/26/donald-trump-expels-60-russian-officials-over-nerv/ Trump expels 60 Russian officials over nerve-agent attack in Britain]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 27, 2018.

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*Soldatkin, Vladimir; Lowe, Christian (March 29, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-russia-diplomats/russia-orders-out-60-u-s-diplomats-over-spy-poisoning-affair-idUSKBN1H52MN Russia orders out 60 U.S. diplomats over spy poisoning affair]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.

*Sands, David R. (March 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/29/russia-expel-60-us-diplomats-close-st-petersburg-c/ Russia to expel 60 U.S. diplomats, close St. Petersburg consulate in escalating feud]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.

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*Joyce, Kathleen (March 29, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/03/29/russia-to-expel-60-us-diplomats-close-us-consulate-in-st-petersburg.html Russia to expel 60 US diplomats, close US consulate in St. Petersburg]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.

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*Joyce, Kathleen (March 29, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/03/29/russia-to-expel-60-us-diplomats-close-us-consulate-in-st-petersburg.html Russia to expel 60 US diplomats, close US consulate in St. Petersburg]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.

See also:

*Persons, Sally (March 27, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/27/michael-anton-us-intelligence-had-been-tracking-ru/ Michael Anton: U.S. intelligence had been tracking Russian diplomats prior to expulsion]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 27, 2018.

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*Dhanis, Marta (March 29, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/29/all-60-russians-kicked-out-us-are-undeclared-spies-pretending-to-be-diplomats-us-official-says.html All 60 Russians kicked out of US are 'undeclared spies' pretending to be diplomats, US official says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref>

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*Dhanis, Marta (March 29, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/29/all-60-russians-kicked-out-us-are-undeclared-spies-pretending-to-be-diplomats-us-official-says.html All 60 Russians kicked out of US are 'undeclared spies' pretending to be diplomats, US official says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 29, 2018.</ref>

**April 6, 2018—The Trump Administration instituted sanctions on 38 Russian individuals and entities, including oligarchs and high-ranking government officials.<ref>Multiple references:

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/06/us-punishes-russian-oligarchs-officials-with-more-sanctions.html US punishes Russian oligarchs, officials with more sanctions]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 6, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/06/us-punishes-russian-oligarchs-officials-with-more-sanctions.html US punishes Russian oligarchs, officials with more sanctions]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 6, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018.

*Miller, S.A. (April 6, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/6/donald-trump-hits-putin-where-it-hurts-new-sanctio/ Trump hits Putin where it hurts: New sanctions target Russian oligarchs, energy companies]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.

*Wroughton, Lesley; Zengerle, Patricia (April 6, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-russia-sanctions-announcement/u-s-slaps-sanctions-on-putin-cronies-for-russias-malign-activity-idUSKCN1HD1O0 U.S. slaps sanctions on Putin cronies for Russia's 'malign activity']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.

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*Jamieson, Alastair; Holodny, Elena (April 10, 2018). [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/russian-oligarchs-lose-16-billion-after-trump-sanctions-n864231 Russian oligarchs lose up to $16 billion after Trump sanctions]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.

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*Charles, Robert (April 7, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/04/07/trump-sanctions-on-russia-this-is-as-far-from-collusion-as-can-get.html Trump sanctions on Russia: This is as far from ‘collusion’ as you can get]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref>

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*Charles, Robert (April 7, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/04/07/trump-sanctions-on-russia-this-is-as-far-from-collusion-as-can-get.html Trump sanctions on Russia: This is as far from ‘collusion’ as you can get]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref>

**July 16, 2018—President Trump met with Russian President [[Vladimir Putin]], seeking to improve relations between the two countries,<ref>Multiple references:

*Wong, Kristina (July 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/16/trump-forges-ahead-with-russia-diplomacy-despite-cries-of-collusion/ Trump Forges Ahead with Russia Diplomacy Despite Cries of ‘Collusion!’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 17, 2018.

*Spiering, Charlie (July 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/16/donald-trump-defends-summit-with-vladimir-putin-as-bold-american-diplomacy/ Donald Trump Defends Summit with Vladimir Putin as ‘Bold American Diplomacy’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 16, 2018.

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*Singman, Brooke (July 16, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/16/trump-blasts-mueller-probe-putin-denies-meddling-as-leaders-tout-summit-as-success.html Trump blasts Mueller probe, Putin denies meddling as leaders tout summit as ‘success’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 16, 2018.

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*Singman, Brooke (July 16, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/16/trump-blasts-mueller-probe-putin-denies-meddling-as-leaders-tout-summit-as-success.html Trump blasts Mueller probe, Putin denies meddling as leaders tout summit as ‘success’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 16, 2018.

*Miller, S.A. (July 16, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/16/donald-trump-vladimir-putin-meeting-great-opportun/ Trump says meeting with Putin a 'great opportunity' to discuss trade, nukes, China]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 16, 2018.

*Miller, S.A.; Boyer, Dave (July 16, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/16/donald-trump-vladimir-putin-declare-summit-succeed/ Trump, Putin declare summit succeeded in improving relationship, 'trust']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 16, 2018.

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However, President Trump later backtracked on some of his statements:

*Byas, Steve (July 18, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/29569-trumps-backtrack-on-summit-comments-shows-power-of-intel-agencies Trump’s Backtrack on Summit Comments Shows Power of Intel Agencies]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.

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*Singman, Brooke (July 17, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/17/trump-says-misspoke-on-russian-meddling-during-press-conference-accepts-us-intel-findings.html Trump says he misspoke on Russian meddling during press conference, accepts US intel findings]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 17, 2018.

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*Singman, Brooke (July 17, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/17/trump-says-misspoke-on-russian-meddling-during-press-conference-accepts-us-intel-findings.html Trump says he misspoke on Russian meddling during press conference, accepts US intel findings]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 17, 2018.

*Spiering, Charlie (July 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/17/white-house-lights-go-out-after-donald-trump-professes-full-faith-in-intelligence-agencies/ White House Lights Go Out After Donald Trump Professes ‘Full Faith’ in Intelligence Agencies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 17, 2018.

*Miller, S.A. (July 17, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/17/trump-strikes-back-at-critics-of-helsinki-summit-w/ Trump strikes back after criticism of Helsinki summit with Putin]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 17, 2018.

*Bender, Michael C.; Ballhaus, Rebecca; Nicholas, Peter (July 17, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-reverses-tack-on-election-meddling-1531869255 Trump Reverses Tack on Election Meddling]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 17, 2018.

*Fabian, Jordan (July 17, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/397481-trump-says-he-accepts-us-intel-on-russia-then-adds-it-could-be-other Trump says he accepts US intel on Russia — then adds it ‘could be other people also’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.</ref> something strongly condemned by the Left, [[establishment]], and the media.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Singman, Brooke (July 16, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/16/trump-faces-bipartisan-criticism-over-press-conference-with-putin.html Trump faces bipartisan criticism over press conference with Putin]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 16, 2018.

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*Singman, Brooke (July 16, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/16/trump-faces-bipartisan-criticism-over-press-conference-with-putin.html Trump faces bipartisan criticism over press conference with Putin]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 16, 2018.

*Byas, Steve (July 16, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/29551-trump-criticized-for-performance-at-summit-with-putin Trump Criticized for Performance at Summit With Putin]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 16, 2018.

*Mason, Jeff; Pinchuk, Denis (July 15, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-russia-summit/shock-as-trump-backs-putin-on-election-meddling-at-summit-idUSKBN1K601D Trump backs Putin on election meddling at summit, stirs fierce criticism]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 16, 2018.

*Hudson, Jerome (July 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2018/07/16/hollywood-melts-over-trump-putin-summit-arrest-this-treasonous-urine-lapper/ Hollywood Melts over Trump-Putin Summit: ‘Arrest’ this ‘Treasonous’ ‘Urine Lapper’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 16, 2018.

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*Kurtz, Howard (July 17, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/17/media-firestorm-as-trump-seems-to-side-with-putin-over-us-intelligence.html A media firestorm as Trump seems to side with Putin over US intelligence]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 17, 2018.

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*Kurtz, Howard (July 17, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/17/media-firestorm-as-trump-seems-to-side-with-putin-over-us-intelligence.html A media firestorm as Trump seems to side with Putin over US intelligence]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 17, 2018.

Republicans, however, supported the meeting:

*Muñoz, Gabriella (July 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/19/republican-base-overwhelmingly-supports-donald-tru/ Republican base overwhelmingly supports Trump's comments at Helsinki summit: Poll]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.

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*Binder, John (July 16, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2018/07/16/ann-coulter-media-gop-democrat-reaction-to-trump-putin-summit-exactly-like-muslim-ban-hysteria/ Ann Coulter: Media, GOP, Democrat Reaction to Trump-Putin Summit ‘Exactly Like Muslim Ban’ Hysteria]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 16, 2018.

*Hunter, Jack (July 17, 2018). [http://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/ron-and-rand-paul-cut-through-the-foreign-policy-noise/ Ron and Rand Paul Call Out Foreign Policy Hysteria]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved July 17, 2018.

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*Mikelionis, Lukas (July 17, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/17/rand-paul-sides-with-trump-on-russia-says-critics-motivated-by-dislike-president.html Rand Paul sides with Trump on Russia, says critics 'motivated' by dislike of president]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 17, 2018.

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*Mikelionis, Lukas (July 17, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/17/rand-paul-sides-with-trump-on-russia-says-critics-motivated-by-dislike-president.html Rand Paul sides with Trump on Russia, says critics 'motivated' by dislike of president]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 17, 2018.

*Wong, Kristina (July 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/17/rand-paul-defends-trumps-putin-meeting/ Rand Paul Defends Trump-Putin Meeting, Cites ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 17, 2018.

*Byas, Steve (July 17, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/29559-rand-paul-backs-trump-on-putin-summit Rand Paul Backs Trump on Putin Summit]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 17, 2018.

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*Byas, Steve (July 20, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/29583-trump-charges-fake-news-is-pushing-for-a-u-s-russia-confrontation Trump Charges “Fake News” Is Pushing for a U.S.-Russia Confrontation]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 23, 2018.</ref>

**August 8, 2018—The Trump Administration announced it would enact sanctions on Russia because of a nerve-agent attack on a former spy in the UK earlier that year.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Richardson, Matt (August 8, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/08/us-to-impose-new-sanctions-on-russia-claims-country-used-chemical-or-biological-weapons-against-british-ex-spy.html US to impose new Russia sanctions for 'chemical or biological weapons' use against British ex-spy]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.

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*Richardson, Matt (August 8, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/08/us-to-impose-new-sanctions-on-russia-claims-country-used-chemical-or-biological-weapons-against-british-ex-spy.html US to impose new Russia sanctions for 'chemical or biological weapons' use against British ex-spy]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.

*Donati, Jessica; McBride, Courtney (August 9, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-to-impose-new-sanctions-on-russia-over-nerve-agent-attack-in-u-k-1533757595 U.S. to Impose New Sanctions on Russia Over Nerve-Agent Attack in U.K.] ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.

*George, Susannah; Lee, Matthew (August 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/9/us-imposing-new-russia-sanctions-over-fatal-chemic/ U.S. imposing new sanctions on Russia over poisoning of former spy, daughter]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved August 9, 2018.

See also:

*Kurmanaev, Anatoly (August 9, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-sanctions-put-russia-on-edge-1533815503 U.S. Sanctions Put Russia on Edge]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.

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*Kazianis, Harry J. (August 9, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/08/09/trumps-sanctions-on-russia-show-his-strategic-kindness-isnt-sign-weakness.html Trump's sanctions on Russia show his strategic kindness isn't sign of weakness]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.</ref>

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*Kazianis, Harry J. (August 9, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/08/09/trumps-sanctions-on-russia-show-his-strategic-kindness-isnt-sign-weakness.html Trump's sanctions on Russia show his strategic kindness isn't sign of weakness]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 9, 2018.</ref>

**August 21, 2018—The Treasury Department announced two new rounds of sanctions against Russian individuals and entities, among others, one for violating UN sanctions on North Korea and the other for cyber activities against the U.S.<ref name="RussiaSanctions8/21/18">Multiple references:

*Talley, Ian; McBride, Courtney (August 21, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-treasury-sanctions-russian-firms-for-allegedly-helping-north-korea-1534860141 U.S. Widens Russia Sanctions Amid Calls They Don’t Go Far Enough]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 21, 2018.

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*Chalfant, Morgan (August 21, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/402825-trump-admin-slaps-new-sanctions-on-russian-firms-individuals Trump administration slaps new sanctions on Russian firms, individuals]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 21, 2018.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/21/us-sanctions-russian-shipping-companies.html US adds to sanctions against Russia]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 21, 2018.</ref>

[[File:Dedication ceremony of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.jpg|thumb|225px|Dedication ceremony for the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, May 14, 2018]]

[[File:Jerusalem Embassy (U.S.) plaque.jpg|thumb|200px|Plaque in the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem]]

*The Trump Administration took several actions related to Israel. By 2018, relations between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] were clearly and significantly better than Netanyahu's relationship with Obama.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Singman, Brooke (March 5, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/05/netanyahu-gets-vip-treatment-from-trump-after-years-frosty-relations-with-obama.html Netanyahu gets VIP treatment from Trump after years of frosty relations with Obama]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 7, 2018.

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*Singman, Brooke (March 5, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/05/netanyahu-gets-vip-treatment-from-trump-after-years-frosty-relations-with-obama.html Netanyahu gets VIP treatment from Trump after years of frosty relations with Obama]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 7, 2018.

*Pollak, Joel B. (May 11, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/05/11/blue-state-blues-u-s-israel-relations-strongest-ever/ Blue State Blues: Thanks to Trump, U.S.-Israel Relations Are at Their Strongest Ever]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 11, 2018.</ref> Under President Trump, U.S. policy toward Israel had become noticeably more supportive,<ref>Multiple references:

*Lederman, Josh; Lee, Matthew (April 25, 2018). [https://apnews.com/c114da79763840839c7c8f11ee698225/US-Embassy-move-in-Israel-emblematic-of-broader-policy-shift US Embassy move in Israel emblematic of broader policy shift]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 1, 2018.

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*Tibon, Amir (August 9, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/.premium-u-s-condemns-hamas-says-supports-israel-s-right-to-self-defense-1.6364056 White House Condemns Hamas, Says 'Supports Israel's Right to Self-defense']. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.

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*Chamberlain, Samuel (August 9, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/08/09/israel-orders-strong-action-against-hamas-as-rocket-fire-from-gaza-persists.html Israel orders 'strong action' against Hamas as rocket fire from Gaza persists]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.</ref>

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*Chamberlain, Samuel (August 9, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/08/09/israel-orders-strong-action-against-hamas-as-rocket-fire-from-gaza-persists.html Israel orders 'strong action' against Hamas as rocket fire from Gaza persists]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.</ref>

**April 2018—The United States submitted a position paper to a Geneva preparatory committee for a nuclear non-proliferation conference that aligned itself with Israel's position that it should not be required to discuss giving up nuclear weapons without recognition by all Middle Eastern nations of its right to exist.<ref>Multiple references:

*Levinson, Chaim (May 2, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/.premium-u-s-adopts-israeli-stance-on-nuclear-free-middle-east-1.6050341 Trump Reverses U.S. Policy: Israeli Nukes Not Up for Debate Until Mideast States Recognize Country's Right to Exist]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved May 9, 2018.

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*[https://sputniknews.com/middleeast/201805021064076230-israel-nuclear-weapons-recognition/ US: Israeli Nukes Not Up For Debate Until State is Recognized by Arab Neighbors]. ''Sputnik''. Retrieved May 9, 2018.</ref>

**May 14, 2018—The U.S. officially moved its embassy in Israel to [[Jerusalem]], fulfilling an important campaign promise and something done after President Trump officially recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital in 2017.<ref name="JerusalemEmbassyOpens">Multiple references:

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*Singman, Brooke; Berger, Judson (May 14, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/14/us-opens-embassy-in-jerusalem-recognizing-city-as-true-capital-israel.html US opens embassy in Jerusalem, recognizing city as ‘true capital’ of Israel]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.

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*Singman, Brooke; Berger, Judson (May 14, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/14/us-opens-embassy-in-jerusalem-recognizing-city-as-true-capital-israel.html US opens embassy in Jerusalem, recognizing city as ‘true capital’ of Israel]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.

*Spiering, Charlie (May 14, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/14/donald-trump-officially-opens-us-embassy-historic-sacred-land-jerusalem/ Donald Trump Officially Opens U.S. Embassy in ‘Historic and Sacred Land of Jerusalem’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.

*Pollak, Joel B. (May 15, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/05/15/jerusalem-embassy-opening-a-ray-of-light/ Jerusalem Embassy Opening: A Ray of Light]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

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*Starr, Penny (May 13, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/05/13/exclusive-american-christians-celebrate-historic-opening-u-s-embassy-jerusalem/ Exclusive: American Christians Celebrate Historic Opening of U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.

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*Nance, Penny Young (May 14, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/05/14/penny-nance-here-is-why-us-embassy-move-to-jerusalem-is-so-important-to-american-christians.html Penny Nance: Here is why the US Embassy move to Jerusalem is so important to American Christians]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.

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*Nance, Penny Young (May 14, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/05/14/penny-nance-here-is-why-us-embassy-move-to-jerusalem-is-so-important-to-american-christians.html Penny Nance: Here is why the US Embassy move to Jerusalem is so important to American Christians]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.

*Klukowski, Ken; Pollak, Joel B. (May 15, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/05/15/jerusalem-evangelical-white-house-faith-leaders-praise-trump/ Evangelical Christian Leaders Praise Trump and Thank Americans of Faith in Jerusalem]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.</ref> While not attending in person, President Trump celebrated the move and recorded a video message for the ceremonies.<ref>Multiple references:

*Persons, Sally (May 14, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/14/donald-trump-celebrates-opening-of-new-us-embassy-/ Trump celebrates opening of new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.

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**The Trump Administration illustrated its pro-Israel stance by cutting its foreign aid to UNRWA<ref name="TrumpUNRWA"/> and to the Palestinian Authority.<ref name="Palestine8/24/2018"/>

*The Trump Administration took several steps to reduce and improve aid to foreign countries, and it took a skeptical stance toward nation-building.<ref name="NationBuilding2018"/>

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**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). [~~https~~://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 to at least $900 million.<ref>Multiple references:

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**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 to at least $900 million.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Pennington, Matthew (January 4, 2018). [~~https~~://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.

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*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.

*Mohammed, Arshad; Landay, Jonathan (January 4, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-pakistan-aid/u-s-suspends-at-least-900-million-in-security-aid-to-pakistan-idUSKBN1ET2DX U.S. suspends at least $900 million in security aid to Pakistan]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.

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*Martel, Frances (January 5, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/01/05/u-s-places-pakistan-severe-religious-rights-violations-watch-list/ U.S. Places Pakistan on ‘Severe Religious Rights Violations’ Watch List]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref> These moves came after President Trump tweeted about the country, accusing it of "lies & deceit."<ref>Multiple references:

*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.

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*Pappas, Alex (January 1, 2018). [~~https~~://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> The Pentagon announced on September 1, 2018, that the Trump Administration had permanently canceled $300 million in Coalition Support Funds to Pakistan.<ref>Multiple references:

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*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> The Pentagon announced on September 1, 2018, that the Trump Administration had permanently canceled $300 million in Coalition Support Funds to Pakistan.<ref>Multiple references:

*Stewart, Phil; Ali, Idrees (September 1, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-pakistan-military-exclusive/exclusive-pentagon-cancels-aid-to-pakistan-over-record-on-militants-idUSKCN1LH3TA Exclusive: Pentagon cancels aid to Pakistan over record on militants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

*Youssef, Nancy A. (September 2, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-freezes-military-aid-to-pakistan-citing-inadequate-action-on-militants-1535925068 U.S. Freezes Military Aid to Pakistan, Citing Inadequate Action on Militants]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 2, 2018.

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*Tomlinson, Lucas (September 2, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/09/02/pentagon-suspends-300m-in-military-aid-to-pakistan.html Pentagon suspends $300M in military aid to Pakistan]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 2, 2018.

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*Tomlinson, Lucas (September 2, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/09/02/pentagon-suspends-300m-in-military-aid-to-pakistan.html Pentagon suspends $300M in military aid to Pakistan]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 2, 2018.

*[https://www.rferl.org/a/pentagon-cuts-pakistan-aid-ahead-of-pompeo-dunford-visit/29466078.html Pentagon Cancels $300 Million Military Aid To Pakistan Ahead Of Pompeo Visit]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. Retrieved September 2, 2018.

*Uria, Daniel (September 2, 2018). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2018/09/02/Pentagon-witdraws-300M-in-funding-to-Pakistans-military/3751535900853/ Pentagon witdraws $300M in funding to Pakistan's military]. ''UPI''. Retrieved September 2, 2018.

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*[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45386278 US military to cancel $300m in Pakistan aid over terror groups]. ''BBC News''. September 1, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 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:

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*Russell, George (January 11, 2018). [~~https~~://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.

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*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.

*Greenwood, Max (January 8, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/368027-us-strikes-deal-with-un-development-agency-on-funding-for-minority US strikes deal with UN agency on funding for minority groups in Iraq]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 20, 2018.

*Crabtree, Susan (January 12, 2018). [http://freebeacon.com/issues/usaid-shifts-on-aid-to-christians-yazidis-in-iraq/ USAID Shifts on Aid to Christians, Yazidis in Iraq]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved February 20, 2018.

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*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> Vice President [[Mike Pence]] ordered the agency to end its bureaucratic delays in June 2018 after it was reported that Iraqi Christians had not received the promised funding,<ref>Multiple references:

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*Russell, George (June 8, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/08/amid-christian-complaints-from-iraq-pence-promises-quick-relief-action.html Amid Christian complaints from Iraq, Pence promises quick relief action]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

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*Russell, George (June 8, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/08/amid-christian-complaints-from-iraq-pence-promises-quick-relief-action.html Amid Christian complaints from Iraq, Pence promises quick relief action]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

*Crabtree, Susan (June 9, 2018). [http://freebeacon.com/politics/pence-demands-usaid-break-bureaucratic-gridlock-help-iraqi-christians-yazidis/ Pence Demands USAID Break Through Bureaucratic Gridlock to Help Iraqi Christians, Yazidis]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

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*Russell, Goerge (June 5, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/05/months-after-pence-promise-iraqi-christians-say-are-worse-off.html Months after Pence promise, Iraqi Christians say they are 'worse off']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

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*Russell, Goerge (June 5, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/05/months-after-pence-promise-iraqi-christians-say-are-worse-off.html Months after Pence promise, Iraqi Christians say they are 'worse off']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

*Cimmino, Jeffrey (June 7, 2018). [http://freebeacon.com/issues/promised-u-s-aid-hasnt-reached-persecuted-iraqi-christians/ Promised U.S. Aid Hasn’t Reached Persecuted Iraqi Christians]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.

*McFarlane, Robert; Smith, Chris (June 7, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/iraqi-christians-are-still-waiting-mr-pence-1528413035 Iraqi Christians Are Still Waiting, Mr. Pence]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref> and USAID soon announced it would give over $100 million to Christians and Yazidis in Iraq by the end of Fiscal Year 2018.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Green, Mark (June 13, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/help-is-on-the-way-for-middle-eastern-christians-1528931329 Help Is on the Way for Middle Eastern Christians]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.</ref><ref name="USMiddleEastfunds"/>

**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:

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*Shaw, Adam (January 16, 2018). [~~https~~://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.

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*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.

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*[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 August 31, 2018, the Trump Administration announced it would permanently defund UNRWA, cutting nearly $300 million.<ref name="TrumpUNRWA">Multiple references:

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*Dedaj, Paulina (August 31, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/31/us-cuts-nearly-300-million-in-aid-for-palestinian-refugees.html US cuts nearly $300 million in aid for Palestinian refugees]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 31, 2018.

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*Dedaj, Paulina (August 31, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/31/us-cuts-nearly-300-million-in-aid-for-palestinian-refugees.html US cuts nearly $300 million in aid for Palestinian refugees]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 31, 2018.

*Schwartz, Felicia; Donati, Jessica (August 31, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-will-cut-millions-in-funding-to-u-n-palestinian-agency-1535739845 U.S. Cuts Millions in Funding to U.N. Palestinian Agency]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 31, 2018.

*Wise, Justin (August 31, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/404623-trump-admin-to-stop-funding-for-un-palestinian-refugee-program Trump administration to stop funding for UN Palestinian refugee program]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 31, 2018.

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*[https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/09/01/its-official-trump-admin-announces-end-of-u-s-aid-to-un-palestinian-refugee-agency/ It’s Official: Trump Admin Announces End of U.S. Aid to UN Palestinian ‘Refugee’ Agency]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''The Times of Israel''). September 1, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.

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*Stein, Isi (September 1, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/09/01/us-aid-cutoff-to-un-agency-serving-palestinians-is-welcome-news.html US aid cutoff to UN agency serving Palestinians is welcome news]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.

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*Stein, Isi (September 1, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/09/01/us-aid-cutoff-to-un-agency-serving-palestinians-is-welcome-news.html US aid cutoff to UN agency serving Palestinians is welcome news]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.

*Danan, Deborah (September 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/09/05/friedman-u-s-has-thrown-10b-at-palestinians-but-peace-is-no-closer/ Trump Envoy David Friedman: U.S. Has Thrown $10 Billion at Palestinians But Peace Is No Closer]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 5, 2018.

*Klein, Morton A. (September 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/06/morton-klein-trump-wisely-ends-u-s-funding-to-unrwa/ Morton Klein: Trump Wisely Ends U.S. Funding to UNRWA]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 6, 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:

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*[~~https~~://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.

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*[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.

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*Racke, Will (August 17, 2018). [http://dailycaller.com/2018/08/17/trump-cancel-syria-funding/ Trump Cancels $200 Million in Syria 'Stabilization' Funds]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved August 17, 2018.

*Gehrke, Joel (August 17, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/trump-replaces-us-funds-with-international-aid-for-syria Trump replaces US funds with international aid for Syria]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 17, 2018.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/17/us-ends-syria-stabilization-funding-cites-more-allied-cash.html US ends Syria stabilization funding, cites more allied cash]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). August 17, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.

*DeYoung, Karen (August 17, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/trump-administration-is-stopping-funding-for-syria-reconstruction-efforts/2018/08/17/1b6a097e-a23e-11e8-8e87-c869fe70a721_story.html Trump administration to pull back funding for Syria reconstruction efforts]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved August 17, 2018.</ref> Also, 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.

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*Brunnstrom, David (August 24, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-palestinians/trump-cuts-more-than-200-million-in-u-s-aid-to-palestinians-idUSKCN1L923C Trump cuts more than $200 million in U.S. aid to Palestinians]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 25, 2018.

*Fabian, Jordan (August 24, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/403525-us-to-cut-more-than-200m-in-palestinian-aid US to cut more than $200M in Palestinian aid]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 25, 2018.

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*Lee, Matthew (August 25, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/24/us-cuts-aid-to-palestinians-by-more-than-200-million.html US cuts aid to Palestinians by more than $200 million]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved August 25, 2018.

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*Lee, Matthew (August 25, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/24/us-cuts-aid-to-palestinians-by-more-than-200-million.html US cuts aid to Palestinians by more than $200 million]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved August 25, 2018.

*Gardiner, Harris (August 24, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/24/us/politics/trump-palestinians-aid-cut.html Trump Administration Cuts More Than $200 Million in Aid for Palestinians]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved August 25, 2018.

*DeYoung, Karen (August 24, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/trump-administration-cuts-more-than-200-million-in-aid-to-the-palestinians/2018/08/24/5bd7d58e-a7db-11e8-97ce-cc9042272f07_story.html Trump administration cuts more than $200 million in aid to the Palestinians]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved August 25, 2018.

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*The Trump Administration took actions related to the [[United Nations]]:

**June 19, 2018—The Trump Administration announced it would leave the [[United Nations Human Rights Council]] due to its [[hypocrisy]] and bias against Israel, making the U.S. the first nation ever to leave the organization.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Miles, Frank (June 19, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/19/us-withdraws-from-un-human-rights-council-as-haley-decries-cesspool-political-bias.html US withdraws from UN Human Rights Council as Haley decries 'cesspool of political bias']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.

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*Miles, Frank (June 19, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/19/us-withdraws-from-un-human-rights-council-as-haley-decries-cesspool-political-bias.html US withdraws from UN Human Rights Council as Haley decries 'cesspool of political bias']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.

*Starr, Penny (June 19, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/06/19/nikki-haley-us-leave-human-rights-council/ Nikki Haley Announces Withdrawal from ‘Hypocritical,’ ‘Self-Serving’ U.N. Human Rights Council]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.

*Freiburger, Calvin (June 20, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/united-states-pulls-out-of-un-human-rights-council Trump admin pulls U.S. out of pro-abortion UN Human Rights Council]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.

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*Hayward, John (June 19, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/06/19/u-s-to-withdraw-from-u-n-human-rights-council/ Reports: U.S. to Withdraw from U.N. Human Rights Council]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.

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*Bayefsky, Anne (June 19, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/06/19/trumps-wise-to-quit-un-human-rights-council-its-oxymoron-not-worthy-our-respect-or-support.html Trump's wise to quit the UN Human Rights Council -- It's an oxymoron not worthy of our respect or support]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.

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*Bayefsky, Anne (June 19, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/06/19/trumps-wise-to-quit-un-human-rights-council-its-oxymoron-not-worthy-our-respect-or-support.html Trump's wise to quit the UN Human Rights Council -- It's an oxymoron not worthy of our respect or support]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.

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*Schaefer, Brett D. (June 19, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/06/19/us-withdrawal-from-un-human-rights-council-is-right-decision.html US withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council is the right decision]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.

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*Schaefer, Brett D. (June 19, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/06/19/us-withdrawal-from-un-human-rights-council-is-right-decision.html US withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council is the right decision]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.

*Virgil (June 21, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/21/virgil-trump-administration-puts-america-first-and-the-united-nations-a-distant-second/ Virgil: Trump Administration Puts America First and the United Nations a Distant Second]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.

*Peek, Liz (June 25, 2018). [http://thehill.com/opinion/finance/393923-new-report-confirms-trump-wise-to-leave-un-human-rights-council New report confirms Trump wise to leave UN Human Rights Council]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.

*Sanchez, Luis (June 20, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/393187-bolton-on-leaving-human-rights-council-us-doesnt-need-higher-judge-of Bolton on leaving Human Rights Council: US doesn’t need ‘higher judge’ of our performance]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.

*Cochran, Emilie (June 20, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/emilie-cochran/bolton-levin-us-withdrew-un-human-rights-council-protect-american-sovereignty Bolton on Levin: US Withdrew from UN Human Rights Council to Protect American Sovereignty]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.</ref>

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**UN Ambassador [[Nikki Haley]] effectively pushed for American businesses to receive a larger share of UN contracts.<ref>Shaw, Adam (August 24, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/24/haley-fights-to-get-us-companies-bigger-piece-action-on-lucrative-un-contracts.html Haley fights to get US companies a bigger piece of the action on lucrative UN contracts]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 24, 2018.</ref>

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**UN Ambassador [[Nikki Haley]] effectively pushed for American businesses to receive a larger share of UN contracts.<ref>Shaw, Adam (August 24, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/24/haley-fights-to-get-us-companies-bigger-piece-action-on-lucrative-un-contracts.html Haley fights to get US companies a bigger piece of the action on lucrative UN contracts]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 24, 2018.</ref>

*President Trump took actions related to [[NATO]]:

**The Trump Administration continued pushing for the other NATO members to increase their defense spending, sending strongly-written letters to several countries about the issue.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Treene, Alayna (July 2, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/trump-sends-letters-to-nato-allies-defense-spending-b86e06dd-51bb-4547-9d03-bd06a9fb9c4a.html Trump sends letters to NATO allies demanding more defense spending]. ''Axios''. Retrieved July 2, 2018.</ref>

**July 2018—President Trump took a tough stance at the annual [[NATO]] summit.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Singman, Brooke (July 11, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/11/trump-tangles-with-nato-leaders-in-testy-start-to-brussels-summit.html Trump tangles with NATO leaders in testy start to Brussels summit]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

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*Singman, Brooke (July 11, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/11/trump-tangles-with-nato-leaders-in-testy-start-to-brussels-summit.html Trump tangles with NATO leaders in testy start to Brussels summit]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

*Ballhaus, Rebecca; Pop, Valentina (July 11, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-calls-for-allies-to-increase-defense-spending-at-start-of-nato-summit-1531297516 Trump and Merkel Clash at NATO Summit Over Defense Spending, Russian Gas Deal]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

*Greenwood, Max (July 11, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396501-trump-demands-nato-allies-meet-10-year-defense-spending-goal Trump steps up attacks on NATO]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

However, some conservatives argued that President Trump did not go far enough with his criticisms of NATO:

*Shaw, C. Mitchell (August 20, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/29718-trumps-criticism-of-nato-doesnt-go-far-enough Trump’s Criticism of NATO Doesn’t Go Far Enough]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.</ref> Before and during the summit, he continued pressuring other NATO member states to increase their defense spending.<ref>Before the summit:

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*Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (July 10, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/10/trumps-nato-trip-shrouded-in-his-continued-criticisms-alliance.html Trump's NATO trip shrouded in his continued criticisms of alliance]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

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*Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (July 10, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/10/trumps-nato-trip-shrouded-in-his-continued-criticisms-alliance.html Trump's NATO trip shrouded in his continued criticisms of alliance]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

*Korte, Gregory (July 9, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/07/09/donald-trump-blasts-nato-allies-defense-spending/767179002/ President Trump blasts NATO allies ahead of trip, says contribution on defense not acceptable]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

*Samuels, Brett (July 10, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/396316-trump-suggests-nato-members-reimburse-us-for-defense-costs Trump suggests NATO members reimburse US for defense costs]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

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*Miller, S.A. (July 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/11/trump-opening-summit-with-wary-nato-allies/ Trump claims Germany 'totally controlled' by Russia, airs list of grievances]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

*Samuels, Brett (July 11, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/396425-trump-germany-captive-to-russia-after-pipeline-deal Trump: Germany 'captive' to Russia after pipeline deal]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

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*DeMarche, Edmund (July 11, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/11/trump-nato-head-stoltenberg-have-testy-exchange-at-summit.html Trump, NATO head Stoltenberg have testy exchange at summit]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

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*DeMarche, Edmund (July 11, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/11/trump-nato-head-stoltenberg-have-testy-exchange-at-summit.html Trump, NATO head Stoltenberg have testy exchange at summit]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

*Mason, Jeff; Siebold, Sabine; Emmott, Robin (July 11, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nato-summit/at-nato-abrasive-trump-lashes-germany-for-being-russian-captive-idUSKBN1K032D At NATO, abrasive Trump lashes Germany for being Russian 'captive']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

*Peker, Emre (July 11, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-slams-germany-over-gas-imports-from-russia-1531339694 Trump Slams Germany Over Gas Imports From Russia]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

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*Moons, Michelle (July 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/11/trump-germany-merkel-discuss-russia-gas-pipeline/ Trump and Germany’s Merkel Discuss Russia Gas Pipeline]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.

*Moons, Michelle (July 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/12/trump-nato-discussed-pipeline-from-russia-to-germany-at-length/ Trump: NATO Discussed Pipeline from Russia to Germany ‘at Length’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.</ref> and he said he warned the European countries about their immigration problems.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (July 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/12/trump-nato-immigration-is-taking-over-europe/ Trump at NATO: ‘Immigration Is Taking Over Europe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.</ref> At the end of the summit, President Trump stated that NATO's member states had increased their contribution pledges due to his tough stance.<ref>Multiple references:

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/12/trump-dubs-himself-stable-genius-calls-nato-summit-success.html Trump dubs himself 'stable genius,' calls NATO summit a success]. ''Fox News''. July 12, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2018.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/12/trump-dubs-himself-stable-genius-calls-nato-summit-success.html Trump dubs himself 'stable genius,' calls NATO summit a success]. ''Fox News''. July 12, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2018.

*Miller, S.A. (July 12, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/12/donald-trump-gets-nato-members-spend-more-defense/ Mission accomplished: Trump says NATO members agree to spend more on defense]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.

*Lane, Oliver JJ (July 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/07/12/trump-emerges-nato-emergency-session-victorious-alliance-members-will-pay-more/ Trump Declares Victory After NATO Meeting: Says Members Committed to Pay More]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 12, 2018.

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*Riley-Smith, Ben (January 19, 2018). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/01/19/confronting-china-russia-not-tackling-terrorism-now-americas/ Confronting China and Russia, not tackling terrorism, is now America's top security priority]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.

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*Tomlinson, Lucas (January 19, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/19/mattis-us-military-advantage-over-china-and-russia-eroding.html Mattis: US military advantage over China and Russia 'eroding']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.

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*Tomlinson, Lucas (January 19, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/19/mattis-us-military-advantage-over-china-and-russia-eroding.html Mattis: US military advantage over China and Russia 'eroding']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.

*Eckel, Mike (January 19, 2018). [https://www.rferl.org/a/pentagon-mattis-calls-russia-china-revisionist-powers/28985632.html Pentagon Chief Calls Russia, China 'Revisionist Powers']. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref> The strategy took a significantly harder line on China compared to the Obama Administration,<ref>Wong, Kristina (January 19, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/01/19/national-defense-strategy-china-strategic-competitor-using-predatory-economics/ National Defense Strategy: China a ‘Strategic Competitor Using Predatory Economics’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref> and it emphasized the need for U.S. allies to pay a greater share for their defense to reduce the U.S.'s burden.<ref>Multiple references:

*Mitchell, Ellen (January 19, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/369759-china-russia-listed-as-top-threats-in-pentagons-new-national-defense-strategy China, Russia listed as top threats in Pentagon's new National Defense Strategy]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.

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*Smith, Nicola (September 8, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/09/08/us-recalls-top-envoys-panama-el-salvador-dominican-republic/ US recalls top envoys to Panama, El Salvador and Dominican Republic over Taiwan]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved September 8, 2018.</ref> though one day earlier, the State Department used terminology favored by China to refere to Taiwan.<ref>Wong, Kristina (September 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/07/state-department-tweet-calls-taiwan-chinese-taipei-using-china-approved-term/ State Department Tweet Calls Taiwan ‘Chinese Taipei,’ Using China-Approved Term]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 8, 2018.</ref>

*February 2, 2018—The Trump Administration released its Nuclear Posture Review, which took a tougher stance against Russia than the Obama Administration and called for actions to expand U.S. nuclear capabilities in order to counter Russia and, to a lesser extent, China, Iran, and North Korea.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Tomlinson, Lucas; Griffin, Jennifer (February 3, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/02/03/pentagon-announces-plan-to-expand-nuclear-arsenal-in-face-russian-threat.html Pentagon announces plan to expand nuclear arsenal in face of Russian threat]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 7, 2018.

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*Tomlinson, Lucas; Griffin, Jennifer (February 3, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/02/03/pentagon-announces-plan-to-expand-nuclear-arsenal-in-face-russian-threat.html Pentagon announces plan to expand nuclear arsenal in face of Russian threat]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 7, 2018.

*Mitchell, Ellen (February 2, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/372099-pentagon-unveils-policy-focused-on-deterring-russia-with-smaller-nukes Pentagon unveils policy focused on deterring Russia with smaller nukes]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 7, 2018.

*Babb, Carla (February 2, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/pentagon-adding-new-nuclear-capabilities/4237396.html Pentagon Adding New Nuclear Capabilities, Keeping Nuclear Triad to Deter Attacks]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved February 7, 2018.

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*Burns, Robert (February 3, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/1c6259ee78e14a6eb112279e2850798b Trump taking tougher stance on Russia nuclear threat]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved February 7, 2018.</ref>

*April 13, 2018—After the Syrian government reportedly used chemical weapons on its people, President Trump ordered precision missile strikes on certain military installations in the country, in coordination with the French and UK governments.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Joyce, Kathleen (April 14, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/14/us-strikes-syria-after-suspected-chemical-attack-by-assad-regime.html US strikes Syria after suspected chemical attack by Assad regime]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.

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*Joyce, Kathleen (April 14, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/14/us-strikes-syria-after-suspected-chemical-attack-by-assad-regime.html US strikes Syria after suspected chemical attack by Assad regime]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.

*Spiering, Charlie (April 13, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/13/donald-trump-orders-missile-strikes-on-syria-in-response-to-crimes-of-a-monster/ Donald Trump Orders Missile Strikes on Syria in Response to ‘Crimes of a Monster’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.

*Boyer, Dave; Boylan, Dan (April 13, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/13/us-allies-launch-missile-attack-syria/ U.S., allies launch missile attack on Syria in retaliation for using chemical weapons on civilians]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.

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*[https://www.c-span.org/video/?444077-1/president-trump-announces-military-action-syria President Trump Remarks on Syria]. ''C-SPAN''. April 13, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2018.

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*[~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/16/us-missile-attack-on-syria-captured-in-stunning-pentagon-video.html US missile attack on Syria captured in stunning Pentagon video]. ''Fox News''. April 16, 2018. April 20, 2018.

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*[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/04/16/us-missile-attack-on-syria-captured-in-stunning-pentagon-video.html US missile attack on Syria captured in stunning Pentagon video]. ''Fox News''. April 16, 2018. April 20, 2018.

*Binder, John (April 13, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/13/pilots-manning-aircraft-involved-in-carrying-out-trumps-syria-strike/ Pilots Manning Aircraft Involved in Carrying Out Trump’s Syria Strike]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.</ref> According to the Pentagon the following day, the U.S. and its allies launched 105 missiles that successfully hit all three targets and crippled the Syrian chemical weapons program.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Weber, Joseph (April 14, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/14/pentagon-us-allies-launched-105-missiles-in-syria-successfully-hit-all-three-targets.html Pentagon: US, allies launched 105 missiles in Syria, 'successfully' hit all three targets]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.

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*Weber, Joseph (April 14, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/14/pentagon-us-allies-launched-105-missiles-in-syria-successfully-hit-all-three-targets.html Pentagon: US, allies launched 105 missiles in Syria, 'successfully' hit all three targets]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.

*Stewart, Phil; Perry, Tom (April 14, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria/u-s-says-air-strikes-cripple-syria-chemical-weapons-program-idUSKBN1HJ0ZS U.S. says air strikes cripple Syria chemical weapons program]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.

*Boylan, Dan (April 14, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/14/pentagon-us-airstrikes-hit-heart-syrias-chemical-w/ Airstrikes ‘hit the heart’ of Syria’s chemical-weapons program, set it back ‘for years’: Pentagon]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 18, 2018.

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*Danan, Deborah (April 15, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/04/15/satellite-photos-show-chemical-weapons-sites-destroyed-after-u-s-led-strikes/ Satellite Photos Show Syrian Chemical Weapons Sites Destroyed After U.S.-Led Strikes]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.

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*Weber, Joseph (April 14, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/14/trump-touts-perfectly-executed-strike-on-syria-declares-mission-accomplished.html Trump touts 'perfectly executed' strike on Syria, declares 'Mission Accomplished']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.

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*Weber, Joseph (April 14, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/14/trump-touts-perfectly-executed-strike-on-syria-declares-mission-accomplished.html Trump touts 'perfectly executed' strike on Syria, declares 'Mission Accomplished']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 20, 2018.

*Spiering, Charlie (April 14, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/14/morning-donald-trump-declares-mission-accomplished-syria/ Morning After: Donald Trump Declares ‘Mission Accomplished!’ in Syria]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.

*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-trump/trump-mission-accomplished-on-perfectly-executed-syria-strike-idUSKBN1HL0TW Trump: 'mission accomplished' on 'perfectly executed' Syria strike]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.

According to a report a few days later, the Syrian government still had the ability to conduct chemical weapons attacks:

*Walcott, John; Stewart, Phil (April 18, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-chemicalweapons/despite-strikes-syrias-assad-can-still-wage-chemical-attacks-u-s-sources-idUSKBN1HQ06E Despite strikes, Syria's Assad can still wage chemical attacks: U.S. sources]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.

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*Re, Gregg (April 19, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/19/airstrikes-by-us-allies-failed-to-significantly-reduce-syrias-chemical-weapons-capabilities-report.html Airstrikes by US, allies failed to significantly reduce Syria's chemical weapons capabilities: report]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.

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*Re, Gregg (April 19, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/04/19/airstrikes-by-us-allies-failed-to-significantly-reduce-syrias-chemical-weapons-capabilities-report.html Airstrikes by US, allies failed to significantly reduce Syria's chemical weapons capabilities: report]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.

*Burns, Robert (April 14, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/14/trump-us-allied-strikes-aimed-at-syrias-chemical-w/ Trump claims success in Syria, but chemical weapons remain]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved April 22, 2018.

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*[https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/defense-secretary-mattis-says-strikes-against-syria-are-a-one-time-shot Defense Secretary Mattis says strikes against Syria are a ‘one-time shot’]. ''PBS News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 13, 2018. Retrieved April 22, 2018.

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*Shaw, Adam (April 22, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/14/haley-warns-us-is-locked-and-loaded-if-syria-uses-chemical-weapons-again.html Haley warns US is 'locked and loaded' if Syria uses chemical weapons again]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.

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*Shaw, Adam (April 22, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/14/haley-warns-us-is-locked-and-loaded-if-syria-uses-chemical-weapons-again.html Haley warns US is 'locked and loaded' if Syria uses chemical weapons again]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.

*Starr, Penny (April 14, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/14/haley-russia-future-gas-attacks-syria-united-states-locked-loaded/ Nikki Haley to Russia on Future Gas Attacks in Syria: ‘The United States Is Locked and Loaded’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 22, 2018.</ref>

*April 20, 2018—In the State Department's annual human rights report, in addition to criticizing countries such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea for human rights abuses,<ref>Multiple references:

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*Zeal, Cillian (April 22, 2018). [https://www.westernjournal.com/ct/trump-state-dept-abortion-announcement/ Trump State Dept. Just Issued Abortion Announcement We’ve Been Waiting For]. ''Conservative Tribune''. Retrieved April 28, 2018.</ref> Despite this, the report was still biased in favor of the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>Ruse, Austin (April 30, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/killing-unborn-children-not-a-human-right-says-state-department Killing unborn children not a human right, says State Department]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved May 2, 2018.</ref>

*As in 2017, the Trump Administration remained successful in freeing Americans detained in other countries.<ref>Multiple references:

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*O'Reilly, Andrew; Llorente, Elizabeth (May 9, 2018). [~~https~~://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.

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*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> For example, three Americans were released from North Korea through the Trump Administration in May 2018,<ref name="ThreeReleased"/> and one American was released from Venezuela later that month.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Zwirz, Elizabeth (May 27, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/05/27/trump-meets-with-utah-man-whos-back-in-us-after-long-captivity-in-venezuela.html Trump meets with Utah man who's back in US after long captivity in Venezuela]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 27, 2018.

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*Bowden (May 26, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/389535-american-held-in-venezuela-for-two-years-reunites-with-family Former US prisoner Josh Holt returns from Venezuela]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 27, 2018.

*Salama, Vivian; Forero, Juan; Vyas, Kejal (May 27, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/utah-missionary-set-to-be-freed-from-venezuela-detention-1527349209 Utah Man Returns to U.S. After Two-Year Detention in Venezuela]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 27, 2018.

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**August 1, 2018—The Trump Administration sanctioned high-ranking Turkish officials for refusing to release detained American pastor Andrew Brunson because of charges the administration considered unjust.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Berger, Judson (August 1, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/01/trump-administration-sanctions-turkish-officials-over-detained-american-pastor.html Trump administration sanctions Turkish officials over detained American pastor]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

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*Moons, Michelle (August 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/01/trump-admin-sanctions-turkey-officials-over-pastor-brunson-victim-of-unfair-and-unjust-detention/ Trump Admin Sanctions Turkey Officials Over Pastor Brunson, ‘Victim of Unfair and Unjust Detention’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

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*Rathbone, John Paul (May 21, 2018). [https://www.ft.com/content/3202dad2-5d27-11e8-9334-2218e7146b04 Trump bans purchase of Venezuelan debt in new sanctions]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2018.

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*Llorente, Elizabeth (May 21, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/21/re-election-venezuelan-president-denounced-as-sham-calls-grow-for-more-sanctions.html Re-election of Venezuelan president denounced as sham, calls grow for more sanctions]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 21, 2018.

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*Ulmer, Alexandra; Rampton, Roberta (May 20, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-election-reaction/re-elected-venezuelas-maduro-faces-global-criticism-u-s-sanctions-idUSKCN1IM0CT Re-elected, Venezuela's Maduro faces global criticism, U.S. sanctions]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 21, 2018.

*Adelmann, Bob (May 21, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/south-america/item/29103-fraudulent-election-in-venezuela-guarantees-more-suffering Fraudulent Election in Venezuela Guarantees More Suffering]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 21, 2018.</ref>

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*Greenwood, Max (June 9, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/391487-trump-plays-hardball-with-us-allies-at-g-7-summit Trump takes hard line with US allies at G-7 summit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

*Carney, John (June 9, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/09/trump-america-will-no-longer-be-the-piggy-bank-that-everyone-is-robbing/ Trump: America Will No Longer Be the ‘Piggy Bank that Everyone is Robbing’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

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*Shaw, Adam (June 9, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/09/trump-says-us-is-like-piggy-bank-that-everybody-is-robbing-on-trade.html Trump says US is like a 'piggy bank that everybody is robbing' on trade]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

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*Strupczewski, Jan; Vey, Jean-Baptiste (June 9, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-g7-summit-mood/one-rant-rough-talks-sour-g7-mood-in-confrontations-with-trump-idUSKCN1J50X6 One 'rant,' rough talks sour G7 mood in confrontations with Trump]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

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*Shaw, Adam (June 8, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/08/trump-kicks-off-g-7-summit-with-dings-at-canada-europe-over-trade-policies.html Trump kicks off G-7 summit with dings at Canada, Europe over trade policies]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

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*Ljunggren, David; Vey, Jean-Baptiste (June 7, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-g7-summit/trump-attacks-eu-and-canada-on-trade-amid-backlash-ahead-of-g7-summit-idUSKCN1J31VQ Trump attacks EU and Canada on trade amid backlash ahead of G7 summit]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

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*Pollak, Joel B. (June 10, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/10/pollak-trump-calls-g-7s-free-trade-bluff/ Pollak: Trump Calls G-7’s ‘Free Trade’ Bluff]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

*Jasper, William F. (June 12, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/north-america/item/29266-globalists-fulminate-over-trump-smack-to-g7-new-world-order Globalists Fulminate Over Trump Smack to G7, New World Order]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 12, 2018.</ref> and in addition to going against the global establishment by calling for Russia's reinstatement in the group,<ref>Multiple references:

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*Singman, Brooke (June 8, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/08/trump-calls-for-russia-to-be-reinstated-to-g7.html Trump calls for Russia to be reinstated to G7]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

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*Shaw, Adam (June 9, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/09/trump-doubles-down-on-calls-to-include-russia-in-g-7-were-not-looking-to-play-games.html Trump doubles down on calls to include Russia in G-7: 'We're not looking to play games']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

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*Shaw, Adam (June 9, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/09/trump-doubles-down-on-calls-to-include-russia-in-g-7-were-not-looking-to-play-games.html Trump doubles down on calls to include Russia in G-7: 'We're not looking to play games']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

*Boyer, Dave (June 8, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/8/trump-calls-g-7-reinstate-russia/ Trump calls for G-7 to reinstate Russia]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

*Spiering, Charluie (June 8, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/08/donald-trump-let-russia-back-into-the-g7-summit-of-world-leaders/ Donald Trump: Let Russia Back into the G7 Summit of World Leaders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

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*Mackrael, Kim; Vieira, Paul; Ballhaus, Rebecca (June 8, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-tariffs-cast-long-shadow-on-g-7-summit-discourse-1528450201 Donald Trump’s Call for Russia to Rejoin G-7 Jolts Start of Summit]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.</ref> he retracted his country's support of the summit's joint statement due to false statements made by Canada's prime minister – the summit's host – against him.<ref>Multiple references:

*Sanchez, Luis (June 9, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/391516-trump-refuses-to-endorse-g7-communique Trump refuses to endorse G-7 communique, threatens Canada with more tariffs]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

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*Zwirz, Elizabeth (June 9, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/06/09/trump-slams-canadian-pm-as-dishonest-and-weak-pulls-back-on-g-7-communique-endorsement.html Trump slams Canadian PM as 'dishonest and weak,' pulls back on G-7 communique endorsement]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

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*Salama, Vivian; Mackrael, Kim; Vieira, Paul (June 9, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-pitches-tariff-free-trade-zone-to-g-7-allies-1528556581 Trump Says U.S. Won’t Endorse G-7 Communiqué, Threatens Auto Tariffs]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

*Fritze, John (June 9, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/06/09/trump-says-u-s-wont-piggy-bank-trade-g-7-tariffs/687532002/ Trump says U.S. won't endorse G-7 joint statement with world leaders, accuses Trudeau of 'false statements']. ''USA Today''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

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*Jasper, William F. (June 12, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/north-america/item/29272-thank-you-president-trump-for-not-signing-the-g7-communique Thank You, President Trump, For Not Signing the G7 Communique]. The New American''. Retrieved June 12, 2018.</ref>

*July 24–26, 2018—The State Department hosted the first-ever U.S. government summit on religious freedom.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Green, Laurel (July 24, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/24/religious-freedom-is-right-given-by-god-state-department-official-says.html Religious freedom is 'right given by God,' State Department official says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

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*Richardson, Bradford (July 24, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/24/religious-freedom-under-attack-sam-brownback-says-/ Religious Freedom forum draws attention to persecution, false imprisonment and re-education camps]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

*Mora, Edwin (July 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/07/25/u-s-convenes-world-faith-leaders-first-ministerial-religious-freedom/ U.S. Convenes World Faith Leaders for First-Ever Ministerial on Religious Freedom]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

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*Kraychik, Robert (July 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/25/mulvaney-obama-discourage-christian-values/ Mick Mulvaney: Past Administration ‘Used Taxpayer Dollars’ to ‘Discourage Christian Values’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

*Freiburger, Calvin (July 31, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-admin-vows-to-stop-punishing-countries-that-oppose-homosexuality-lgbt Trump admin vows to stop punishing countries that oppose homosexuality; LGBT activists outraged]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 1, 2018.

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*Green, Lauren (July 26, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/26/pence-says-summit-is-just-beginning-religious-freedom.html Pence says religious freedom summit is 'just the beginning']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.

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*Wong, Kristina (July 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/28/watch-religious-freedom-ambassador-sam-brownback-faith-is-a-good-thing/ Watch — Religious Freedom Ambassador Sam Brownback: ‘Faith Is a Good Thing’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 28, 2018.

*Ellis, Jenna (July 20, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/on-religious-freedom-trump-keeps-his-word On religious freedom, Trump keeps his word]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.</ref> At the end of the summit, the State Department released the Potomac Declaration and the Potomac Plan of Action, which emphasized the importance of religious liberty to the U.S. government, called on other countries to protect religious freedom, and outlined specific steps for these countries to follow to protect religious freedom. The Trump Administration also announced the establishment of an International Religious Freedom Fund, as well as the Genocide Recovery and Persecution Response Program to quickly provide aid to persecuted religious minorities.<ref name="USMiddleEastfunds">Morello, Carol (July 26, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/help-is-on-the-way-at-last-for-religious-minorities-in-iraq/2018/07/26/e6d58265-76f5-4d26-abcc-a76ce7e1aeca_story.html Help is on the way, at last, for religious minorities in Iraq]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.</ref><ref>Multiple references:

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*Pandolfo, Chris (August 23, 2018). [https://www.conservativereview.com/news/journalists-accuse-trump-of-blowing-dog-whistle-in-south-africa-land-seizure-tweet/ Journalists accuse Trump of blowing ‘dog whistle’ in South Africa land seizure tweet]. ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved August 23, 2018.</ref>

*September 6, 2018—The U.S. signed a major agreement with [[India]] to increase intelligence and military cooperation.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Pandey, Erica (July 1, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/donald-trump-interview-china-eu-trade-war-tariffs-fox-news-ae4b18e7-8a0f-4896-bc3b-3f72cc06c992.html Trump on trade: The EU "is possibly as bad as China, just smaller"]. ''Axios''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.

*Allen, Julie (July 1, 2018). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/07/01/trump-blasts-europe-unfair-trade-policies-fox-news-interview/ Trump blasts Europe for 'unfair' trade policies in Fox News interview as he says his parents were born in the EU]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 1, 2018.</ref> On July 15, 2018, President Trump described the EU as a "foe" of the U.S., along with Russia and China.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Key, Pam (July 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/video/2018/07/15/trump-on-trade-i-think-the-european-union-is-a-foe/ Trump on Trade: ‘I Think the European Union Is a Foe’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 15, 2018.

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*Among numerous other statements promoting an "America First" foreign policy, President Trump stated at a diplomatic press conference in April 2018 that the United States should prioritize its own needs rather than act as the "policeman of the world."<ref>Samuels, Brett (April 30, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/385521-trump-we-dont-want-to-be-the-policemen-of-the-world Trump: We don't want to be the policemen of the world]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 30, 2018.</ref>

*While not an official policy action, the Trump Administration took a strong stance against China after its government told airline companies to change how they refer to [[Taiwan]], [[Hong Kong]] and [[Macau]], criticizing the Chinese government for engaging in "Orwellian nonsense."<ref>Multiple references:

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*Greenwood, Max (May 5, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/386365-white-house-blasts-china-over-taiwan-directive-to-air-carriers-this-is White House blasts China over Taiwan directive to airlines: 'This is Orwellian nonsense']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 6, 2018.

*Shepardson, David (May 5, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-airlines-china-exclusive/u-s-condemns-china-for-orwellian-nonsense-over-airline-websites-idUSKBN1I60NL U.S. condemns China for 'Orwellian nonsense' over airline websites]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 6, 2018.

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*Youssef, Nancy A. (May 30, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/pentagon-changes-top-officer-name-for-its-command-covering-asia-1527716043 Pentagon Changes Top Officer, Name for Its Command Covering Asia]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

*Ali, Idrees (May 30, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-defense-india/in-symbolic-nod-to-india-u-s-pacific-command-changes-name-idUSKCN1IV2Q2 In symbolic nod to India, U.S. Pacific Command changes name]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

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===Appointments, 2018===

*On January 24, 2018, the U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed – with Vice President [[Mike Pence]] casting a tie-breaking vote – social conservative [[Sam Brownback]] to be the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Pergram, Chad; Pappas, Alex (January 24, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/24/pence-casts-tie-breaking-vote-to-confirm-brownback-as-ambassador.html Pence casts tie-breaking vote to confirm Brownback as ambassador]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.

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*Pergram, Chad; Pappas, Alex (January 24, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/24/pence-casts-tie-breaking-vote-to-confirm-brownback-as-ambassador.html Pence casts tie-breaking vote to confirm Brownback as ambassador]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.

*Robertson, Abigail (January 24, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2018/january/pence-called-to-senate-floor-to-save-brownback-rsquo-s-nomination-to-religious-freedom-post Brownback Confirmed to Religious Freedom Post After Dramatic Senate Showdown]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.

*Shellnutt, Kate (January 24, 2018). [https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2018/january/sam-brownback-is-ambassador-international-religious-freedom.html Sam Brownback Finally Confirmed as America’s Religious Freedom Ambassador]. ''Christianity Today''. Retrieved February 12, 2018.

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*Birnbaum, Emily (August 29, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/404129-white-house-drops-plan-to-cut-foreign-aid White House drops plan to cut foreign aid]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.</ref>

*September 2018—As the U.S. apparently became increasingly involved in the Syrian conflict, President Trump reportedly agreed to indefinitely keep U.S. troops in Syria despite previously supporting pulling out entirely.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Brown, Benjamin (September 7, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/07/trump-reportedly-approves-new-objectives-in-syria-keeping-military-presence-indefinitely.html Trump reportedly approves new objectives in Syria, keeping military presence indefinitely]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 7, 2018.

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*Brown, Benjamin (September 7, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/07/trump-reportedly-approves-new-objectives-in-syria-keeping-military-presence-indefinitely.html Trump reportedly approves new objectives in Syria, keeping military presence indefinitely]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 7, 2018.

*Kheel, Rebecca (September 7, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/405532-trump-extends-indefinite-syria-strategy-report Trump extends indefinite Syria strategy: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 7, 2018.

*Hayward, John (September 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/09/07/trumps-envoy-syria-not-hurry-pull-out/ Trump’s Envoy to Syria: ‘We Are Not in a Hurry to Pull Out’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 7, 2018.

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*Tomlinson, Lucas; Griffin, Jennifer (September 7, 2018). [~~https~~://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/09/07/us-marines-launch-live-fire-air-assault-into-syria-desert-in-strong-message-to-russia.html US Marines launch live-fire air assault into Syria desert in 'strong message' to Russia]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 7, 2018.</ref>

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*Tomlinson, Lucas; Griffin, Jennifer (September 7, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2018/09/07/us-marines-launch-live-fire-air-assault-into-syria-desert-in-strong-message-to-russia.html US Marines launch live-fire air assault into Syria desert in 'strong message' to Russia]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 7, 2018.</ref>

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