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Line 154: − *Despite claims by Democrats and other left-wingers that Trump's presidential campaign "colluded" with [[Russia]], the Trump Administration took several tough actions against Russia, including some that even the Obama Administration avoided.<ref>Berger, Judson (December 26, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/26/trump-administration-ends-2017-confronting-russia-after-year-collusion-accusations.html Trump administration ends 2017 confronting Russia after year of collusion accusations]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.<br> − See also: − *Williams, Katie Bo (December 30, 2017). [https://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: − **February 2017—The U.S. government launched a Russian-language TV network, run by [[Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty]] and [[Voice of America]], to counter Russian propaganda.<ref>Multiple references: − *Lopatka, Jan (February 8, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-russia-rfe-idUSKBN15N13Y Radio Free Europe, Voice of America launch new Russian-language TV channel]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 6, 2017. − *Miller, S.A. (July 5, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/5/current-time-broadcasts-into-russia-eastern-europe/ Current Time broadcasts into Russia, Eastern Europe]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 6, 2017. − *[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-current-time-tv-network-rfe-russia-russian-propaganda-misinformation-rt/ U.S. launches TV network as alternative to Russian propaganda]. ''CBS News''. February 9, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017. − *[https://www.economist.com/news/united-states/21723449-current-time-broadcasts-russian-capitol-hill-americas-answer-russian-propaganda America’s answer to Russian propaganda TV]. ''The Economist'' (from ''Current Time''). June 15, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> − **April 21, 2017—The Trump Administration refused to issue waivers to any companies which wanted to do business with Russia, which was under economic sanctions, including [[ExxonMobil]], which had applied for a waiver.<ref>Multiple references: − *Gehrke, Joel (April 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/steve-mnuchin-no-russia-sanctions-waiver-for-exxon-other-companies/article/2620913 Steve Mnuchin: No Russia sanctions waiver for Exxon, other companies]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 22, 2017. − *Solomon, Jay; Olson, Bradley (April 21, 2017). [http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2017/04/21/u-s-denies-exxon-bid-for-waiver-on-russia-sanctions-3rd-update.html U.S. Denies Exxon Bid for Waiver on Russia Sanctions -- 3rd Update]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref> The day earlier, the Trump Administration announced, in strong language, it was implementing the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, which blacklisted certain Russian citizens.<ref>Multiple references: − *[https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/04/20/letter-president-certain-congressional-committee-chairs A Letter from the President to Certain Congressional Committee Chairs]. ''whitehouse.gov''. April 20, 2017. Retrieved April 22, 2017. − *Herszenhorn, David M. (April 21, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-crackdown-on-rights-abusers-in-russia/ Trump pledges crackdown on rights abusers in Russia and beyond]. ''Politico''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref> − **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. − *[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: − *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. − *Wong, Kristina (December 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/20/trump-approves-lethal-arms-sales-ukraine-undoing-obama-era-decision/ Trump Approves Lethal Arms Sales to Ukraine, Reversing Obama-Era Inaction]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 2, 2018. − *Mora, Edwin (December 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/12/22/trump-approves-private-sector-arms-sale-ukraine-fight-russian-troops/ Trump Approves Private Sector Arms Sale to Ukraine to Fight Russian-Backed Troops]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 2, 2018. − *Luhn, Alec (December 21, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/21/donald-trump-approves-deal-us-sell-sniper-rifles-ukraine-angering/ Donald Trump approves deal for US to sell sniper rifles to Ukraine, angering Russia]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved February 2, 2018. − *Peterson, Nolan (December 21, 2017). [http://dailysignal.com/2017/12/21/trump-approves-us-lethal-weapons-sales-ukraine-angering-moscow/ Trump Approves US Lethal Weapons Sales to Ukraine, Angering Moscow]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved February 2, 2018.</ref> Line 204:
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Line 309: − *The Trump Administration adopted a more critical stance toward the [[United Nations]] than the Obama Administration.<ref>Shaw, Adam (April 10, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/10/un-tensions-with-trump-administration-mount-as-both-sides-dig-in.html UN tensions with Trump administration mount as both sides dig in]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 10, 2017.<br> − See also: − *Pollak, Joel B. (December 26, 2017). [https://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. − *Byas, Steve (December 20, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/27620-haley-declares-that-un-is-attacking-america-s-sovereignty Haley Declares That UN Is Attacking America’s Sovereignty]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 20, 2017.</ref> Here are some of the actions the Trump Administration took related to the UN: − **March 2017—After the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia authored a destructive and [[anti-Semitic]]<ref>Multiple references: − *Tobin, Jonathan S. (March 17, 2017). [http://www.nationalreview.com/article/445879/un-report-israel-apartheid-accusation-outrageous-anti-semitic More than Just Another Anti-Israel U.N. Farce]. ''National Review''. Retrieved March 18, 2017. − *Russell, George (March 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/03/17/beyond-apartheid-u-n-commission-pushes-legal-and-propaganda-offensive-against-israel.html Beyond 'apartheid'--U.N. commission pushes legal and propaganda offensive against Israel]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> report against [[Israel]], the report and agency were strongly criticized by the United States and UN Ambassador [[Nikki Haley]], and the executive director of the commission resigned in response.<ref>Multiple references: − *Shaw, Adam (March 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/17/un-official-resigns-over-nixed-anti-israel-report-after-pressure-from-haley.html UN official resigns over nixed anti-Israel report after pressure from Haley]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 18, 2017. − *[https://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: − *Berry, Susan, Dr. (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/04/trump-halts-u-s-funding-united-nations-population-fund/ Trump Halts U.S. Funding of United Nations Population Fund]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2017. − *Chretien, Claire (April 4, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-pulls-us-money-from-un-population-fund-over-forced-abortion Trump cuts funding to UN agency over forced abortion support]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 24, 2018. − *[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-un-populattionfund/u-s-withdraws-funding-for-u-n-population-fund-idUSKBN17600T U.S. withdraws funding for U.N. Population Fund]. ''Reuters''. April 3, 2018. Retrieved January 24, 2018. − *[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-cuts-off-funding-un-population-fund-abortion/3795255.html Trump Administration Cuts Off US Funds for UN Agency Over Abortion]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved January 24, 2018. − *Tennant, Michael (April 5, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/25750-trump-stops-funding-un-agency-accused-of-abetting-forced-abortions Trump Stops Funding UN Agency Accused of Abetting Forced Abortions]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref> − **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: − *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. − *Nichols, Michelle (June 29, 2017). [https://af.reuters.com/article/africaTech/idAFKBN19K0QS-OZATP U.N. states agree $7.3 bln peacekeeping budget, U.S. share cut 7.5 pct]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 5, 2018. − The Trump Administration's goals at the beginning of negotiations: − *[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-aims-to-trim-its-un-peacekeeping-bill-after-trumps-calls-to-slash-/3894771.html US Aims to Trim its UN Peacekeeping Bill After Trump's Calls to Slash]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). June 9, 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2018. − See also: − *[https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-gets-the-u-n-to-cut-spending-1514839180 Trump Gets the U.N. to Cut Spending]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. January 1, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.</ref> − **September 19, 2017—President Trump gave a speech<ref>[https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/351348-full-speech-trumps-un-debut-a-blunt-warning-to-americas-enemies FULL SPEECH: Trump's UN General Assembly debut]. ''The Hill''. September 19, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017.<br> − See also: − *Stanage, Niall (September 19, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351378-the-memo-five-takeaways-from-trumps-un-speech The Memo: Five takeaways from Trump’s UN speech]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> at the [[United Nations General Assembly]] in which he strongly advocated for conservative policies and ideals. He strongly advocated for his philosophy of [[America First]]<ref name="AmericaFirstUN">Multiple references: − *Greenwood, Max (September 19, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351320-trump-i-will-always-put-america-first Trump: I will always put America first]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Shaw, Adam (September 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/donald-trump-full-throated-defense-america-first-u-n-speech/ Donald Trump Gives Full-Throated Defense of ‘America First’ in U.N. Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Boyer, Dave (September 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/19/donald-trump-defines-america-first-to-un-warns-nor/ Trump defines ‘America First’ to wary world leaders at U.N., warns North Korea and Iran]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Nakamura, David; Gearan, Anne (September 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-defends-america-first-foreign-policy-at-un-threatens-to-totally-destroy-north-korea/2017/09/19/33162080-9d62-11e7-9083-fbfddf6804c2_story.html Trump defends ‘America first’ foreign policy at U.N., threatens to ‘totally destroy’ North Korea]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref name="ForceForGood"/> and for [[Sovereignty|national sovereignty]] in general,<ref name="Sovereignty">Tartar, Andre (September 22, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-22/exactly-how-many-times-did-trump-talk-about-sovereignty Exactly How Many Times Did Trump Talk About Sovereignty?] ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.</ref><ref name="ForceForGood">Hayward, John (September 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/09/19/trump-u-n-america-among-greatest-forces-good-history-world/ Trump to U.N.: America ‘Among the Greatest Forces for Good in the History of the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref>Westwood, Sarah (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-calls-for-great-reawakening-of-nations-at-united-nations-summit/article/2634868 Trump calls for 'great reawakening of nations' at United Nations summit]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref name="UNspeechShift">[http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/rocket-man-aside-trumps-un-speech-marks-another-kind-of-shift/article/2635009 'Rocket Man' aside, Trump's UN speech marks another kind of shift]. ''Washington Examiner''. September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> stating that "as President of the United States I will always put America first," and that "the nation-state remains the best vehicle for elevating the human condition," among other strong statements.<ref name="AmericaFirstUN"/> He advocated for keeping refugees in their home countries.<ref>Macchi, Victoria (September 19, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-revives-rhetoric-on-keeping-refugee-in-host-countries/4035754.html Trump Revives Rhetoric on Keeping Refugees in Host Countries]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> He attacked the ideology of [[socialism]].<ref>Multiple references: − *Kew, Ben (September 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/trump-blasts-socialism-at-u-n-failed-ideology-that-causes-poverty-and-misery-everywhere/ Trump Blasts Socialism at UN: ‘Failed Ideology’ that Causes ‘Poverty and Misery Everywhere’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Kurmanaev, Anatoly (September 19, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-takes-aim-at-venezuela-in-u-n-speech-1505847154 Trump Takes Aim at Venezuela in U.N. Speech]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Saavedra, Ryan (September 19, 2017). [http://www.dailywire.com/news/21306/watch-trump-slams-socialism-un-world-leaders-ryan-saavedra WATCH: Trump Slams Socialism At U.N., World Leaders Refuse To Clap]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Taunton, Larry Alex (September 24, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/09/24/trump-is-right-newsweek-socialism-doesnt-work.html Trump is right, Newsweek. Socialism doesn't work]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> He strongly criticized the Iran nuclear deal, calling it an "embarrassment."<ref>Chalfant, Morgan (September 19, 2017). [https://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). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/19/trump-slams-north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un/ Trump slams Kim Jong-un: ‘Rocket Man is on a suicide mission]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Pappas, Alex (September 19, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/19/un-speech-trump-says-rocket-man-kim-jong-un-on-suicide-mission-in-broadside-at-rogue-regimes.html UN speech: Trump says 'Rocket Man' Kim Jong Un on 'suicide mission,' in broadside at 'rogue regimes']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Shaw, Adam (September 19, 2017). [https://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). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/trump-united-nations-will-stop-radical-islamic-terrorism/ Trump to United Nations: ‘We Will Stop Radical Islamic Terrorism’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Enjeti, Saagar (September 19, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/09/19/trump-calls-out-radical-islamic-terrorism-by-name-at-un/ Trump Calls Out ‘Radical Islamic Terrorism’ By Name At UN]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 24, 2017. − *Tani, Maxwell (September 19, 2017). [http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-mcmaster-radical-islamic-terrorism-2017-9 Trump used the most controversial phrase inside his administration during his major address to the UN]. ''Business Insider''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> The speech marked a shift toward a realist and pro-national sovereignty foreign policy.<ref name="UNspeechShift"/> The next day, Vice President [[Mike Pence]] also spoke at the UN, criticizing the institution for its numerous problems<ref>Multiple references: − *Shaw, Adam (September 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/20/pence-u-n-human-rights-council-doesnt-deserve-its-name/ Pence: U.N. Human Rights Council ‘Doesn’t Deserve Its Name’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017. − *Boyer, Dave (September 20, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/20/pence-calls-un-security-council-end-bias-israel/ Pence calls on U.N. Security Council to end bias against Israel]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 27, 2017. − *[https://www.voanews.com/a/pence-says-united-nations-peacekeeping-missions-must-be-more-effective-efficient/4037986.html Pence Says UN Peacekeeping Missions Must Be More Effective, Efficient]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017. − *Goodenough, Patrick (September 21, 2017). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/patrick-goodenough/pence-un-truth-human-rights-council-doesnt-deserve-its-name Pence to UN: ‘The Truth Is, The Human Rights Council Doesn’t Deserve Its Name’]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> and calling out "radical Islamic terrorism."<ref>Multiple references: − *Swan, Jonathan (September 20, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/pence-2487561665.html Pence hits Russia in UN speech]. ''Axios''. Retrieved September 27, 2017. − *Davis, Jack (September 20, 2017). [https://www.westernjournalism.com/pence-blasts-human-rights-council-forum-anti-semitism/ Pence Blasts Human Rights Council As ‘Forum For Anti-Semitism’]. ''Western Journalism''. Retrieved September 27, 2017. − *Clancy, Liam (September 20, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/09/20/pence-blasts-un-human-rights-council-in-speech-to-general-assembly/ Pence Blasts UN Human Rights Council In Speech To General Assembly]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> The same day that Pence spoke, First Lady [[Melania Trump]] spoke out for protecting children,<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/melania-trump-is-telling-un-to-step-up-to-protect-children/ Melania Trump tells UN to "step up" to protect children]. ''CBS News''. September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> stating that it is ultimately the parents' responsibility to do so and to raise their children to be moral and love their country,<ref>Starr, Penny (September 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/20/melania-trump-it-is-parents-responsibility-to-raise-children-who-have-moral-clarity-love-of-country/ Melania Trump: It Is Parents’ Responsibility to Raise Children Who Have Moral Clarity, Love of Country]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> and she quoted from the Bible.<ref>[https://www.christiantoday.com/article/melania.trump.quotes.from.the.bible.in.speech.at.the.un.against.cyber.bullying/114260.htm Melania Trump quotes from the Bible in speech at the UN against cyber-bullying]. ''ChristianToday''. September 21, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> − **October 12, 2017—The Trump Administration announced the U.S. would withdraw from [[United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization|UNESCO]] because of its anti-Israel bias.<ref>Multiple references: − *[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-to-pull-out-of-unesco-amid-palestinian-tensions/4067285.html US Announces UNESCO Pullout Amid Palestinian Tensions]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017. − *Shaw, Adam (October 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/10/12/u-s-withdraws-unesco-citing-anti-israel-bias/ Trump Administration Withdraws from UNESCO, Citing Anti-Israel Bias]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 12, 2017. − *[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/12/us-to-pull-out-unesco-amid-palestinian-tensions.html Trump administration pulling US out of UN agency over 'anti-Israel bias']. ''Fox News''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017. − *[https://www.rferl.org/a/un-us-leaves-unesco-anti-israel-bias/28789963.html U.S. Quits UNESCO Over 'Anti-Israel Bias']. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017. − *Newman, Alex (October 12, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/27130-u-s-exits-corrupt-communist-led-unesco U.S. Exits Corrupt, Communist-led UNESCO]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 12, 2017. − Israel announced on the same day that it would also leave UNESCO: − *Irish, John (October 12, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-unesco-election-usa/u-s-israel-quit-u-n-heritage-agency-citing-bias-idUSKBN1CH1YO U.S., Israel quit U.N. heritage agency citing bias]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 12, 2017. − *[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41598991 Israel to join US in quitting Unesco]. ''BBC News''. Retrieved October 12, 2017. − *Wilner, Michael; Keinon, Herb; Lazaroff, Tovah (October 12, 2017). [http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Protesting-anti-Israel-bias-US-plans-withdrawal-from-UNESCO-507271 Israel, US to Quit UNESCO Citing 'Anti-Israel Bias']. ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved October 12, 2017. − *Manchester, Julia (October 12, 2017). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/355240-israel-to-join-us-in-withdrawing-from-un-body Israel to join US in withdrawing from UN body]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.</ref> − **December 2, 2017—The Trump Administration pulled out of the Global Compact on Migration, a [[United Nations]] agreement on migration, due to it infringing on U.S. sovereignty and its immigration policies.<ref name="USmigrationPact">Multiple references: − *[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-backs-out-of-migration-pact/4147078.html US Pulls Out of UN Migrant and Refugee Pact]. ''Voice of America''. December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017. − *[https://www.rferl.org/a/united-states-trump-haley-united-nations-migration-immigration-pact/28892846.html U.S. Pulling Out Of UN Migration Compact, Seeks To Set Own Policy]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017. − *Nichols, Michelle (December 3, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-migrants-un/u-s-quits-talks-on-global-migration-pact-over-sovereignty-clash-idUSKBN1DX0Q4 U.S. quits talks on global migration pact over sovereignty clash]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 6, 2017. − *[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/03/us-pulls-un-migrant-refugee-pact/ US pulls out of UN migrant and refugee pact]. ''The Telegraph'' (from ''AFP''). December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017. − *Gladstone, Rick (December 3, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/03/world/americas/united-nations-migration-pact.html U.S. Quits Migration Pact, Saying It Infringes on Sovereignty]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved December 6, 2017. − For more information on the agreement and its potential impact on U.S. policy, see here: − *Wolverton, Joe (December 3, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/27501-trump-admin-orders-withdrawal-from-un-migrant-accommodating-agreement Trump Admin Orders Withdrawal From UN Migrant Accommodating Agreement]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 6, 2017. − *Munro, Neil (December 3, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/03/trump-overrules-deputy-deflates-un-immigration-treaty/ President Trump Overrules Deputy, Deflates U.N.’s Pro-Immigration Treaty]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 6, 2017. − *Arthur, Andrew (October 23, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/23/us-immigration-policy-could-be-upended-by-united-n/ Undermining U.S. sovereignty over immigration]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 6, 2017. − See also: − *Mason, Ian (December 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/08/trump-touts-rejection-of-u-n-plan-to-force-mass-third-world-immigration/ Trump Touts Rejection of U.N. Plan to Force Mass Third World Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 9, 2017. − However, the U.S. remained in a similar plan, the "Global Compact on Refugees": − *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: − *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. − *[https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/12/25/nikki-haley-announces-285-million-reduction-u-n-budget/ Nikki Haley Announces $285 Million Reduction to U.N. Funding]. ''Breitbart News''. December 25, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017. − *[https://www.rferl.org/a/u-s-hails-un-budget-cut-285-million/28937570.html U.S. Hails $285 Million Cut To UN’s Two-Year Budget For 2018-19]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. December 25, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017. − *[https://www.apnews.com/6558eea166404e769df6a93ccdb10240/US-says-it-negotiated-$285M-cut-in-United-Nations-budget US says it negotiated $285M cut in United Nations budget]. ''Associated Press''. December 24, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017. − *Anapol, Avery (December 24, 2017). [https://thehill.com/news-by-subject/foreign-policy/366404-us-secures-285m-cut-in-annual-un-budget US secures $285M cut in UN budget]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 26, 2017. − *Newman, Alex (December 27, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/27823-trump-cuts-un-budget-by-285-million-step-in-right-direction Trump Cuts UN Budget by $285 Million; Step in “Right Direction”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 27, 2017. − *Gladstone, Rick (December 25, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/25/world/americas/trump-united-nations-budget.html Taking Credit for U.N. Budget Cut, Trump’s Envoy Hints at More to Come]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved December 29, 2017. − However, even with the budget reduction, the U.S. continued paying billions to the UN: − *Shaw, Adam (December 27, 2017). [https://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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By May 2017, Trump had "hit most, if not all, of the notes he wanted to on a broad range of issues" and was more ambitious than Obama had been at the same point in his presidency.<ref name="FulfilAmbitious">Boyer, Dave (May 25, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/25/donald-trump-meets-goals-of-foreign-trip/ Trump fulfills ambitious agenda on first trip abroad, eclipsing Obama’s record during first year]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 25, 2017.</ref> Even the liberal [[CNN]] admitted that President Trump's foreign policy achieved several achievements in 2017.<ref>Bergen, Peter (December 26, 2017). [https://www.cnn.com/2017/12/26/opinions/trumps-foreign-policy-successes-opinion-bergen/ Trump has scored some successes in foreign policy] ''CNN''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.</ref>
By May 2017, Trump had "hit most, if not all, of the notes he wanted to on a broad range of issues" and was more ambitious than Obama had been at the same point in his presidency.<ref name="FulfilAmbitious">Boyer, Dave (May 25, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/25/donald-trump-meets-goals-of-foreign-trip/ Trump fulfills ambitious agenda on first trip abroad, eclipsing Obama’s record during first year]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 25, 2017.</ref> Even the liberal [[CNN]] admitted that President Trump's foreign policy achieved several achievements in 2017.<ref>Bergen, Peter (December 26, 2017). [https://www.cnn.com/2017/12/26/opinions/trumps-foreign-policy-successes-opinion-bergen/ Trump has scored some successes in foreign policy] ''CNN''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.</ref>
*The Trump Administration adopted a more critical stance toward the [[United Nations]] than the Obama Administration.<ref>Shaw, Adam (April 10, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/10/un-tensions-with-trump-administration-mount-as-both-sides-dig-in.html UN tensions with Trump administration mount as both sides dig in]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 10, 2017.<br>
See also:
*Pollak, Joel B. (December 26, 2017). [https://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.
*Byas, Steve (December 20, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/27620-haley-declares-that-un-is-attacking-america-s-sovereignty Haley Declares That UN Is Attacking America’s Sovereignty]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 20, 2017.</ref> Here are some of the actions the Trump Administration took related to the UN:
**March 2017—After the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia authored a destructive and [[anti-Semitic]]<ref>Multiple references:
*Tobin, Jonathan S. (March 17, 2017). [http://www.nationalreview.com/article/445879/un-report-israel-apartheid-accusation-outrageous-anti-semitic More than Just Another Anti-Israel U.N. Farce]. ''National Review''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
*Russell, George (March 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/03/17/beyond-apartheid-u-n-commission-pushes-legal-and-propaganda-offensive-against-israel.html Beyond 'apartheid'--U.N. commission pushes legal and propaganda offensive against Israel]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> report against [[Israel]], the report and agency were strongly criticized by the United States and UN Ambassador [[Nikki Haley]], and the executive director of the commission resigned in response.<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (March 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/17/un-official-resigns-over-nixed-anti-israel-report-after-pressure-from-haley.html UN official resigns over nixed anti-Israel report after pressure from Haley]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
*[https://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:
*Berry, Susan, Dr. (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/04/trump-halts-u-s-funding-united-nations-population-fund/ Trump Halts U.S. Funding of United Nations Population Fund]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
*Chretien, Claire (April 4, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-pulls-us-money-from-un-population-fund-over-forced-abortion Trump cuts funding to UN agency over forced abortion support]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-un-populattionfund/u-s-withdraws-funding-for-u-n-population-fund-idUSKBN17600T U.S. withdraws funding for U.N. Population Fund]. ''Reuters''. April 3, 2018. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-cuts-off-funding-un-population-fund-abortion/3795255.html Trump Administration Cuts Off US Funds for UN Agency Over Abortion]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved January 24, 2018.
*Tennant, Michael (April 5, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/25750-trump-stops-funding-un-agency-accused-of-abetting-forced-abortions Trump Stops Funding UN Agency Accused of Abetting Forced Abortions]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref>
**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:
*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.
*Nichols, Michelle (June 29, 2017). [https://af.reuters.com/article/africaTech/idAFKBN19K0QS-OZATP U.N. states agree $7.3 bln peacekeeping budget, U.S. share cut 7.5 pct]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
The Trump Administration's goals at the beginning of negotiations:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-aims-to-trim-its-un-peacekeeping-bill-after-trumps-calls-to-slash-/3894771.html US Aims to Trim its UN Peacekeeping Bill After Trump's Calls to Slash]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). June 9, 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
See also:
*[https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-gets-the-u-n-to-cut-spending-1514839180 Trump Gets the U.N. to Cut Spending]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. January 1, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.</ref>
**September 19, 2017—President Trump gave a speech<ref>[https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/351348-full-speech-trumps-un-debut-a-blunt-warning-to-americas-enemies FULL SPEECH: Trump's UN General Assembly debut]. ''The Hill''. September 19, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017.<br>
See also:
*Stanage, Niall (September 19, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351378-the-memo-five-takeaways-from-trumps-un-speech The Memo: Five takeaways from Trump’s UN speech]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> at the [[United Nations General Assembly]] in which he strongly advocated for conservative policies and ideals. He strongly advocated for his philosophy of [[America First]]<ref name="AmericaFirstUN">Multiple references:
*Greenwood, Max (September 19, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351320-trump-i-will-always-put-america-first Trump: I will always put America first]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (September 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/donald-trump-full-throated-defense-america-first-u-n-speech/ Donald Trump Gives Full-Throated Defense of ‘America First’ in U.N. Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (September 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/19/donald-trump-defines-america-first-to-un-warns-nor/ Trump defines ‘America First’ to wary world leaders at U.N., warns North Korea and Iran]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Nakamura, David; Gearan, Anne (September 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-defends-america-first-foreign-policy-at-un-threatens-to-totally-destroy-north-korea/2017/09/19/33162080-9d62-11e7-9083-fbfddf6804c2_story.html Trump defends ‘America first’ foreign policy at U.N., threatens to ‘totally destroy’ North Korea]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref name="ForceForGood"/> and for [[Sovereignty|national sovereignty]] in general,<ref name="Sovereignty">Tartar, Andre (September 22, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-22/exactly-how-many-times-did-trump-talk-about-sovereignty Exactly How Many Times Did Trump Talk About Sovereignty?] ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.</ref><ref name="ForceForGood">Hayward, John (September 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/09/19/trump-u-n-america-among-greatest-forces-good-history-world/ Trump to U.N.: America ‘Among the Greatest Forces for Good in the History of the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref>Westwood, Sarah (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-calls-for-great-reawakening-of-nations-at-united-nations-summit/article/2634868 Trump calls for 'great reawakening of nations' at United Nations summit]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref name="UNspeechShift">[http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/rocket-man-aside-trumps-un-speech-marks-another-kind-of-shift/article/2635009 'Rocket Man' aside, Trump's UN speech marks another kind of shift]. ''Washington Examiner''. September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> stating that "as President of the United States I will always put America first," and that "the nation-state remains the best vehicle for elevating the human condition," among other strong statements.<ref name="AmericaFirstUN"/> He advocated for keeping refugees in their home countries.<ref>Macchi, Victoria (September 19, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-revives-rhetoric-on-keeping-refugee-in-host-countries/4035754.html Trump Revives Rhetoric on Keeping Refugees in Host Countries]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> He attacked the ideology of [[socialism]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Kew, Ben (September 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/trump-blasts-socialism-at-u-n-failed-ideology-that-causes-poverty-and-misery-everywhere/ Trump Blasts Socialism at UN: ‘Failed Ideology’ that Causes ‘Poverty and Misery Everywhere’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Kurmanaev, Anatoly (September 19, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-takes-aim-at-venezuela-in-u-n-speech-1505847154 Trump Takes Aim at Venezuela in U.N. Speech]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Saavedra, Ryan (September 19, 2017). [http://www.dailywire.com/news/21306/watch-trump-slams-socialism-un-world-leaders-ryan-saavedra WATCH: Trump Slams Socialism At U.N., World Leaders Refuse To Clap]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Taunton, Larry Alex (September 24, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/09/24/trump-is-right-newsweek-socialism-doesnt-work.html Trump is right, Newsweek. Socialism doesn't work]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> He strongly criticized the Iran nuclear deal, calling it an "embarrassment."<ref>Chalfant, Morgan (September 19, 2017). [https://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). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/19/trump-slams-north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un/ Trump slams Kim Jong-un: ‘Rocket Man is on a suicide mission]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Pappas, Alex (September 19, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/19/un-speech-trump-says-rocket-man-kim-jong-un-on-suicide-mission-in-broadside-at-rogue-regimes.html UN speech: Trump says 'Rocket Man' Kim Jong Un on 'suicide mission,' in broadside at 'rogue regimes']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (September 19, 2017). [https://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). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/trump-united-nations-will-stop-radical-islamic-terrorism/ Trump to United Nations: ‘We Will Stop Radical Islamic Terrorism’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Enjeti, Saagar (September 19, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/09/19/trump-calls-out-radical-islamic-terrorism-by-name-at-un/ Trump Calls Out ‘Radical Islamic Terrorism’ By Name At UN]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Tani, Maxwell (September 19, 2017). [http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-mcmaster-radical-islamic-terrorism-2017-9 Trump used the most controversial phrase inside his administration during his major address to the UN]. ''Business Insider''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> The speech marked a shift toward a realist and pro-national sovereignty foreign policy.<ref name="UNspeechShift"/> The next day, Vice President [[Mike Pence]] also spoke at the UN, criticizing the institution for its numerous problems<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (September 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/20/pence-u-n-human-rights-council-doesnt-deserve-its-name/ Pence: U.N. Human Rights Council ‘Doesn’t Deserve Its Name’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (September 20, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/20/pence-calls-un-security-council-end-bias-israel/ Pence calls on U.N. Security Council to end bias against Israel]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/pence-says-united-nations-peacekeeping-missions-must-be-more-effective-efficient/4037986.html Pence Says UN Peacekeeping Missions Must Be More Effective, Efficient]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
*Goodenough, Patrick (September 21, 2017). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/patrick-goodenough/pence-un-truth-human-rights-council-doesnt-deserve-its-name Pence to UN: ‘The Truth Is, The Human Rights Council Doesn’t Deserve Its Name’]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> and calling out "radical Islamic terrorism."<ref>Multiple references:
*Swan, Jonathan (September 20, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/pence-2487561665.html Pence hits Russia in UN speech]. ''Axios''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
*Davis, Jack (September 20, 2017). [https://www.westernjournalism.com/pence-blasts-human-rights-council-forum-anti-semitism/ Pence Blasts Human Rights Council As ‘Forum For Anti-Semitism’]. ''Western Journalism''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
*Clancy, Liam (September 20, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/09/20/pence-blasts-un-human-rights-council-in-speech-to-general-assembly/ Pence Blasts UN Human Rights Council In Speech To General Assembly]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> The same day that Pence spoke, First Lady [[Melania Trump]] spoke out for protecting children,<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/melania-trump-is-telling-un-to-step-up-to-protect-children/ Melania Trump tells UN to "step up" to protect children]. ''CBS News''. September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> stating that it is ultimately the parents' responsibility to do so and to raise their children to be moral and love their country,<ref>Starr, Penny (September 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/20/melania-trump-it-is-parents-responsibility-to-raise-children-who-have-moral-clarity-love-of-country/ Melania Trump: It Is Parents’ Responsibility to Raise Children Who Have Moral Clarity, Love of Country]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> and she quoted from the Bible.<ref>[https://www.christiantoday.com/article/melania.trump.quotes.from.the.bible.in.speech.at.the.un.against.cyber.bullying/114260.htm Melania Trump quotes from the Bible in speech at the UN against cyber-bullying]. ''ChristianToday''. September 21, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref>
**October 12, 2017—The Trump Administration announced the U.S. would withdraw from [[United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization|UNESCO]] because of its anti-Israel bias.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-to-pull-out-of-unesco-amid-palestinian-tensions/4067285.html US Announces UNESCO Pullout Amid Palestinian Tensions]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (October 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/10/12/u-s-withdraws-unesco-citing-anti-israel-bias/ Trump Administration Withdraws from UNESCO, Citing Anti-Israel Bias]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/12/us-to-pull-out-unesco-amid-palestinian-tensions.html Trump administration pulling US out of UN agency over 'anti-Israel bias']. ''Fox News''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/un-us-leaves-unesco-anti-israel-bias/28789963.html U.S. Quits UNESCO Over 'Anti-Israel Bias']. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*Newman, Alex (October 12, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/27130-u-s-exits-corrupt-communist-led-unesco U.S. Exits Corrupt, Communist-led UNESCO]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
Israel announced on the same day that it would also leave UNESCO:
*Irish, John (October 12, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-unesco-election-usa/u-s-israel-quit-u-n-heritage-agency-citing-bias-idUSKBN1CH1YO U.S., Israel quit U.N. heritage agency citing bias]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41598991 Israel to join US in quitting Unesco]. ''BBC News''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*Wilner, Michael; Keinon, Herb; Lazaroff, Tovah (October 12, 2017). [http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Protesting-anti-Israel-bias-US-plans-withdrawal-from-UNESCO-507271 Israel, US to Quit UNESCO Citing 'Anti-Israel Bias']. ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*Manchester, Julia (October 12, 2017). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/355240-israel-to-join-us-in-withdrawing-from-un-body Israel to join US in withdrawing from UN body]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.</ref>
**December 2, 2017—The Trump Administration pulled out of the Global Compact on Migration, a [[United Nations]] agreement on migration, due to it infringing on U.S. sovereignty and its immigration policies.<ref name="USmigrationPact">Multiple references:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-backs-out-of-migration-pact/4147078.html US Pulls Out of UN Migrant and Refugee Pact]. ''Voice of America''. December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/united-states-trump-haley-united-nations-migration-immigration-pact/28892846.html U.S. Pulling Out Of UN Migration Compact, Seeks To Set Own Policy]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Nichols, Michelle (December 3, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-migrants-un/u-s-quits-talks-on-global-migration-pact-over-sovereignty-clash-idUSKBN1DX0Q4 U.S. quits talks on global migration pact over sovereignty clash]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/03/us-pulls-un-migrant-refugee-pact/ US pulls out of UN migrant and refugee pact]. ''The Telegraph'' (from ''AFP''). December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Gladstone, Rick (December 3, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/03/world/americas/united-nations-migration-pact.html U.S. Quits Migration Pact, Saying It Infringes on Sovereignty]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
For more information on the agreement and its potential impact on U.S. policy, see here:
*Wolverton, Joe (December 3, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/27501-trump-admin-orders-withdrawal-from-un-migrant-accommodating-agreement Trump Admin Orders Withdrawal From UN Migrant Accommodating Agreement]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Munro, Neil (December 3, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/03/trump-overrules-deputy-deflates-un-immigration-treaty/ President Trump Overrules Deputy, Deflates U.N.’s Pro-Immigration Treaty]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Arthur, Andrew (October 23, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/23/us-immigration-policy-could-be-upended-by-united-n/ Undermining U.S. sovereignty over immigration]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
See also:
*Mason, Ian (December 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/08/trump-touts-rejection-of-u-n-plan-to-force-mass-third-world-immigration/ Trump Touts Rejection of U.N. Plan to Force Mass Third World Immigration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
However, the U.S. remained in a similar plan, the "Global Compact on Refugees":
*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:
*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.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/12/25/nikki-haley-announces-285-million-reduction-u-n-budget/ Nikki Haley Announces $285 Million Reduction to U.N. Funding]. ''Breitbart News''. December 25, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/u-s-hails-un-budget-cut-285-million/28937570.html U.S. Hails $285 Million Cut To UN’s Two-Year Budget For 2018-19]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. December 25, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
*[https://www.apnews.com/6558eea166404e769df6a93ccdb10240/US-says-it-negotiated-$285M-cut-in-United-Nations-budget US says it negotiated $285M cut in United Nations budget]. ''Associated Press''. December 24, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
*Anapol, Avery (December 24, 2017). [https://thehill.com/news-by-subject/foreign-policy/366404-us-secures-285m-cut-in-annual-un-budget US secures $285M cut in UN budget]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
*Newman, Alex (December 27, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/27823-trump-cuts-un-budget-by-285-million-step-in-right-direction Trump Cuts UN Budget by $285 Million; Step in “Right Direction”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
*Gladstone, Rick (December 25, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/25/world/americas/trump-united-nations-budget.html Taking Credit for U.N. Budget Cut, Trump’s Envoy Hints at More to Come]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
However, even with the budget reduction, the U.S. continued paying billions to the UN:
*Shaw, Adam (December 27, 2017). [https://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>
*The Trump Administration took a tougher stance against [[Iran]].<ref>Herman, Steve (September 14, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-administration-seen-taking-harder-line-on-iran/4029466.html Trump Administration Seen Taking Harder Line on Iran]. 'Voice of America''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.</ref> Here are some of the actions taken against the country:
*The Trump Administration took a tougher stance against [[Iran]].<ref>Herman, Steve (September 14, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-administration-seen-taking-harder-line-on-iran/4029466.html Trump Administration Seen Taking Harder Line on Iran]. 'Voice of America''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.</ref> Here are some of the actions taken against the country:
**February 3, 2017—After Iran tested a ballistic missile in apparent violation of a UN Security Council resolution, the Trump Administration instituted unilateral economic sanctions against 13 Iranian individuals and 12 companies.<ref>Torbati, Yeganeh (February 3, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-usa-idUSKBN15H253 Trump administration tightens Iran sanctions, Tehran hits back]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 3, 2017.</ref><ref>Boyer, Dave; Taylor, Guy (February 3, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/3/donald-trump-slaps-sanctions-iran-missile-test/ Trump slaps sanctions on Iran over missile test]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 3, 2017.</ref>
**February 3, 2017—After Iran tested a ballistic missile in apparent violation of a UN Security Council resolution, the Trump Administration instituted unilateral economic sanctions against 13 Iranian individuals and 12 companies.<ref>Torbati, Yeganeh (February 3, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-usa-idUSKBN15H253 Trump administration tightens Iran sanctions, Tehran hits back]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 3, 2017.</ref><ref>Boyer, Dave; Taylor, Guy (February 3, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/3/donald-trump-slaps-sanctions-iran-missile-test/ Trump slaps sanctions on Iran over missile test]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 3, 2017.</ref>
Other GOP members of Congress joined President Trump and his administration:
Other GOP members of Congress joined President Trump and his administration:
*Kredo, Adam (December 31, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/national-security/u-s-sides-anti-iranian-regime-protesters-amid-crackdown/ U.S. Sides With Anti-Iranian Regime Protesters Amid Crackdown]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved January 1, 2017.</ref> The protests – as well as President Trump's support – extended into 2018.
*Kredo, Adam (December 31, 2017). [https://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.
*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). [https://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:
*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). [https://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:
**Early in Trump's presidency, he and his administration took a much tougher tone against North Korea than his predecessors.<ref>Multiple references:
*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.
*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). [https://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>
*Lane, Sylvan (November 21, 2017). [https://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>
*Despite claims by Democrats and other left-wingers that Trump's presidential campaign "colluded" with [[Russia]], the Trump Administration took several tough actions against Russia, including some that even the Obama Administration avoided.<ref>Berger, Judson (December 26, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/26/trump-administration-ends-2017-confronting-russia-after-year-collusion-accusations.html Trump administration ends 2017 confronting Russia after year of collusion accusations]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.<br>
See also:
*Williams, Katie Bo (December 30, 2017). [https://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:
**February 2017—The U.S. government launched a Russian-language TV network, run by [[Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty]] and [[Voice of America]], to counter Russian propaganda.<ref>Multiple references:
*Lopatka, Jan (February 8, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-russia-rfe-idUSKBN15N13Y Radio Free Europe, Voice of America launch new Russian-language TV channel]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*Miller, S.A. (July 5, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/5/current-time-broadcasts-into-russia-eastern-europe/ Current Time broadcasts into Russia, Eastern Europe]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-current-time-tv-network-rfe-russia-russian-propaganda-misinformation-rt/ U.S. launches TV network as alternative to Russian propaganda]. ''CBS News''. February 9, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*[https://www.economist.com/news/united-states/21723449-current-time-broadcasts-russian-capitol-hill-americas-answer-russian-propaganda America’s answer to Russian propaganda TV]. ''The Economist'' (from ''Current Time''). June 15, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref>
**April 21, 2017—The Trump Administration refused to issue waivers to any companies which wanted to do business with Russia, which was under economic sanctions, including [[ExxonMobil]], which had applied for a waiver.<ref>Multiple references:
*Gehrke, Joel (April 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/steve-mnuchin-no-russia-sanctions-waiver-for-exxon-other-companies/article/2620913 Steve Mnuchin: No Russia sanctions waiver for Exxon, other companies]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
*Solomon, Jay; Olson, Bradley (April 21, 2017). [http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2017/04/21/u-s-denies-exxon-bid-for-waiver-on-russia-sanctions-3rd-update.html U.S. Denies Exxon Bid for Waiver on Russia Sanctions -- 3rd Update]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref> The day earlier, the Trump Administration announced, in strong language, it was implementing the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, which blacklisted certain Russian citizens.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/04/20/letter-president-certain-congressional-committee-chairs A Letter from the President to Certain Congressional Committee Chairs]. ''whitehouse.gov''. April 20, 2017. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
*Herszenhorn, David M. (April 21, 2017). [https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-crackdown-on-rights-abusers-in-russia/ Trump pledges crackdown on rights abusers in Russia and beyond]. ''Politico''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref>
**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.
*[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:
*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.
*Wong, Kristina (December 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/20/trump-approves-lethal-arms-sales-ukraine-undoing-obama-era-decision/ Trump Approves Lethal Arms Sales to Ukraine, Reversing Obama-Era Inaction]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
*Mora, Edwin (December 22, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/12/22/trump-approves-private-sector-arms-sale-ukraine-fight-russian-troops/ Trump Approves Private Sector Arms Sale to Ukraine to Fight Russian-Backed Troops]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
*Luhn, Alec (December 21, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/21/donald-trump-approves-deal-us-sell-sniper-rifles-ukraine-angering/ Donald Trump approves deal for US to sell sniper rifles to Ukraine, angering Russia]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
*Peterson, Nolan (December 21, 2017). [http://dailysignal.com/2017/12/21/trump-approves-us-lethal-weapons-sales-ukraine-angering-moscow/ Trump Approves US Lethal Weapons Sales to Ukraine, Angering Moscow]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved February 2, 2018.</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). [https://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>
*The Trump Administration took actions against [[Cuba]], reversing several – though not all – Obama-era policies by November 2017:<ref>Zanona, Melanie (November 19, 2017). [https://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). [https://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:
**June 16, 2017—During a speech attended by opponents of Cuba's Communist regime,<ref>Hayward, John (June 16, 2017). [https://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:
See also:
See also:
*Gehrke, Joel (November 1, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nikki-haley-apologizes-to-cubans-for-casual-cruelty-of-obama-administration/article/2639281 Nikki Haley apologizes to Cubans for 'casual cruelty' of Obama administration]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 1, 2017.</ref>
*Gehrke, Joel (November 1, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nikki-haley-apologizes-to-cubans-for-casual-cruelty-of-obama-administration/article/2639281 Nikki Haley apologizes to Cubans for 'casual cruelty' of Obama administration]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 1, 2017.</ref>
*The Trump Administration 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). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/21/donald-trump-greets-aya-hijazi-egyptian-american-w/ Trump greets Egyptian-American woman after working behind the scenes to free her]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 21, 2017.</ref> Additionally, according to the father of Otto Warmbier, who was held hostage in North Korea and then released in June 2017, the Obama Administration did not do enough to secure his release while the Trump Administration did secure his release.<ref>Multiple references:
*The Trump Administration successfully secured the release of several American prisoners held in foreign countries that the Obama Administration did not or could not release.<ref>O'Reilly, Andrew (December 20, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/20/trump-administration-finds-success-in-bringing-home-americans-detained-abroad.html Trump administration finds success in bringing home Americans detained abroad]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 20, 2017.</ref> It played a large role in successfully helping prevent [[Central Intelligence Agency|CIA]] officer Sabrina de Sousa from being extradited to Italy, with the decision coming on March 1, 2017.<ref>Corbin, Cristina (March 1, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/03/01/italy-cancels-former-cia-agents-extradition-from-portugal-in-muslim-abduction-case.html Ex-CIA officer has Trump administration to thank for extradition KO, spokesman says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 1, 2017.</ref> On April 21, 2017, Egypt released an Egyptian-American who had been detained for three years.<ref>Boyer, Dave (April 21, 2017). [https://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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*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.