Block, Siteadmin, SkipCaptcha, Upload, Automoderated users, Check users, delete, edit, move, oversight, protect, rollback, Administrators
51,035
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Line 690:
Line 690: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Line 967:
Line 1,194: − [[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: − *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). [https://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. − *Klein, Philip (May 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/trumps-radical-foreign-policy-idea-stand-with-israel Trump’s radical foreign policy idea: Stand with Israel]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.</ref> as illustrated by voicing strong support for "Israel's right to defend itself" against threats such as [[Hamas]].<ref>Multiple references: − *Heretik, Jack (August 9, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/national-security/state-department-condemns-hamas-rocket-attacks-supports-israels-right-to-defend-itself/ State Department Condemns Hamas Rocket Attacks, Supports ‘Israel’s Right to Defend Itself’]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved August 11, 2018. − *Cortellessa, Eric (August 10, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-condemns-hamas-rocket-attacks-supports-israels-right-to-defend-itself/ US condemns Hamas rocket attacks, supports Israel’s right to defend itself]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved August 11, 2018. − *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. − See also: − *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. − *[https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/173750-180502-us-says-israel-not-to-give-up-nukes-until-security-concerns-quelled-reports New US policy says no debate on Israeli nukes until country recognized: report]. ''i24NEWS''. May 2, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018. − *[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: − *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). [https://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). [https://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. − *Schwartz, Felicia (May 13, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-embassy-in-jerusalem-opens-to-a-fraught-climate-1526237356 U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem Opens to a Fraught Climate]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 14, 2018. − *Williams, Dan (May 14, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-usa/israeli-joy-palestinian-fury-over-u-s-embassy-launch-in-jerusalem-idUSKCN1IF1Q7 Israeli joy, Palestinian fury over U.S. embassy launch in Jerusalem]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 14, 2018. − *Fabian, Jordan (May 14, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/387574-us-opens-embassy-in-jerusalem-amid-violence U.S. opens embassy in Jerusalem amid violence]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 14, 2018. − *Domonoske, Camila (May 14, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/05/14/610944471/u-s-dedicates-new-embassy-in-jerusalem U.S. Dedicates New Embassy In Jerusalem]. ''NPR''. Retrieved May 14, 2018. − Pictures of the events: − *[https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/world/2018/05/13/us-embassy-moves-to-jerusalem/34873575/ U.S. Embassy moves to Jerusalem]. ''USA Today''. May 13, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2018. − See also: − *Jones, Rory; Lieber, Dov (May 14, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/5-things-to-know-about-the-u-s-embassys-move-to-jerusalem-1526310735 5 Things to Know About the U.S. Embassy’s Move to Jerusalem]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 14, 2018. − *Spiering, Charlie (May 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2018/05/14/gidley-embassy-move-jerusalem-another-promise-trump-kept/ Hogan Gidley: Embassy Move to Jerusalem Another Promise Donald Trump Has Kept]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018. − Positive reactions to the move: − *Pollak, Joel B. (May 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/05/13/thank-president-trump-walls-jerusalem-eve-embassy-move/ ‘Thank You President Trump’ on Walls of Jerusalem on Eve of Embassy Move]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018. − *Starr, Penny (May 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/05/14/netanyahu-to-trump-at-u-s-embassy-opening-by-recognizing-history-you-have-made-history/ Netanyahu to Trump at U.S. Embassy Opening: ‘By Recognizing History You Have Made History’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018. − *[https://www.wsj.com/articles/from-washington-to-jerusalem-1526338677 From Washington to Jerusalem]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. May 14, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2018. − *Srdoc, Natasha; Samy, Joel Anand (May 14, 2018). [https://www.westernjournal.com/americas-embassy-opening-in-jerusalem-affirms-israels-sovereignty/ America’s Embassy Opening in Jerusalem Affirms Israel’s Sovereignty]. ''The Western Journal''. Retrieved May 14, 2018. − Reactions from American Christians: − *Starr, Penny (May 13, 2018). [https://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. − *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). [https://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. − *Morrongiello, Gabby (May 14, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/trump-celebrates-historic-opening-of-us-embassy-in-jerusalem Trump celebrates historic opening of US Embassy in Jerusalem]. ''The Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 14, 2018. − *Manchester, Julia (May 14, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/387554-trump-delivers-recorded-remarks-at-us-embassy-opening-in-jerusalem Trump offers hope for peace in recorded remarks at US Embassy opening in Jerusalem]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 14, 2018. − *[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-usa-embassy-trump/trump-in-message-to-jerusalem-embassy-ceremony-u-s-fully-committed-to-peace-idUSKCN1IF1T0 Trump, in message to Jerusalem embassy ceremony: U.S. fully committed to peace]. ''Reuters''. May 14, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2018. − *Kugle, Andrew (May 14, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/national-security/trump-addresses-audience-embassy-dedication-jerusalem/ Trump Addresses Audience at Embassy Dedication in Jerusalem]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved May 14, 2018. − *[https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2018/may/trump-we-finally-acknowledge-the-obvious-that-jerusalem-is-israel-rsquo-s-capital Trump: 'We Finally Acknowledge the Obvious, that Jerusalem Is Israel’s Capital']. ''CBN News''. May 14, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2018. − President Trump had earlier stated that the cost to move the embassy was significantly less than originally planned: − *Nelson, Steven (April 27, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/trump-says-he-saved-999-5-million-on-jerusalem-embassy-may-attend-opening Trump says he saved $999.5 million on Jerusalem embassy, may attend opening]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 14, 2018. − See also: − *Gryboski, Michael (May 14, 2018). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-you-have-made-history-5-important-quotes-from-us-embassy-in-jerusalem-ceremony-223982/ 'Trump, You Have Made History': 5 Important Quotes From US Embassy in Jerusalem Ceremony]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.</ref> − **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"/> − **September 10, 2018—The Trump Administration announced it would close the [[Palestine Liberation Organization]]'s mission in Washington, D.C., because of the Palestinians' unwillingness to engage in peace talks and their efforts to get the [[International Criminal Court]] to prosecute Israel.<ref>Multiple references: − *O'Reilly, Andrew (September 10, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/10/trump-administration-closing-plo-mission-in-washington.html Trump administration closing PLO mission in Washington]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 10, 2018. − *Muñoz, Gabriella (September 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/10/trump-administration-plans-on-closing-plo-office-i/ Trump administration plans on closing PLO office in D.C.] ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 10, 2018. − *Jones, Emily (September 10, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/september/trump-administration-plo-office-in-washington-to-be-closed Trump Administration: PLO Office in Washington to be Closed]. ''CNB News''. Retrieved September 11, 2018. − *Lee, Matthew; George, Susannah (September 10, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/a2190443fba54a548a04a0ebbca9c2e8/Trump-administration-orders-closure-of-Palestinian-office Trump administration orders closure of Palestinian office]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved September 10, 2018. − *Birnbaum, Emily (September 10, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/405873-state-department-announces-closure-of-plo-mission-in-washington State Department announces closure of PLO mission in Washington]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 10, 2018. − *Ryan, Missy; Gearan, Anne; DeYoung, Karen (September 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/white-house-expected-to-warn-of-sanctions-other-penalties-if-international-court-moves-against-americans/2018/09/09/9c47bd64-b2b2-11e8-9a6a-565d92a3585d_story.html U.S. to close Palestinian office in Washington, citing lack of progress on peace process with Israel]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved September 10, 2018. − *[https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/09/10/trump-administration-orders-closure-of-plos-washington-mission-citing-palestinian-misbehavior/ Trump Administration Orders Closure of PLO’s Washington Mission Citing Palestinian Misbehavior]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''The Jerusalem Post''). September 10, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2018. − The U.S. reportedly revoked the PLO envoy's visas and froze PLO bank accounts: − *Danan, Deborah (September 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/09/17/u-s-revokes-plo-envoys-visas-as-washington-mission-shuttered/ U.S. Revokes PLO Envoy’s Visas as Washington Mission Shuttered]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 19, 2018. − *Bayoumy, Yara (September 16, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-palestinians/us-state-department-revokes-plo-ambassador-family-visas-envoy-idUSKCN1LW0RE U.S. State Department revokes PLO ambassador family visas: envoy]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 19, 2018. − *[https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/09/17/report-trump-admin-freezes-plo-bank-accounts-in-u-s/ Report: Trump Admin Freezes PLO Bank Accounts in U.S.]. ''Breitbart News''. September 17, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2018. − See also: − *Kent, Simon (September 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/09/10/plo-fury-as-u-s-shutters-palestinian-embassy-in-washington/ PLO Fury as U.S. Set to Shutter Palestinian Embassy in Washington]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 10, 2018. − *Gordon, Michael R.; Schwartz, Felicia (September 10, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-orders-shutdown-of-plo-office-in-washington-1536595260 U.S. Pressure on Palestinians Raises Middle East Tension]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 11, 2018.</ref><ref name="ICC,PLO2018">Holland, Steve (September 9, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-icc/trump-administration-takes-aim-at-international-criminal-court-plo-idUSKCN1LQ076 Trump administration takes aim at International Criminal Court, PLO]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 11, 2018.</ref> − *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"/> − **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: − *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. − *Gul, Ayaz (January 4, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-suspending-security-aid-pakistan/4192718.html US Suspends Security Assistance to Pakistan]. ''Voice of America''. January 4, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2018. − See also: − *Ali, Idrees; Stewart, Phil (August 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pakistan-usa-military-exclusive/exclusive-as-trump-cracks-down-on-pakistan-u-s-cuts-military-training-programs-idUSKBN1KV166 Exclusive: As Trump cracks down on Pakistan, U.S. cuts military training programs]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 10, 2018. − *Taylor, Guy (August 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/10/trump-block-pakistani-officers-key-us-training-pro/ Trump to block Pakistani officers from key U.S. training program]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.</ref> The U.S. also placed Pakistan on a watchlist for "severe violations of religious freedom" on January 4.<ref>Multiple references: − *[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-religion/u-s-places-pakistan-on-watch-list-for-religious-freedom-violations-idUSKBN1ET1OA U.S. places Pakistan on watch list for religious freedom violations]. ''Reuters''. January 4, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2018. − *Ching, Nike (January 4, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-redesignates-10-nations-for-violations-of-religious-freedom/4192098.html US Places Pakistan on ‘Special Watch List’ for Severe Violations of Religious Freedom]. ''Voice of America''. January 4, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2018. − *Johnson, Natalie (January 4, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/national-security/u-s-reprimands-pakistan-severe-violations-religious-freedom/ U.S. Reprimands Pakistan for ‘Severe Violations of Religious Freedom’]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved January 4, 2018. − *Martel, Frances (January 5, 2018). [https://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). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/01/01/trump-no-more-aid-to-pakistan/ Trump: ‘No More’ Aid to Pakistan, ‘They Have Given Us Nothing but Lies and Deceit’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 4, 2018. − *Pappas, Alex (January 1, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/01/trump-accuses-pakistan-lies-and-deceit-says-u-s-has-foolishly-given-them-aid.html Trump accuses Pakistan of 'lies' and 'deceit,' says US has 'foolishly' given them aid]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.</ref> 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. − *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. − *Axelrod, Tal (September 1, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/terrorism/404710-pentagon-canceling-300-million-in-aid-to-pakistan-citing Pentagon canceling $300M in aid to Pakistan, citing record on militants: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 1, 2018. − *[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: − *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). [https://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). [https://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. − *Hurd, Dale (January 15, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/january/promise-kept-u-s-aid-bypassing-un-to-help-christian-victims-of-isis Promise Kept: U.S. Aid Bypassing UN to Help Christian Victims of ISIS]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved February 20, 2018. − *Smith, Samuel (January 13, 2018). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-designates-55-million-help-christians-religious-minorities-rebuild-iraq-213575/ Trump Designates $55 Million to Help Christians, Religious Minorities Rebuild in Iraq]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved February 20, 2018. − See also: − *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). [https://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: − *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). [https://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. − See also: − *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). [https://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: − *Correll, Diana Stancy (June 16, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/mike-pence-gets-usaid-to-dole-out-more-than-100-million-to-help-christians-and-yazidis-in-iraq Mike Pence gets USAID to dole out more than $100 million to help Christians and Yazidis in Iraq]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 16, 2018. − *Morello, Carol (June 16, 2018). [https://www.stripes.com/news/middle-east/under-pressure-from-pence-us-aid-directed-to-persecuted-communities-in-iraq-1.533210 Under pressure from Pence, US aid directed to persecuted communities in Iraq]. ''Stars and Stripes'' (from ''The Washington Post''). Retrieved June 16, 2018. − *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: − *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). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/01/16/trump-withholds-65-million-u-n-s-palestinian-refugee-agency/ Trump Withholds $65 Million from U.N.’s Palestinian ‘Refugee’ Agency]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 16, 2018. − *Besheer, Margaret (January 16, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/united-states-withold-palestinian-aid/4210482.html US to Withhold Millions from Palestinian Refugees]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved January 16, 2018. − *Lee, Matthew (January 16, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/0818481757934a7aabe6f51eea3bef6f/US-withholds-$65-million-from-Palestinian-aid-programs US withholds $65 million from Palestinian aid programs]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved January 16, 2018.</ref> On January 18, the State Department announced that the U.S. would withhold an additional $45 million for Palestinian food aid.<ref>Multiple references: − *Klein, Aaron (January 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/01/19/u-s-withholds-another-45-million-from-u-n-s-palestinian-refugee-agency/ U.S. Withholds Another $45 Million From U.N.’s Palestinian ‘Refugee’ Agency]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 22, 2018. − *[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-palestinians-usa-un/u-s-wont-pay-45-million-pledged-for-palestinian-food-aid-for-now-idUSKBN1F73CM U.S. won't pay $45 million pledged for Palestinian food aid for now]. ''Reuters''. January 18, 2018. Retrieved January 22, 2018. − *[https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-state-department-withholds-additional-45-million-from-unrwa/ US State Department withholds additional $45 million from UNRWA]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved January 22, 2018. − *Moore, Art (January 19, 2018). [http://www.wnd.com/2018/01/u-s-withholds-additional-45-million-from-terror-linked-u-n-agency/ U.S. withholds additional $45 million from terror-linked U.N. agency]. ''WND''. Retrieved January 22, 2018.</ref> On August 31, 2018, the Trump Administration announced it would permanently defund UNRWA, cutting nearly $300 million.<ref name="TrumpUNRWA">Multiple references: − *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). [https://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. − *Wroughton, Lesley; Sawafta, Ali (August 31, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-palestinians-unrwa/u-s-halts-funding-to-u-n-agency-helping-palestinian-refugees-idUSKCN1LG2EY U.S. halts funding to U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 31, 2018. − *Shesgreen, Deirdre (August 31, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/08/31/trump-administration-nix-funding-u-n-palestinian-refugee-program/1161342002/ Trump administration to nix funding to U.N. Palestinian refugee program]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved August 31, 2018. − *[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. − See also: − *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. − *Sekulow, Jay (September 14, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/international/406596-why-president-trump-is-correct-in-defunding-a-controversial-un-agency Why President Trump is correct in defunding a controversial UN agency]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 14, 2018.</ref> − **On March 30, 2018, it was reported that President Trump had frozen $200 million designated for recovery efforts in Syria,<ref>Multiple references: − *[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/03/30/trump-freezing-syria-funds-in-signal-us-pullback-report-says.html Trump freezing Syria funds in signal of US pullback, report says]. ''Fox News''. March 30, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2018. − *Schwartz, Felicia (March 30, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-freezes-funds-for-syrian-recovery-signaling-pullback-1522449642 Trump Freezes Funds for Syrian Recovery, Signaling Pullback]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 19, 2018. − *King, Ledyard (March 31, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/03/31/trump-freeze-syria-aid-latest-sign-america-first-agenda/475570002/ Trump freeze on Syria aid latest sign of America first agenda]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 19, 2018. − *[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/president-donald-trump-freezes-200-million-in-funds-earmarked-for-syria-recovery/ Trump freezes $200 million in funds earmarked for Syria recovery]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.</ref> and in August of that year, the administration made its decision permanent.<ref>Multiple references: − *Bowden, John (August 17, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/402317-trump-cancels-funding-for-us-stabilization-efforts-in-syria Trump ending funding for US stabilization efforts in Syria]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 17, 2018. − *Racke, Will (August 17, 2018). [https://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. − *[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). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/18/report-trump-ends-taxpayer-funded-aid-to-northwest-syria/ Report: Trump Ends Taxpayer-Funded Aid to Northwest Syria]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 19, 2018. − *Greenwood, Max (May 18, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/388430-us-ends-aid-for-northwest-syria-report US ends aid for northwest Syria: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 19, 2018. − *[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-usa/u-s-to-withdraw-assistance-from-northwest-syria-u-s-officials-idUSKCN1IK024 U.S. to withdraw assistance from northwest Syria: U.S. officials]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 19, 2018. − *Atwood, Kylie (May 18, 2018). [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-administration-ends-aid-for-northwestern-syria/ Trump administration ends aid for northwestern Syria]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved May 19, 2018. − *Vavra, Shannon (May 18, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/state-cutting-funding-for-nw-syria-stabilization-programs-1526592970-965b044c-fda3-4445-8967-a7e61f938102.html U.S. cutting parts of Syria stabilization funding]. ''Axios''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.</ref> Despite this, the Trump Administration announced on June 14, 2018, that it would resume funding for Syria's "White Helmets" rescue group and gave them $6.6 million.<ref>Multiple references: − *Mora, Edwin (June 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/06/15/trump-admin-reverses-decision-suspend-funding-white-helmets-syria/ Trump Admin Reverses Decision to Stop Funding for White Helmets in Syria]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 18, 2018. − *Donati, Jessica (June 14, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-relenting-releases-funding-for-syrian-white-helmets-1528996377 U.S., Relenting, Releases Funding for Syrian ‘White Helmets’]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 18, 2018. − *Greenwood, Max (June 14, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/392383-trump-administration-releases-funding-for-syrias-white-helmets Trump administration releases funding for Syria's 'White Helmets']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.</ref> − **August 24, 2018–The Trump Administration announced it would cut over $200 million in Palestinian aid and spend it elsewhere.<ref name="Palestine8/24/2018">Multiple references: − *Donati, Jessica; Schwartz, Felicia (August 24, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-to-cut-over-200-million-in-palestinian-aid-1535145774 U.S. to Slash Over $200 Million in Palestinian Aid]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 25, 2018. − *Danan, Deborah (August 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/08/26/trump-cuts-200-million-in-aid-to-palestinians/ Trump Cuts $200 Million In Aid To Palestinians]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2018. − *Kredo, Adam (August 24, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/national-security/trump-admin-cuts-u-s-aid-palestinians/ Trump Admin Cuts U.S. Aid to Palestinians]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved August 25, 2018. − *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). [https://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. − *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. − See also: − *Danan, Deborah (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/08/29/trump-administration-says-palestinian-aid-provides-no-value-to-u-s-taxpayer/ Trump Administration Says Palestinian Aid Provides ‘No Value to U.S. Taxpayer’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.</ref> On September 8, 2018, the State Department announced it would cut another $25 million in aid to Palestinians because of their unwillingness to engage in peace talks.<ref>Multiple references: − *Birnbaum, Emily (September 9, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/finance/405792-trump-cuts-25-million-in-aid-for-east-jerusalem-hospitals Trump to cut $25M in aid for east Jerusalem hospitals: State Dept.] ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 10, 2018. − *[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-palestinians-hospitals/trump-axes-25-million-in-aid-for-palestinians-in-east-jerusalem-hospitals-idUSKCN1LO0O0 Trump cuts $25 million in aid for Palestinians in East Jerusalem hospitals]. ''Reuters''. September 8, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2018. − *Lederman, Josh; Smith, Saphora (September 9, 2018). [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/trump-administration-cuts-25-million-aid-palestinians-east-jerusalem-hospitals-n907876 Trump administration cuts $25 million in aid for Palestinians in East Jerusalem hospitals]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved September 10, 2018. − *Wilner, Michael; Lazaroff, Tovah (September 9, 2018). [https://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Trump-freezes-funding-to-east-Jerusalem-hospitals-566858 Trump Freezes Funding to East Jerusalem Hospitals]. ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved September 10, 2018. − *McFarland, Susan (September 8, 2018). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2018/09/08/Trump-administration-cuts-medical-aid-to-Palestinians/4671536442656/ Trump administration cuts medical aid to Palestinians]. ''UPI''. Retrieved September 10, 2018.</ref> − *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: − *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). [https://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. − *Boylan, Dan (June 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/19/nikki-haley-blasts-un-human-rights-council-cesspoo/ Nikki Haley blasts U.N. Human Rights Council as 'cesspool of political bias' as U.S. withdraws]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 19, 2018. − *Donati, Jessica (June 19, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-poised-to-withdraw-from-u-n-human-rights-council-1529430908 U.S. Withdrawing From U.N. Human Rights Council]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 19, 2018. − *Anapol, Avery (June 19, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/393086-us-pulls-out-of-un-human-rights-council US pulls out of UN Human Rights Council]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 19, 2018. − *Hayes, Christal (June 19, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/06/19/us-pulls-out-united-nations-human-rights-council/715993002/ U.S. pulls out of UN Human Rights Council over accusations of 'bias,' protecting abusers]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved June 19, 2018. − *Lee, Matthew; Lederman, Josh (June 19, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/9c5b1005f064474f9a0825ab84a16e91/Trump-administration-pulls-US-out-of-UN-human-rights-council Trump administration pulls US out of UN human rights council]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 19, 2018. − *Harris, Gardiner (June 19, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/19/us/politics/trump-israel-palestinians-human-rights.html Trump Administration Withdraws U.S. From U.N. Human Rights Council]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved June 19, 2018. − UN Ambassador Haley criticized for "human rights groups" for contributing to the U.S. decision to withdraw: − *Nichols, Michelle (June 20, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-un-rights-usa/u-s-slams-rights-groups-says-aided-its-withdrawal-from-u-n-body-idUSKBN1JG2T4 U.S. slams rights groups, says aided its withdrawal from U.N. body]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 20, 2018. − *Ahren, Raphael (June 20, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/haley-blasts-human-rights-groups-for-thwarting-reform-of-un-council/ Haley blasts human rights groups for ‘thwarting’ reform of UN council]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved June 20, 2018. − Further reading: − *Murphy, James (June 19, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/29313-u-s-set-to-withdraw-from-un-human-rights-council U.S. Set to Withdraw from UN Human Rights Council]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 19, 2018. − *Hayward, John (June 19, 2018). [https://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. − See also: − *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. − *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). [https://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). [https://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). [https://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> − **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> − **September 25, 2018—President Trump spoke at the UN General Assembly.<ref>Multiple references: − *[https://www.c-span.org/video/?451988-4/president-trump-speaks-un-general-assembly President Trump Speaks at U.N. General Assembly]. ''C-SPAN''. September 25, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2018. − *[https://www.politico.com/story/2018/09/25/trump-un-speech-2018-full-text-transcript-840043 Full text: Trump's 2018 UN speech transcript]. ''Politico''. September 25, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2018.</ref> He gave a strongly [[conservative]] speech which emphasized [[national sovereignty]], patriotism, and his [[America First]] philosophy, and which criticized [[globalism]] by name.<ref name="UNspeech2018">Multiple references: − *Shaw, Adam (September 25, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/25/trump-brushes-off-laughing-un-audience-doubles-down-on-america-first.html Trump brushes off laughing UN audience, doubles down on 'America First']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018. − *Newman, Alex (September 26, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/north-america/item/30174-trump-to-un-we-reject-the-ideology-of-globalism Trump to UN: “We Reject the Ideology of Globalism”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 26, 2018. − *Caplan, Joshua (September 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/25/president-trump-rebukes-globalism-touts-doctrine-of-patriotism-in-u-n-speech/ President Trump Rebukes Globalism, Touts ‘Doctrine of Patriotism’ in U.N. Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018. − *Freiburger, Calvin (September 26, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-declares-us-independent-from-globalism-in-speech-to-united-nations Trump blasts ‘ideology’ of globalism, defends US sovereignty in epic UN speech]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 26, 2018. − *Nelson, Steven (September 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/america-is-governed-by-americans-trump-defends-us-sovereignty-at-un 'America is governed by Americans': Trump defends US sovereignty at UN]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 25, 2018. − *Boyer, Dave (September 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/25/donald-trump-defends-america-first-un-general-asse/ Trump defends 'America 'first,' threatens to cut foreign aid budget in U.N. speech]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 26, 2018. − *Fritze, John; Shesgreen, Deirdre (September 25, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/09/25/trump-blasts-iran-promotes-sovereignty-united-nations-address/1418893002/ Trump blasts Iran, touts patriotism in United Nations address heavy on 'America First']. ''USA Today''. Retrieved September 25, 2018. − *Lemire, Jonathan; Miller, Zeke (September 25, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/3948f3944e5d44a89b7d797b71765259/Trump-challenges-UN,-boasting-of-America's-go-it-alone-might Trump challenges UN, boasting of America’s go-it-alone might]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved September 25, 2018. − *Salama, Vivian (September 25, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-to-call-for-international-trade-reforms-in-u-n-speech-1537876904 At U.N., Trump Defends His Administration’s Hard-Line Trade Policies]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 25, 2018. − *Gearan, Anne; Nakamura, David (September 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/at-united-nations-trump-rejects-constraints-imposed-by-other-nations-says-us-will-act-to-counter-global-control/2018/09/25/1a5f8b22-c0c9-11e8-be77-516336a26305_story.html Trump delivers defiant defense of his foreign policy approach to skeptical U.N. audience]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved September 25, 2018. − The UNGA meeting represented a debate between sovereignty and multilateralism: − *Fassihi, Farnaz; Pop, Valentina (September 24, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/at-u-n-gathering-leaders-face-global-problemsand-contrasting-views-1537793248 U.N. Gathering Brings to Fore Clash Between Sovereignty and Multilateralism]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 25, 2018. − See also: − *[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/trumps-sovereignty-doctrine Trump's sovereignty doctrine]. ''Washington Examiner''. September 25, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2018. − *Whiton, Christian (September 25, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/09/25/trump-at-un-elites-may-laugh-but-americans-can-see-through-globaloney.html Trump at UN: Elites may laugh but Americans can see through the globaloney]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018. − *Kazianis, Harry J. (September 25, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/international/408315-trump-doctrine-just-declared-at-un-and-its-called-maximum-pressure Trump doctrine just declared at UN — and it’s called ‘maximum pressure’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 25, 2018. − *Rogan, Tom (September 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/to-germany-and-poland-a-tale-of-two-trump-messages-at-the-un To Germany and Poland, a tale of two Trump messages at the UN]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 25, 2018. − *Danan, Deborah (September 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/09/26/israeli-officials-praise-trump-un-speech-palestinians-slam-it/ Israel: Trump’s UN Speech ‘On the Right Side of History’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018. − *Gennarini, Stefano (September 27, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/is-the-trump-administration-serious-about-refusing-to-promote-the-lgbt-agen Is the Trump administration serious about refusing to promote the LGBT agenda?] ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved September 28, 2018.</ref> He also defended his administration's decisions to withdraw the U.S. from the UNHRC, the ICC, the Iran nuclear deal, and the global compact on migration, along with defending his trade policies.<ref name="UNspeech2018"/> He pledged to review U.S. foreign aid and to put America's interests first when giving money to other countries.<ref name="UNspeech2018"/> Among other strong statements, President Trump stated that "we will never surrender American sovereignty to an unelected, unaccountable global bureaucracy. America is governed by Americans," and that "we reject the ideology of globalism, and we embrace the doctrine of patriotism."<ref name="UNspeech2018"/> He also stated that "responsible nations must defend against threats to sovereignty" and that "America will always choose independence and cooperation over global governance, control and domination."<ref name="UNspeech2018"/> President Trump criticized [[OPEC]] for raising the price of oil despite relying on the U.S. for defense,<ref>Multiple references: − *Moons, Michelle (September 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/25/donald-trump-un-opec-ripping-off-world/ Donald Trump to U.N.: OPEC ‘Ripping Off the Rest of the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018. − *De Lea, Brittany (September 25, 2018). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/energy/trump-slams-opec-countries-for-ripping-off-world Trump slams OPEC countries for ‘ripping off’ world]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.</ref> and he condemned China for its trade practices.<ref>Spiering, Charlie (September 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/25/donald-trump-united-states-will-no-longer-tolerate-cheating-from-china/ Donald Trump: United States ‘Will No Longer Tolerate’ Cheating from China]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.</ref> He criticized socialism, using Venezuela to illustrate the system's harmful effects.<ref>Multiple references: − *Spiering, Charlie (September 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/25/donald-trump-united-nations-reject-socialisms-decay-misery-venezuela/ Donald Trump at the United Nations: Reject Socialism’s ‘Decay’ and ‘Misery’ in Venezuela]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018. − *Axelrod, Tal (September 25, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/americas/408342-trump-venezuela-one-of-the-truly-bad-places-in-the-world-today Trump: Venezuela is 'one of the truly bad places in the world today']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.</ref> President Trump reserved some of his strongest criticism for Iran.<ref>Multiple references: − *Shaw, Adam (September 25, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/25/at-un-trump-calls-on-world-leaders-to-isolate-iranian-regime.html Trump trades fire with Iranian leader at UN General Assembly]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018. − *Fabian, Jordan (September 25, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/408276-trump-takes-aim-at-iran-in-defiant-un-speech Trump takes aim at Iran in defiant UN speech]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 25, 2018. − *Herman, Steve (September 25, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-to-address-un-general-assembly-/4586097.html Trump Calls on World Leaders to 'Isolate' Iran]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 25, 2018. − *Holland, Steve; Hafezi, Parisa (September 25, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-un-assembly-usa-iran/trump-rejects-meeting-irans-rouhani-at-u-n-gathering-idUSKCN1M51Q3 Trump, Iran's Rouhani exchange threats, insults on U.N.'s world stage]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 25, 2018. − *Cortellessa, Eric (September 25, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-un-trump-urges-world-to-isolate-iran-which-sows-death-and-destruction/ At UN, Trump hails Israel, urges world to isolate Iran, which sows ‘destruction’]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved September 25, 2018. − See also: − *Re, Gregg (September 25, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/25/john-bolton-warns-iran-there-will-be-hell-to-pay-if-aggression-continues-will-come-after.html John Bolton warns Iran 'there will be hell to pay' if aggression continues: 'We will come after you']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018. − *Boyer, Dave (September 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/25/trump-calls-world-isolate-iran-attacks-globalism/ Trump calls on world to isolate Iran, attacks 'globalism' in U.N. speech]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.</ref> He called for refugees to remain in their home countries and criticized globalist migration policies.<ref>Spiering, Charlie (September 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/25/donald-trump-u-n-refugees-should-return-their-countries-make-great-again/ Donald Trump to U.N.: Refugees Should Return to Their Countries and ‘Make Them Great Again’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.</ref> The following day, President Trump chaired a UN Security Council meeting, in which he criticized Iran and accused China of interfering in the upcoming midterm elections.<ref>Multiple references: − *Shaw, Adam (September 26, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/26/trump-takes-aim-at-china-iran-while-leading-un-security-council-meeting.html Trump takes aim at China, Iran while leading UN Security Council meeting]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018. − *Spiering, Charlie (September 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/26/donald-trump-accuses-china-of-interfering-in-american-midterm-elections/ Donald Trump Accuses China of Interfering in American Midterm Elections]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018. − *Taylor, Guy; Boyer, Dave (September 26, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/26/donald-trump-accuses-china-of-2018-election-meddli/ Trump accuses China of 2018 election meddling: They 'don't want me to win']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 26, 2018. − *Salama, Vivian; Volz, Dustin (September 26, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/after-u-n-speech-trump-to-chair-security-council-session-1537963988 Trump Accuses China of Trying to Interfere in U.S. Elections]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 26, 2018. − *Herman, Steve (September 26, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/un-security-council-to-discuss-iran-weapons-of-mass-/4587787.html Trump Takes UN Security Council Gavel, Knocks Iran Further]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 26, 2018. − More on China's election meddling: − *Key, Pam (August 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/video/2018/08/19/bolton-in-addition-to-russia-sufficient-concern-china-iran-north-korea-are-meddling-in-2018-election/ Bolton: In Addition to Russia, Sufficient Concern China, Iran, North Korea Are Meddling in 2018 Election]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2018. − *Pollak, Joel B. (August 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/19/china-interferes-in-us-election-with-anti-tariff-film-aimed-at-republican-districts-in-california/ China Interferes in U.S. Election with Anti-Tariff Film Aimed at Republican Districts in California]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2018. − *Adelmann, Bob (September 27, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/30179-chinese-communist-propaganda-piece-in-iowa-paper-could-backfire Chinese Communist Propaganda Piece in Iowa Paper Could Backfire]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.</ref>
Donald Trump achievements: Foreign policy (view source)
Revision as of 17:52, September 29, 2018
, 17:52, September 29, 2018→Executive actions, 2018: Reorganize section to prioritize.
===Executive actions, 2018===
===Executive actions, 2018===
*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:
*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). [https://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.
*Boylan, Dan (June 19, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/19/nikki-haley-blasts-un-human-rights-council-cesspoo/ Nikki Haley blasts U.N. Human Rights Council as 'cesspool of political bias' as U.S. withdraws]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
*Donati, Jessica (June 19, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-poised-to-withdraw-from-u-n-human-rights-council-1529430908 U.S. Withdrawing From U.N. Human Rights Council]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
*Anapol, Avery (June 19, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/393086-us-pulls-out-of-un-human-rights-council US pulls out of UN Human Rights Council]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
*Hayes, Christal (June 19, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/06/19/us-pulls-out-united-nations-human-rights-council/715993002/ U.S. pulls out of UN Human Rights Council over accusations of 'bias,' protecting abusers]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
*Lee, Matthew; Lederman, Josh (June 19, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/9c5b1005f064474f9a0825ab84a16e91/Trump-administration-pulls-US-out-of-UN-human-rights-council Trump administration pulls US out of UN human rights council]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
*Harris, Gardiner (June 19, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/19/us/politics/trump-israel-palestinians-human-rights.html Trump Administration Withdraws U.S. From U.N. Human Rights Council]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
UN Ambassador Haley criticized for "human rights groups" for contributing to the U.S. decision to withdraw:
*Nichols, Michelle (June 20, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-un-rights-usa/u-s-slams-rights-groups-says-aided-its-withdrawal-from-u-n-body-idUSKBN1JG2T4 U.S. slams rights groups, says aided its withdrawal from U.N. body]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
*Ahren, Raphael (June 20, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/haley-blasts-human-rights-groups-for-thwarting-reform-of-un-council/ Haley blasts human rights groups for ‘thwarting’ reform of UN council]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
Further reading:
*Murphy, James (June 19, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/29313-u-s-set-to-withdraw-from-un-human-rights-council U.S. Set to Withdraw from UN Human Rights Council]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
*Hayward, John (June 19, 2018). [https://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.
See also:
*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.
*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). [https://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). [https://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). [https://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>
**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>
**September 25, 2018—President Trump spoke at the UN General Assembly.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.c-span.org/video/?451988-4/president-trump-speaks-un-general-assembly President Trump Speaks at U.N. General Assembly]. ''C-SPAN''. September 25, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
*[https://www.politico.com/story/2018/09/25/trump-un-speech-2018-full-text-transcript-840043 Full text: Trump's 2018 UN speech transcript]. ''Politico''. September 25, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2018.</ref> He gave a strongly [[conservative]] speech which emphasized [[national sovereignty]], patriotism, and his [[America First]] philosophy, and which criticized [[globalism]] by name.<ref name="UNspeech2018">Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (September 25, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/25/trump-brushes-off-laughing-un-audience-doubles-down-on-america-first.html Trump brushes off laughing UN audience, doubles down on 'America First']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
*Newman, Alex (September 26, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/north-america/item/30174-trump-to-un-we-reject-the-ideology-of-globalism Trump to UN: “We Reject the Ideology of Globalism”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
*Caplan, Joshua (September 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/25/president-trump-rebukes-globalism-touts-doctrine-of-patriotism-in-u-n-speech/ President Trump Rebukes Globalism, Touts ‘Doctrine of Patriotism’ in U.N. Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
*Freiburger, Calvin (September 26, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-declares-us-independent-from-globalism-in-speech-to-united-nations Trump blasts ‘ideology’ of globalism, defends US sovereignty in epic UN speech]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
*Nelson, Steven (September 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/america-is-governed-by-americans-trump-defends-us-sovereignty-at-un 'America is governed by Americans': Trump defends US sovereignty at UN]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
*Boyer, Dave (September 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/25/donald-trump-defends-america-first-un-general-asse/ Trump defends 'America 'first,' threatens to cut foreign aid budget in U.N. speech]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
*Fritze, John; Shesgreen, Deirdre (September 25, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/09/25/trump-blasts-iran-promotes-sovereignty-united-nations-address/1418893002/ Trump blasts Iran, touts patriotism in United Nations address heavy on 'America First']. ''USA Today''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
*Lemire, Jonathan; Miller, Zeke (September 25, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/3948f3944e5d44a89b7d797b71765259/Trump-challenges-UN,-boasting-of-America's-go-it-alone-might Trump challenges UN, boasting of America’s go-it-alone might]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
*Salama, Vivian (September 25, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-to-call-for-international-trade-reforms-in-u-n-speech-1537876904 At U.N., Trump Defends His Administration’s Hard-Line Trade Policies]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
*Gearan, Anne; Nakamura, David (September 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/at-united-nations-trump-rejects-constraints-imposed-by-other-nations-says-us-will-act-to-counter-global-control/2018/09/25/1a5f8b22-c0c9-11e8-be77-516336a26305_story.html Trump delivers defiant defense of his foreign policy approach to skeptical U.N. audience]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
The UNGA meeting represented a debate between sovereignty and multilateralism:
*Fassihi, Farnaz; Pop, Valentina (September 24, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/at-u-n-gathering-leaders-face-global-problemsand-contrasting-views-1537793248 U.N. Gathering Brings to Fore Clash Between Sovereignty and Multilateralism]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
See also:
*[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/trumps-sovereignty-doctrine Trump's sovereignty doctrine]. ''Washington Examiner''. September 25, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
*Whiton, Christian (September 25, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/09/25/trump-at-un-elites-may-laugh-but-americans-can-see-through-globaloney.html Trump at UN: Elites may laugh but Americans can see through the globaloney]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
*Kazianis, Harry J. (September 25, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/international/408315-trump-doctrine-just-declared-at-un-and-its-called-maximum-pressure Trump doctrine just declared at UN — and it’s called ‘maximum pressure’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
*Rogan, Tom (September 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/to-germany-and-poland-a-tale-of-two-trump-messages-at-the-un To Germany and Poland, a tale of two Trump messages at the UN]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
*Danan, Deborah (September 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/09/26/israeli-officials-praise-trump-un-speech-palestinians-slam-it/ Israel: Trump’s UN Speech ‘On the Right Side of History’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
*Gennarini, Stefano (September 27, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/is-the-trump-administration-serious-about-refusing-to-promote-the-lgbt-agen Is the Trump administration serious about refusing to promote the LGBT agenda?] ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''C-Fam''). Retrieved September 28, 2018.</ref> He also defended his administration's decisions to withdraw the U.S. from the UNHRC, the ICC, the Iran nuclear deal, and the global compact on migration, along with defending his trade policies.<ref name="UNspeech2018"/> He pledged to review U.S. foreign aid and to put America's interests first when giving money to other countries.<ref name="UNspeech2018"/> Among other strong statements, President Trump stated that "we will never surrender American sovereignty to an unelected, unaccountable global bureaucracy. America is governed by Americans," and that "we reject the ideology of globalism, and we embrace the doctrine of patriotism."<ref name="UNspeech2018"/> He also stated that "responsible nations must defend against threats to sovereignty" and that "America will always choose independence and cooperation over global governance, control and domination."<ref name="UNspeech2018"/> President Trump criticized [[OPEC]] for raising the price of oil despite relying on the U.S. for defense,<ref>Multiple references:
*Moons, Michelle (September 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/25/donald-trump-un-opec-ripping-off-world/ Donald Trump to U.N.: OPEC ‘Ripping Off the Rest of the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
*De Lea, Brittany (September 25, 2018). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/energy/trump-slams-opec-countries-for-ripping-off-world Trump slams OPEC countries for ‘ripping off’ world]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.</ref> and he condemned China for its trade practices.<ref>Spiering, Charlie (September 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/25/donald-trump-united-states-will-no-longer-tolerate-cheating-from-china/ Donald Trump: United States ‘Will No Longer Tolerate’ Cheating from China]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.</ref> He criticized socialism, using Venezuela to illustrate the system's harmful effects.<ref>Multiple references:
*Spiering, Charlie (September 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/25/donald-trump-united-nations-reject-socialisms-decay-misery-venezuela/ Donald Trump at the United Nations: Reject Socialism’s ‘Decay’ and ‘Misery’ in Venezuela]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
*Axelrod, Tal (September 25, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/americas/408342-trump-venezuela-one-of-the-truly-bad-places-in-the-world-today Trump: Venezuela is 'one of the truly bad places in the world today']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.</ref> President Trump reserved some of his strongest criticism for Iran.<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (September 25, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/25/at-un-trump-calls-on-world-leaders-to-isolate-iranian-regime.html Trump trades fire with Iranian leader at UN General Assembly]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
*Fabian, Jordan (September 25, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/408276-trump-takes-aim-at-iran-in-defiant-un-speech Trump takes aim at Iran in defiant UN speech]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
*Herman, Steve (September 25, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-to-address-un-general-assembly-/4586097.html Trump Calls on World Leaders to 'Isolate' Iran]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
*Holland, Steve; Hafezi, Parisa (September 25, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-un-assembly-usa-iran/trump-rejects-meeting-irans-rouhani-at-u-n-gathering-idUSKCN1M51Q3 Trump, Iran's Rouhani exchange threats, insults on U.N.'s world stage]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
*Cortellessa, Eric (September 25, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-un-trump-urges-world-to-isolate-iran-which-sows-death-and-destruction/ At UN, Trump hails Israel, urges world to isolate Iran, which sows ‘destruction’]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
See also:
*Re, Gregg (September 25, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/25/john-bolton-warns-iran-there-will-be-hell-to-pay-if-aggression-continues-will-come-after.html John Bolton warns Iran 'there will be hell to pay' if aggression continues: 'We will come after you']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
*Boyer, Dave (September 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/25/trump-calls-world-isolate-iran-attacks-globalism/ Trump calls on world to isolate Iran, attacks 'globalism' in U.N. speech]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.</ref> He called for refugees to remain in their home countries and criticized globalist migration policies.<ref>Spiering, Charlie (September 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/25/donald-trump-u-n-refugees-should-return-their-countries-make-great-again/ Donald Trump to U.N.: Refugees Should Return to Their Countries and ‘Make Them Great Again’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018.</ref> The following day, President Trump chaired a UN Security Council meeting, in which he criticized Iran and accused China of interfering in the upcoming midterm elections.<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (September 26, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/26/trump-takes-aim-at-china-iran-while-leading-un-security-council-meeting.html Trump takes aim at China, Iran while leading UN Security Council meeting]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
*Spiering, Charlie (September 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/26/donald-trump-accuses-china-of-interfering-in-american-midterm-elections/ Donald Trump Accuses China of Interfering in American Midterm Elections]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
*Taylor, Guy; Boyer, Dave (September 26, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/26/donald-trump-accuses-china-of-2018-election-meddli/ Trump accuses China of 2018 election meddling: They 'don't want me to win']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
*Salama, Vivian; Volz, Dustin (September 26, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/after-u-n-speech-trump-to-chair-security-council-session-1537963988 Trump Accuses China of Trying to Interfere in U.S. Elections]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
*Herman, Steve (September 26, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/un-security-council-to-discuss-iran-weapons-of-mass-/4587787.html Trump Takes UN Security Council Gavel, Knocks Iran Further]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
More on China's election meddling:
*Key, Pam (August 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/video/2018/08/19/bolton-in-addition-to-russia-sufficient-concern-china-iran-north-korea-are-meddling-in-2018-election/ Bolton: In Addition to Russia, Sufficient Concern China, Iran, North Korea Are Meddling in 2018 Election]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
*Pollak, Joel B. (August 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/19/china-interferes-in-us-election-with-anti-tariff-film-aimed-at-republican-districts-in-california/ China Interferes in U.S. Election with Anti-Tariff Film Aimed at Republican Districts in California]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
*Adelmann, Bob (September 27, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/30179-chinese-communist-propaganda-piece-in-iowa-paper-could-backfire Chinese Communist Propaganda Piece in Iowa Paper Could Backfire]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 27, 2018.</ref>
*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"/>
**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:
*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.
*Gul, Ayaz (January 4, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-suspending-security-aid-pakistan/4192718.html US Suspends Security Assistance to Pakistan]. ''Voice of America''. January 4, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
See also:
*Ali, Idrees; Stewart, Phil (August 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pakistan-usa-military-exclusive/exclusive-as-trump-cracks-down-on-pakistan-u-s-cuts-military-training-programs-idUSKBN1KV166 Exclusive: As Trump cracks down on Pakistan, U.S. cuts military training programs]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
*Taylor, Guy (August 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/10/trump-block-pakistani-officers-key-us-training-pro/ Trump to block Pakistani officers from key U.S. training program]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.</ref> The U.S. also placed Pakistan on a watchlist for "severe violations of religious freedom" on January 4.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-religion/u-s-places-pakistan-on-watch-list-for-religious-freedom-violations-idUSKBN1ET1OA U.S. places Pakistan on watch list for religious freedom violations]. ''Reuters''. January 4, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
*Ching, Nike (January 4, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-redesignates-10-nations-for-violations-of-religious-freedom/4192098.html US Places Pakistan on ‘Special Watch List’ for Severe Violations of Religious Freedom]. ''Voice of America''. January 4, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
*Johnson, Natalie (January 4, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/national-security/u-s-reprimands-pakistan-severe-violations-religious-freedom/ U.S. Reprimands Pakistan for ‘Severe Violations of Religious Freedom’]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
*Martel, Frances (January 5, 2018). [https://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). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/01/01/trump-no-more-aid-to-pakistan/ Trump: ‘No More’ Aid to Pakistan, ‘They Have Given Us Nothing but Lies and Deceit’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
*Pappas, Alex (January 1, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/01/trump-accuses-pakistan-lies-and-deceit-says-u-s-has-foolishly-given-them-aid.html Trump accuses Pakistan of 'lies' and 'deceit,' says US has 'foolishly' given them aid]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.</ref> 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.
*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.
*Axelrod, Tal (September 1, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/terrorism/404710-pentagon-canceling-300-million-in-aid-to-pakistan-citing Pentagon canceling $300M in aid to Pakistan, citing record on militants: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
*[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:
*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). [https://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). [https://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.
*Hurd, Dale (January 15, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/january/promise-kept-u-s-aid-bypassing-un-to-help-christian-victims-of-isis Promise Kept: U.S. Aid Bypassing UN to Help Christian Victims of ISIS]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
*Smith, Samuel (January 13, 2018). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-designates-55-million-help-christians-religious-minorities-rebuild-iraq-213575/ Trump Designates $55 Million to Help Christians, Religious Minorities Rebuild in Iraq]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
See also:
*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). [https://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:
*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). [https://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.
See also:
*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). [https://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:
*Correll, Diana Stancy (June 16, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/mike-pence-gets-usaid-to-dole-out-more-than-100-million-to-help-christians-and-yazidis-in-iraq Mike Pence gets USAID to dole out more than $100 million to help Christians and Yazidis in Iraq]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*Morello, Carol (June 16, 2018). [https://www.stripes.com/news/middle-east/under-pressure-from-pence-us-aid-directed-to-persecuted-communities-in-iraq-1.533210 Under pressure from Pence, US aid directed to persecuted communities in Iraq]. ''Stars and Stripes'' (from ''The Washington Post''). Retrieved June 16, 2018.
*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:
*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). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/01/16/trump-withholds-65-million-u-n-s-palestinian-refugee-agency/ Trump Withholds $65 Million from U.N.’s Palestinian ‘Refugee’ Agency]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
*Besheer, Margaret (January 16, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/united-states-withold-palestinian-aid/4210482.html US to Withhold Millions from Palestinian Refugees]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
*Lee, Matthew (January 16, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/0818481757934a7aabe6f51eea3bef6f/US-withholds-$65-million-from-Palestinian-aid-programs US withholds $65 million from Palestinian aid programs]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved January 16, 2018.</ref> On January 18, the State Department announced that the U.S. would withhold an additional $45 million for Palestinian food aid.<ref>Multiple references:
*Klein, Aaron (January 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/01/19/u-s-withholds-another-45-million-from-u-n-s-palestinian-refugee-agency/ U.S. Withholds Another $45 Million From U.N.’s Palestinian ‘Refugee’ Agency]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-palestinians-usa-un/u-s-wont-pay-45-million-pledged-for-palestinian-food-aid-for-now-idUSKBN1F73CM U.S. won't pay $45 million pledged for Palestinian food aid for now]. ''Reuters''. January 18, 2018. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-state-department-withholds-additional-45-million-from-unrwa/ US State Department withholds additional $45 million from UNRWA]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
*Moore, Art (January 19, 2018). [http://www.wnd.com/2018/01/u-s-withholds-additional-45-million-from-terror-linked-u-n-agency/ U.S. withholds additional $45 million from terror-linked U.N. agency]. ''WND''. Retrieved January 22, 2018.</ref> On August 31, 2018, the Trump Administration announced it would permanently defund UNRWA, cutting nearly $300 million.<ref name="TrumpUNRWA">Multiple references:
*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). [https://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.
*Wroughton, Lesley; Sawafta, Ali (August 31, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-palestinians-unrwa/u-s-halts-funding-to-u-n-agency-helping-palestinian-refugees-idUSKCN1LG2EY U.S. halts funding to U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
*Shesgreen, Deirdre (August 31, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/08/31/trump-administration-nix-funding-u-n-palestinian-refugee-program/1161342002/ Trump administration to nix funding to U.N. Palestinian refugee program]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
*[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.
See also:
*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.
*Sekulow, Jay (September 14, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/international/406596-why-president-trump-is-correct-in-defunding-a-controversial-un-agency Why President Trump is correct in defunding a controversial UN agency]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 14, 2018.</ref>
**On March 30, 2018, it was reported that President Trump had frozen $200 million designated for recovery efforts in Syria,<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/03/30/trump-freezing-syria-funds-in-signal-us-pullback-report-says.html Trump freezing Syria funds in signal of US pullback, report says]. ''Fox News''. March 30, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
*Schwartz, Felicia (March 30, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-freezes-funds-for-syrian-recovery-signaling-pullback-1522449642 Trump Freezes Funds for Syrian Recovery, Signaling Pullback]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
*King, Ledyard (March 31, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/03/31/trump-freeze-syria-aid-latest-sign-america-first-agenda/475570002/ Trump freeze on Syria aid latest sign of America first agenda]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/president-donald-trump-freezes-200-million-in-funds-earmarked-for-syria-recovery/ Trump freezes $200 million in funds earmarked for Syria recovery]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.</ref> and in August of that year, the administration made its decision permanent.<ref>Multiple references:
*Bowden, John (August 17, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/402317-trump-cancels-funding-for-us-stabilization-efforts-in-syria Trump ending funding for US stabilization efforts in Syria]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
*Racke, Will (August 17, 2018). [https://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.
*[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). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/18/report-trump-ends-taxpayer-funded-aid-to-northwest-syria/ Report: Trump Ends Taxpayer-Funded Aid to Northwest Syria]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
*Greenwood, Max (May 18, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/388430-us-ends-aid-for-northwest-syria-report US ends aid for northwest Syria: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-usa/u-s-to-withdraw-assistance-from-northwest-syria-u-s-officials-idUSKCN1IK024 U.S. to withdraw assistance from northwest Syria: U.S. officials]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
*Atwood, Kylie (May 18, 2018). [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-administration-ends-aid-for-northwestern-syria/ Trump administration ends aid for northwestern Syria]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
*Vavra, Shannon (May 18, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/state-cutting-funding-for-nw-syria-stabilization-programs-1526592970-965b044c-fda3-4445-8967-a7e61f938102.html U.S. cutting parts of Syria stabilization funding]. ''Axios''. Retrieved May 19, 2018.</ref> Despite this, the Trump Administration announced on June 14, 2018, that it would resume funding for Syria's "White Helmets" rescue group and gave them $6.6 million.<ref>Multiple references:
*Mora, Edwin (June 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/06/15/trump-admin-reverses-decision-suspend-funding-white-helmets-syria/ Trump Admin Reverses Decision to Stop Funding for White Helmets in Syria]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
*Donati, Jessica (June 14, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-relenting-releases-funding-for-syrian-white-helmets-1528996377 U.S., Relenting, Releases Funding for Syrian ‘White Helmets’]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
*Greenwood, Max (June 14, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/392383-trump-administration-releases-funding-for-syrias-white-helmets Trump administration releases funding for Syria's 'White Helmets']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.</ref>
**August 24, 2018–The Trump Administration announced it would cut over $200 million in Palestinian aid and spend it elsewhere.<ref name="Palestine8/24/2018">Multiple references:
*Donati, Jessica; Schwartz, Felicia (August 24, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-to-cut-over-200-million-in-palestinian-aid-1535145774 U.S. to Slash Over $200 Million in Palestinian Aid]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
*Danan, Deborah (August 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/08/26/trump-cuts-200-million-in-aid-to-palestinians/ Trump Cuts $200 Million In Aid To Palestinians]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
*Kredo, Adam (August 24, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/national-security/trump-admin-cuts-u-s-aid-palestinians/ Trump Admin Cuts U.S. Aid to Palestinians]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
*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). [https://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.
*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.
See also:
*Danan, Deborah (August 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/08/29/trump-administration-says-palestinian-aid-provides-no-value-to-u-s-taxpayer/ Trump Administration Says Palestinian Aid Provides ‘No Value to U.S. Taxpayer’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.</ref> On September 8, 2018, the State Department announced it would cut another $25 million in aid to Palestinians because of their unwillingness to engage in peace talks.<ref>Multiple references:
*Birnbaum, Emily (September 9, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/finance/405792-trump-cuts-25-million-in-aid-for-east-jerusalem-hospitals Trump to cut $25M in aid for east Jerusalem hospitals: State Dept.] ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-palestinians-hospitals/trump-axes-25-million-in-aid-for-palestinians-in-east-jerusalem-hospitals-idUSKCN1LO0O0 Trump cuts $25 million in aid for Palestinians in East Jerusalem hospitals]. ''Reuters''. September 8, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
*Lederman, Josh; Smith, Saphora (September 9, 2018). [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/trump-administration-cuts-25-million-aid-palestinians-east-jerusalem-hospitals-n907876 Trump administration cuts $25 million in aid for Palestinians in East Jerusalem hospitals]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
*Wilner, Michael; Lazaroff, Tovah (September 9, 2018). [https://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Trump-freezes-funding-to-east-Jerusalem-hospitals-566858 Trump Freezes Funding to East Jerusalem Hospitals]. ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
*McFarland, Susan (September 8, 2018). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2018/09/08/Trump-administration-cuts-medical-aid-to-Palestinians/4671536442656/ Trump administration cuts medical aid to Palestinians]. ''UPI''. Retrieved September 10, 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:
*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). [https://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.
*Klein, Philip (May 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/trumps-radical-foreign-policy-idea-stand-with-israel Trump’s radical foreign policy idea: Stand with Israel]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.</ref> as illustrated by voicing strong support for "Israel's right to defend itself" against threats such as [[Hamas]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Heretik, Jack (August 9, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/national-security/state-department-condemns-hamas-rocket-attacks-supports-israels-right-to-defend-itself/ State Department Condemns Hamas Rocket Attacks, Supports ‘Israel’s Right to Defend Itself’]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
*Cortellessa, Eric (August 10, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-condemns-hamas-rocket-attacks-supports-israels-right-to-defend-itself/ US condemns Hamas rocket attacks, supports Israel’s right to defend itself]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
*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.
See also:
*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.
*[https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/173750-180502-us-says-israel-not-to-give-up-nukes-until-security-concerns-quelled-reports New US policy says no debate on Israeli nukes until country recognized: report]. ''i24NEWS''. May 2, 2018. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
*[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:
*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). [https://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). [https://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.
*Schwartz, Felicia (May 13, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-embassy-in-jerusalem-opens-to-a-fraught-climate-1526237356 U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem Opens to a Fraught Climate]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
*Williams, Dan (May 14, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-usa/israeli-joy-palestinian-fury-over-u-s-embassy-launch-in-jerusalem-idUSKCN1IF1Q7 Israeli joy, Palestinian fury over U.S. embassy launch in Jerusalem]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
*Fabian, Jordan (May 14, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/387574-us-opens-embassy-in-jerusalem-amid-violence U.S. opens embassy in Jerusalem amid violence]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
*Domonoske, Camila (May 14, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/05/14/610944471/u-s-dedicates-new-embassy-in-jerusalem U.S. Dedicates New Embassy In Jerusalem]. ''NPR''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
Pictures of the events:
*[https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/world/2018/05/13/us-embassy-moves-to-jerusalem/34873575/ U.S. Embassy moves to Jerusalem]. ''USA Today''. May 13, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
See also:
*Jones, Rory; Lieber, Dov (May 14, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/5-things-to-know-about-the-u-s-embassys-move-to-jerusalem-1526310735 5 Things to Know About the U.S. Embassy’s Move to Jerusalem]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
*Spiering, Charlie (May 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2018/05/14/gidley-embassy-move-jerusalem-another-promise-trump-kept/ Hogan Gidley: Embassy Move to Jerusalem Another Promise Donald Trump Has Kept]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
Positive reactions to the move:
*Pollak, Joel B. (May 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/05/13/thank-president-trump-walls-jerusalem-eve-embassy-move/ ‘Thank You President Trump’ on Walls of Jerusalem on Eve of Embassy Move]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
*Starr, Penny (May 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/05/14/netanyahu-to-trump-at-u-s-embassy-opening-by-recognizing-history-you-have-made-history/ Netanyahu to Trump at U.S. Embassy Opening: ‘By Recognizing History You Have Made History’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
*[https://www.wsj.com/articles/from-washington-to-jerusalem-1526338677 From Washington to Jerusalem]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. May 14, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
*Srdoc, Natasha; Samy, Joel Anand (May 14, 2018). [https://www.westernjournal.com/americas-embassy-opening-in-jerusalem-affirms-israels-sovereignty/ America’s Embassy Opening in Jerusalem Affirms Israel’s Sovereignty]. ''The Western Journal''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
Reactions from American Christians:
*Starr, Penny (May 13, 2018). [https://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.
*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). [https://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.
*Morrongiello, Gabby (May 14, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/trump-celebrates-historic-opening-of-us-embassy-in-jerusalem Trump celebrates historic opening of US Embassy in Jerusalem]. ''The Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
*Manchester, Julia (May 14, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/387554-trump-delivers-recorded-remarks-at-us-embassy-opening-in-jerusalem Trump offers hope for peace in recorded remarks at US Embassy opening in Jerusalem]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-usa-embassy-trump/trump-in-message-to-jerusalem-embassy-ceremony-u-s-fully-committed-to-peace-idUSKCN1IF1T0 Trump, in message to Jerusalem embassy ceremony: U.S. fully committed to peace]. ''Reuters''. May 14, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
*Kugle, Andrew (May 14, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/national-security/trump-addresses-audience-embassy-dedication-jerusalem/ Trump Addresses Audience at Embassy Dedication in Jerusalem]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
*[https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2018/may/trump-we-finally-acknowledge-the-obvious-that-jerusalem-is-israel-rsquo-s-capital Trump: 'We Finally Acknowledge the Obvious, that Jerusalem Is Israel’s Capital']. ''CBN News''. May 14, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
President Trump had earlier stated that the cost to move the embassy was significantly less than originally planned:
*Nelson, Steven (April 27, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/trump-says-he-saved-999-5-million-on-jerusalem-embassy-may-attend-opening Trump says he saved $999.5 million on Jerusalem embassy, may attend opening]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
See also:
*Gryboski, Michael (May 14, 2018). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-you-have-made-history-5-important-quotes-from-us-embassy-in-jerusalem-ceremony-223982/ 'Trump, You Have Made History': 5 Important Quotes From US Embassy in Jerusalem Ceremony]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.</ref>
**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"/>
**September 10, 2018—The Trump Administration announced it would close the [[Palestine Liberation Organization]]'s mission in Washington, D.C., because of the Palestinians' unwillingness to engage in peace talks and their efforts to get the [[International Criminal Court]] to prosecute Israel.<ref>Multiple references:
*O'Reilly, Andrew (September 10, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/10/trump-administration-closing-plo-mission-in-washington.html Trump administration closing PLO mission in Washington]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
*Muñoz, Gabriella (September 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/10/trump-administration-plans-on-closing-plo-office-i/ Trump administration plans on closing PLO office in D.C.] ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
*Jones, Emily (September 10, 2018). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2018/september/trump-administration-plo-office-in-washington-to-be-closed Trump Administration: PLO Office in Washington to be Closed]. ''CNB News''. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
*Lee, Matthew; George, Susannah (September 10, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/a2190443fba54a548a04a0ebbca9c2e8/Trump-administration-orders-closure-of-Palestinian-office Trump administration orders closure of Palestinian office]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
*Birnbaum, Emily (September 10, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/405873-state-department-announces-closure-of-plo-mission-in-washington State Department announces closure of PLO mission in Washington]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
*Ryan, Missy; Gearan, Anne; DeYoung, Karen (September 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/white-house-expected-to-warn-of-sanctions-other-penalties-if-international-court-moves-against-americans/2018/09/09/9c47bd64-b2b2-11e8-9a6a-565d92a3585d_story.html U.S. to close Palestinian office in Washington, citing lack of progress on peace process with Israel]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/09/10/trump-administration-orders-closure-of-plos-washington-mission-citing-palestinian-misbehavior/ Trump Administration Orders Closure of PLO’s Washington Mission Citing Palestinian Misbehavior]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''The Jerusalem Post''). September 10, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
The U.S. reportedly revoked the PLO envoy's visas and froze PLO bank accounts:
*Danan, Deborah (September 17, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/09/17/u-s-revokes-plo-envoys-visas-as-washington-mission-shuttered/ U.S. Revokes PLO Envoy’s Visas as Washington Mission Shuttered]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
*Bayoumy, Yara (September 16, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-palestinians/us-state-department-revokes-plo-ambassador-family-visas-envoy-idUSKCN1LW0RE U.S. State Department revokes PLO ambassador family visas: envoy]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/09/17/report-trump-admin-freezes-plo-bank-accounts-in-u-s/ Report: Trump Admin Freezes PLO Bank Accounts in U.S.]. ''Breitbart News''. September 17, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
See also:
*Kent, Simon (September 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/09/10/plo-fury-as-u-s-shutters-palestinian-embassy-in-washington/ PLO Fury as U.S. Set to Shutter Palestinian Embassy in Washington]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
*Gordon, Michael R.; Schwartz, Felicia (September 10, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-orders-shutdown-of-plo-office-in-washington-1536595260 U.S. Pressure on Palestinians Raises Middle East Tension]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 11, 2018.</ref><ref name="ICC,PLO2018">Holland, Steve (September 9, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-icc/trump-administration-takes-aim-at-international-criminal-court-plo-idUSKCN1LQ076 Trump administration takes aim at International Criminal Court, PLO]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 11, 2018.</ref>
*The Trump Administration continued taking a tough stance against Iran.<ref>Stewart, Phil (July 31, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-iran-explainer/where-is-trump-headed-with-his-tougher-policy-toward-iran-idUSKBN1KL2JY Where is Trump headed with his tougher policy toward Iran?] ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 31, 2018.<br>Regarding Iran's harassment of U.S. Navy ships:
*The Trump Administration continued taking a tough stance against Iran.<ref>Stewart, Phil (July 31, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-iran-explainer/where-is-trump-headed-with-his-tougher-policy-toward-iran-idUSKBN1KL2JY Where is Trump headed with his tougher policy toward Iran?] ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 31, 2018.<br>Regarding Iran's harassment of U.S. Navy ships:
*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.
*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.
*Chalfant, Morgan (August 21, 2018). [https://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.
*Chalfant, Morgan (August 21, 2018). [https://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.
*[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>
*[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>
*President Trump took actions related to [[NATO]]:
*President Trump took actions related to [[NATO]]:
**The Trump Administration continued pushing for the other NATO members to increase their defense spending,<ref>Boylan, Dan (September 14, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/14/stoltenberg-says-nato-thanks-trump-pushing-allies-/ NATO chief thanks Trump for pushing allies to spend more on defense]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 14, 2018.</ref> sending strongly-written letters to several countries about the issue.<ref>Multiple references:
**The Trump Administration continued pushing for the other NATO members to increase their defense spending,<ref>Boylan, Dan (September 14, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/14/stoltenberg-says-nato-thanks-trump-pushing-allies-/ NATO chief thanks Trump for pushing allies to spend more on defense]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 14, 2018.</ref> sending strongly-written letters to several countries about the issue.<ref>Multiple references: