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*Heavey, Susan; Lambert, Lisa (December 22, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-tax/trump-signs-tax-government-spending-bills-into-law-idUSKBN1EG1T1 Trump signs tax, government spending bills into law]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 29, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2017.

*Heavey, Susan; Lambert, Lisa (December 22, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-tax/trump-signs-tax-government-spending-bills-into-law-idUSKBN1EG1T1 Trump signs tax, government spending bills into law]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 29, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2017.

*Sahadi, Jeanne (December 22, 2017). [https://money.cnn.com/2017/12/15/news/economy/gop-tax-plan-details/index.html What's in the GOP's final tax plan]. ''CNN''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.

*Sahadi, Jeanne (December 22, 2017). [https://money.cnn.com/2017/12/15/news/economy/gop-tax-plan-details/index.html What's in the GOP's final tax plan]. ''CNN''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.

*Singman, Brooke (December 21, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/21/tax-bill-strikes-major-blow-to-obamacare-will-it-survive.html Tax bill strikes major blow to ObamaCare: Will it survive?]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.

*Singman, Brooke (December 21, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/21/tax-bill-strikes-major-blow-to-obamacare-will-it-survive.html Tax bill strikes major blow to ObamaCare: Will it survive?]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.

See also:

See also:

*Nolte, John (December 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/02/nolte-obamacare-mandate-repeal-important-civil-rights-victory-years/ Nolte: Obamacare Mandate Repeal Is the Most Important Civil Rights Victory in Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.

*Nolte, John (December 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/02/nolte-obamacare-mandate-repeal-important-civil-rights-victory-years/ Nolte: Obamacare Mandate Repeal Is the Most Important Civil Rights Victory in Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.

===Executive actions, 2017===

===Executive actions, 2017===

The Trump Administration took numerous actions related to healthcare and welfare:

The Trump Administration took numerous actions related to healthcare and welfare:

*January 20, 2017—On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order that would lessen [[Obamacare]]'s burden while Republicans work to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.<ref>Fabian, Jordan (January 20, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/315414-trump-signs-obamacare-executive-order Trump signs ObamaCare executive order]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref><ref>Chamberlain, Samuel (January 20, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/20/trump-orders-regulatory-freeze-directs-agencies-to-ease-burden-obamacare.html In first executive order, Trump tells agencies to ease ObamaCare burden]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref>

*January 20, 2017—On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order that would lessen [[Obamacare]]'s burden while Republicans work to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.<ref>Fabian, Jordan (January 20, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/315414-trump-signs-obamacare-executive-order Trump signs ObamaCare executive order]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref><ref>Chamberlain, Samuel (January 20, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/20/trump-orders-regulatory-freeze-directs-agencies-to-ease-burden-obamacare.html In first executive order, Trump tells agencies to ease ObamaCare burden]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref>

*August 30, 2017—The Department of Health and Human Services rescinded an Obama-era directive that had allowed states to request a waiver to ignore [[work requirements]] for the poor in order to receive welfare.<ref>Multiple references:

*August 30, 2017—The Department of Health and Human Services rescinded an Obama-era directive that had allowed states to request a waiver to ignore [[work requirements]] for the poor in order to receive welfare.<ref>Multiple references:

*Spiering, Charlie (August 30, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/30/donald-trump-ends-obama-effort-to-waive-work-requirements-for-welfare/ Donald Trump Ends Obama Effort to Waive Work Requirements for Welfare]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.

*Spiering, Charlie (August 30, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/30/donald-trump-ends-obama-effort-to-waive-work-requirements-for-welfare/ Donald Trump Ends Obama Effort to Waive Work Requirements for Welfare]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.

*Boyer, Dave (October 12, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/12/trump-executive-order-expand-health-care-options/ Trump’s executive order for health care alternatives prods Congress to pass Obamacare repeal]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.

*Boyer, Dave (October 12, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/12/trump-executive-order-expand-health-care-options/ Trump’s executive order for health care alternatives prods Congress to pass Obamacare repeal]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.

*Bredemeier, Ken (October 12, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-health-care-law-changes/4067429.html Trump Orders Health Care Law Changes]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.

*Bredemeier, Ken (October 12, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-health-care-law-changes/4067429.html Trump Orders Health Care Law Changes]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/12/trump-clears-way-for-obamacare-alternatives-in-new-executive-order-goes-around-stalled-congress.html Trump clears way for ObamaCare 'alternatives' in new executive order, goes around stalled Congress]. ''Fox News''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/12/trump-clears-way-for-obamacare-alternatives-in-new-executive-order-goes-around-stalled-congress.html Trump clears way for ObamaCare 'alternatives' in new executive order, goes around stalled Congress]. ''Fox News''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.

See also:

See also:

*Moran, Sean (November 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/02/winning-land-o-lakes-offers-health-plans-nearly-50-cheaper-than-obamacare/ Winning: Land O’ Lakes Offers Health Plans Nearly 50% Cheaper than Obamacare]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.</ref> The Labor Department finalized the rule resulting from this order in June 2018,<ref name="Association2018"/> and on August 1, 2018, the HHS released a rule resulting from the order to give Americans greater access to short-term non-Obamacare plans.<ref name="ShortTerm2018"/> On October 22, 2018, the Trump Administration released the third rule resulting from the order.<ref name="HRAsHealthcare"/>

*Moran, Sean (November 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/02/winning-land-o-lakes-offers-health-plans-nearly-50-cheaper-than-obamacare/ Winning: Land O’ Lakes Offers Health Plans Nearly 50% Cheaper than Obamacare]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 2, 2018.</ref> The Labor Department finalized the rule resulting from this order in June 2018,<ref name="Association2018"/> and on August 1, 2018, the HHS released a rule resulting from the order to give Americans greater access to short-term non-Obamacare plans.<ref name="ShortTerm2018"/> On October 22, 2018, the Trump Administration released the third rule resulting from the order.<ref name="HRAsHealthcare"/>

*Moran, Sean (October 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/13/president-trump-suspends-obamacare-subsidies/ President Trump Suspends Obamacare Subsidies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

*Moran, Sean (October 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/13/president-trump-suspends-obamacare-subsidies/ President Trump Suspends Obamacare Subsidies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-to-stop-paying-cost-sharing-subsidies/4068691.html Trump Plans to Stop Paying Health Insurance Subsidies]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-to-stop-paying-cost-sharing-subsidies/4068691.html Trump Plans to Stop Paying Health Insurance Subsidies]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trump-to-halt-obamacare-subsidies-legal-fight-likely.html Trump to halt 'massive' ObamaCare subsidies, legal fight likely]. ''Fox News''. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trump-to-halt-obamacare-subsidies-legal-fight-likely.html Trump to halt 'massive' ObamaCare subsidies, legal fight likely]. ''Fox News''. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (October 12, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/12/white-house-end-obamacare-subsidies-health-insuran/ Trump declares Obamacare payments illegal; deals second blow to health law]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (October 12, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/12/white-house-end-obamacare-subsidies-health-insuran/ Trump declares Obamacare payments illegal; deals second blow to health law]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trumps-obamacare-subsidy-cutoff-triggers-political-war.html Trump's ObamaCare subsidy cutoff triggers political war]. ''Fox News''. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trumps-obamacare-subsidy-cutoff-triggers-political-war.html Trump's ObamaCare subsidy cutoff triggers political war]. ''Fox News''. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-trump/white-house-says-it-cant-lawfully-pay-obamacare-subsidies-idUSKBN1CH24C White House says it can't lawfully pay Obamacare subsidies]. ''Reuters''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.</ref>

*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-trump/white-house-says-it-cant-lawfully-pay-obamacare-subsidies-idUSKBN1CH24C White House says it can't lawfully pay Obamacare subsidies]. ''Reuters''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.</ref>

*October 26, 2017—President Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency.<ref>Multiple references:

*October 26, 2017—President Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency.<ref>Multiple references:

* Jackson, David; Groppe, Maureen (May 4, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/04/donald-trump-religious-liberty-johnson-amendment/101277724/ Trump executive order targets birth control, church involvement in politics]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

* Jackson, David; Groppe, Maureen (May 4, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/04/donald-trump-religious-liberty-johnson-amendment/101277724/ Trump executive order targets birth control, church involvement in politics]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

* Boyer, Dave (May 4, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/4/donald-trump-signs-religious-freedom-order-give-ch/ Trump gives churches ‘their voices back’ with approval to take part in partisan politics]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

* Boyer, Dave (May 4, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/4/donald-trump-signs-religious-freedom-order-give-ch/ Trump gives churches ‘their voices back’ with approval to take part in partisan politics]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

* [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/04/trump-marks-national-day-prayer-signs-executive-order-on-religious-freedom.html Trump marks National Day of Prayer, signs executive order on religious freedom]. ''Fox News''. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> The order gave conservative Attorney General Jeff Sessions greater authority regarding religious liberty policy.<ref>Mason, Ian (May 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/04/trumps-religious-liberty-order-gives-sessions-major-leeway/ Trump’s Religious Liberty Order Gives Sessions Major Leeway]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2017.</ref> Although well received by some Christians and conservatives,<ref>Starnes, Todd (May 4, 2017). [https://townhall.com/columnists/toddstarnes/2017/05/04/trump-we-will-not-allow-people-of-faith-to-be-bullied-n2322358 Trump: ‘We Will Not Allow People of Faith to be Bullied’]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> others criticized it for being ineffective and easy to repeal.<ref>Multiple references:

* [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/04/trump-marks-national-day-prayer-signs-executive-order-on-religious-freedom.html Trump marks National Day of Prayer, signs executive order on religious freedom]. ''Fox News''. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> The order gave conservative Attorney General Jeff Sessions greater authority regarding religious liberty policy.<ref>Mason, Ian (May 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/04/trumps-religious-liberty-order-gives-sessions-major-leeway/ Trump’s Religious Liberty Order Gives Sessions Major Leeway]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 5, 2017.</ref> Although well received by some Christians and conservatives,<ref>Starnes, Todd (May 4, 2017). [https://townhall.com/columnists/toddstarnes/2017/05/04/trump-we-will-not-allow-people-of-faith-to-be-bullied-n2322358 Trump: ‘We Will Not Allow People of Faith to be Bullied’]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> others criticized it for being ineffective and easy to repeal.<ref>Multiple references:

* French, David (May 4, 2017). [http://www.nationalreview.com/article/447338/trump-religious-liberty-executive-order-failure Trump’s Executive Order on Religious Liberty Is Worse Than Useless]. ''National Review''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

* French, David (May 4, 2017). [https://www.nationalreview.com/article/447338/trump-religious-liberty-executive-order-failure Trump’s Executive Order on Religious Liberty Is Worse Than Useless]. ''National Review''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

* Harsanyi, David (May 4, 2017). [https://thefederalist.com/2017/05/04/trumps-executive-order-on-religious-liberty-is-a-big-disappointment/ Trump’s Executive Order On Religious Liberty Is A Big Disappointment]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> According to the [[Family Research Council]] nearly one year later, the order helped faith-based groups give healthcare coverage to 13.7 million Americans, among other positive effects.<ref name="FRC2018Report"/>

* Harsanyi, David (May 4, 2017). [https://thefederalist.com/2017/05/04/trumps-executive-order-on-religious-liberty-is-a-big-disappointment/ Trump’s Executive Order On Religious Liberty Is A Big Disappointment]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref> According to the [[Family Research Council]] nearly one year later, the order helped faith-based groups give healthcare coverage to 13.7 million Americans, among other positive effects.<ref name="FRC2018Report"/>

*October 6, 2017—The Department of Health and Human Services rolled back the ObamaCare contraceptive mandate which required employers to provide birth control and sterilization procedures to employees even if the employers disagreed with the services for religious and moral reasons.<ref>Multiple references:

*October 6, 2017—The Department of Health and Human Services rolled back the ObamaCare contraceptive mandate which required employers to provide birth control and sterilization procedures to employees even if the employers disagreed with the services for religious and moral reasons.<ref>Multiple references:

*Howell Jr., Tom (October 6, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/6/trump-rolls-back-obama-era-contraception-mandate/ Trump rolls back Obama-era contraception mandate]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

*Howell Jr., Tom (October 6, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/6/trump-rolls-back-obama-era-contraception-mandate/ Trump rolls back Obama-era contraception mandate]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

*Berry, Susan (October 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/06/trump-administration-rescinds-obamacares-hhs-contraceptive-mandate/ Trump Administration Rescinds Obamacare’s HHS Contraceptive Mandate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

*Berry, Susan (October 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/06/trump-administration-rescinds-obamacares-hhs-contraceptive-mandate/ Trump Administration Rescinds Obamacare’s HHS Contraceptive Mandate]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

*Singman, Brooke (October 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/06/trump-administration-rolls-back-obamacare-contraceptive-mandate.html Trump administration rolls back ObamaCare contraceptive mandate]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

*Singman, Brooke (October 6, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/06/trump-administration-rolls-back-obamacare-contraceptive-mandate.html Trump administration rolls back ObamaCare contraceptive mandate]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

*Lynch, Sarah N.; Humer, Caroline (October 6, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-religion/trump-undermines-u-s-birth-control-coverage-requirement-idUSKBN1CB1XZ Trump undermines U.S. birth control coverage requirement]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

*Lynch, Sarah N.; Humer, Caroline (October 6, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-religion/trump-undermines-u-s-birth-control-coverage-requirement-idUSKBN1CB1XZ Trump undermines U.S. birth control coverage requirement]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.

*Lehman, Charles Fain (October 6, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/admin-announces-relief-contraceptive-mandate-religious-objectors/ Trump Admin Announces Relief From Contraceptive Mandate for Religious Objectors]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.</ref><ref name="DOJ&HHSliberty">Multiple references:

*Lehman, Charles Fain (October 6, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/admin-announces-relief-contraceptive-mandate-religious-objectors/ Trump Admin Announces Relief From Contraceptive Mandate for Religious Objectors]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.</ref><ref name="DOJ&HHSliberty">Multiple references:

*Klukowski, Ken (October 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/06/trump-doj-hhs-issue-major-religious-liberty-and-pro-life-protections/ Trump DOJ and HHS Issue Major Religious Liberty, Pro-Life Protections]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

*Klukowski, Ken (October 6, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/06/trump-doj-hhs-issue-major-religious-liberty-and-pro-life-protections/ Trump DOJ and HHS Issue Major Religious Liberty, Pro-Life Protections]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

*Crary, David; Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (October 7, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/07/citing-religious-freedom-trump-backing-off-obama-era-rules.html Citing religious freedom, Trump backing off Obama-era rules]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 7, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration finalized the rules on November 7, 2018.<ref name="Mandate2018"/>

*Crary, David; Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (October 7, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/07/citing-religious-freedom-trump-backing-off-obama-era-rules.html Citing religious freedom, Trump backing off Obama-era rules]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 7, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration finalized the rules on November 7, 2018.<ref name="Mandate2018"/>

*October 6, 2017—The Department of Justice issued several memos directing how federal agencies should interpret religious freedom, directing the DOJ to vet proposed regulations for any potential impact on religious freedom, and ordering the IRS not to enforce the [[Johnson Amendment]].<ref name="DOJ&HHSliberty"/><ref>Multiple references:

*October 6, 2017—The Department of Justice issued several memos directing how federal agencies should interpret religious freedom, directing the DOJ to vet proposed regulations for any potential impact on religious freedom, and ordering the IRS not to enforce the [[Johnson Amendment]].<ref name="DOJ&HHSliberty"/><ref>Multiple references:

*Noble, Andrea (October 6, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/6/doj-lays-out-guidelines-religious-liberties/ DOJ lays out Trump admin’s guidelines for religious liberties protections]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

*Noble, Andrea (October 6, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/6/doj-lays-out-guidelines-religious-liberties/ DOJ lays out Trump admin’s guidelines for religious liberties protections]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

*Reid, John Wesley (October 6, 2017). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/2017/october/justice-department-announces-strong-defense-for-religious-freedom Justice Department Announces Strong Defense For Religious Freedom]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

*Reid, John Wesley (October 6, 2017). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/2017/october/justice-department-announces-strong-defense-for-religious-freedom Justice Department Announces Strong Defense For Religious Freedom]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

*Zoll, Rachel; Tucker, Eric; Gurman, Sadie (October 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/06/trump-religious-objection-order-upends-lgbt-protections.html AG directive protects religious objectors to LGBT rights]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 7, 2017.

*Zoll, Rachel; Tucker, Eric; Gurman, Sadie (October 6, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/06/trump-religious-objection-order-upends-lgbt-protections.html AG directive protects religious objectors to LGBT rights]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 7, 2017.

*Johnson, Kevin (October 6, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/10/06/jeff-sessions-religious-freedom-directive-could-threaten-lgbt-workplace-protections/739704001/ AG Jeff Sessions issues broad guidelines to protect religious objections to public policy]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

*Johnson, Kevin (October 6, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/10/06/jeff-sessions-religious-freedom-directive-could-threaten-lgbt-workplace-protections/739704001/ AG Jeff Sessions issues broad guidelines to protect religious objections to public policy]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

*Strohm, Chris; John, Arit (October 6, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-06/u-s-issues-religious-freedom-memo-giving-leeway-in-who-to-hire U.S. Issues Religious Freedom Memo Giving Leeway in Hiring]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

*Strohm, Chris; John, Arit (October 6, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-06/u-s-issues-religious-freedom-memo-giving-leeway-in-who-to-hire U.S. Issues Religious Freedom Memo Giving Leeway in Hiring]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved October 7, 2017.

*Singer, Paul (January 20, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/01/20/five-ways-trump-wiped-obama-off-white-house-website/96850660/ 5 ways Trump wiped Obama off the White House website]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.</ref>

*Singer, Paul (January 20, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/01/20/five-ways-trump-wiped-obama-off-white-house-website/96850660/ 5 ways Trump wiped Obama off the White House website]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.</ref>

*February 22, 2017—President Trump rescinded former President Obama's pro-[[transgender]] guidelines for schools receiving federal aid that are subject to [[Title IX]].<ref>Multiple references:

*February 22, 2017—President Trump rescinded former President Obama's pro-[[transgender]] guidelines for schools receiving federal aid that are subject to [[Title IX]].<ref>Multiple references:

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/22/trump-administration-revokes-obama-era-transgender-bathroom-guidance-for-schools.html Trump administration revokes Obama-era transgender bathroom guidance for schools]. ''Fox News''. February 22, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/22/trump-administration-revokes-obama-era-transgender-bathroom-guidance-for-schools.html Trump administration revokes Obama-era transgender bathroom guidance for schools]. ''Fox News''. February 22, 2017. Retrieved February 22, 2017.

*Richardson, Bradford (February 22, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/22/transgender-bathroom-directive-lifted-trump-admini/ Trump lifts Obama-era directive on transgender bathrooms]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

*Richardson, Bradford (February 22, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/22/transgender-bathroom-directive-lifted-trump-admini/ Trump lifts Obama-era directive on transgender bathrooms]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

*Trotta, Daniel (February 22, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-lgbt/trump-revokes-obama-guidelines-on-transgender-bathrooms-idUSKBN161243 Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

*Trotta, Daniel (February 22, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-lgbt/trump-revokes-obama-guidelines-on-transgender-bathrooms-idUSKBN161243 Trump revokes Obama guidelines on transgender bathrooms]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 15, 2018.

*June 30, 2017—The Department of Defense announced it would delay an Obama Administration plan to have the military recruit [[transgender]] people for six months in order to ensure the military's readiness would not be affected by the change.<ref name="TransMilDelay">Multiple references:

*June 30, 2017—The Department of Defense announced it would delay an Obama Administration plan to have the military recruit [[transgender]] people for six months in order to ensure the military's readiness would not be affected by the change.<ref name="TransMilDelay">Multiple references:

*Munro, Neil (June 30, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/30/transgender-military-voters-support-delaying-recruitment/ Pentagon Halts Obama’s Transgender Endorsement Plan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

*Munro, Neil (June 30, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/30/transgender-military-voters-support-delaying-recruitment/ Pentagon Halts Obama’s Transgender Endorsement Plan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/30/pentagon-delays-enlistment-transgender-recruits.html Pentagon delays enlistment of transgender recruits]. ''Fox News''. July 30, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/30/pentagon-delays-enlistment-transgender-recruits.html Pentagon delays enlistment of transgender recruits]. ''Fox News''. July 30, 2017. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

*Siegel, Josh (June 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/jim-mattis-delays-plan-for-transgender-enlistment-in-military/article/2627614 Jim Mattis delays plan for transgender enlistment in military]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

*Siegel, Josh (June 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/jim-mattis-delays-plan-for-transgender-enlistment-in-military/article/2627614 Jim Mattis delays plan for transgender enlistment in military]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

*Scarborough, Rowan (July 1, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/1/james-mattis-delays-transgender-military-services-/ Mattis delays allowing transgender in military, services to review ‘impact’ on readiness]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.</ref> On July 26, 2017, President Trump announced he would reverse Obama's policy and disallow transgender people from serving in the military.<ref>Multiple references:

*Scarborough, Rowan (July 1, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/1/james-mattis-delays-transgender-military-services-/ Mattis delays allowing transgender in military, services to review ‘impact’ on readiness]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.</ref> On July 26, 2017, President Trump announced he would reverse Obama's policy and disallow transgender people from serving in the military.<ref>Multiple references:

*Persons, Sally; Miller, S.A. (July 26, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/26/donald-trump-says-transgender-troops-will-not-serv/ Trump issues edict: Transgender troops will not serve in U.S. military]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.

*Persons, Sally; Miller, S.A. (July 26, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/26/donald-trump-says-transgender-troops-will-not-serv/ Trump issues edict: Transgender troops will not serve in U.S. military]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.

*Kheel, Rebecca; Savransky, Rebecca (July 26, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/343847-trump-calls-for-ban-on-transgender-individuals-in-military Trump to ban transgender people from all military service]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.

*Kheel, Rebecca; Savransky, Rebecca (July 26, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/343847-trump-calls-for-ban-on-transgender-individuals-in-military Trump to ban transgender people from all military service]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.

*Chakraborty, Barnini (July 26, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/26/trump-announces-ban-on-transgender-individuals-serving-in-military.html Trump announces ban on transgender individuals serving in military]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.

*Chakraborty, Barnini (July 26, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/26/trump-announces-ban-on-transgender-individuals-serving-in-military.html Trump announces ban on transgender individuals serving in military]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.

*Bredemeier, Ken (July 26, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-bans-transgender-people-from-military/3959644.html Trump: Transgender People Barred From US Military]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.

*Bredemeier, Ken (July 26, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-bans-transgender-people-from-military/3959644.html Trump: Transgender People Barred From US Military]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 26, 2017.

The announced ban was popular with social conservatives:

The announced ban was popular with social conservatives:

*Scarborough, Rowan (July 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/30/donald-trumps-transgender-troop-ban-cheers-social-/ Despite reservations of others, social conservatives cheer Trump’s transgender troop ban]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 30, 2017.</ref> President Trump formally signed an order banning transgenders from joining the military on August 25, 2017.<ref>Multiple references:

*Scarborough, Rowan (July 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/30/donald-trumps-transgender-troop-ban-cheers-social-/ Despite reservations of others, social conservatives cheer Trump’s transgender troop ban]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 30, 2017.</ref> President Trump formally signed an order banning transgenders from joining the military on August 25, 2017.<ref>Multiple references:

*Munro, Neil (August 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/25/donald-trump-formally-erases-obamas-pro-transgender-military-rules/ Donald Trump Formally Erases Obama’s Pro-Transgender Military Rules]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

*Munro, Neil (August 25, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/25/donald-trump-formally-erases-obamas-pro-transgender-military-rules/ Donald Trump Formally Erases Obama’s Pro-Transgender Military Rules]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/25/trump-issues-guidance-on-transgender-military-ban.html Trump issues guidance on transgender military ban]. ''Fox News''. August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/25/trump-issues-guidance-on-transgender-military-ban.html Trump issues guidance on transgender military ban]. ''Fox News''. August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

*Boyer, Dave (August 25, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/25/donald-trump-signs-ban-transgenders-serving-milita/ Donald Trump signs ban on transgenders serving in military]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

*Boyer, Dave (August 25, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/25/donald-trump-signs-ban-transgenders-serving-milita/ Donald Trump signs ban on transgenders serving in military]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-tells-mattis-in-indefinitely-ban-transgender-rescuits/4001356.html Trump Tells Mattis to Indefinitely Ban Transgender Recruits]. ''Voice of America''. August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-tells-mattis-in-indefinitely-ban-transgender-rescuits/4001356.html Trump Tells Mattis to Indefinitely Ban Transgender Recruits]. ''Voice of America''. August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

*Mason, Jeff (August 25, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-transgender-idUSKCN1B52T8 Trump signs memo directing Pentagon to implement transgender ban]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

*Mason, Jeff (August 25, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-transgender-idUSKCN1B52T8 Trump signs memo directing Pentagon to implement transgender ban]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 25, 2017.

However, the ban would not go into effect until a study on the order was completed:

However, the ban would not go into effect until a study on the order was completed:

*Chamberlain, Samuel (August 29, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/29/mattis-freezes-trump-ban-on-transgender-troops-pending-review.html Mattis freezes Trump ban on transgender troops pending review]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 29, 2017.

*Chamberlain, Samuel (August 29, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/29/mattis-freezes-trump-ban-on-transgender-troops-pending-review.html Mattis freezes Trump ban on transgender troops pending review]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 29, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/mattis-says-transgender-members-in-us-military-may-serve-until-study-completed-/4006416.html Mattis: Transgender Members in US Military May Serve Until Study Completed]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). August 29, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/mattis-says-transgender-members-in-us-military-may-serve-until-study-completed-/4006416.html Mattis: Transgender Members in US Military May Serve Until Study Completed]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). August 29, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2017.

*Kew, Ben (August 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/29/general-mattis-freezes-trump-transgender-policy-pending-further-review/ Mattis: Transgender Soldiers Stay Pending March Decision]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.</ref> President Trump signed a final order on March 23, 2018, that banned transgender individuals from military service but with certain exceptions.<ref name="Transgender2018"/>

*Kew, Ben (August 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/29/general-mattis-freezes-trump-transgender-policy-pending-further-review/ Mattis: Transgender Soldiers Stay Pending March Decision]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.</ref> President Trump signed a final order on March 23, 2018, that banned transgender individuals from military service but with certain exceptions.<ref name="Transgender2018"/>

*October 4, 2017—The Department of Justice issued a memo reversing an Obama-era policy that had the DOJ interpret the scope of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to extend to "gender identity."<ref>Multiple references:

*October 4, 2017—The Department of Justice issued a memo reversing an Obama-era policy that had the DOJ interpret the scope of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to extend to "gender identity."<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/sessions-says-workplace-discrimination-laws-do-not-protect-transgenders/4058493.html Sessions Says Workplace Discrimination Laws Don't Protect Transgenders]. ''Voice of America''. October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/sessions-says-workplace-discrimination-laws-do-not-protect-transgenders/4058493.html Sessions Says Workplace Discrimination Laws Don't Protect Transgenders]. ''Voice of America''. October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/05/justice-department-scraps-transgender-workplace-protections.html Justice Department scraps transgender workplace protections]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.

*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/05/justice-department-scraps-transgender-workplace-protections.html Justice Department scraps transgender workplace protections]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 5, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.

*Noble, Andrea (October 5, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/5/jeff-sessions-rolls-back-obama-era-work-protection/ Jeff Sessions rolls back Obama-era work protections for transgender employees]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.

*Noble, Andrea (October 5, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/5/jeff-sessions-rolls-back-obama-era-work-protection/ Jeff Sessions rolls back Obama-era work protections for transgender employees]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.

*Greenwood, Max (October 5, 2017). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/354023-sessions-reverses-doj-policy-on-transgender-employee Sessions reverses DOJ policy on transgender employee protections]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.

*Greenwood, Max (October 5, 2017). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/354023-sessions-reverses-doj-policy-on-transgender-employee Sessions reverses DOJ policy on transgender employee protections]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 5, 2017.

*Kennedy, Ben (October 13, 2017). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2017/october/we-are-stopping-cold-the-attacks-on-judeo-christian-values-trumps-history-making-values-voters-speech 'We Are Stopping Cold the Attacks on Judeo-Christian Values': Trump's History-Making Values Voters Speech]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.

*Kennedy, Ben (October 13, 2017). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2017/october/we-are-stopping-cold-the-attacks-on-judeo-christian-values-trumps-history-making-values-voters-speech 'We Are Stopping Cold the Attacks on Judeo-Christian Values': Trump's History-Making Values Voters Speech]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.

*Shelbourne, Mallory (October 12, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/355096-trump-to-become-first-sitting-president-to-address-values-voter Trump to become first sitting president to address Values Voter Summit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.

*Shelbourne, Mallory (October 12, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/355096-trump-to-become-first-sitting-president-to-address-values-voter Trump to become first sitting president to address Values Voter Summit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.

*Taylor, Jessica (October 13, 2017). [http://www.npr.org/2017/10/13/557459193/trump-set-to-address-values-voter-summit-for-first-time-as-president Trump To Values Voters: In America 'We Don't Worship Government, We Worship God']. ''NPR''. Retrieved October 18, 2017.</ref> in which he voiced strong support for [[Social conservatism|social conservative]] policies.<ref>Multiple references:

*Taylor, Jessica (October 13, 2017). [https://www.npr.org/2017/10/13/557459193/trump-set-to-address-values-voter-summit-for-first-time-as-president Trump To Values Voters: In America 'We Don't Worship Government, We Worship God']. ''NPR''. Retrieved October 18, 2017.</ref> in which he voiced strong support for [[Social conservatism|social conservative]] policies.<ref>Multiple references:

*Miller, S.A. (October 13, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/13/donald-trump-touts-moves-protect-religious-freedom/ Trump touts moves to protect religious freedom: ‘We don’t worship government, we worship God’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.

*Miller, S.A. (October 13, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/13/donald-trump-touts-moves-protect-religious-freedom/ Trump touts moves to protect religious freedom: ‘We don’t worship government, we worship God’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.

*Kamisar, Ben (October 13, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/355303-trump-were-saying-merry-christmas-again Trump: 'We're saying merry Christmas again']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.

*Kamisar, Ben (October 13, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/355303-trump-were-saying-merry-christmas-again Trump: 'We're saying merry Christmas again']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.

*Singman, Brooke (October 13, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trump-to-values-voter-summit-times-have-changed-now-re-changing-back.html Trump to Values Voter Summit: ‘Times have changed … now they’re changing back’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.

*Singman, Brooke (October 13, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trump-to-values-voter-summit-times-have-changed-now-re-changing-back.html Trump to Values Voter Summit: ‘Times have changed … now they’re changing back’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.

*Spiering, Charlie (October 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/13/donald-trump-we-are-stopping-cold-the-attacks-on-judeo-christian-values/ Donald Trump: ‘We Are Stopping Cold the Attacks on Judeo-Christian Values’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.

*Spiering, Charlie (October 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/13/donald-trump-we-are-stopping-cold-the-attacks-on-judeo-christian-values/ Donald Trump: ‘We Are Stopping Cold the Attacks on Judeo-Christian Values’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.

*Lemire, Jonathan; Thomas, Ken (October 13, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/13/trump-touts-support-for-conservative-religious-groups.html Trump pledges fealty to religious values, "Merry Christmas"]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved November 29, 2017.

*Lemire, Jonathan; Thomas, Ken (October 13, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/13/trump-touts-support-for-conservative-religious-groups.html Trump pledges fealty to religious values, "Merry Christmas"]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved November 29, 2017.

*Gill, Joshua (October 13, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/10/13/trump-promises-to-end-attacks-on-judeo-christian-values/ Trump Promises To End ‘Attacks On Judeo-Christian Values’]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.

*Gill, Joshua (October 13, 2017). [https://dailycaller.com/2017/10/13/trump-promises-to-end-attacks-on-judeo-christian-values/ Trump Promises To End ‘Attacks On Judeo-Christian Values’]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.

*Easley, Jonathan; Kamisar, Ben (October 13, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/355314-trump-gets-heros-welcome-at-christian-summit Trump gets hero’s welcome at Christian summit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 14, 2017.</ref>

*Easley, Jonathan; Kamisar, Ben (October 13, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/355314-trump-gets-heros-welcome-at-christian-summit Trump gets hero’s welcome at Christian summit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 14, 2017.</ref>

*Rodriguez, Katherine (October 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/23/nearly-1-5-million-fewer-americans-food-stamps-trump/ Nearly 1.5 Million Fewer Americans on Food Stamps Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.</ref> and it was reported in September 2017 that the number of people using food stamps had declined each month of Trump's presidency to that point.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (September 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/18/food-stamp-usage-has-fallen-every-month-of-trump-presidency/ Food Stamp Usage Has Fallen Every Month of Trump Presidency]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 19, 2017.</ref> By the end of Fiscal Year 2017, the number of people on food stamps had dropped by over 2 million,<ref>Multiple references:

*Rodriguez, Katherine (October 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/23/nearly-1-5-million-fewer-americans-food-stamps-trump/ Nearly 1.5 Million Fewer Americans on Food Stamps Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.</ref> and it was reported in September 2017 that the number of people using food stamps had declined each month of Trump's presidency to that point.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (September 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/18/food-stamp-usage-has-fallen-every-month-of-trump-presidency/ Food Stamp Usage Has Fallen Every Month of Trump Presidency]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 19, 2017.</ref> By the end of Fiscal Year 2017, the number of people on food stamps had dropped by over 2 million,<ref>Multiple references:

*Rodriguez, Katherine (January 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/06/food-stamp-enrollment-drops-2-million-trump/ Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by 2 Million Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 7, 2018.

*Rodriguez, Katherine (January 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/06/food-stamp-enrollment-drops-2-million-trump/ Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by 2 Million Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 7, 2018.

*Calicchio, Dom (January 5, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/05/food-stamp-recipients-down-2m-under-trump-usda-figures-show.html Food stamp recipients down 2M under Trump, USDA figures show]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 8, 2018.

*Calicchio, Dom (January 5, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/05/food-stamp-recipients-down-2m-under-trump-usda-figures-show.html Food stamp recipients down 2M under Trump, USDA figures show]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 8, 2018.

For data at the end of the calendar year 2017:

For data at the end of the calendar year 2017:

*Rodriguez, Katherine (March 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/15/food-stamp-enrollment-drops-1-3-million-since-trumps-inauguration/ Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by More than 1.3 Million Since Trump’s Inauguration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 15, 2018.</ref> and the number fell to 2.2 million fewer in Trump's first full year in office.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (May 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/10/2-2-million-fewer-people-food-stamps-trump/ 2.2 Million Fewer People on Food Stamps Under Donald Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.</ref> In FY 2017, the federal government spent the lowest amount of money on the food stamp program in seven years.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (December 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/12/food-stamp-hit-seven-year-low/ Food Stamp Program Costs Hit Seven-Year Low]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 13, 2017.</ref> Between October and November 2017, four million people stopped using food stamps,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (February 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/07/food-stamp-enrollment-drops-4-million-one-month/ Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by Four Million in One Month]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 8, 2018.</ref> and in December 2017, it dropped by over 500,000.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (April 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/15/food-stamp-usage-drops-half-million-single-month/ Food Stamp Usage Drops over Half-Million in a Single Month]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 15, 2018.<br>See also:

*Rodriguez, Katherine (March 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/15/food-stamp-enrollment-drops-1-3-million-since-trumps-inauguration/ Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by More than 1.3 Million Since Trump’s Inauguration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 15, 2018.</ref> and the number fell to 2.2 million fewer in Trump's first full year in office.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (May 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/10/2-2-million-fewer-people-food-stamps-trump/ 2.2 Million Fewer People on Food Stamps Under Donald Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 10, 2018.</ref> In FY 2017, the federal government spent the lowest amount of money on the food stamp program in seven years.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (December 12, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/12/food-stamp-hit-seven-year-low/ Food Stamp Program Costs Hit Seven-Year Low]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 13, 2017.</ref> Between October and November 2017, four million people stopped using food stamps,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (February 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/07/food-stamp-enrollment-drops-4-million-one-month/ Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by Four Million in One Month]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 8, 2018.</ref> and in December 2017, it dropped by over 500,000.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (April 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/15/food-stamp-usage-drops-half-million-single-month/ Food Stamp Usage Drops over Half-Million in a Single Month]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 15, 2018.<br>See also:

Many of these failures and setbacks to the MAGA agenda, if not all of them, were caused by Congress or officials in the Trump Administration, rather than President Trump himself:

Many of these failures and setbacks to the MAGA agenda, if not all of them, were caused by Congress or officials in the Trump Administration, rather than President Trump himself:

*January 31, 2017—President [[Donald Trump]] announced he would keep a 2014 executive order signed by former President Obama that gave protected status to homosexual employees of the government and federal contractors.<ref>Craine, Patrick B. (January 31, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-wont-overturn-obama-order-granting-special-rights-to-lgbt-go BREAKING: Trump won’t overturn Obama’s special rights for LGBT gov’t workers]. ''Life Site News''. Retrieved February 3, 2017.</ref><ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (January 31, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/31/trump-continue-enforce-obamas-executive-order-protecting-lgbtq-federal-workers/ Trump to Keep Obama Executive Order Protecting LGBTQ Federal Workers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2017.</ref> Additionally, [[Ivanka Trump]] and [[Jared Kushner]] reportedly derailed a proposed executive order protecting religious liberty at the same time.<ref>LaBarbera, Peter (February 9, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/ivanka-trump-husband-reportedly-stopped-religious-freedom-order-pence-affir Ivanka Trump, husband reportedly stopped religious freedom order; Pence affirms pro-LGBT rights move]. ''LifeSiteNews.com''. Retrieved April 8, 2017.</ref> However, [[Homosexual rights advocacy|supporters of homosexual privileges]] claimed that a March 27, 2017 order, which repealed much of Obama's 2014 executive order, went against Trump's statement to keep the 2014 Obama order (which, if true, would annul this supposed failure).<ref>O'Hara, Mary Emily (March 29, 2017). [http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/lgbtq-advocates-say-trump-s-news-executive-order-makes-them-n740301 LGBTQ Advocates Say Trump’s New Executive Order Makes Them Vulnerable to Discrimination]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved March 30, 2017.</ref>

*January 31, 2017—President [[Donald Trump]] announced he would keep a 2014 executive order signed by former President Obama that gave protected status to homosexual employees of the government and federal contractors.<ref>Craine, Patrick B. (January 31, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-wont-overturn-obama-order-granting-special-rights-to-lgbt-go BREAKING: Trump won’t overturn Obama’s special rights for LGBT gov’t workers]. ''Life Site News''. Retrieved February 3, 2017.</ref><ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (January 31, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/31/trump-continue-enforce-obamas-executive-order-protecting-lgbtq-federal-workers/ Trump to Keep Obama Executive Order Protecting LGBTQ Federal Workers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2017.</ref> Additionally, [[Ivanka Trump]] and [[Jared Kushner]] reportedly derailed a proposed executive order protecting religious liberty at the same time.<ref>LaBarbera, Peter (February 9, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/ivanka-trump-husband-reportedly-stopped-religious-freedom-order-pence-affir Ivanka Trump, husband reportedly stopped religious freedom order; Pence affirms pro-LGBT rights move]. ''LifeSiteNews.com''. Retrieved April 8, 2017.</ref> However, [[Homosexual rights advocacy|supporters of homosexual privileges]] claimed that a March 27, 2017 order, which repealed much of Obama's 2014 executive order, went against Trump's statement to keep the 2014 Obama order (which, if true, would annul this supposed failure).<ref>O'Hara, Mary Emily (March 29, 2017). [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/lgbtq-advocates-say-trump-s-news-executive-order-makes-them-n740301 LGBTQ Advocates Say Trump’s New Executive Order Makes Them Vulnerable to Discrimination]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved March 30, 2017.</ref>

*It was reported in June 2017 that the Trump Administration officials continued Obama's advancement of [[Transgender activism|transgender ideology]] into public schools.<ref>Berry, Susan (June 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/23/trump-administration-investigate-school-personnel-fail-use-trans-students-preferred-pronouns/ Deep State: Education Officials Quietly Push Transgender Ideology Onto Schools]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref>

*It was reported in June 2017 that the Trump Administration officials continued Obama's advancement of [[Transgender activism|transgender ideology]] into public schools.<ref>Berry, Susan (June 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/23/trump-administration-investigate-school-personnel-fail-use-trans-students-preferred-pronouns/ Deep State: Education Officials Quietly Push Transgender Ideology Onto Schools]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref>

*Despite the Trump Administration's actions in advancing social conservative policies,<ref name="RRgains"/> some conservatives, citing numerous examples in Trump's presidency, argued that President Trump had not taken as strong a stance in favor of religious liberty and social conservatism as expected.<ref>Jalsevac, Steve (August 4, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/the-evidence-trump-fails-on-gay-trans-religious-liberty-issues The evidence: Trump fails on gay/trans/religious liberty issues]. ''LifeSite News''. Retrieved August 6, 2017.<br>See also:

*Despite the Trump Administration's actions in advancing social conservative policies,<ref name="RRgains"/> some conservatives, citing numerous examples in Trump's presidency, argued that President Trump had not taken as strong a stance in favor of religious liberty and social conservatism as expected.<ref>Jalsevac, Steve (August 4, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/the-evidence-trump-fails-on-gay-trans-religious-liberty-issues The evidence: Trump fails on gay/trans/religious liberty issues]. ''LifeSite News''. Retrieved August 6, 2017.<br>See also:

*Starr, Penny (November 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/19/trumps-hud-people-share-stories-escaping-poverty-public-housing/ Trump’s HUD: People Share Stories of Escaping Poverty, Public Housing]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 19, 2018.

*Starr, Penny (November 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/19/trumps-hud-people-share-stories-escaping-poverty-public-housing/ Trump’s HUD: People Share Stories of Escaping Poverty, Public Housing]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 19, 2018.

See also:

See also:

*Starr, Penny (January 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/26/hud-providing-2-billion-in-grants-to-help-homeless-across-u-s/ HUD Providing $2 Billion in Grants to Help Homeless Across U.S.] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 27, 2019.</ref> The Trump Administration also took steps to encourage Americans to opt out of Obamacare and receive less expensive plans.<ref>Pappas, Alex (August 10, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/10/obamacare-double-whammy-two-big-trump-changes-could-spur-insurance-exchange-exodus.html ObamaCare Double Whammy: Two big Trump changes could spur insurance exchange exodus]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.<br>See also:

*Starr, Penny (January 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/01/26/hud-providing-2-billion-in-grants-to-help-homeless-across-u-s/ HUD Providing $2 Billion in Grants to Help Homeless Across U.S.] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 27, 2019.</ref> The Trump Administration also took steps to encourage Americans to opt out of Obamacare and receive less expensive plans.<ref>Pappas, Alex (August 10, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/10/obamacare-double-whammy-two-big-trump-changes-could-spur-insurance-exchange-exodus.html ObamaCare Double Whammy: Two big Trump changes could spur insurance exchange exodus]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 10, 2018.<br>See also:

*Parker, Elaine (August 13, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/trump-administrations-healthcare-reforms-are-a-victory-for-working-americans Trump administration's healthcare reforms are a victory for working Americans]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 13, 2018.

*Parker, Elaine (August 13, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/trump-administrations-healthcare-reforms-are-a-victory-for-working-americans Trump administration's healthcare reforms are a victory for working Americans]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 13, 2018.

*Haskins, Justin (August 22, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/402858-the-trump-administration-is-saving-millions-of-americans-from-obamacare The Trump administration is saving millions of Americans from ObamaCare]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 22, 2018.

*Haskins, Justin (August 22, 2018). [https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/402858-the-trump-administration-is-saving-millions-of-americans-from-obamacare The Trump administration is saving millions of Americans from ObamaCare]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 22, 2018.

*Green, Emma (February 9, 2018). [https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/02/fema-funding-churches/552941/ The Government Gets Into the Church-Rebuilding Business]. ''The Atlantic''. Retrieved February 26, 2018.</ref>

*Green, Emma (February 9, 2018). [https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/02/fema-funding-churches/552941/ The Government Gets Into the Church-Rebuilding Business]. ''The Atlantic''. Retrieved February 26, 2018.</ref>

*May 30, 2018—President Trump signed the [[Right to Try Act]] of 2017 into law, which gave terminally ill patients the right to try experimental treatments without full approval from the [[Food and Drug Administration]].<ref>Multiple references:

*May 30, 2018—President Trump signed the [[Right to Try Act]] of 2017 into law, which gave terminally ill patients the right to try experimental treatments without full approval from the [[Food and Drug Administration]].<ref>Multiple references:

*Singman, Brooke (May 30, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/30/trump-signs-right-to-try-says-it-will-save-tremendous-number-lives.html Trump signs 'Right to Try,' says it will save 'tremendous number of lives']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

*Singman, Brooke (May 30, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/30/trump-signs-right-to-try-says-it-will-save-tremendous-number-lives.html Trump signs 'Right to Try,' says it will save 'tremendous number of lives']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

*Miller, S.A.; Howell, Tom (May 30, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/30/trump-signs-right-to-try-law-terminally-ill/ Trump gives terminally ill access to experimental drugs with ‘Right to Try’ law]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

*Miller, S.A.; Howell, Tom (May 30, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/30/trump-signs-right-to-try-law-terminally-ill/ Trump gives terminally ill access to experimental drugs with ‘Right to Try’ law]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

*Tennant, Michael (May 31, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/health-care/item/29173-trump-signs-law-letting-terminally-ill-patients-try-experimental-drugs Trump Signs Law Letting Terminally Ill Patients Try Experimental Drugs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.

*Tennant, Michael (May 31, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/health-care/item/29173-trump-signs-law-letting-terminally-ill-patients-try-experimental-drugs Trump Signs Law Letting Terminally Ill Patients Try Experimental Drugs]. ''The New American''. Retrieved May 31, 2018.

*Fritze, John (May 30, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/05/30/trump-signs-right-try-experimental-drugs-terminal-patients/655954002/ President Trump signs 'right to try' law to get experiment drugs for terminal patients]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

*Fritze, John (May 30, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/05/30/trump-signs-right-try-experimental-drugs-terminal-patients/655954002/ President Trump signs 'right to try' law to get experiment drugs for terminal patients]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

See also:

See also:

*Earl, Jennifer (May 30, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/30/what-is-right-to-try-look-at-drug-law-trump-supports.html What is 'Right to Try'? A look at the drug law Trump supports]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.</ref>

*Earl, Jennifer (May 30, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/30/what-is-right-to-try-look-at-drug-law-trump-supports.html What is 'Right to Try'? A look at the drug law Trump supports]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.</ref>

*October 10, 2018—President Trump signed two bills into law, both of them banning "gag clauses" that disallow pharmacists from telling patients that they can pay less for prescriptions by not using their insurance.<ref>Multiple references:

*October 10, 2018—President Trump signed two bills into law, both of them banning "gag clauses" that disallow pharmacists from telling patients that they can pay less for prescriptions by not using their insurance.<ref>Multiple references:

*Howell, Tom (October 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/10/donald-trump-signs-bipartisan-bills-boost-drug-pri/ Trump signs bipartisan bills to boost drug-pricing transparency]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

*Howell, Tom (October 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/10/donald-trump-signs-bipartisan-bills-boost-drug-pri/ Trump signs bipartisan bills to boost drug-pricing transparency]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 20, 2018.

*January 11, 2018—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a guidance that made it easier for states to enact programs requiring Medicaid recipients to work in order to continue receiving those benefits.<ref>Multiple references:

*January 11, 2018—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a guidance that made it easier for states to enact programs requiring Medicaid recipients to work in order to continue receiving those benefits.<ref>Multiple references:

*Moran, Sean (January 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/11/trump-allows-states-implement-work-requirements-medicaid/ Trump Allows States to Implement Work Requirements for Medicaid]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.

*Moran, Sean (January 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/11/trump-allows-states-implement-work-requirements-medicaid/ Trump Allows States to Implement Work Requirements for Medicaid]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.

*Singman, Brooke (January 11, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/11/major-shift-as-trump-opens-way-for-medicaid-work-requirement.html Trump administration opens door to allowing Medicaid work requirements]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.

*Singman, Brooke (January 11, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/11/major-shift-as-trump-opens-way-for-medicaid-work-requirement.html Trump administration opens door to allowing Medicaid work requirements]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.

*Abutaleb, Yasmeen (January 11, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-medicaid/trump-administration-to-let-states-adopt-medicaid-work-requirements-idUSKBN1F01AH Trump administration to let states adopt Medicaid work requirements]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.

*Abutaleb, Yasmeen (January 11, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-medicaid/trump-administration-to-let-states-adopt-medicaid-work-requirements-idUSKBN1F01AH Trump administration to let states adopt Medicaid work requirements]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 11, 2018.

*Howell Jr., Tom (January 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/11/trump-admin-offers-roadmap-medicaid-work-requireme/ Trump allows states to require able-bodied Medicaid recipients to seek employment]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 12, 2018.</ref>

*Howell Jr., Tom (January 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/11/trump-admin-offers-roadmap-medicaid-work-requireme/ Trump allows states to require able-bodied Medicaid recipients to seek employment]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 12, 2018.</ref>

*King, Robert; Leonard, Kimberly (October 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-moves-to-allow-more-cheaper-obamacare-plans-with-fewer-benefits Trump administration moves to allow more cheaper Obamacare plans with fewer benefits]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 22, 2018.

*King, Robert; Leonard, Kimberly (October 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-moves-to-allow-more-cheaper-obamacare-plans-with-fewer-benefits Trump administration moves to allow more cheaper Obamacare plans with fewer benefits]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 22, 2018.

*Pear, Robert (October 22, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/22/us/politics/trump-obamacare-preexisting-conditions.html Trump Officials Make It Easier for States to Skirt Health Law’s Protections]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 23, 2018.

*Pear, Robert (October 22, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/22/us/politics/trump-obamacare-preexisting-conditions.html Trump Officials Make It Easier for States to Skirt Health Law’s Protections]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 23, 2018.

*Levey, Noam N. (October 22, 2018). [http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-trump-health-plans-20181022-story.html Trump administration takes another step to allow health plans that don't cover preexisting conditions]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.</ref>

*Levey, Noam N. (October 22, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-trump-health-plans-20181022-story.html Trump administration takes another step to allow health plans that don't cover preexisting conditions]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.</ref>

*October 22, 2018—The Trump Administration proposed a rule to allow employers contribute to cheaper health reimbursement arrangements, reversing an Obama-era regulation.<ref name="HRAsHealthcare">Multiple references:

*October 22, 2018—The Trump Administration proposed a rule to allow employers contribute to cheaper health reimbursement arrangements, reversing an Obama-era regulation.<ref name="HRAsHealthcare">Multiple references:

*Weixel, Nathaniel (October 22, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/412640-trump-administration-to-overhaul-employer-insurance Trump administration plans to revamp employer-based health care]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 23, 2018.

*Weixel, Nathaniel (October 22, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/412640-trump-administration-to-overhaul-employer-insurance Trump administration plans to revamp employer-based health care]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 23, 2018.

The Trump Administration took several actions related to religious liberty:

The Trump Administration took several actions related to religious liberty:

*January 18, 2018—The HHS created the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division office, part of the Office of Civil Rights, in order to protect doctors and other healthcare workers from being forced to participate in abortions, euthanasia, and transgender surgeries.<ref name="ArmourWSJ4/13/18">Armour, Stephanie (April 13, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/health-workers-new-advocate-sees-objection-to-abortion-as-a-civil-right-1523611801 Trump Appointee Harnesses Civil-Rights Law to Protect Anti-Abortion Health Workers]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.</ref><ref>Multiple references:

*January 18, 2018—The HHS created the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division office, part of the Office of Civil Rights, in order to protect doctors and other healthcare workers from being forced to participate in abortions, euthanasia, and transgender surgeries.<ref name="ArmourWSJ4/13/18">Armour, Stephanie (April 13, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/health-workers-new-advocate-sees-objection-to-abortion-as-a-civil-right-1523611801 Trump Appointee Harnesses Civil-Rights Law to Protect Anti-Abortion Health Workers]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 14, 2018.</ref><ref>Multiple references:

*McKelway, Doug (January 18, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/18/trump-administration-bolsters-protections-for-doctors-nurses-who-oppose-abortion.html Trump administration bolsters protections for doctors, nurses who oppose abortion]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

*McKelway, Doug (January 18, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/18/trump-administration-bolsters-protections-for-doctors-nurses-who-oppose-abortion.html Trump administration bolsters protections for doctors, nurses who oppose abortion]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

*Howell, Tom (January 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/18/hhs-launches-office-enforce-religious-freedom-laws/ HHS launches office to enforce religious-freedom laws]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

*Howell, Tom (January 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/18/hhs-launches-office-enforce-religious-freedom-laws/ HHS launches office to enforce religious-freedom laws]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

*Caralle, Katelyn (January 18, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/trump-administration-forms-new-office-protect-religious-rights-medical-providers-oppose-abortion/ Trump Admin Forms New Office to Protect Religious Rights of Medical Providers Who Oppose Abortion]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

*Caralle, Katelyn (January 18, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/trump-administration-forms-new-office-protect-religious-rights-medical-providers-oppose-abortion/ Trump Admin Forms New Office to Protect Religious Rights of Medical Providers Who Oppose Abortion]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

*Unruh, Bob (June 13, 2018). [https://www.wnd.com/2018/06/feds-begin-project-to-protect-worship/ Feds Begin Project to Protect Worship!] ''WND''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.</ref>

*Unruh, Bob (June 13, 2018). [https://www.wnd.com/2018/06/feds-begin-project-to-protect-worship/ Feds Begin Project to Protect Worship!] ''WND''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.</ref>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*Ellis, Jenna (July 20, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/on-religious-freedom-trump-keeps-his-word On religious freedom, Trump keeps his word]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.</ref> At the end of the summit, the State Department released the Potomac Declaration and the Potomac Plan of Action, which emphasized the importance of religious liberty to the U.S. government, called on other countries to protect religious freedom, and outlined specific steps for these countries to follow to protect religious freedom. The Trump Administration also announced the establishment of an International Religious Freedom Fund, as well as the Genocide Recovery and Persecution Response Program to quickly provide aid to persecuted religious minorities.<ref>Multiple references:

*Ellis, Jenna (July 20, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/on-religious-freedom-trump-keeps-his-word On religious freedom, Trump keeps his word]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.</ref> At the end of the summit, the State Department released the Potomac Declaration and the Potomac Plan of Action, which emphasized the importance of religious liberty to the U.S. government, called on other countries to protect religious freedom, and outlined specific steps for these countries to follow to protect religious freedom. The Trump Administration also announced the establishment of an International Religious Freedom Fund, as well as the Genocide Recovery and Persecution Response Program to quickly provide aid to persecuted religious minorities.<ref>Multiple references:

*Smith, Samuel (July 27, 2018). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/what-does-state-departments-potomac-declaration-say-and-do-226441/ What Does the State Department's Potomac Declaration Say and Do?] ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.

*Smith, Samuel (July 27, 2018). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/what-does-state-departments-potomac-declaration-say-and-do-226441/ What Does the State Department's Potomac Declaration Say and Do?] ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.

*Cimmino, Jeffrey (July 27, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/pompeo-releases-declaration-calling-governments-uphold-religious-freedom/ Pompeo Releases Declaration Calling for Governments to Uphold Religious Freedom]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.

*Cimmino, Jeffrey (July 27, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/pompeo-releases-declaration-calling-governments-uphold-religious-freedom/ Pompeo Releases Declaration Calling for Governments to Uphold Religious Freedom]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.

*[http://www.oann.com/u-s-fighting-back-against-religious-persecution/ U.S. Fighting Back Against Religious Persecution]. ''One America News Network''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.

*[https://www.oann.com/u-s-fighting-back-against-religious-persecution/ U.S. Fighting Back Against Religious Persecution]. ''One America News Network''. Retrieved July 27, 2018.

*Chang, Joan (July 26, 2018). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/pence-and-pompeo-say-religious-liberty-top-us-priority_2605355.html Pence and Pompeo Say Religious Liberty Top US Priority]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.

*Chang, Joan (July 26, 2018). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/pence-and-pompeo-say-religious-liberty-top-us-priority_2605355.html Pence and Pompeo Say Religious Liberty Top US Priority]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 26, 2018.

On the Genocide Recovery and Persecution Response Program and U.S. funding in the Middle East:

On the Genocide Recovery and Persecution Response Program and U.S. funding in the Middle East:

*Berry, Susan (February 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/28/report-trump-administration-dismissed-15-19-transgender-student-complaints-past-year/ Report: Trump Administration Has Dismissed 15 of 19 Transgender Student Complaints in Past Year]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 28, 2018.</ref>

*Berry, Susan (February 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/28/report-trump-administration-dismissed-15-19-transgender-student-complaints-past-year/ Report: Trump Administration Has Dismissed 15 of 19 Transgender Student Complaints in Past Year]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 28, 2018.</ref>

*March 23, 2018—President Trump signed an order banning transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military except in "limited circumstances."<ref name="Transgender2018">Multiple references:

*March 23, 2018—President Trump signed an order banning transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military except in "limited circumstances."<ref name="Transgender2018">Multiple references:

*Zwirz, Elizabeth (March 24, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/24/president-trump-issues-order-to-ban-transgender-troops-from-service-except-in-limited-circumstances.html President Trump issues order to ban transgender troops from service except in 'limited circumstances']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.

*Zwirz, Elizabeth (March 24, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/24/president-trump-issues-order-to-ban-transgender-troops-from-service-except-in-limited-circumstances.html President Trump issues order to ban transgender troops from service except in 'limited circumstances']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.

*Munro, Neil (March 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/2018-elections/2018/03/23/trump-pentagon-rejects-obama-transgender-ideology/ Trump’s Pentagon Deep-Sixes Obama’s Transgender Ideology]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.

*Munro, Neil (March 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/2018-elections/2018/03/23/trump-pentagon-rejects-obama-transgender-ideology/ Trump’s Pentagon Deep-Sixes Obama’s Transgender Ideology]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.

*Dinan, Stephen (March 23, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/23/trump-reinstates-broad-ban-transgender-troops/ Trump reinstates broad ban on transgender troops]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.

*Dinan, Stephen (March 23, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/23/trump-reinstates-broad-ban-transgender-troops/ Trump reinstates broad ban on transgender troops]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 24, 2018.

*Moran, Sean; House, Amanda (May 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/03/exclusive-carson-lefts-propaganda-on-housing-reforms-is-garbage-people-wont-be-thrown-out/ Exclusive — Carson: Left’s ‘Propaganda’ on Housing Reforms Is ‘Garbage,’ People Won’t Be ‘Thrown Out’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2018.</ref>

*Moran, Sean; House, Amanda (May 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/03/exclusive-carson-lefts-propaganda-on-housing-reforms-is-garbage-people-wont-be-thrown-out/ Exclusive — Carson: Left’s ‘Propaganda’ on Housing Reforms Is ‘Garbage,’ People Won’t Be ‘Thrown Out’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2018.</ref>

*July 3, 2018—The DOJ rescinded seven Obama Administration guidance documents that promoted [[affirmative action]] in colleges and universities.<ref>Multiple references:

*July 3, 2018—The DOJ rescinded seven Obama Administration guidance documents that promoted [[affirmative action]] in colleges and universities.<ref>Multiple references:

*O'Reilly, Andrew (July 3, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/03/trump-administration-is-breaking-from-obama-era-affirmative-action-policies.html Trump administration is breaking from Obama-era affirmative action policies]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.

*O'Reilly, Andrew (July 3, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/03/trump-administration-is-breaking-from-obama-era-affirmative-action-policies.html Trump administration is breaking from Obama-era affirmative action policies]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.

*Miller, S.A. (July 3, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/3/trump-administration-pushes-colleges-drop-race-adm/ Trump administration pushes colleges to drop race from admissions process]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.

*Miller, S.A. (July 3, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/3/trump-administration-pushes-colleges-drop-race-adm/ Trump administration pushes colleges to drop race from admissions process]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.

*Berry, Susan (July 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/03/july-4-trump-moves-to-end-racial-discrimination-by-colleges/ July 4: Trump Moves to End Racial Discrimination by Colleges]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2018.

*Berry, Susan (July 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/03/july-4-trump-moves-to-end-racial-discrimination-by-colleges/ July 4: Trump Moves to End Racial Discrimination by Colleges]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2018.

*August 30, 2018—The DOJ filed a "Statement of Interest" supporting ethnically-Asian students in their lawsuit against [[Harvard University]] that alleged that the school discriminated against them in the admissions process because of their ethnicity.<ref>Multiple references:

*August 30, 2018—The DOJ filed a "Statement of Interest" supporting ethnically-Asian students in their lawsuit against [[Harvard University]] that alleged that the school discriminated against them in the admissions process because of their ethnicity.<ref>Multiple references:

*Mason, Ian (August 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/31/jeff-sessions-backs-asian-students-in-landmark-harvard-racial-discrimination-lawsuit/ Jeff Sessions Backs Asian Students in Landmark Harvard Racial Discrimination Lawsuit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.

*Mason, Ian (August 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/31/jeff-sessions-backs-asian-students-in-landmark-harvard-racial-discrimination-lawsuit/ Jeff Sessions Backs Asian Students in Landmark Harvard Racial Discrimination Lawsuit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.

*Gibson, Jake (August 30, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/30/doj-sides-with-asian-american-students-alleging-discrimination-at-harvard.html DOJ sides with Asian-American students alleging discrimination at Harvard]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.

*Gibson, Jake (August 30, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/30/doj-sides-with-asian-american-students-alleging-discrimination-at-harvard.html DOJ sides with Asian-American students alleging discrimination at Harvard]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.

*Mordock, Jeff (August 30, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/30/justice-department-says-harvard-illegally-discrimi/ Justice Department says Harvard illegally discriminated against Asian-Americans]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.

*Mordock, Jeff (August 30, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/30/justice-department-says-harvard-illegally-discrimi/ Justice Department says Harvard illegally discriminated against Asian-Americans]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.

*Wheeler, Lydia (August 30, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/404341-doj-says-harvard-hurts-asian-americans-with-race-based-admissions DOJ backs lawsuit alleging bias against Asian-Americans in Harvard admissions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.

*Wheeler, Lydia (August 30, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/404341-doj-says-harvard-hurts-asian-americans-with-race-based-admissions DOJ backs lawsuit alleging bias against Asian-Americans in Harvard admissions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 1, 2018.

===Appointments, 2018===

===Appointments, 2018===

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*The number of Americans on food stamps fell by 1.3 million between December 2017 and February 2018.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (May 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/09/food-stamp-enrollment-drops-1-3-million-two-months/ Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by 1.3 Million in Two Months]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 9, 2018.<br>See also:

*The number of Americans on food stamps fell by 1.3 million between December 2017 and February 2018.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (May 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/09/food-stamp-enrollment-drops-1-3-million-two-months/ Food Stamp Enrollment Drops by 1.3 Million in Two Months]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 9, 2018.<br>See also:

*Rodriguez, Katherine (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/12/food-stamp-usage-declines-eight-straight-months/ Food Stamp Usage Declines for Eight Straight Months]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.

*Rodriguez, Katherine (September 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/12/food-stamp-usage-declines-eight-straight-months/ Food Stamp Usage Declines for Eight Straight Months]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2018.

*Haverluck, Michael F. (September 13, 2018). [https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2018/09/13/trump-vs-poverty-food-stamps-usage-drops-8-mos-in-a-row Trump vs. poverty: Food stamps usage drops 8 mos. in a row]. ''OneNewsNow''. Retrieved October 8, 2018.</ref> In February 2018, the number of households using food stamps dropped below 20 million for the first time since 2010,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (June 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/11/food-stamp-households-drop-below-20-million-first-time-since-2010/ Food Stamp Households Drop Below 20 Million for First Time Since 2010]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.</ref> and in March 2018, overall enrollment fell to the lowest level in eight years,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (June 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/12/food-stamp-enrollment-dips-lowest-level-8-years/ Food Stamp Enrollment Dips to Lowest Level in 8 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 12, 2018.</ref> something attributed to economic growth and the Trump Administration's efforts to crack down on fraud.<ref>O'Reilly, Andrew (June 18, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/18/food-stamp-enrollment-falls-to-8-year-low-as-trump-clamps-down-on-fraud-economy-improves.html Food stamp enrollment falls to 8-year low as Trump clamps down on fraud, economy improves]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.</ref> In March 2018, participation in the WIC welfare program fell to its lowest level in 24 years.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (June 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/19/wic-welfare-participation-lowest-level-24-years/ WIC Welfare Participation at Lowest Level in 24 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.</ref> In April 2018, food stamp enrollment fell below 40 million for the first time since February 2010.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (July 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/11/food-stamp-usage-drops-below-40-million-first-time-8-years/ Food Stamp Usage Drops Below 40 Million for First Time in 8 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.<br>See also:

*Haverluck, Michael F. (September 13, 2018). [https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2018/09/13/trump-vs-poverty-food-stamps-usage-drops-8-mos-in-a-row Trump vs. poverty: Food stamps usage drops 8 mos. in a row]. ''OneNewsNow''. Retrieved October 8, 2018.</ref> In February 2018, the number of households using food stamps dropped below 20 million for the first time since 2010,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (June 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/11/food-stamp-households-drop-below-20-million-first-time-since-2010/ Food Stamp Households Drop Below 20 Million for First Time Since 2010]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.</ref> and in March 2018, overall enrollment fell to the lowest level in eight years,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (June 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/12/food-stamp-enrollment-dips-lowest-level-8-years/ Food Stamp Enrollment Dips to Lowest Level in 8 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 12, 2018.</ref> something attributed to economic growth and the Trump Administration's efforts to crack down on fraud.<ref>O'Reilly, Andrew (June 18, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/18/food-stamp-enrollment-falls-to-8-year-low-as-trump-clamps-down-on-fraud-economy-improves.html Food stamp enrollment falls to 8-year low as Trump clamps down on fraud, economy improves]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.</ref> In March 2018, participation in the WIC welfare program fell to its lowest level in 24 years.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (June 19, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/19/wic-welfare-participation-lowest-level-24-years/ WIC Welfare Participation at Lowest Level in 24 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.</ref> In April 2018, food stamp enrollment fell below 40 million for the first time since February 2010.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (July 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/11/food-stamp-usage-drops-below-40-million-first-time-8-years/ Food Stamp Usage Drops Below 40 Million for First Time in 8 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.<br>See also:

*Kirkwood, R. Kort (July 19, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/economy/item/29579-food-stamp-use-way-down Food Stamp Use Way Down]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.

*Kirkwood, R. Kort (July 19, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/economy/item/29579-food-stamp-use-way-down Food Stamp Use Way Down]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.

*Pickert, Reade; Bjerga, Alan (July 19, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-19/food-stamp-use-still-above-recession-era-despite-u-s-job-gains Food-Stamp Use Is Still at Recession-Era Levels Despite Job Gains]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.</ref> By May 2018, 2.8 million Americans had stopped using food stamps since the beginning of Trump's presidency.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (August 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/05/2-8-million-people-drop-food-stamps-trump/ 2.8 Million People Drop Off Food Stamps Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 5, 2018.</ref> By July 2018, the number of people on food stamps fell to the lowest level since November 2009,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (October 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/10/08/food-stamp-enrollment-dips-lowest-level-november-2009/ Food Stamp Enrollment Dips to Lowest Level Since November 2009]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 8, 2018.</ref> and participation continued to fall.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (November 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/11/food-stamp-participation-reaches-lowest-level-nearly-decade/ Food Stamp Participation Reaches Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 11, 2018.</ref> Between February 2017 and September 2018, the number of people on food stamps fell by 3.5 million,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (December 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/10/3-5-million-people-drop-off-food-stamps-under-trump/ 3.5 Million People Drop Off Food Stamps Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 10, 2018.<br>By December 2018:

*Pickert, Reade; Bjerga, Alan (July 19, 2018). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-19/food-stamp-use-still-above-recession-era-despite-u-s-job-gains Food-Stamp Use Is Still at Recession-Era Levels Despite Job Gains]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.</ref> By May 2018, 2.8 million Americans had stopped using food stamps since the beginning of Trump's presidency.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (August 5, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/05/2-8-million-people-drop-food-stamps-trump/ 2.8 Million People Drop Off Food Stamps Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 5, 2018.</ref> By July 2018, the number of people on food stamps fell to the lowest level since November 2009,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (October 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/10/08/food-stamp-enrollment-dips-lowest-level-november-2009/ Food Stamp Enrollment Dips to Lowest Level Since November 2009]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 8, 2018.</ref> and participation continued to fall.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (November 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/11/food-stamp-participation-reaches-lowest-level-nearly-decade/ Food Stamp Participation Reaches Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 11, 2018.</ref> Between February 2017 and September 2018, the number of people on food stamps fell by 3.5 million,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (December 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/10/3-5-million-people-drop-off-food-stamps-under-trump/ 3.5 Million People Drop Off Food Stamps Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 10, 2018.<br>By December 2018:

*May 11, 2018—President Trump announced his plan to lower drug prices, which he did while criticizing the drug industry and foreign governments for its practices that hurt American citizens.<ref>Multiple references:

*May 11, 2018—President Trump announced his plan to lower drug prices, which he did while criticizing the drug industry and foreign governments for its practices that hurt American citizens.<ref>Multiple references:

*Spiering, Charlie (May 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/11/donald-trump-vows-to-tackle-drug-lobby-to-reduce-prescription-drug-costs/ Donald Trump Vows to Tackle Drug Lobby to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

*Spiering, Charlie (May 11, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/11/donald-trump-vows-to-tackle-drug-lobby-to-reduce-prescription-drug-costs/ Donald Trump Vows to Tackle Drug Lobby to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

*Pappas, Alex (May 11, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/11/trump-vows-to-lower-us-drug-prices-by-ending-global-freeloading-taking-on-industry.html Trump vows to lower US drug prices by ending ‘global freeloading,’ taking on industry]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

*Pappas, Alex (May 11, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/11/trump-vows-to-lower-us-drug-prices-by-ending-global-freeloading-taking-on-industry.html Trump vows to lower US drug prices by ending ‘global freeloading,’ taking on industry]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

*Howell, Tom (May 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/11/trump-vows-end-rip-offs-pharmacy-counter/ Trump vows to end ‘rip-offs’ at the pharmacy counter]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

*Howell, Tom (May 11, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/11/trump-vows-end-rip-offs-pharmacy-counter/ Trump vows to end ‘rip-offs’ at the pharmacy counter]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

*Sullivan, Peter (May 11, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/387310-trump-unveils-plan-to-lower-drug-prices Trump unveils plan to lower drug prices]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.

*Sullivan, Peter (May 11, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/387310-trump-unveils-plan-to-lower-drug-prices Trump unveils plan to lower drug prices]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.