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Line 443: − − By early 2019, President Trump had made significant progress in advancing better healthcare for Americans,<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (March 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/health/2019/03/28/president-trump-achievements-on-health-care-more-choice-lower-prices-life-saving-drugs/ Pollak: President Trump’s Top 10 Health Care Achievements]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 28, 2019.<br>See also: − *Balat, David (August 9, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/456794-sabotage-of-the-affordable-care-act-is-just-political-rhetoric 'Sabotage' of the Affordable Care Act is just political rhetoric]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 9, 2019. − *Moran, Sean (August 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/12/seema-verma-americans-fleeing-obamacare-exchanges-sky-high-premiums/ Seema Verma: Americans ‘Fleeing’ Obamacare Exchanges ‘Sky-High’ Premiums]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 12, 2019. − *Moran, Sean (September 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/12/fact-check-no-biden-obamacare-not-working-for-americans/ Fact Check: No, Biden, Obamacare Not Working for Americans]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2019. − *Armour, Stephanie (September 13, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-blames-increase-in-uninsured-americans-on-obamacare-11568396294 Trump Administration Blames Increase in Uninsured Americans on Obamacare]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 13, 2019. − *Pipes, Sally (September 29, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/sally-pipes-obamacare-not-trump-is-adding-to-the-number-of-uninsured-americans Sally Pipes: ObamaCare, not Trump, is adding to the number of uninsured Americans]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 29, 2019.</ref> and ObamaCare premiums fell because of the administration's waivers to the program.<ref>Moran, Sean (August 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/14/study-trump-waivers-led-to-first-drop-in-obamacare-premiums/ Study: Trump Waivers Led to First Drop in Obamacare Premiums]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 14, 2019.<br>See also: − *Budd, Ted; Harris, Andy (September 25, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trumps-executive-actions-are-helping-healthcare-costs-lets-make-them-permanent-for-all Trump's executive actions are helping healthcare costs, let's make them permanent for all]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.</ref> Trump's policies led to much progress for blacks, homosexuals, Jews,<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (February 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2019/02/22/blue-state-blues-trump-is-the-most-progressive-president-ever-for-blacks-gays-jews/ Blue State Blues: Trump Is the Most ‘Progressive’ President Ever for Blacks, Gays, Jews]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 22, 2019.<br>See also: − *Binder, John (August 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/15/gay-republican-group-endorses-trump-he-has-followed-through-on-many-of-his-commitments/ Gay Republican Group Endorses Trump: He Has ‘Followed Through on Many of His Commitments’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2019. − *Manchester, Julia (August 16, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/457680-log-cabin-republicans-endorse-trump Log Cabin Republicans endorse Trump]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 16, 2019. − *Vogt, Bailey (August 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/16/lgbtq-republican-group-endorses-trump-2020/ LGBTQ Republican group endorses Trump for 2020]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 16, 2019. − *Harper, Jennifer (August 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/16/conservative-lgbtq-republican-group-endorses-donal/ Conservative LGBTQ Republican group endorses Trump for reelection]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 16, 2019. − *Pollak, Joel B. (September 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2019/09/13/blue-state-blues-trump-proves-growth-not-redistribution-helps-black-americans/ Blue State Blues: Trump Proves Growth, Not Redistribution, Helps Black Americans]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2019. − *Kraychik, Robert (September 13, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2019/09/13/jaron-smith-how-trumps-policies-help-blacks-achieve-american-dream/ Ja’Ron Smith: How Trump’s Policies Help Blacks Achieve American Dream]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2019. − *Kirk, Charlie (October 12, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/charlie-kirk-black-americans-great Charlie Kirk: Trump has improved lives of black Americans and deserves their support]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 12, 2019. − *Prudhome, Chris (October 13, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/chris-prudhome-dont-believe-dem-lies-trump-is-not-a-racist-and-his-policies-have-benefited-black-people Chris Prudhome: Don’t believe Dem lies – Trump is NOT a racist and his policies have benefited black people]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 13, 2019.</ref> and Hispanics.<ref>Multiple references: − *McDaniel, Ronna (September 13, 2019). [https://www.univision.com/univision-news/opinion/the-hispanic-community-has-made-historic-gains-during-the-trump-administration The Hispanic community has made historic gains during the Trump Administration]. ''Univision News''. Retrieved September 14, 2019. − *Nuñez, Jeanette (September 24, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/trumps-actions-lefts-beliefs-about-latino-voters-jeanette-nunez Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez: Trump's actions vs. the left's mistaken beliefs about Latino voters]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 24, 2019. − *Schlapp, Mercedes, (October 10, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/trump-hispanic-voters-economy-democrats-mercedes-schlapp Mercedes Schlapp: Trump has given Hispanic voters a booming economy. Dems shouldn't count on their support]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 12, 2019.</ref> By 2019, FDA Commissioner and Trump appointee Scott Gottlieb, who announced his resignation that year, had made significant progress advancing President Trump's agenda.<ref>Multiple references: − *[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fda-chief-scott-gottlieb-resigning FDA chief Scott Gottlieb resigning]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 5, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2019. − *Leonard, Kimberly (March 5, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/economy/trump-fda-chief-scott-gottlieb-to-resign Trump FDA chief Scott Gottlieb resigns]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 5, 2019. − *Howell, Tom (March 5, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/mar/5/scott-gottlieb-fda-commissioner-resigns/ FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb resigns; Led campaign against teen vaping, opioids efforts]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 5, 2019. − *Burton, Thomas M.; Maloney, Jennifer (March 5, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/fda-chief-scott-gottlieb-to-leave-agency-11551816541 FDA Chief Scott Gottlieb to Leave Agency]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved March 5, 2019. − *Abutaleb, Yasmeen (March 5, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-fda-gottlieb/fda-chief-gottlieb-resigns-idUSKCN1QM2GZ FDA chief tough on e-cigs steps down in surprise resignation]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 5, 2019. − See also: − *Owermohle, Sarah; Karlin-Smith, Sarah; Bottemiller Evich, Helena (March 5, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/story/2019/03/05/gottlieb-fda-milestones-1242394 ‘Something very rare’: FDA’s Gottlieb aggressively tackled difficult issues]. ''Politico''. Retrieved March 6, 2019. − *Freiburger, Calvin (March 12, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/fda-releases-warning-letters-to-online-sellers-of-dangerous-misbranded-and-unapproved-abortion-pills FDA warns websites selling abortion pills without prescriptions: you’re breaking the law]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 13, 2019. − *Brunson, Beau (April 23, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/440243-the-next-fda-chief-has-big-pro-consumer-shoes-to-fill The next FDA chief has big pro-consumer shoes to fill]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 23, 2019. − *Kaplan, Sheila; Thomas, Katie (February 11, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/11/health/gottlieb-fda-drugs.html F.D.A. Chief Goes Against the Administration Stereotype]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved July 24, 2019.</ref> Meanwhile, the HHS continued taking steps to add work requirements for Medicaid,<ref>Multiple references: − *Weixel, Nathaniel (March 20, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/434834-trump-officials-take-bold-steps-on-medicaid Trump officials take bold steps on Medicaid]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 20, 2019. − *Baker, Sam (March 18, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/trump-medicaid-hhs-work-requirements-848b7d04-55bd-42e9-81b2-6401fa39401e.html HHS surges ahead on Medicaid work requirements]. ''Axios''. Retrieved March 18, 2019. − See also: − *De Lea, Brittany (October 25, 2018). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/medicaid-enrollment-down-as-trump-economy-strengthens Medicaid enrollment down as Trump economy strengthens]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved May 5, 2019.</ref> and President Trump continued fighting the opioid crisis.<ref>Multiple references: − *O'Reilly, Andrew (April 24, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-touts-success-in-battling-opioid-epidemic-during-atlanta-speech Trump touts success in battling opioid epidemic during Atlanta speech]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 24, 2019. − *Spiering, Charlie (April 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/04/24/donald-trump-vows-to-smash-the-grip-of-opioid-addiction-in-america/ Donald Trump Vows to ‘Smash the Grip’ of Opioid Addiction in America]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 24, 2019. − *Howell, Tom (April 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/apr/24/donald-trump-claims-progress-opioid-fight-says-pre/ Trump claims progress in opioid fight, says prescriptions down by 34%]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 24, 2019. − *Sullivan, Peter (April 24, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/440487-trump-vows-to-smash-the-grip-of-drug-addiction Trump vows to 'smash the grip' of drug addiction]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 24, 2019. − *Svab, Petr (April 24, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-emphasizes-faith-based-initiatives-in-fighting-opioid-crisis_2893451.html Trump Emphasizes Faith-Based Initiatives in Fighting Opioid Crisis]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved April 24, 2019. − See also: − *Stieber, Zachary (August 8, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trumps-focus-on-combating-opioid-crisis-reflects-late-brothers-struggle-with-alcoholism_3034773.html Trump’s Focus on Combating Opioid Crisis Reflects Late Brother’s Struggle with Alcoholism]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved August 8, 2019. − *Xiao, Bowen (August 21, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-admin-cracks-down-on-international-opioid-trafficking-with-new-actions_3050440.html White House Steps Up Crackdown on International Opioid Trafficking]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved August 22, 2019. − *Brown, Benjamin (August 27, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/us-drug-czar-james-carroll-opioid-crisis-johnson-oklahoma US drug czar James Carroll calls out drug companies for role in opioid crisis]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 28, 2019. − *Kraychik, Robert (September 6, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2019/09/06/trump-drug-czar-james-carroll-fight-against-opioids-personal/ Trump Drug Czar James Carroll: Fight Against Opioids Is Personal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 6, 2019. − *Pollak, Joel B. (October 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/10/15/fact-check-no-unfettered-capitalism-did-not-create-the-opioid-crisis/ Fact Check: No, ‘Unfettered Capitalism’ Did Not Create the Opioid Crisis]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.</ref> The Trump Administration continued pushing for drug price transparency and worked to lower drug prices.<ref>Multiple references: − *Armour, Stephanie (May 15, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/white-house-pushes-for-more-transparency-on-health-care-prices-11557945220 White House Wants Patients to Know Health-Care Prices Up Front]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 15, 2019. − *Azar, Alex; Grogan, Joe (July 1, 2019). [https://nypost.com/2019/07/01/how-team-trump-is-keeping-drug-prices-down/ How Team Trump is keeping drug prices down]. ''New York Post''. Retrieved July 3, 2019. − *Weixel, Nathaniel (July 25, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/454631-trump-gives-boost-to-state-drug-import-plans Trump gives boost to state drug import plans]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 25, 2019. − *Sullivan, Peter (July 25, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/454630-trump-aims-to-make-us-drug-prices-like-europes Trump aims to make US drug prices like Europe's]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 25, 2019.</ref> Additionally, the Department of Housing and Urban Development worked to lower the cost of housing and reduce regulations.<ref>Multiple references: − *Lucas, Fred (June 10, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ben-carson-takes-aim-at-red-tape-blamed-for-soaring-housing-costs Ben Carson takes aim at red tape blamed for soaring housing costs]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 10, 2019. − *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. − *Limitone, Julia (June 3, 2019). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/ben-carson-manufactured-homes-are-no-longer-for-trailer-parks Ben Carson: Manufactured homes are no longer for trailer parks]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved June 3, 2019. − *Svab, Petr (July 12, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/ben-carson-outdated-regulations-block-innovation-in-affordable-housing_3000519.html Ben Carson: Outdated Regulations Block Innovation in Affordable Housing]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 12, 2019. − See also: − *Mordock, Jeff (April 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/apr/24/ben-carson-encourages-sexual-harassment-reporting-/ HUD chief uses personal experience to encourage women to report sexual harassment in housing]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 26, 2019. − *Murdock, Deroy (September 1, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/deroy-murdock-housing-expensive-red-tape-bureaucrats-politicians Deroy Murdock: Why is housing so expensive? Red tape, bureaucrats and politicians]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''National Review''). Retrieved September 1, 2019.</ref> − − The Trump Administration took several actions related to healthcare and welfare: − − *January 31, 2019—The HHS proposed banning rebates in Medicare and Medicaid for pharmacy benefit managers, a significant action and one the HHS took to reduce drug prices.<ref>Multiple references: − *Armour, Stephanie; Walker, Joseph (January 31, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-proposes-curbing-drug-rebates-in-some-medicare-medicaid-plans-11548971322 Trump Administration Moves to Curb Drug Rebates in Medicare, Medicaid]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved February 1, 2019. − *Howell, Tom (January 31, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/31/alex-azar-says-prescription-drug-rebate-plan-gives/ Health secretary touts proposal as 'most significant change in how Americans' drugs are priced']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 1, 2019. − *Baker, Sam (February 1, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/trump-pharmacy-drug-prices-alex-azar-264243eb-04f5-44a6-aaa3-c5cd93f05f08.html The Trump administration's major shakeup in the way we pay for drugs]. ''Axios''. Retrieved February 1, 2019. − *Coombs, Bertha (January 31, 2019). [https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/31/cvs-cigna-fall-after-trump-administration-proposes-rule-to-lower-drug-prices.html Trump administration proposes rules for Medicare plans as it seeks to lower drug prices]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved February 1, 2019. − *Edney, Anna; Langreth, Robert (January 31, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-31/trump-to-curb-protections-for-drug-rebates-blamed-for-high-costs Trump Targets Drug Middlemen With ‘Devastating’ Rebate Plan]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved February 1, 2019. − *Humer, Caroline; Abutaleb, Yasmeen (January 31, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-rebates/us-government-proposes-rule-overhauling-drug-industry-rebate-system-idUSKCN1PP30W U.S. government proposes rule overhauling drug industry rebate system]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 1, 2019. − *Weixel, Nathaniel (January 31, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/427932-trump-administration-make-new-moves-towards-drug-pricing-transparency Trump officials make new moves to lower drug prices]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 1, 2019. − *Berson, Susan W.; Carnegie, Theresa C.; Swenson Dwyer, Tara E.; Mora, Matthew S. (February 1, 2019). [https://www.natlawreview.com/article/hhs-proposes-to-remove-drug-rebate-protections HHS Proposes to Remove Drug Rebate Protections]. ''The National Law Review''. Retrieved February 1, 2019. − *Pear, Robert (January 31, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/31/us/politics/trump-drug-prices.html Trump Officials Move to Lower Drug Prices by Passing On Rebates to Patients]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved February 1, 2019. − *Goldstein, Amy; Rowland, Christopher (January 31, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/trump-administration-proposes-big-changes-in-how-prescription-drugs-are-priced/2019/01/31/8254aabc-2598-11e9-ad53-824486280311_story.html Trump administration proposes big changes in how prescription drugs are priced]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved February 1, 2019. − See also: − *Howell, Tom (February 1, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/feb/1/hhs-takes-bold-drug-rebate-plan-road/ HHS takes bold drug-rebate plan on the road]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 1, 2019. − *Pitts, Peter J. (May 3, 2019). [https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/memorial/opinion/article/PETER-J-PITTS-Seniors-win-big-with-Trump-rebate-13814214.php PETER J. PITTS: Seniors win big with Trump rebate rule]. 'Houston Chronicle''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref> − *February 11, 2019—The CMS released two rules to increase patients' access to their health data.<ref>Multiple references: − *Mathews, Anna Wilde (February 11, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-rules-could-ease-patients-access-to-their-own-health-records-11549892701 New Rules Could Ease Patients’ Access to Their Own Health Records]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved February 14, 2019. − *Cohen, Jordan T. (February 14, 2019). [https://www.natlawreview.com/article/regulators-look-to-increase-interoperability-and-patient-access-to-health-data Regulators Look to Increase Interoperability and Patient Access to Health Data]. ''The National Law Review''. Retrieved February 14, 2019.</ref> − *March 25, 2019—The DOJ changed its legal position on ObamaCare, now arguing the law was completely unconstitutional rather than in part.<ref>Multiple references: − *Armour, Stephanie; Peterson, Kristina (March 26, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-renews-attempt-to-topple-affordable-care-act-11553634899 Trump Administration Renews Attempt to Topple Affordable Care Act]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved March 27, 2019. − *Klukowski, Ken (March 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/26/justice-department-tells-court-obamacare-unconstitutional-could-strike-down-entire-law/ Justice Department Tells Court Obamacare Unconstitutional, Could Strike Down Entire Law]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 27, 2019. − *Mikelionis, Lukas (March 26, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administration-backs-total-overturn-of-obamacare-will-support-states-challenging-the-law Trump administration backs total overturn of Obamacare, will support states challenging the law]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 27, 2019. − *Howell, Tom (March 25, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/mar/25/obamacare-unconstitutional-justice-department-dete/ Justice Department escalates fight against Obamacare with unconstitutional determination]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 27, 2019. − *Clabough, Raven (March 26, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/31851-trump-s-doj-supports-judge-s-ruling-that-could-end-obamacare Trump's DOJ Supports Judge's Ruling That Could End ObamaCare]. ''The New American''. Retrieved March 27, 2019. − *Pentchoukov, Ivan (March 26, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/justice-department-determines-obamacare-is-unconstitutional_2853661.html Justice Department Determines ‘Obamacare’ Is Unconstitutional]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved March 27, 2019. − *Sullivan, Peter (March 25, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/435759-justice-department-sides-with-court-ruling-obamacare-invalid Justice Department sides with court ruling ObamaCare invalid]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 27, 2019. − *Henney, Megan (March 26, 2019). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-administration-now-wants-to-dismantle-obamacare-in-its-entirety Trump administration now wants to dismantle ObamaCare in its entirety]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved March 27, 2019. − *Becker, Amanda (March 26, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-obamacare/trump-administration-steps-up-obamacare-attack-asks-court-to-overturn-law-idUSKCN1R71GO Democrats pounce as Trump administration ratchets up attack on Obamacare]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 27, 2019. − See also: − *Henneke, Rob; Roy, Chip (April 1, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/rep-chip-roy-robert-henneke-trump-is-right-to-decline-to-defend-obamacare Rep. Chip Roy & Robert Henneke: Trump is right to decline to defend ObamaCare]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 13, 2019. − *Barnes, Aaron (July 27, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/455004-striking-down-the-individual-mandate-still-matters Striking down the individual mandate still matters]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.</ref> On May 1, 2019, the DOJ released its full legal argument for completely striking down ObamaCare.<ref>Multiple references: − *Kendall, Brent; Armour, Stephanie (May 1, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-now-urges-court-to-strike-down-entire-health-law-11556751202 Trump Administration Now Urges Court to Strike Down Entire Health Law]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 2, 2019. − *Howell, Tom (May 1, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/may/1/obamacare-must-be-struck-down-justice-department-t/ DOJ formally backs lawsuit that could strike Obamacare entirely]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 2, 2019. − *Pentchoukov, Ivan (May 2, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-administration-files-court-brief-to-abolish-obamacare_2903566.html Trump Administration Files Court Brief to Abolish Obamacare]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved May 2, 2019. − *Budryk, Zack (May 2, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/441760-justice-department-offers-first-arguments-to-strike-down-obamacare Justice Department offers first arguments to strike down ObamaCare]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 2, 2019. − *Leonard, Kimberly (May 1, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/doj-finalizes-argument-for-gutting-obamacare DOJ finalizes argument for gutting Obamacare]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 2, 2019. − *Henney, Megan (May 2, 2019). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/healthcare/the-doj-just-explained-how-it-plans-to-kill-obamacare The DOJ just explained how it plans to kill ObamaCare]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved May 2, 2019. − *Wolf, Richard (May 1, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/05/01/trump-administration-urges-appeals-court-kill-affordable-care-act/3645697002/ Trump administration urges federal appeals court to strike down Affordable Care Act]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 2, 2019. − *McGill, Kevin; Alonso-Zaldivar, Richardo (May 1, 2019). [https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2019/05/01/trump-seeks-ruling-case-striking-obamacare/39430971/ Trump, GOP states ask appeals court to kill ‘Obamacare’]. ''The Detroit News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved May 2, 2019. − *Hoffman, Jan; Goodnough, Abby (May 1, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/01/health/unconstitutional-trump-aca.html Trump Administration Files Formal Request to Strike Down All of Obamacare]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.</ref> − *April 18, 2019—The National Institute of Drug Abuse announced a program in which it would spend $350 million in Kentucky, Massachusetts, New York, and Ohio to reduce opioid-related deaths in those states.<ref>Multiple references: − *Burton, Thomas M. (April 18, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-to-launch-new-opioid-addiction-initiative-11555625054 Trump Administration to Launch New Opioid-Addiction Initiative]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 22, 2019. − *Dyson, Tauren (April 19, 2019). [https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2019/04/19/NIH-funded-studies-aim-to-lower-opioid-deaths-by-40-percent-in-3-years/1011555677091/ NIH-funded studies aim to lower opioid deaths by 40 percent in 3 years]. ''UPI''. Retrieved April 22, 2019. − *Perrone, Matthew (April 18, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/1846eea4561e4a70b8398a5847fa2329 US awards $350M in research funds to fight opioid epidemic]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved April 22, 2019. − *Mishra, Manas; Mathias, Tamara (April 18, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-health-opioids/us-launches-four-state-study-to-find-ways-to-reduce-opioid-overdose-deaths-idUSKCN1RU2EO U.S. launches four-state study to find ways to reduce opioid overdose deaths]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 22, 2019. − *[https://www.foxbusiness.com/healthcare/us-launches-four-state-study-to-find-ways-to-reduce-opioid-overdose-deaths US launches four-state study to find ways to reduce opioid overdose deaths]. ''Fox Business'' (from ''Reuters''). Retrieved April 22, 2019. − *Bernstein, Lenny (April 18, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/hhs-launches-program-to-cut-opioid-overdoses-by-40-percent-in-three-years/2019/04/18/78f11b00-620f-11e9-9ff2-abc984dc9eec_story.html HHS launches program to cut opioid overdoses by 40 percent in three years]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved April 22, 2019. − Specific examples of this program: − *Kempe, Ysabelle (April 18, 2019). [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2019/04/18/boston-medical-center-receives-federal-grant-for-opioid-study/YlJNfw0JfEx9QSQCXr0CIM/story.html Boston Medical Center receives $89m federal grant for opioid study]. ''The Boston Globe''. Retrieved April 22, 2019. − *Duvall, Tessa (April 18, 2019). [https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/2019/04/18/university-kentucky-gets-grant-study-opioid-epidemic-reduce-overdose-deaths/3507933002/ Kentucky gets $87 million federal grant to reduce opioid deaths]. ''Louisville Courier-Journal''. Retrieved April 22, 2019. − *Knight, Cameron (April 18, 2019). [https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2019/04/18/universities-ohio-and-kentucky-get-152-m-combat-opioid-epidemic/3509356002/ Universities in Ohio and Kentucky get $152M to combat opioid epidemic]. ''Cincinnati Enquirer''. Retrieved April 22, 2019.</ref> − *April 22, 2019—The Trump Administration began a program finding new ways to pay primary-care doctors to reduce [[Medicare]] costs.<ref>Multiple references: − *Burton, Thomas M. (April 22, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-launches-program-to-rein-in-medicare-costs-11555972589 Trump Administration Launches Program to Rein In Medicare Costs]. 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[https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/medicare-agency-accelerates-push-for-quality-over-quantity Medicare Agency Accelerates Push for Quality Over Quantity (1)]. ''Bloomberg Law''. Retrieved April 26, 2019. − *Luthi, Susannah (April 22, 2019). [https://www.modernhealthcare.com/payment/cms-launch-new-direct-contracting-pay-models-2020 CMS to launch new direct-contracting pay models in 2020]. ''Modern Healthcare''. Retrieved April 26, 2019. − *Ross, Casey (April 22, 2019). [https://www.statnews.com/2019/04/22/us-health-officials-overhaul-primary-care/ U.S. health officials unveil experiment to overhaul primary care]. ''Stat''. Retrieved April 26, 2019. − *Cunningham, Paige Winfield (April 23, 2019). 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[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-proposes-overhauls-to-measuring-poverty-cutting-americans-from-social-welfare-programs-report Trump proposals may redefine poverty, cut Americans from social welfare programs: report]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 8, 2019. − *Higgins, Sean (May 6, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/economy/white-house-weighs-adjusting-poverty-definition-shrinking-welfare-rolls White House weighs adjusting poverty definition, shrinking welfare rolls]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 8, 2019. − *Sink, Justin (May 6, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-06/trump-poverty-line-inflation Trump May Redefine Poverty, Cutting Americans From Welfare Rolls]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved May 8, 2019. − *Karni, Annie (May 7, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/07/us/politics/trump-poverty-level-proposal.html Trump Administration Seeks to Redefine Formula for Calculating Poverty]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 8, 2019. − *Luhby, Tami (May 7, 2019). [https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/07/politics/trump-poverty-threshold-proposal/index.html Trump administration opens the door to pushing more poor people off benefits]. ''CNN''. Retrieved May 8, 2019.</ref> − *May 8, 2019—The HHS released a rule requiring drug companies to disclose their drugs' prices in TV commercials as a way to pressure them to reduce costs for consumers.<ref>Multiple references: − *Armour, Stephanie (May 8, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/drug-prices-to-be-disclosed-in-tv-ads-soon-11557335295 Drug Prices to Be Disclosed in TV Ads Soon]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 8, 2019. − *Church, Nate (May 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/08/trump-administration-requires-big-pharma-to-list-drug-prices-in-tv-ads/ Trump Administration Requires Big Pharma to List Drug Prices in TV Ads]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 8, 2019. − *Howell, Tom (May 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/may/8/hhs-tells-drug-companies-include-list-price-ads/ HHS tells drug companies to include list price in ads]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 8, 2019. − *Leonard, Kimberly (May 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-will-make-drug-companies-post-prices-in-commercials Trump administration will make drug companies post prices in commercials]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 8, 2019. − *Musto, Julia (May 8, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hhs-secretary-azar-drug-makers-prices HHS Secretary Azar: Drug makers must start listing prices in TV commercials]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 8, 2019. − *Fordham, Evie (May 8, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/05/08/drug-prices-tv-ads-list/ Drug Prices Set to be Included In Television Ads]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved May 8, 2019. − *Lovelace, Berkeley (May 8, 2019). [https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/08/trump-administration-requires-drug-makers-to-list-prices-in-tv-ads.html White House requires Big Pharma to list drug prices on TV ads as soon as this summer]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved May 8, 2019. − *Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (May 8, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/c58c22765603411781a30fa5ecff18b1 TV pitches for prescription drugs will have to include price]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 8, 2019. − *Williams, Joe (May 8, 2019). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/healthcare/trump-admin-forces-big-pharma-to-disclose-list-price-of-drugs-in-tv-ads Trump admin forces big pharma to disclose list price of drugs in TV ads]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved May 8, 2019. − *Edney, Anna (May 8, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-08/drugmakers-will-have-to-put-prices-in-ads-under-new-trump-rule Drugmakers Will Have to Put Prices in Ads Under New Trump Rule]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved May 8, 2019. − *Weixel, Nathaniel (May 8, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/442652-trump-administration-will-require-drug-companies-to-disclose-prices-in-tv Trump administration will require drug companies to disclose prices in TV ads]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 8, 2019. − *Thrush, Glenn; Thomas, Katie (May 8, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/08/us/politics/drug-prices-tv-advertisements.html Drug Prices Will Soon Appear in Many TV Ads]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 8, 2019. − *Kuchler, Hannah (May 8, 2019). [https://www.ft.com/content/bcc244d2-7194-11e9-bbfb-5c68069fbd15 Drugmakers told to disclose prices in US TV ads]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved May 10, 2019.</ref> − *June 3, 2019—The FDA announced it would make it easier for cancer patients to access experimental drugs.<ref>Multiple references: − *Loftus, Peter (June 3, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/fda-to-ease-some-cancer-patients-access-to-experimental-drugs-11559566800 FDA to Ease Some Cancer Patients’ Access to Experimental Drugs]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 3, 2019. − *Marchione, Marilynn (June 3, 2019). [https://apnews.com/5b449037e11649219c45b663d9b7337f US aims to help more cancer patients try experimental drugs]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 3, 2019. − *McGinley, Laurie (June 3, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2019/06/03/fda-make-it-easier-doctors-get-unapproved-cancer-drugs-patients/ FDA to make it easier for doctors to get unapproved cancer drugs for patients]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved June 3, 2019. − *[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-looks-to-help-more-cancer-patients-access-experimental-drugs-compassionate-use/ U.S. looks to help more cancer patients access experimental drugs]. ''CBS News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). June 3, 2019. Retrieved June 4, 2019.</ref> − *June 13, 2019—The Trump Administration released a final rule allowing employers to contribute to cheaper health reimbursement arrangements, the third step of a three-part order signed by President Trump in 2017.<ref name="Reimbursement2019">Multiple references: − *Moran, Sean (June 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/14/trump-expands-healthcare-access-with-health-reimbursement-accounts/ Trump Expands Healthcare Access with Health Reimbursement Accounts]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 14, 2019. − *Armour, Stephanie (June 13, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-expands-pre-tax-accounts-for-health-insurance-11560463684 Trump Administration Expands Pre-Tax Accounts for Health Insurance]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 13, 2019. − *Sullivan, Peter (June 13, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/448478-trump-officials-issue-new-rule-aimed-at-expanding-health-choices-for-small Trump officials issue new rule aimed at expanding health choices for small businesses]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 13, 2019. − *Kellum, Holly (June 15, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trumps-administration-finalizes-health-care-rule_2964810.html Trump Administration Finalizes Health Care Rule Focused on Small Businesses]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved June 16, 2019. − *[https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2019/06/14/Watch-live-Trump-to-address-health-coverage-for-small-businesses/9341560531715/ Trump announces expansion of Health Reimbursement Accounts]. ''UPI''. June 14, 2019. Retrieved June 14, 2019. − *Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (June 13, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/87e14f34ab9544779cab2d9f401bf188 White House expands health accounts aimed at small firms]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 13, 2019. − *Fernandez, Manny (June 14, 2019). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/healthcare/trump-administration-pre-tax-accounts-health-insurance-coverage Trump administration expands pre-tax accounts for health insurance coverage]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved June 14, 2019. − *[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-health-care-speech-today-expanding-coverage-for-small-businesses-live-stream-2019-06-14/ Trump announces expansion of health care coverage for small businesses]. ''CBS News''. June 14, 2019. Retrieved June 14, 2019. − *Tozzi, John (June 14, 2019). [https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-trump-healthcare-rules-hras-20190614-story.html Obamacare still lives, but Trump’s rule on HRAs may remake health insurance in U.S.] ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved June 14, 2019. − *Turner, Gface-Marie (June 13, 2019). [https://www.forbes.com/sites/gracemarieturner/2019/06/13/new-administration-action-could-give-11-million-workers-more-health-insurance-options/#601a4df377b0 New Administration Action Could Give 11 Million Workers More Health Insurance Options]. ''Forbes''. Retrieved June 13, 2019. − Statements by President Trump: − *Spiering, Charlie (June 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/14/donald-trump-announces-health-care-expansion-without-socialism/ Donald Trump Announces Health Care Expansion Without Socialism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 14, 2019. − *Boyer, Dave (June 14, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/14/donald-trump-says-new-health-plan-small-businesses/ Trump touts a new health plan for small biz, blasts Dems for socialist 'rationing']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 14, 2019. − *Sullivan, Peter (June 14, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/448649-trump-touts-new-health-care-move-to-expand-choices-for-small-businesses Trump touts new health care move to expand choices for small businesses]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 14, 2019. − The overall impact and substance of the three rules coming from the 2017 executive order: − *Tozzi, John (June 14, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-14/a-trio-of-trump-rules-will-remake-u-s-health-insurance-markets A Trio of Trump Rules Will Remake U.S. Health Insurance Markets]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 14, 2019. − See also: − *Blase, Brian (June 13, 2019). [https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/13/perspectives/hra-health-care-business-trump/index.html Trump's new rule will give businesses and workers better health care options]. ''CNN''. Retrieved June 13, 2019. − *Hillyer, Quin (June 14, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/fixing-obamacare-rule-by-rule-by-rule Fixing Obamacare, rule by rule by rule]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 14, 2019. − *Moffit, Robert (June 14, 2019). [https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/06/14/trumps-expansion-of-health-reimbursement-accounts-improves-health-care-choices/ Trump’s Expansion of Health Reimbursement Accounts Improves Health Care Choices]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved June 14, 2019. − *Fordham, Evie (June 14, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/06/14/hra-final-rule-account/ Employers, Insurers are Behind the Trump Administration's Latest Health Care Policy]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved June 14, 2019. − *Pollak, Joel B. (June 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/06/16/cable-news-networks-cut-away-from-trump-healthcare-announcement/ Cable News Networks Cut Away from Trump Healthcare Announcement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 16, 2019. − *[https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-healthy-tax-break-11562021565 Trump’s Healthy Tax Break]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. July 1, 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2019. − *Marks, Gene (July 23, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/454244-trumps-health-care-initiatives-are-great-for-small-business-except-for-one Trump's health care initiatives are great for small business — except for one huge problem]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 23, 2019. − *White, Joel; Hooper, Jack (July 27, 2019). [https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/healthcare/455015-did-trump-just-save-obamacare-final-hra-rule-is-a-rare Did Trump just save ObamaCare? Final HRA Rule is a rare bipartisan win for American workers]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.</ref> − *June 24, 2019—President Trump signed an executive order that required hospitals to disclose their healthcare prices.<ref>Multiple references: − *Spiering, Charlie (June 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/24/donald-trump-orders-hospitals-to-publicly-disclose-cost-of-care/ Donald Trump Orders Hospitals to Publicly Disclose Cost of Care]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 24, 2019. − *O'Reilly, Andrew (June 24, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-signs-executive-order-calling-for-upfront-disclosure-of-hospital-costs Trump signs executive order calling for upfront disclosure of hospital costs]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 24, 2019. − *Armour, Stephanie; Wilde Mathews, Anna (June 24, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-order-would-give-consumers-more-information-on-health-care-prices-11561384725 Trump Signs Executive Order Compelling Disclosure of Prices in Health Care]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 24, 2019. − *Howell, Tom (June 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/24/trump-demand-price-transparency-health-care/ Trump demands price transparency on health care]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 24, 2019. − *Xiao, Bowen (June 24, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-orders-disclosure-of-hospital-prices_2976405.html Trump Orders Disclosure of Hospital Prices]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved June 24, 2019. − *Hellmann, Jessie (June 24, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/449994-trump-issues-executive-order-to-bring-transparency-to-health-care-prices Trump issues executive order to bring transparency to health care prices]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 24, 2019. − *Leonard, Kimberly (June 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-signs-executive-order-on-healthcare-price-transparency-vowing-it-will-blow-everything-away Trump signs executive order on healthcare price transparency, vowing it will 'blow everything away']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 24, 2019. − *Haynes, Danielle (June 24, 2019). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2019/06/24/Trump-signs-executive-order-to-make-healthcare-costs-more-transparent/1331561395689/ Trump signs executive order to make healthcare costs more transparent]. ''UPI''. Retrieved June 24, 2019. − *Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (June 24, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/d7fa14b4872c4353a740d7e3331a3f46 Trump signs order that aims to reveal real health care costs]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 24, 2019. − *Lovelace, Berkeley; Turner, Ashley (June 24, 2019). [https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/24/trump-to-issue-executive-order-increasing-transparency-in-health-prices.html Trump issues executive order increasing transparency in hospital prices, doctor fees]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved June 24, 2019. − *Tozzi, John; Pettypiece, Shannon (June 24, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-24/trump-order-would-push-for-disclosure-of-secret-health-prices Trump Order Pushes for Disclosure of Secret Health Prices]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved June 24, 2019. − *Keith, Tamara; Simmons-Duffin, Selena (June 24, 2019). [https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/06/24/735432387/trump-administration-pushes-to-make-health-care-pricing-more-transparent Trump Administration Pushes To Make Health Care Pricing More Transparent]. ''NPR''. Retrieved June 24, 2019. − *Goldstein, Amy (June 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/trump-to-sign-executive-order-to-compel-disclosure-of-health-care-prices/2019/06/24/98ab87f6-9684-11e9-8d0a-5edd7e2025b1_story.html Trump signs executive order to compel disclosure of health-care prices]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved June 24, 2019. − Some conservatives criticized President Trump for the order: − *Wolverton, Joe (June 29, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/health-care/item/32731-trump-uses-executive-order-to-preserve-part-of-obamacare Trump Uses Executive Order to Preserve Part of ObamaCare]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 29, 2019. − *Istook, Ernest (June 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trumps-healthcare-executive-order-will-only-mean-more-red-tape-not-cheaper-care Trump's healthcare executive order will only mean more red tape, not cheaper care]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 29, 2019. − See also: − *Braun, Mike (July 1, 2019). [https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/healthcare/451115-health-care-needs-transparency-and-president-trump-is-making Health care needs transparency, and President Trump is making progress]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 1, 2019. − *Balat, David (July 8, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/451978-trumps-health-care-transparency-order-a-positive-step-toward-a-true Trump's health care transparency order a positive step toward a true patient-controlled system]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2019. − *Pipes, Sally (July 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trumps-healthcare-executive-order-is-a-win-for-everyday-americans Trump's healthcare executive order is a win for everyday Americans]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 8, 2019. − *Fordham, Evie (June 24, 2019). 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Retrieved August 2, 2019.</ref> − *July 17, 2019—The IRS issued guidance making it easier for Americans with high-deductible health plans to access medications for chronic diseases.<ref>Multiple references: − *Armour, Stephanie (July 19, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/patients-with-high-deductible-health-plans-to-get-greater-flexibility-11563372139 Trump Administration Moves to Shift Patients’ Chronic Illness Costs to Insurers]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 19, 2019. − *Livingston, Shelby (July 17, 2019). [https://www.modernhealthcare.com/law-regulation/trump-administration-eases-access-chronic-disease-treatment Trump administration eases access to chronic disease treatment]. ''Modern Healthcare''. Retrieved July 19, 2019. − *Khemlani, Anjalee (July 17, 2019). [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/irs-rule-gives-high-deductible-plans-more-benefits-220148710.html New IRS rules gives high deductible plans richer care benefits]. ''Yahoo Finance''. 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[https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-moves-to-tighten-food-stamps-eligibility-11563906611 Trump Administration Moves to Tighten Food-Stamps Eligibility]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 23, 2019. − *Lim, Naomi (July 23, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-administration-makes-push-to-close-food-stamp-loophole Trump administration makes push to close food stamp loophole]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 23, 2019. − *Henney, Megan (July 23, 2019). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-administration-food-stamp-cuts Trump administration proposes to end food stamps for 3 million people]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved July 23, 2019. − *Lehman, Charles Fain (July 23, 2019). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/trump-admin-moves-to-close-snap-loophole/ Trump Admin Moves to Close SNAP Loophole]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved July 23, 2019. − *Lucas, Fred (July 23, 2019). [https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/07/23/proposed-trump-administration-rule-would-close-eligibility-loophole-reducing-food-stamp-rolls/ Proposed Trump Administration Rule Would Close Eligibility Loophole, Reducing Food Stamp Rolls]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved July 23, 2019. − *Tipton, Whitney (July 23, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/23/trump-administration-ineligible-people-food-stamp/ Trump Administration Looks To Remove Ineligible People From Food Stamp Rolls]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 23, 2019. − *King, Ledyard (July 23, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/07/23/trump-administration-food-stamp-proposal-may-remove-3-million/1803077001/ Trump administration proposes cutting 3 million off food stamp rolls]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 23, 2019. − *Campisi, Jessica (July 23, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/454247-trump-administration-rule-would-cut-food-stamps-for-3 Proposed Trump administration rule would cut food stamps for 3 million people]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 23, 2019. − *Feldman, Carole (July 23, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/9f98d78a3c214c22bf0100ef9c153917 USDA rule would cut food stamp benefits for 3.1 million]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 23, 2019. − *Fessler, Pam (July 23, 2019). [https://www.npr.org/2019/07/23/744451246/3-million-could-lose-food-stamp-benefits-under-trump-administration-proposal 3 Million Could Lose Food Stamp Benefits Under Trump Administration Proposal]. ''NPR''. Retrieved July 23, 2019. − *Fadulu, Lola (July 23, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/23/us/politics/trump-food-stamps.html Trump Administration Tries Again to Cut Back on Food Stamps]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved July 23, 2019. − *Polansek, Tom; Pamuk, Humeyra (July 22, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-foodstamps/trump-administration-rule-would-cut-3-million-people-from-food-stamps-idUSKCN1UI0AH Trump administration proposed rule would cut 3 million people from food stamps]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 23, 2019. − *Picchi, Aimee (July 23, 2019). [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-cutting-food-stamps-president-plan-would-kick-millions-off-food-stamps-with-proposed-tanf-change-2019-07-23/ Trump plan would kick more than 3 million people off food stamps]. ''CBS News''. Retrieved July 23, 2019. − *Reiley, Laura (July 23, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/07/23/usda-proposes-snap-change-that-would-push-million-americans-off-food-stamps/ Trump proposal would push 3 million Americans off food stamps]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved July 23, 2019. − See also: − *Perdue, Sonny (July 23, 2019). 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[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-casts-himself-as-the-guardian-of-medicare-the-government-program-republicans-have-long-sought-to-overhaul Trump casts himself as the guardian of Medicare, the government program Republicans have long sought to overhaul]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 3, 2019. − *Leonard, Kimberly (October 3, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-to-bash-medicare-for-all-and-lay-out-his-healthcare-plan Trump slams 'Medicare for all' supporters as 'totally crazy' and lays out his healthcare plan]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 3, 2019. − *Sakelaris, Nicholas (October 3, 2019). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2019/10/03/Trump-details-Medicare-reform-plan-says-system-under-siege/8091570097697/ Trump details Medicare reform plan, says system 'under siege']. ''UPI''. Retrieved October 3, 2019. − *Sullivan, Peter (October 3, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/464259-trump-attacks-medicare-for-all-maniac-democrats-in-florida-speech Trump attacks 'Medicare for All' in Florida, accuses Dems of wanting to fund 'socialism']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 3, 2019. − *Lovelace, Berkeley (October 3, 2019). [https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/03/trump-signs-executive-order-he-says-will-improve-medicare-coverage-for-seniors.html Trump signs executive order on Medicare, says he won’t let Democrats steal your health care]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved October 3, 2019. − *Freking, Kevin; Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (October 3, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/c3b11f1e1e044665b0f0acf4cda2ae6b Trump cites his support for Medicare, slams Medicare for All]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved October 3, 2019. − *Mason, Jeff (October 2, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-healthcare/trump-woos-seniors-with-order-to-boost-medicare-health-program-idUSKBN1WI0AN Trump woos seniors with order to boost Medicare health program]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 3, 2019. − See also: − *Farrington, Brendan (October 3, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/3182465c0c4d4194b34696f125f4f076 Trump will find friendly Florida crowd amid impeachment talk]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved October 3, 2019. − *Schneider, Mike (October 3, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/218e34dc32114721a36277f81bff1c29 Trump support unwavering in Florida retirement community]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved October 4, 2019. − *Schneider, Mike (October 3, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/3/trump-support-unwavering-in-florida-retirement-com/ Trump support unwavering in Florida retirement community]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved October 3, 2019. − *[https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-support-unwavering-in-florida-retirement-community_3105667.html Trump Support Unwavering in Florida Retirement Community]. ''The Epoch Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 4, 2019. Retrieved October 4, 2019. − *Hillyer, Quin (October 4, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trump-v-kavanaugh-on-medicare-issue-trump-rules Trump v. Kavanaugh? On Medicare issue, Trump rules]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 4, 2019. − *Peek, Liz (October 4, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/464436-trump-scores-political-win-with-vow-to-protect-medicare Trump scores political win with vow to protect Medicare]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 4, 2019. − *De Lea, Brittany (October 4, 2019). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/money/trumps-tax-advantaged-medicare-savings-accounts Trump to retirees, take advantage of these tax-advantaged Medicare savings accounts]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved October 4, 2019. − *Barry, Susan (October 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/11/5-ways-trump-plans-to-improve-medicare-for-older-americans/ 5 Ways Trump Plans to Improve Medicare for Older Americans]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 11, 2019.</ref> − *October 9, 2019—The Trump Administration proposed relaxing anti-kickback rules for the purpose of modernization and easing the burden on doctors and hospitals.<ref>Multiple references: − *Leonard, Kimberly (October 9, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-administration-proposes-relaxing-30-year-old-healthcare-anti-kickback-rules Trump administration proposes relaxing 30-year-old healthcare anti-kickback rules]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 9, 2019. − *Sullivan, Peter (October 9, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/464979-trump-officials-move-to-ease-doctor-anti-fraud-rules-in-modernization-bid Trump officials move to ease doctor anti-fraud rules in modernization bid]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 9, 2019. − *O'Donnell, Carl (October 9, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-healthcare-trump/trump-administration-to-announce-changes-to-anti-kickback-rules-for-healthcare-providers-idUSKBN1WO1FP Trump administration to announce changes to anti-kickback rules for healthcare providers]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 9, 2019. − *Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (October 9, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/0ed1b48a753846bba6ebdbf8a30e84a3 Overhaul is proposed for decades-old Medicare fraud rules]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved October 9, 2019. − *Stein, Shira (October 9, 2019). [https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/trump-moves-to-ease-anti-fraud-rules-in-bid-to-improve-care Trump Moves to Ease Anti-Fraud Rules in Bid to Improve Care (1)]. ''Bloomberg Law''. Retrieved October 9, 2019. − *[https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-administration-launches-revision-medicare-fraud-rules-n1064201 Trump administration launches revision of Medicare fraud rules]. ''NBC News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 9, 2019. Retrieved October 9, 2019. − *Winfield Cunningham, Paige (October 9, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/the-health-202/2019/10/09/the-health-202-trump-administration-aims-to-ease-anti-kickback-rules-for-doctors-and-hospitals/5d9c9f1088e0fa747e6d51ad/ The Health 202: Trump administration aims to ease anti-kickback rules for doctors and hospitals]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved October 9, 2019.</ref> Line 1,082:
Line 767: − − The Trump Administration took actions on other social issues: − − *January 2019—The Education Department began investigating claims of anti-male discrimination at the University of Michigan.<ref>Ciccotta, Tom (January 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/01/29/department-of-edcation-to-investigate-anti-male-discrimination-at-university-of-michigan/ Department of Education to Investigate Anti-Male Discrimination at University of Michigan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 31, 2019.</ref> − *February 11, 2019—The [[Food and Drug Administration]] took steps to increase its oversight over dietary supplements.<ref>Multiple references: − *Hopkins, Jared (February 11, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/fda-sends-warning-letters-to-dietary-supplement-companies-11549896494 FDA Challenges Dietary Supplement Makers]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved February 11, 2019. − *Leonard, Kimberly (February 11, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/trump-fda-plans-tougher-oversight-of-supplement-industry Trump FDA plans tougher oversight of supplement industry]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 11, 2019. − *Sullivan, Peter (February 11, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/429439-fda-to-crack-down-on-dietary-supplements FDA to crack down on dietary supplements]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 11, 2019. − *Scipioni, Jade (February 11, 2019). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/healthcare/fda-takes-action-against-17-companies-for-illegally-selling-products-to-treat-alzheimers FDA cracks down on Alzheimer's treatments, 17 firms targeted for false claims]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved February 11, 2019.</ref> − *March 21, 2019—President Trump signed an executive order to protect campus [[free speech]] rights by denying federal research funding to universities that do not protect free speech.<ref>Multiple references: − *Shaw, Adam (March 21, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-signs-executive-order-to-promote-free-speech-on-college-campuses Trump signs executive order to promote free speech on college campuses]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 21, 2019. − *Spiering, Charlie (March 21, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/21/donald-trump-signs-executive-order-to-defend-free-speech-on-campus/ Donald Trump Signs Executive Order to Defend Free Speech on Campus]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 21, 2019. − *Mastrangelo, Alana (March 21, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/03/21/president-trump-signs-executive-order-on-campus-free-speech/ President Trump Signs Executive Order on Campus Free Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 21, 2019. − *Xiao, Bowen (March 21, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-signs-executive-order-protecting-free-speech-on-college-campuses_2847590.html Trump Signs Executive Order Protecting Free Speech on College Campuses]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved March 21, 2019. − *Freiburger, Calvin (March 22, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-signs-executive-order-to-protect-free-speech-on-college-campuses Trump signs executive order to protect free speech on college campuses]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 22, 2019. − *Boyer, Dave; Vondracek, Christopher (March 21, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/mar/21/trump-signs-executive-order-college-free-speech/ Trump signs executive order promoting free speech on college campus; many educators skeptical]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 22, 2019. − *Samuels, Brett (March 21, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/435183-trump-signs-executive-order-aimed-at-protecting-free-speech-on Trump signs executive order on campus free speech]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 21, 2019. − *[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-colleges/trump-signs-executive-free-speech-order-for-u-s-colleges-idUSKCN1R22G0 Trump signs executive 'free speech' order for U.S. colleges]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 21, 2019. − *Binkley, Collin (March 21, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/7b50a833699d4ccbae38450fff9c1524 Trump orders colleges to back free speech or lose funding]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved March 21, 2019. − *Quintana, Chris (March 21, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/03/21/president-donald-trump-executive-order-college-free-speech/3232560002/ 'I am with you': President Trump signs executive order on free speech at college campuses]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved March 21, 2019. − See also: − *Ward, Emily (March 21, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-says-universities-increasingly-hostile-to-first-amendment Trump says universities ‘increasingly hostile’ to First Amendment]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 21, 2019. − *Falwell, Jerry Jr. (March 2, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/trump-order-protecting-campus-free-speech-is-right-response-to-berkeley-assault Trump order protecting campus free speech is right response to Berkeley assault]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 28, 2019. − *Kirk, Charlie (March 21, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/03/21/charlie-kirk-president-trump-takes-an-important-step-for-free-speech-on-campus/ Charlie Kirk: President Trump Takes an Important Step for Free Speech on Campus]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 21, 2019. − *Freckleton, Mitch (March 21, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/red-alert-politics/trump-is-standing-up-for-conservatives-on-campus-its-time-for-us-to-stand-up-for-him Trump is standing up for conservatives on campus. It's time for us to stand up for him]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 21, 2019. − *Ingraham, Laura (March 22, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/laura-ingraham-while-dems-lean-toward-socialism-trump-reminds-us-what-the-free-speech-movement-was-about Laura Ingraham: While Dems lean toward socialism, Trump reminds us what the Free Speech Movement was about]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 22, 2019. − *Maloney, Cliff (March 22, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/435277-president-trump-is-correct-to-shine-light-on-campus-free-speech President Trump is correct to shine light on campus free speech]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 22, 2019. − *Lindsay, Tom (March 28, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/education/436227-restoring-free-speech-on-campus-is-fundamental-trumps-executive-order-a Restoring free speech on campus is fundamental: Trump's executive order a solid first step]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 28, 2019. − *Kirk, Charlie (April 3, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/04/03/kirk-trump-free-speech-order-already-working-to-protect-students/ Kirk: Trump Free Speech Order Already Working to Protect Students]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 3, 2019. − *Worden, Troy (April 9, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/red-alert-politics/why-are-university-administrators-afraid-of-trumps-free-speech-executive-order Why are university administrators afraid of Trump's free speech executive order?] ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 9, 2019.</ref> − *April 9, 2019—It was reported that the Trump Administration had required [[Texas Tech University]]'s medical school to stop using race as a factor in its admissions policy.<ref>Multiple references: − *Hackman, Michelle (April 9, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-to-require-texas-tech-to-end-use-of-race-in-admissions-decision-11554829163 U.S. Requires Texas Tech Med School to End Use of Race in Admissions Decisions]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved April 14, 2019. − *Ciccotta, Tom (April 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/04/10/texas-tech-medical-school-will-no-longer-use-race-in-admissions/ Texas Tech Medical School Will No Longer Use Race in Admissions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 14, 2019. − *Xiao, Bowen (April 10, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/texas-school-agrees-to-stop-using-race-in-admissions-first-in-nation_2874173.html Texas School Agrees to Stop Using Race in Admissions, First in Nation]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved April 14, 2019. − *Quintana, Chris (April 9, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2019/04/09/texas-tech-race-admissions-med-school-affirmative-action-education-department/3414902002/ Race in admissions: White House gets Texas Tech med school to stem affirmative action]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved April 14, 2019. − *Budryk, Zack (April 9, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/438068-texas-tech-must-stop-using-affirmative-action-under-deal-with-trump-administration Texas Tech med school must stop using affirmative action under deal with Trump admin: reports]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 14, 2019. − *Uria, Daniel (April 9, 2019). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2019/04/09/Texas-Tech-agrees-to-end-use-of-race-in-admissions/9681554840293/ Texas Tech agrees to end use of race in admissions]. ''UPI''. Retrieved April 14, 2019. − *Barrien, Hank (April 9, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/45787/trump-administration-gets-university-stop-using-hank-berrien Trump Administration Gets University To Stop Using Race As Factor In Admissions]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved April 14, 2019. − *Chandak, Neetu (April 9, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/04/09/university-race-medical-admissions/ University to Stop Considering Race In Medical School Admissions]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved April 14, 2019. − *Meckler, Laura (April 9, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/texas-tech-agrees-to-stop-using-race-in-medical-school-admissions/2019/04/09/81da7324-5aee-11e9-842d-7d3ed7eb3957_story.html Texas Tech Health Sciences Center agrees to stop using race in medical school admissions]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved April 14, 2019. − *Hartocollis, Anemona (April 9, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/09/us/texas-tech-affirmative-action.html Texas Tech Medical School, Under Pressure From Education Dept., Will Stop Using Race in Admissions]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved April 14, 2019.</ref> − *June 25, 2019—President Trump signed an executive order creating the White House Council on Eliminating Barriers to Affordable Housing Development, intended to reduce regulations that made housing more expensive.<ref>Multiple references: − *Kusisto, Laura (June 25, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-administration-to-take-on-local-housing-barriers-11561483527 Trump Administration to Take on Local Housing Barriers]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 25, 2019. − *Fernandez, Manny (June 25, 2019). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-housing-executive-order-nixes-regulations-that-makes-housing-more-costly-ben-carson Trump council to nix regs that make housing more costly: Ben Carson]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved June 25, 2019. − *Uria, Daniel (June 25, 2019). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2019/06/25/Trump-seeks-to-remove-regulatory-barriers-for-affordable-housing/4111561493899/ Trump seeks to remove regulatory barriers for affordable housing]. ''UPI''. Retrieved June 25, 2019. − *Lang, Hannah (June 25, 2019). [https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/trump-forms-white-house-council-to-ease-barriers-to-affordable-housing Trump forms White House council to ease barriers to affordable housing]. ''National Mortgage News''. Retrieved June 25, 2019.</ref> − *August 19, 2019—The Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed reversing an Obama-era regulation that made it easier to "prove" unintentional housing discrimination.<ref>Multiple references: − *Clozel, Lalita (August 19, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/hud-proposal-raises-bar-on-housing-discrimination-complaints-11566253317 HUD Proposal Raises Bar on Housing Discrimination Complaints]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 19, 2019. − *Flaherty, Anne; Ebbs, Stephanie (August 16, 2019). [https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-rule-make-tougher-prove-unintentional-housing-discrimination/story?id=65013964 Trump rule to make it tougher to prove discriminatory housing practices]. ''ABC News''. Retrieved August 19, 2019. − *Jan, Tracy (August 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/08/16/hud-raises-bar-bringing-discrimination-claims/ HUD raises the bar for bringing discrimination claims]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved August 19, 2019. − *Shiff, Blair (August 24, 2019). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/ben-carson-affordable-housing-discrimination-disparate-impact-standard Ben Carson proposing a significant affordable housing rule change]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved August 24, 2019.</ref> − *August 29, 2019—The U.S. Surgeon General issued a warning against using marijuana because of its health risks, the first marijuana-related advisory since the 1980s.<ref>Multiple references: − *Berry, Susan (August 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/29/surgeon-general-false-perception-marijuana-not-as-harmful-as-other-drugs/ Surgeon General: ‘False Perception Marijuana Not as Harmful as Other Drugs’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019. − *[https://www.wsj.com/articles/surgeon-general-warns-against-marijuana-use-by-teenagers-pregnant-women-11567104521 Surgeon General Warns Against Marijuana Use by Teenagers, Pregnant Women]. ''The Wall Street Journal'' (from the ''Associated Press''). August 29, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2019. − *Blake, Andrew (August 29, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/29/first-marijuana-advisory-issued-in-decades-surgeon/ Surgeon general issues first marijuana advisory in decades, citing increased availability, potency]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 30, 2019. − *Leonard, Kimberly (August 29, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/this-aint-your-mothers-marijuana-surgeon-general-urges-teens-and-pregnant-women-to-stay-away-from-pot 'This ain't your mother's marijuana': Surgeon general urges teens and pregnant women to stay away from pot]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 30, 2019. − *Hellmann, Jessie (August 29, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/459256-trump-admin-warns-against-marijuana-use-for-pregnant-women-youth Trump administration warns against marijuana use for pregnant women, youth]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 30, 2019. − *Alonso-Zaldivar, Ricardo (August 29, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/3bfbeecf9c654c76b6037ffb4ec20188 ‘This ain’t your mother’s marijuana,’ surgeon general says]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 30, 2019. − *O'Donnell, Jayne (August 29, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2019/08/29/surgeon-general-weed-way-too-risky-pregnant-women-and-teens/2150907001/ Surgeon General to teens and pregnant women: Weed is way too risky for developing brains]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved August 30, 2019. − *Tatum, Sophie; Flaherty, Anne (August 29, 2019). [https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/surgeon-general-warns-risks-marijuana-pregnant-women-young/story?id=65263691 Surgeon General warns of risks of marijuana use by pregnant women, young people]. ''ABC News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019. − *Pawlowski, A. (August 29, 2019). [https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/surgeon-general-warns-pregnant-women-teens-about-marijuana-risks-n1047746 Surgeon general warns pregnant women, teens about marijuana risks]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved August 30, 2019. − *Kaplan, Sheila (August 29, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/29/health/marijuana-pregnancy-surgeon-general.html Surgeon General Warns Pregnant Women and Teenagers Not to Smoke or Vape Marijuana]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.</ref> Line 1,167:
Line 790: − *Rather than retreat on healthcare and avoid the topic, President Trump continued advocating against ObamaCare.<ref>Multiple references: − *Spiering, Charlie (April 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/04/02/at-a-fundraiser-donald-trump-torches-republicans-for-running-away-from-health-care/ Donald Trump Torches Republicans for Running Away from Health Care]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 13, 2019. − *Kellum, Holly (April 3, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/with-alternative-to-obamacare-trump-seeks-to-make-gop-the-party-of-health-care_2865933.html With Alternative to Obamacare, Trump Seeks to Make GOP the ‘Party of Health Care’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved April 13, 2019. − *Fabian, Jordan (March 27, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/436034-trump-pledges-far-better-health-plan-than-obamacare Trump doubles down on ObamaCare decision]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 27, 2019. − *Spiering, Charlie (March 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/27/donald-trump-we-cant-live-with-obamacare-disaster/ Donald Trump: ‘We Can’t Live with’ Obamacare ‘Disaster’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 27, 2019. − *Cornwall, Susan (March 27, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-healthcare/trump-says-he-can-produce-a-better-healthcare-plan-than-obamacare-idUSKCN1R82EE Trump says he can produce a better healthcare plan than Obamacare]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved March 27, 2019. − *Halaschak, Zachary (March 27, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-gop-will-be-the-party-of-great-healthcare Trump: GOP 'will be the party of great healthcare']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 28, 2019. − *Chumley, Cheryl K. (March 26, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/mar/26/donald-trump-fresh-mueller-win-pivots-boot-obamaca/ Trump, fresh off Mueller win, pivots to boot Obamacare]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 13, 2019. − *Samuels, Brett (March 26, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/435863-trump-says-gop-will-be-party-of-health-care-after-doj-escalates-fight Trump says GOP will be 'party of health care' after DOJ escalates ObamaCare fight]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 13, 2019. − *Bowden, John (May 24, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/445390-trump-campaign-says-he-has-taken-the-issue-back-on-health-care-report Trump campaign says he has 'taken the issue back' on health care: report]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 24, 2019. − President Trump was much bolder than congressional Republicans on healthcare: − *Sullivan, Peter (May 3, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/441897-gop-distances-itself-from-trumps-obamacare-attacks GOP distances itself from Trump's ObamaCare attacks]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 6, 2019.</ref> − *May 9, 2019—The pharmaceutical company Gilead announced it would donate an anti-[[Human Immunodeficiency Virus|HIV]] drug for as many as 200,000 people, something it did after discussions with the Trump Administration and something advancing the administration's goal of ending HIV in the U.S.<ref>Multiple references: − *Frazin, Rachel (May 9, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/443037-trump-says-admin-secured-historic-donation-of-hiv-prevention-drugs-to-help Trump says administration secured 'historic donation' of HIV prevention drugs to help end epidemic]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 13, 2019. − *Limitone, Julia (May 10, 2019). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/healthcare/trump-strikes-big-hiv-drug-deal-to-knockout-virus Trump strikes big HIV drug deal to knock out virus]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved May 13, 2019. − *Berrien, Hank (May 10, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/47060/trump-administration-win-fighting-hiv-huge-hank-berrien Trump Administration Win For Fighting HIV: Huge Donation Of Prevention Drugs]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved May 13, 2019. − *Dyson, Tauren (May 10, 2019). [https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2019/05/10/Gilead-HHS-chief-announce-donation-of-HIV-prevention-drug-Truvada/3551557493180/ Gilead, HHS chief announce donation of HIV prevention drug Truvada]. ''UPI''. Retrieved May 13, 2019. − *Leonard, Kimberly (May 9, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/gilead-donates-anti-hiv-drug-for-200-000-people-to-help-trump-initiative Gilead donates anti-HIV drug for 200,000 people to help Trump initiative]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 13, 2019. − *Fitzsimons, Tim (May 10, 2019). [https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/gilead-donate-hiv-prevention-drug-truvada-200k-uninsured-patients-n1004381 Gilead to donate HIV prevention drug Truvada to 200K uninsured patients]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved May 13, 2019. − *Lovelace, Berkeley (May 10, 2019). [https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/10/gilead-reaches-multiyear-agreement-with-white-house-to-donate-prep.html Drugmaker Gilead reaches multiyear agreement with White House to donate HIV prevention med]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved May 13, 2019. − *Sparks, Hannah (May 10, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/health/generic-version-of-hiv-prevention-drug-on-way-after-activist-campaign Generic version of HIV prevention drug on way after activist campaign]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''New York Post''). Retrieved May 13, 2019. − *McNeil, Donald G. (May 9, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/09/health/gilead-truvada-hiv-aids.html Gilead Will Donate Truvada to U.S. for H.I.V. Prevention]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 13, 2019. − *Bernstein, Lenny (May 9, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/drugmaker-to-donate-hiv-prevention-pills-for-as-many-as-200000-people/2019/05/09/104199de-72a1-11e9-9eb4-0828f5389013_story.html Drugmaker to donate HIV-prevention pills for as many as 200,000 people]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved May 13, 2019. − See also: − *Polumbo, Brad (June 7, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trump-isnt-sabotaging-the-fight-against-hiv-hes-leading-it Trump isn’t sabotaging the fight against HIV — he’s leading it]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 8, 2019.</ref> − *The number of Americans using food stamps continued declining, something attributed to new work requirements and other restrictions on food stamp use,<ref>Multiple references: − *Rodriguez, Katherine (June 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2019/06/19/million-individuals-drop-off-food-stamps-under-trump/ 5.8 Million Individuals Drop Off Food Stamps Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 19, 2019. − *Lubrano, Alfred (June 12, 2019). [https://www.inquirer.com/news/trump-food-stamps-economy-philadelphia-pennsylvania-new-jersey-20190612.html Fewer people getting food stamps]. ''The Philadelphia Inquirer''. Retrieved June 19, 2019. − *Upadhayaya, Venus (June 21, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/5-8-million-people-no-longer-on-food-stamps-under-trump_2973211.html 5.8 Million People No Longer on Food Stamps Under Trump]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved June 21, 2019. − *Rodriguez, Katherine (June 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2019/06/20/million-food-stamp-households-off-benefits-under-trump/ 2.5 Million Food Stamp Households Off Benefits Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 20, 2019.</ref> and something which resulted in reduced dependence on the government.<ref>Svab, Petr (July 9, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/americans-are-ditching-government-dependence-under-trump_2995662.html Number of Americans on Welfare Dropping Under Trump Administration]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 10, 2019.</ref> In April 2019, the number of individuals on food stamps fell to the lowest level in ten years,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (July 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2019/07/08/food-stamp-participation-lowest-10-years/ Food Stamp Participation Lowest in 10 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.</ref> and the following month, the number of households fell to the lowest level in nine years.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (August 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2019/08/07/food-stamp-households-at-lowest-point-in-9-years/ Food Stamp Households at Lowest Point in 9 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 7, 2019.</ref> By June 2019, over 6.2 million individuals stopped using food stamps since President Trump took office,<ref>Multiple references: − *Rodriguez, Katherine (September 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2019/09/08/6-2-million-individuals-off-food-stamps-under-trump/ 6.2 Million Individuals Off Food Stamps Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 8, 2019. − *[https://www.theepochtimes.com/over-6-million-americans-have-dropped-off-food-stamps-since-trump-took-office_3074829.html Over 6 Million Americans Have Dropped Off Food Stamps Since Trump Took Office]. ''The Epoch Times'' (from ''The Daily Caller''). September 9, 2019. Retrieved September 9, 2019. − *Olohan, Mary Margaret (September 9, 2019). [https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/09/09/over-6-million-americans-drop-off-food-stamps-since-trump-took-office/ Over 6 Million Americans Drop Off Food Stamps Under Trump Presidency]. ''The Daily Signal'' (from ''The Daily Caller''). Retrieved September 9, 2019. − *Olohan, Mary Margaret (September 9, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/09/americans-food-stamps-trump/ Over 6 Million Americans Have Dropped Off Food Stamps Since Trump Took Office]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 9, 2019. − *Kangadis, Nick (September 9, 2019). [https://www.mrctv.org/blog/usda-over-6-million-people-food-stamps-during-trump-administration USDA: Over 6 Million People Off Food Stamps During Trump Administration]. ''MRC TV''. Retrieved September 9, 2019. − See also: − *Talgo, Chris (September 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/thanks-to-trump-7-million-have-quit-food-stamps Thanks to Trump, 7 million have quit food stamps]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 24, 2019.</ref> and by July 2019, over 2.5 million households had stopped using food stamps.<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (October 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2019/10/07/more-than-2-5-million-households-drop-off-food-stamps-under-trump/ More than 2.5 Million Households Drop Off Food Stamps Under Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 7, 2019.</ref> Line 1,234:
Line 820: − *In late 2018 and in 2019, the drug price index for prescription drugs fell at the fastest pace since the 1960s.<ref>Multiple references: − *Svab, Petr (October 12, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/drug-prices-index-falls-fastest-since-1960s-thanks-to-trump-his-economic-advisers-say_3114648.html Drug Prices Index Falls Fastest Since 1960s Thanks to Trump, His Economic Advisers Say]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 12, 2019. − *[https://twitter.com/WhiteHouseCEA/status/1182303821407670274 CEA]. ''Twitter''. October 10, 2019. Retrieved October 11, 2019.</ref> Line 1,252:
Line 835: − *February 19, 2019—FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb threatened to force states to end any [[vaccine]] exemptions if they did not voluntarily do so.<ref>Multiple references: − *Newman, Alex (February 22, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/health-care/item/31551-fda-boss-to-states-eliminate-vaccine-exemptions-or-else FDA Boss to States: Eliminate Vaccine Exemptions, or Else]. ''The New American''. Retrieved February 22, 2019. − *Gstalter, Morgan (February 22, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/state-issues/430736-fda-chief-says-feds-might-intervene-if-states-continue-to FDA chief says feds might intervene if states continue allowing vaccine exemptions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 22, 2019.</ref>
Donald Trump achievements: Religious liberty and LGBT (view source)
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==2019==
==2019==
[[File:Donald Trump at the 2019 Values Voter Summit.jpg|thumb|250px|President Trump speaking at the Values Voter Summit, October 12, 2019]]
[[File:Donald Trump at the 2019 Values Voter Summit.jpg|thumb|250px|President Trump speaking at the Values Voter Summit, October 12, 2019]]
The Trump Administration continued advancing socially conservative policies,<ref>Multiple references:
The Trump Administration continued advancing socially conservative policies,<ref>Multiple references:
*Cimmino, Jeffrey (October 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/assistant-attorney-general-religious-schools-shouldnt-be-shut-out-of-government-programs Assistant attorney general: Religious schools shouldn't be shut out of government programs]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
*Cimmino, Jeffrey (October 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/assistant-attorney-general-religious-schools-shouldnt-be-shut-out-of-government-programs Assistant attorney general: Religious schools shouldn't be shut out of government programs]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
*Vondracek, Christopher (October 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/8/roger-severino-says-religious-liberty-protections-/ World under Trump far different from John Lennon's secular 'Imagine,' official says]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 8, 2019.</ref> filing more briefs in religious freedom cases than the Obama and Bush administrations.<ref>Kaplan, Adiel; Mora, David; Miller, Maya; Calderon, Andrew R. (February 24, 2019). [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/trump-admin-files-more-briefs-religious-liberty-cases-obama-bush-n974531 Trump admin files more briefs in religious liberty cases than Obama, Bush]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved May 6, 2019.</ref>
*Vondracek, Christopher (October 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/8/roger-severino-says-religious-liberty-protections-/ World under Trump far different from John Lennon's secular 'Imagine,' official says]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 8, 2019.</ref> filing more briefs in religious freedom cases than the Obama and Bush administrations.<ref>Kaplan, Adiel; Mora, David; Miller, Maya; Calderon, Andrew R. (February 24, 2019). [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/trump-admin-files-more-briefs-religious-liberty-cases-obama-bush-n974531 Trump admin files more briefs in religious liberty cases than Obama, Bush]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved May 6, 2019.</ref>
===Executive actions, 2019===
===Executive actions, 2019===
The Trump Administration took several actions related to religious liberty:
The Trump Administration took several actions related to religious liberty:
*Pearce, Tim (September 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/iowa-town-has-to-remove-inclusive-multicolored-crosswalk-feds-say Trump administration orders Iowa city to make 'inclusive' rainbow crosswalks white again]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
*Pearce, Tim (September 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/iowa-town-has-to-remove-inclusive-multicolored-crosswalk-feds-say Trump administration orders Iowa city to make 'inclusive' rainbow crosswalks white again]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/feds-ask-ames-officials-to-remove-inclusive-crosswalks/ar-AAHJ598 Feds ask Ames officials to remove 'inclusive' crosswalks]. ''MSN'' (from ''KCCI''). September 23, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2019.</ref>
*[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/feds-ask-ames-officials-to-remove-inclusive-crosswalks/ar-AAHJ598 Feds ask Ames officials to remove 'inclusive' crosswalks]. ''MSN'' (from ''KCCI''). September 23, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2019.</ref>
===Other achievements, 2019===
===Other achievements, 2019===
President Trump's address:
President Trump's address:
*[https://www.c-span.org/video/?457667-1/president-trump-delivers-remarks-national-prayer-breakfast President Trump Speaks at National Prayer Breakfast]. ''C-SPAN''. February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2019.</ref>
*[https://www.c-span.org/video/?457667-1/president-trump-delivers-remarks-national-prayer-breakfast President Trump Speaks at National Prayer Breakfast]. ''C-SPAN''. February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2019.</ref>
*By the Trump Administration's second year, conservative and Christian colleges saw more of their students accepted as interns inside the administration than under the entire Obama Administration.<ref>Bedard, Paul (May 6, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/trump-white-house-opens-door-to-christian-conservative-colleges Trump White House opens door to Christian, conservative colleges]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 6, 2019.</ref>
*By the Trump Administration's second year, conservative and Christian colleges saw more of their students accepted as interns inside the administration than under the entire Obama Administration.<ref>Bedard, Paul (May 6, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/trump-white-house-opens-door-to-christian-conservative-colleges Trump White House opens door to Christian, conservative colleges]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 6, 2019.</ref>
*June 26, 2019—President Trump spoke at the socially conservative Faith & Freedom Coalition policy conference and made several strong statements.<ref>Multiple references:
*June 26, 2019—President Trump spoke at the socially conservative Faith & Freedom Coalition policy conference and made several strong statements.<ref>Multiple references:
*Spiering, Charlie (June 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/26/four-more-years-donald-trump-thrills-faith-freedom-convention/ ‘Four More Years!’: Donald Trump Thrills Faith and Freedom Convention]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
*Spiering, Charlie (June 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/26/four-more-years-donald-trump-thrills-faith-freedom-convention/ ‘Four More Years!’: Donald Trump Thrills Faith and Freedom Convention]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
*[http://www.conservativehq.com/article/31012-dr-beverly-lahaye-and-penny-nance-celebrate-40-years-success-concerned-women-america Dr. Beverly LaHaye and Penny Nance Celebrate 40 Years of Success for Concerned Women for America]. ''ConservativeHQ''. September 16, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
*[http://www.conservativehq.com/article/31012-dr-beverly-lahaye-and-penny-nance-celebrate-40-years-success-concerned-women-america Dr. Beverly LaHaye and Penny Nance Celebrate 40 Years of Success for Concerned Women for America]. ''ConservativeHQ''. September 16, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
*Gehrke, Joel (September 17, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/pompeo-china-and-russia-have-morally-reprehensible-hypocrisy-on-human-rights Pompeo: China and Russia have ‘morally reprehensible’ hypocrisy on human rights]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 17, 2019.</ref>
*Gehrke, Joel (September 17, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/pompeo-china-and-russia-have-morally-reprehensible-hypocrisy-on-human-rights Pompeo: China and Russia have ‘morally reprehensible’ hypocrisy on human rights]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 17, 2019.</ref>
*October 12, 2019—President Trump spoke at the socially conservative Value Voters Summit, making strongly conservative statements.<ref>Multiple references:
*October 12, 2019—President Trump spoke at the socially conservative Value Voters Summit, making strongly conservative statements.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.c-span.org/video/?465157-1/president-trump-addresses-values-voter-summit President Trump Addresses Values Voter Summit]. ''C-SPAN''. October 12, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
*[https://www.c-span.org/video/?465157-1/president-trump-addresses-values-voter-summit President Trump Addresses Values Voter Summit]. ''C-SPAN''. October 12, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
===Failures, 2019===
===Failures, 2019===
*May 31, 2019—Despite not doing so in 2017 or 2018, President Trump acknowledged "[[gay pride|LGBT Pride]] Month," with social conservatives expressing disappointment that his personal approval of homosexuality negatively impacted other policy decisions.<ref>Multiple references:
*May 31, 2019—Despite not doing so in 2017 or 2018, President Trump acknowledged "[[gay pride|LGBT Pride]] Month," with social conservatives expressing disappointment that his personal approval of homosexuality negatively impacted other policy decisions.<ref>Multiple references:
*McLean, Dorothy Cummings (June 4, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-supports-pride-month-again-pledges-to-overturn-laws-criminalizing-homosexuality-worldwide Trump supports ‘Pride Month,’ again pledges to overturn laws criminalizing homosexuality worldwide]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
*McLean, Dorothy Cummings (June 4, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-supports-pride-month-again-pledges-to-overturn-laws-criminalizing-homosexuality-worldwide Trump supports ‘Pride Month,’ again pledges to overturn laws criminalizing homosexuality worldwide]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 5, 2019.