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Donald Trump achievements: Foreign policy

2017-12-09T20:00:27Z

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:''Main article: [[Donald Trump achievements]]''
This article is a non-exhaustive list of achievements by [[President of the United States of America|U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]], [[Trump Administration|his administration]], and [[United States Congress|Congress]] related to his foreign policy.

For foreign policy achievements related to trade policy, see [[Donald Trump achievements: Trade policy]]. For foreign policy achievements related to environmental policy, see [[Donald Trump achievements: Energy and environmental policy]].

==Legislation signed==
*March and April, 2017—President Trump and the U.S. Senate approved [[Montenegro]]'s accession into [[NATO]], over [[Russia]]'s objections.<ref>Boyer, Dave (April 11, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/11/trump-certifies-addition-montenegro-nato/ Trump certifies addition of Montenegro in NATO over Russian opposition]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 21, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/news/us-senate-approves-montenegro-as-newest-nato-member/ US Senate approves Montenegro as newest NATO member]. ''Breitbart News''. March 28, 2017. Retrieved May 25, 2017.</ref> (Montenegro officially joined NATO on June 5, 2017<ref>Multiple references:
*Milic, Predrag (June 5, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/05/defying-russia-montenegro-finally-joins-nato.html Defying Russia, Montenegro finally joins NATO]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
*Jozwiak, Rikard (June 7, 2017). [https://www.rferl.org/a/nato-welcomes-montenegro-russia-criticizes/28533739.html NATO Welcomes Newest Member Montenegro]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.</ref>)
*August 2, 2017—President Trump signed a bill into law that, despite its flaws, enacted additional sanctions against Russia, Iran, and North Korea.<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/02/president-trump-signs-russia-sanctions-bill.html President Trump signs Russia sanctions bill]. ''Fox News''. August 2, 2017. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
*Herman, Steve (August 3, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-signs-russia-sanctions-bill-/3969202.html Trump Signs Sanctions Bill, Calls It 'Significantly Flawed']. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
*Spiering, Charlie (August 2, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/02/donald-trump-signs-russia-sanctions/ Donald Trump Signs Russia Sanctions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
*Miller, S.A. (August 2, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/2/donald-trump-signs-russia-sanctions-bill/ Trump signs sanctions against Russia, Iran, North Korea, but slams constraints on executive powers]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.</ref>

==Executive actions==
===2017===
President Trump was observed early in his presidency to have adopted a strong<ref>Collinson, Stephen (April 14, 2017). [http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/14/politics/donald-trump-military-afghanistan/index.html Trump carves out tough commander-in-chief posture]. ''CNN''. Retrieved April 14, 2017.</ref> and unpredictable<ref>Wong, Kristina (July 3, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/03/president-trump-off-script-foreign-policy/ President Trump’s ‘Unpredictable’ Foreign Policy Bears Fruit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2017.</ref> foreign policy and was described as having made a "consequential impact" on foreign policy early on.<ref>Taylor, Guy; Boylan, Dan (April 27, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/27/donald-trumps-foreign-policy-makes-impact/ Trump’s unconventional foreign policy makes consequential impact in first 100 days]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 28, 2017.</ref> This was as opposed to Barack Obama's foreign policy.<ref>Llorente, Elizabeth (April 14, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/14/ex-obama-officials-say-hesitation-to-use-force-in-syria-elsewhere-emboldened-adversaries.html Ex-Obama officials say hesitation to use force in Syria, elsewhere, emboldened adversaries]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 14, 2017. 
Despite this article's title, it confirms the Trump Administration's divergence from Obama's foreign policy:
*Heinlein, Peter (July 19, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/despite-rhetoric-trump-foreign-policy-hews-close-obama/3950951.html Despite Rhetoric, Trump's Foreign Policy Hews Close to Obama's]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 20, 2017.</ref> As the North Korean vice-foreign minister stated, Trump's foreign policy was "more vicious and more aggressive" than that of Barack Obama.<ref>Talmadge, Eric (April 14, 2017). [https://www.yahoo.com/news/n-korean-official-us-more-vicious-aggressive-under-051124540.html N. Korean official: Ready for war if Trump wants it]. ''Yahoo News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved April 14, 2017.</ref> [[Fox News]] reported that the Trump Administration has adopted a more critical stance toward the [[United Nations]] than the Obama Administration.<ref>Shaw, Adam (April 10, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/10/un-tensions-with-trump-administration-mount-as-both-sides-dig-in.html UN tensions with Trump administration mount as both sides dig in]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 10, 2017.</ref> President Trump implemented his [[America First]] philosophy into his foreign policy,<ref>Starr, Penny (June 22, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/22/mike-pence-president-trump-is-restoring-u-s-leadership-in-the-free-world-by-putting-america-first/ Mike Pence: President Trump is Restoring U.S. Leadership in the Free World by ‘Putting America First’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref><ref name="AmericaFirstUN"/> and he emphasized the issue of [[sovereignty]].<ref name="Sovereignty"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Newman, Alex (September 20, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/26952-in-america-first-speech-at-un-trump-defends-sovereignty In “America First” Speech At UN, Trump Defends Sovereignty]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
*Ma, Ying (October 11, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/dear-intellectual-elites-sovereignty-is-what-america-first-foreign-policy-is-all-about/article/2637148 Dear intellectual elites: Sovereignty is what 'America First' foreign policy is all about]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
*Kurtz, Stanley (October 4, 2017). [http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/452301/sovereignty-theme-trumps-foreign-policy-john-fonte The Sovereignty Theme in Trump’s Foreign Policy]. ''National Review''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.</ref>

By May 2017, Trump had "hit most, if not all, of the notes he wanted to on a broad range of issues" and was more ambitious than Obama had been at the same point in his presidency.<ref name="FulfilAmbitious">Boyer, Dave (May 25, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/25/donald-trump-meets-goals-of-foreign-trip/ Trump fulfills ambitious agenda on first trip abroad, eclipsing Obama’s record during first year]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 25, 2017.</ref>

*The Trump Administration took a tougher stance against [[Iran]].<ref>Herman, Steve (September 14, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-administration-seen-taking-harder-line-on-iran/4029466.html Trump Administration Seen Taking Harder Line on Iran]. 'Voice of America''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.</ref> Here are some of the actions taken against the country:
**February 3, 2017—After Iran tested a ballistic missile in apparent violation of a UN Security Council resolution, the Trump Administration instituted unilateral economic sanctions against 13 Iranian individuals and 12 companies.<ref>Torbati, Yeganeh (February 3, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-usa-idUSKBN15H253 Trump administration tightens Iran sanctions, Tehran hits back]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 3, 2017.</ref><ref>Boyer, Dave; Taylor, Guy (February 3, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/3/donald-trump-slaps-sanctions-iran-missile-test/ Trump slaps sanctions on Iran over missile test]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 3, 2017.</ref>
**May 17, 2017—The Trump Administration imposed additional sanctions on an Iranian national, an Iranian company, a Chinese national, and three Chinese companies (because of Chinese dealings related to Iran's nuclear program).<ref>Muñoz, Carlo (May 17, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/17/trump-admin-rolls-out-new-sanctions-against-iran/ Trump admin. rolls out new sanctions against Iran]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 17, 2017.</ref>
**July 18, 2017—Despite recertifying the Iran nuclear deal the day earlier,<ref>Multiple references:
*Duzor, Megan (July 18, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-administration-iran-is-complying-with-nuclear-deal/3948472.html Trump Administration: Iran Is Complying With Nuclear Deal]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/17/trump-administration-says-iran-complying-with-nuclear-deal-but-defying-its-spirit.html Trump administration says Iran complying with nuclear deal but defying its spirit]. ''Fox News''. July 17, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (July 17, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/17/trump-administration-says-iran-is-in-compliance-wi/ Trump administration says Iran is in compliance with 2015 nuclear deal]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.</ref> the Trump Administration imposed sanctions on 18 Iranian individuals and entities for supporting the nation's non-nuclear weapon programs and support for terrorists.<ref>Multiple references:
*Bredemeier, Ken (July 18, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-sanctions-iranians-while-recertifying-nuclear-/3948962.html US Sanctions Iranians Even After Recertifying Nuclear Deal]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
*Lederman, Josh (July 18, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/18/us-iran-complying-with-nuclear-deal-but-defying-its-spirit.html US sanctions more Iranians, but nuclear deal stands for now]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved July 18, 2017.
*Dorell, Oren (July 18, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/07/18/trump-adds-new-sanctions-iran-targeting-ballistic-missiles-and-support-terrorism/487583001/ Trump sanctions Iran over missiles, terrorism after saying it complies with nuclear deal]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.</ref>
**September 14, 2017—While extending Iran sanctions relief in accordance with the Iran Deal, the Trump Administration imposed new sanctions on eleven Iranian people and companies suspected of supporting the country's ballistic missile program or being involved in cyber-attacks.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/united-states-iran-sanctions-individuals-entities/28736041.html U.S. Extends Iran Nuclear Sanctions Relief, Adds Other Sanctions Over Missile Activity]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. September 14, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
*Chalfant, Morgan (September 14, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/350704-treasury-sanctions-iranian-nationals-for-cyberattacks-against-us US sanctions Iranian nationals for cyberattacks against banks]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
*Downs, Ray (September 14, 2017). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2017/09/14/Trump-extends-sanction-waivers-for-Iran-while-imposing-new-ones/4871505433175/ Trump extends sanction waivers for Iran while imposing new ones]. ''UPI''. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/14/us-weighs-sanctions-relief-while-bemoaning-irans-behavior.html US extends Iran sanctions relief while bemoaning behavior]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 14, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
*Schwartz, Felicia; Norman, Laurence; Talley, Ian (September 14, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-expected-keep-iran-nuclear-deal-in-place-for-now-1505399491 U.S. Keeps Iran Nuclear Deal in Place but Imposes Other Sanctions]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.</ref>
**October 13, 2017—President Trump, in a strongly-worded speech,<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-transcript-iran-nuclear-deal-speech/4069466.html Transcript of Trump Speech on Iran Nuclear Deal]. ''Voice of America''. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/transcript-trumps-iran-speech.html Transcript of Trump's Iran speech]. ''Fox News''. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.</ref> announced that he would decertify Iran's compliance with the Iran nuclear deal (known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA) and would give Congress time, under the threat of leaving the agreement entirely,<ref>Wong, Kristina (October 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/10/13/trump-decertifies-iran-nuclear-deal-threatens-terminate/ Trump Vows to ‘Terminate’ Iran Nuclear Deal If Congress Cannot ‘Reach a Solution’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.</ref> to revise the agreement to make it tougher against Iran.<ref name="NewIranPolicy">Multiple references:
*Mason, Ian (October 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/10/13/trump-keeps-iran-deal-refuses-certify-compliance-congress/ Trump Keeps Iran Deal, Refuses to Certify Compliance to Congress]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (October 13, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/13/trump-decertifies-iran-nuclear-deal-announces-new-/ Trump decertifies Iran nuclear deal, announces new crackdown]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trump-to-decertify-iran-nuclear-deal.html Trump decertifies Iran nuclear deal, slaps sanctions on IRGC in broadside at ‘radical regime’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Heinlein, Peter (October 14, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-decertify-iran-deal/4069190.html Trump Toughens Iran Strategy, Decertifies Tehran's Compliance With Accord]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Herman, Steve (October 13, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-unveils-new-tougher-iran-strategy/4068731.html Trump Unveils New, Tougher Iran Strategy]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Holland, Steve; Bayoumy, Yara (October 13, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-usa/trump-strikes-blow-at-iran-nuclear-deal-in-major-u-s-policy-shift-idUSKBN1CI24I Trump strikes blow at Iran nuclear deal in major U.S. policy shift]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Stewart, Phil (October 13, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-military/pentagon-identifying-new-areas-to-pressure-iran-reviewing-plans-idUSKBN1CI2KA Pentagon identifying new areas to pressure Iran, reviewing plans]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Kredo, Adam (October 13, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/national-security/trump-decertifies-iranian-compliance-nuclear-deal-sanctions-terror-regime/ Trump Decertifies Iranian Compliance With Nuclear Deal, Sanctions Terror Regime]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
Some conservatives, however, criticized President Trump for not choosing to fully pull out of the agreement:
*Mora, Edwin (October 14, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/14/experts-on-decertifying-iran-deal-trump-shouldve-killed-terror-fueling-agreement/ Experts on Decertifying Iran Deal: Trump Should Have Killed Terror-Fueling Agreement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Spiering, Charlie (October 14, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/14/trump-2016-number-one-priority-dismantle-deal-iran/ Donald Trump 2016: ‘My Number One Priority’ Is to ‘Dismantle’ Deal with Iran’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration announced a new and tougher comprehensive strategy against Iran,<ref name="NewIranPolicy"/> and the Treasury Department enacted terrorism-related sanctions on Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.<ref name="NewIranPolicy"/><ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Pages/sm0177.aspx Treasury Designates the IRGC under Terrorism Authority and Targets IRGC and Military Supporters under Counter-Proliferation Authority]. ''U.S. Department of the Treasury''. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Nazarian, Adelle (October 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/10/13/trump-authorizes-treasury-to-sanction-irans-islamic-revolutionary-guard-corps/ Trump Authorizes Treasury to Sanction Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Pramuk, Jacob (October 13, 2017). [https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/13/treasury-department-sanctions-irans-islamic-revolutionary-guard-corps.html Treasury slaps sanctions on Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards as US raises pressure on Tehran]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Cunningham, Erin (October 13, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/10/13/irans-revolutionary-guard-is-about-to-come-under-fire-from-the-trump-administration/ Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is facing more pressure from the Trump administration]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Toosi, Nahal (October 13, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/13/trump-iran-revolutionary-guards-243760 Trump pulls his punch against elite Iranian military group]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.</ref>
*The Trump Administration took actions against [[Russia]]:
**February 2017—Two U.S. government-run media outlets began broadcasting in Russian in an attempt to counter Russian propaganda.<ref>Multiple references:
*Lopatka, Jan (February 8, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-russia-rfe-idUSKBN15N13Y Radio Free Europe, Voice of America launch new Russian-language TV channel]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*Miller, S.A. (July 5, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/5/current-time-broadcasts-into-russia-eastern-europe/ Current Time broadcasts into Russia, Eastern Europe]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-current-time-tv-network-rfe-russia-russian-propaganda-misinformation-rt/ U.S. launches TV network as alternative to Russian propaganda]. ''CBS News''. February 9, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*[https://www.economist.com/news/united-states/21723449-current-time-broadcasts-russian-capitol-hill-americas-answer-russian-propaganda America’s answer to Russian propaganda TV]. ''The Economist'' (from ''Current Time''). June 15, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref>
**April 21, 2017—The Trump Administration refused to issue waivers to any companies which wanted to do business with Russia, which was under economic sanctions, including [[ExxonMobil]], which had applied for a waiver.<ref>Multiple references:
*Gehrke, Joel (April 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/steve-mnuchin-no-russia-sanctions-waiver-for-exxon-other-companies/article/2620913 Steve Mnuchin: No Russia sanctions waiver for Exxon, other companies]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
*Solomon, Jay; Olson, Bradley (April 21, 2017). [http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2017/04/21/u-s-denies-exxon-bid-for-waiver-on-russia-sanctions-3rd-update.html U.S. Denies Exxon Bid for Waiver on Russia Sanctions -- 3rd Update]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref> The day earlier, the Trump Administration announced, in strong language, it was implementing the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, which blacklisted certain Russian citizens.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/04/20/letter-president-certain-congressional-committee-chairs A Letter from the President to Certain Congressional Committee Chairs]. ''whitehouse.gov''. April 20, 2017. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
*Herszenhorn, David M. (April 21, 2017). [http://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-crackdown-on-rights-abusers-in-russia/ Trump pledges crackdown on rights abusers in Russia and beyond]. ''Politico''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref>
**June 20, 2017—The same day President Trump met with [[Ukraine|Ukrainian]] President [[Petro Poroshenko]], the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on 38 Russian individuals and entities involved in the conflict with Ukraine.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-treasury-russia-ukraine-separatists-sanctions/3909028.html US Expands Sanctions Against Russia, Ukraine Separatists]. ''Voice of America''. June 20, 2017. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/20/treasury-moves-to-pressure-russia-with-new-sanctions-in-ukraine-conflict.html Treasury moves to 'pressure' Russia with new sanctions in Ukraine conflict]. ''Fox News''. June 20, 2017. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
*Gehrke, Joel (June 20, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-hits-russia-ukrainian-separatists-with-sanctions/article/2626488 Trump hits Russia, Ukrainian separatists with sanctions]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
*Jackson, David (June 20, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/06/20/donald-trump-petro-poroshenko-mike-pence-ukraine/103032910/ Trump meets Ukraine president as Treasury Department sanctions Russia]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved June 26, 2017.</ref>
*The Trump Administration took several actions against [[North Korea]]. The administration took a tougher stance on North Korea than its predecessors, which was bringing positive results by October 2017:<ref>Shaw, Adam (October 9, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/10/09/report-u-s-tough-stance-north-koreas-ties-getting-results/ Report: U.S. Tough Stance on North Korea’s Ties Getting Results]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2017.</ref>
**Early in Trump's presidency, he and his administration took a much tougher tone against North Korea than his predecessors.<ref>Multiple references:
* [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/16/trumps-comments-on-north-korea-from-fire-and-fury-to-blaming-china.html Trump's comments on North Korea, from 'fire and fury' to blaming China]. ''Fox News''. August 16, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
* Moons, Michelle (April 17, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/04/17/vp-mike-pence-from-korean-demilitarized-zone-era-of-strategic-patience-is-over/ VP Mike Pence from Korean Demilitarized Zone: ‘Era of Strategic Patience Is Over’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
* Key, Pam (April 17, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/04/17/trump-presidents-obama-clinton-outplayed-north-korea/ Trump: Presidents Obama, Clinton Were ‘Outplayed’ by North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
* [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/19/sword-stands-ready-pence-warns-north-korea.html 'The sword stands ready': Pence warns North Korea]. ''Fox News''. April 19, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/30/trump-era-strategic-patience-with-north-korea-is-over.html Trump: Era of 'strategic patience' with North Korea 'is over']. ''Fox News''. June 30, 2017. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
*Miller, S.A. (June 30, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/30/donald-trump-delivers-warning-north-korea-patience/ Trump delivers warning to North Korea: ‘Patience is over’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (July 11, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/11/u-s-moves-toward-unilateral-action-amid-u-n-security-council-stalemate/ Report: U.S. Moves Toward Unilateral Action on North Korea, as U.N. Security Council Stalls]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
*Hayward, John (September 3, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/09/03/trump-says-appeasement-will-not-work-with-rogue-nation-north-korea-as-kim-jong-un-detonates-powerful-nuclear-bomb/ Trump Says ‘Appeasement Will Not Work’ with ‘Rogue Nation’ North Korea as Kim Jong-un Detonates Powerful Nuclear Bomb]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 3, 2017.</ref> In one instance,<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (August 11, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/11/donald-trump-wins-round-north-korea/ Donald Trump Wins Round One with North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 11, 2017.</ref> President Trump stated that North Korea "will be met with fire, fury and frankly power, the likes of which the world has never seen before" if they did not stop threatening the U.S,<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/08/north-korean-nukes-are-miniaturized-can-fit-on-missiles-report-says.html Trump: North Korea 'will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen' if more threats emerge]. ''Fox News''. August 8, 2017. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
*Taylor, Guy; Miller, S.A. (August 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/8/donald-trump-threatens-to-rain-fire-and-fury-on-no/ Trump threatens to rain ‘fire and fury like the world has never seen’ on North Korea]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
*Herman, Steve (August 8, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-warns-fire-fury-north-korea-threats-dont-stop/3977676.html Trump Warns of 'Fire and Fury' for North Korea if Threats Don't Stop]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
*Spiering, Charlie (August 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/08/donald-trump-warns-north-korea-threats-to-united-states-will-be-met-with-fire-and-fury/ Donald Trump Warns North Korea: Threats to United States Will Be Met with ‘Fire and Fury’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
President Trump chose the wording himself:
*Boyer, Dave (August 9, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/9/white-house-trump-chose-fire-fury-warning-n-korea/ Trump chose ‘fire and fury’ warning for North Korea: White House]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
Secretary of Defense [[James Mattis]] and Secretary of State [[Rex Tillerson]] supported President Trump's remarks:
*Taylor, Guy; Boyer, Dave (August 9, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/9/rex-tillerson-james-mattis-back-up-donald-trumps-m/ Tillerson, Mattis back up Trump’s stark warning to North Korea]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/09/secretary-mattis-warns-north-korea-not-to-invite-destruction-its-people.html Secretary Mattis warns North Korea not to invite 'destruction of its people']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
*Wong, Kristina (August 9, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/08/09/mattis-mattis-north-korea-cease-actions-lead-destruction/ James Mattis: North Korea ‘Would Lose Any Arms Race’ and ‘Should Cease’ Inviting ‘The End of Its Regime’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
*Chiaramonte, Perry (August 9, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/09/nagasaki-marks-anniversary-bombing-amid-us-north-korea-nuclear-tensions.html Tillerson: Trump sending North Korea a 'strong message']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.</ref> and Trump stated the next day that his comment may not have been tough enough.<ref>Multiple references:
*Pappas, Alex (August 10, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/10/trump-doubles-down-on-fire-and-fury-warning-to-north-korea-maybe-it-wasnt-tough-enough.html Trump doubles down on 'fire and fury' warning to North Korea: 'Maybe it wasn't tough enough']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
*Miller, S.A.; Muñoz, Carlo (August 10, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/10/trump-fire-and-fury-talk-nkorea-wasnt-tough-enough/ Trump: ‘Fire and fury’ talk on N. Korea ‘wasn’t tough enough’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
*Bredemeier, Ken (August 10, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-stiffens-resolve-against-north-korea/3980715.html Trump Stiffens Resolve Against North Korea]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 10, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration chose to include a military option among a list of potential strategies in United States policy towards North Korea.<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/29/military-option-for-north-korea-being-prepared-for-trump-mcmaster-says.html Military option for North Korea being prepared for Trump, McMaster says]. ''Fox News''. June 29, 2017. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
*Muñoz, Carlo (August 10, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/10/james-mattis-military-solution-in-place-to-address/ Mattis: Military solution in place to address North Korea threat]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
*Persons, Sally (August 11, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/11/donald-trump-military-locked-and-loaded-for-possib/ Trump: Military ‘locked and loaded’ for possible North Korea action]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-military-locked-loaded-north-korea/3981667.html Trump Warns North Korea Will 'Regret It Fast' if Action Taken Against Guam]. ''Voice of America''. August 11, 2017. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
However, the administration stated it would not give up finding diplomatic solutions with North Korea:
*Wong, Kristina (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/06/trump-administration-not-giving-diplomacy-north-korea/ Trump Administration Not Yet Giving Up on Diplomacy with North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
*Papas, Alex (August 11, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/11/trump-kim-jong-un-will-regret-it-fast-if-attacks-guam-us-allies.html Trump: Kim Jong Un 'will regret it fast' if he attacks Guam, US allies]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 11, 2017.</ref> North Korea had threatened to attack the U.S. territory of [[Guam]], but after Trump's remarks it backed off from the threat.<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/15/kim-jong-un-appears-to-back-down-after-mattis-trump-warnings.html Kim Jong Un appears to back down after Mattis, Trump warnings]. ''Fox News''. August 15, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
*Padden, Brian (August 15, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/signs-of-diplomacy-as-north-korea-delays-guam-missile-test/3986048.html Signs of Diplomacy Appear as North Korea Delays Guam Missile Test]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
*Pollak, Joel B. (August 14, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/14/winning-north-korea-backs-guam-threat/ Winning: North Korea Backs Down from Guam Threat]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/16/trump-kim-jong-un-made-very-wise-decision-to-back-down.html Trump: Kim Jong Un made 'very wise' decision to back down]. ''Fox News''. August 16, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
*Palkot, Greg (August 15, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/15/trumps-tough-talk-prompted-north-korea-to-stand-down-experts-say.html Trump's tough talk prompted North Korea to stand down, experts say]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref>
**While the deployment was first announced during the Obama Administration, the Trump Administration confirmed it would continue the plans to – and subsequently did – deploy the [[THAAD]] missile defense system to [[South Korea]] despite [[China]]'s strong objections.<ref>Multiple references:
* Diaz, Alex (April 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/17/us-missile-system-en-route-to-korean-peninsula.html US missile system en route to Korean peninsula]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
* Dickstein, Corey (May 1, 2017). [https://www.stripes.com/news/thaad-now-ready-to-defend-south-korea-against-missile-attacks-1.466295#.WQnPh4jytPY THAAD now ready to defend South Korea against missile attacks]. ''Stars and Stripes''. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
* Hayward, John (May 2, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/05/02/u-s-military-thaad-missile-defense-system-now-operational-in-south-korea/ U.S. Military: THAAD Missile System Operational in South Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
*Connor, Neil (May 2, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/05/02/us-thaad-missile-system-operational-south-korea-pyongyang-says/ US Thaad missile system operational in South Korea, as Pyongyang says region on brink of nuclear war]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.</ref> THAAD was first used on May 14, 2017,<ref>Kim, Christine; Miles, Tom (May 16, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-usa-idUSKCN18B1V4 North Korea missile detected by THAAD, program progressing faster than expected: South Korea]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref> and it was successfully tested on July 11, 2017,<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/11/us-successfully-tests-thaad-missile-system-amid-north-korean-tensions.html US successfully tests THAAD missile system amid North Korean tensions]. ''Fox News''. July 11, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
*Stewart, Phil; Ali, Idrees (July 11, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-usa-defenses-idUSKBN19W15R U.S. THAAD missile defenses hit test target as North Korea tension rises]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.</ref> and July 30, 2017.<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/30/us-conducts-successful-thaad-missile-test-after-latest-north-korea-missile-launch.html US conducts 'successful' THAAD missile test after latest North Korea missile launch]. ''Fox News''. July 30, 2017. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
*Shelbourne, Mallory (July 30, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/344536-us-successfully-conducts-missile-test-over-the-pacific US successfully conducts missile test over Pacific]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
*Rodriguez, Katherine (July 31, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/31/video-u-s-carries-out-successful-test-of-thaad-anti-missile-system-in-alaska/ VIDEO: U.S. Carries Out ‘Successful’ Test of THAAD Anti-Missile System in Alaska]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2017.</ref> THAAD was fully deployed on September 7, 2017.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Lucas (September 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/09/06/us-to-install-more-missile-defense-launchers-in-south-korea.html US to install more THAAD missile launchers in South Korea]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/s-korea-deploys-thaad-launchers-as-china-gives-nod-to-u-n-sanctions-against-north/ S. Korea deploys THAAD launchers as China gives nod to U.N. sanctions against north]. ''CBS News''. September 7, 2017. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
*Ji-hye, Jun (September 7, 2017). [http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2017/09/205_236131.html THAAD deployment complete]. ''The Korea Times''. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-southkorea-thaad/south-korea-deploys-u-s-anti-missile-launchers-amid-clashes-with-protesters-idUSKCN1BI03H South Korea deploys U.S. anti-missile launchers amid clashes with protesters]. ''Reuters''. September 6, 2017. Retrieved September 9, 2017.</ref>
**August 5, 2017—The United States successfully and unanimously passed a resolution in the UN Security Council that established tough sanctions against North Korea that would cut the country's export revenue by a third.<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/05/un-slaps-new-sanctions-on-north-korea-following-missile-tests.html Asia-Pacific regional disputes impede united stand on North Korea]. ''Fox News''. August 5, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (August 5, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/08/05/in-major-win-for-trump-u-n-security-council-votes-to-slap-sanctions-on-north-korea/ In Major Win for Trump, U.N. Security Council Votes to Slap Sanctions on North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
*Besheer, Margaret (August 6, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-security-council-north-korea-sanctions/3973718.html UN Security Council Approves New North Korea Sanctions]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
*Nichols, Michelle (August 5, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-un-idUSKBN1AL0NU United Nations bans key North Korea exports over missile tests]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
China announced it had implemented the sanctions:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/14/china-implements-un-sanctions-against-north-korea-as-trump-trade-probe-looms.html China implements UN sanctions against North Korea, as Trump trade probe looms]. ''Fox News''. August 14, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/china-bans-coal-iron-imports-from-north-korw/3984554.html China Banning Coal, Iron, Seafood Imports From North Korea]. ''Voice of America''. August 14, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (August 14, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/08/14/china-implements-sanctions-north-korea-urges-restraint-u-s/ China Implements Sanctions on North Korea, Urges ‘Restraint’ from U.S.]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
*Denyer, Simon (August 14, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/china-bans-north-korea-iron-lead-coal-imports-as-part-of-un-sanctions/2017/08/14/a0ce4cb0-80ca-11e7-82a4-920da1aeb507_story.html?utm_term=.147eff3e890d China bans North Korean iron, lead, coal imports as part of U.N. sanctions]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved August 14, 2017.</ref>
**August 22, 2017—The Trump Administration implemented sanctions on 16 Chinese and Russian individuals and entities for doing business with North Korea.<ref>Multiple references:
*Gertz, Bill (August 23, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/national-security/u-s-sanctions-chinese-russians-illicit-trade-north-korea/ U.S. Sanctions Chinese, Russians for Illicit Trade With North Korea]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
*Randle, Jim (August 22, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-sanctions-russian-chinese-companies-over-north-korea/3995991.html US Sanctions Russian, Chinese Firms for Helping North Korea Militarize]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
*Brunnstrom, David; Chiacu, Doina (August 22, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-nuclear-sanctions-idUSKCN1B21OG U.S. targets Chinese, Russia entities for helping North Korea]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2ifVc US sanctions Chinese, Russian firms for North Korea ties]. ''Deutsche Welle''. August 22, 2017. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
*Davis, Jack (August 22, 2017). [http://www.westernjournalism.com/u-s-ups-pressure-north-korea-sanctions-aimed-china-russia/ U.S. Ups Pressure On North Korea With Sanctions Aimed At China, Russia]. ''Western Journalism''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
*Morello, Carol; Whoriskey, Peter (August 22, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us-sanctions-chinese-and-russian-companies-and-individuals-for-conducting-business-with-north-korea/2017/08/22/78992312-8743-11e7-961d-2f373b3977ee_story.html U.S. hits Chinese and Russian companies, individuals with sanctions for doing business with North Korea]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved August 24, 2017.</ref>
**September 11, 2017—The United States successfully and unanimously passed another UN Security Council resolution that established new sanctions against North Korea.<ref>Multiple references:
*Beavers, Olivia (September 11, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/350158-united-nations-unanimously-adopts-north-korea-sanctions UN Security Council unanimously votes to sanction North Korea]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/09/11/un-security-council-approves-new-sanctions-against-north-korea.html UN Security Council approves new sanctions against North Korea]. ''Fox News''. September 11, 2017. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
*Besheer, Margaret (September 11, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/un-security-council-new-north-korea-sanctions/4023913.html UN Security Council Unanimously Adopts Tough New North Korea Sanctions]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
*Nichols, Michelle (September 10, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles/u-n-security-council-unanimously-steps-up-sanctions-on-north-korea-idUSKCN1BL12S U.N. Security Council unanimously steps up sanctions on North Korea]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
However, the sanctions were softer than originally intended:
*Gehrke, Joel (September 11, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/us-softens-north-korea-sanctions-in-pitch-to-china-russia/article/2634012 US softens North Korea sanctions in pitch to China, Russia]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (September 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/09/12/u-n-approves-softer-version-u-s-resolution-imposing-sanctions-north-korea/ U.N. Approves Softer Version of U.S. Resolution Imposing Sanctions on North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.
*Gehrke, Joel (September 11, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/un-approves-watered-down-north-korea-sanctions/article/2634065 UN approves watered-down North Korea sanctions]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.
China appeared to comply with the sanctions, ordering every North Korean-owned business in the country to shut down:
*Lam, Katherine (September 28, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/09/28/china-orders-north-korean-business-closed-under-un-sanctions.html China closes North Korean businesses; North Korea allegedly swells army to fight US]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
*Hayward, John (September 29, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/09/29/china-shuts-north-korean-owned-businesses-comply-u-n-sanctions/ China Shuts Down North Korean-Owned Businesses to Comply with U.N. Sanctions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/china-orders-north-korean-business-closed-under-un-sanctions/4048089.html China Orders North Korean Business Closed Under UN Sanctions]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 28, 2017. Retrieved October 1, 2017.</ref>
**September 21, 2017—President Trump signed an executive order giving the Treasury Department additional authority to sanction entities doing business and "significant trade" with North Korea, including foreign banks.<ref>Multiple references:
*Besheer, Margaret (Septembre 21, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-imposing-new-sanctions-on-north-korea-/4038478.html Trump Imposes New Trade Sanctions on North Korea]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/21/trump-signs-executive-order-targeting-north-koreas-trading-partners.html Trump signs executive order targeting North Korea's trading partners]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (September 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/21/donald-trump-hits-north-korea-new-sanctions/ Trump hits North Korea with new sanctions]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
*Spiering, Charlie (September 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/21/donald-trump-praises-china-decision-stop-business-north-korea/ Donald Trump Announces New Sanctions; Praises China Bank Decision on North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
*Talley, Ian; Radnofsky, Louise (September 21, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-says-u-s-plans-additional-sanctions-for-north-korea-1506005331 Trump Expands U.S. Sanctions on Dealings With North Korea]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
*Easley, Jonathan; Kheel, Rebecca (September 21, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351820-5-things-to-know-about-trumps-new-north-korea-sanctions 5 things to know about Trump's new North Korea sanctions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
The Treasury Department first used this authority and issued sanctions on September 26, 2017:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/26/new-us-sanctions-hit-8-north-korean-banks-26-bank-workers.html New US sanctions hit 8 North Korean banks, 26 bank workers]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 26, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-to-place-sanctions-on-north-korea-banks/4046099.html US Announces New Sanctions on North Korean Banks and Banking Officials]. ''Voice of America''. September 27, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
*Greenwood, Max (September 26, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/finance/352496-trump-administration-ramps-up-sanctions-on-north-korea Trump targets North Korean banks, workers in new sanctions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.</ref>
**November 20, 2017—The Trump Administration officially designated North Korea a state sponsor of terror.<ref>Multiple references:
*Singman, Brooke (November 20, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/20/trump-designates-north-korea-as-state-sponsor-terror.html Trump designates North Korea as state sponsor of terror]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
*Mason, Jeff (November 20, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-usa/trump-declares-north-korea-state-sponsor-of-terrorism-triggers-sanctions-idUSKBN1DK223 Trump declares North Korea state sponsor of terrorism, triggers sanctions]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
*Spiering, Charlie (November 20, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/20/donald-trump-announce-north-korea-state-sponsor-terror/ Donald Trump Designates North Korea as a State Sponsor of Terror]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
*Gallo, William (November 20, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-redesignating-north-korea-as-state-sponsor-of-terrorism/4126754.html Trump: US to Redesignate North Korea as State Sponsor of Terror]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
*Miller, S.A. (November 20, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/20/donald-trump-put-north-korea-terrorist-list/ Trump puts North Korea on terrorist list: ‘A murderous regime’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
*Mass, Warren (November 21, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/27433-united-states-designates-north-korea-a-state-sponsor-of-terrorism United States Designates North Korea a “State Sponsor of Terrorism”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
*Shear, Michael D. (November 20, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/20/us/politics/north-korea-trump-terror.html Trump Returns North Korea to List of State Sponsors of Terrorism]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved November 20, 2017.</ref> The next day, the Treasury Department enacted additional sanctions on entities doing business with North Korea, including 13 Chinese and North Korean organizations.<ref>Multiple references:
*Schectman, Joel; Brunnstrom, David (November 21, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-usa/u-s-sanctions-13-chinese-and-north-korean-organizations-idUSKBN1DL2G6 U.S. sanctions 13 Chinese and North Korean organizations]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
*Singman, Brooke (November 21, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/21/us-slaps-new-sanctions-on-north-korea-after-designating-it-sponsor-terror.html US slaps new sanctions on North Korea after designating it sponsor of terror]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
*Lane, Sylvan (November 21, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/finance/361411-treasury-targets-north-korean-chinese-shipping-companies-to-boost-pressure-on Treasury targets North Korean, Chinese shipping companies with new sanctions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 21, 2017.</ref> These actions increased pressure on North Korea to end its nuclear and missile programs.<ref>Schearf, Daniel (November 22, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/north-korea-terror-list/4129797.html US Sanctions, Terror Designation Increase Pressure on North Korea]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved November 22, 2017.</ref>
*The Trump Administration took actions against [[Cuba]], reversing several – though not all – Obama-era policies by November 2017:<ref>Zanona, Melanie (November 19, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/360957-how-trump-is-reshaping-us-policy-on-cuba How Trump is reshaping US policy on Cuba]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 3, 2017.</ref>
**June 16, 2017—During a speech attended by opponents of Cuba's Communist regime,<ref>Hayward, John (June 16, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/06/16/7-castro-victims-cuban-heroes-invited-trumps-cuba-announcement/ 7 Castro Victims and Cuban Heroes Invited to Trump’s Cuba Announcement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref> President Trump partially reversed Obama's pro-Cuba policies by restricting U.S. travel to Cuba and prohibit financial transactions that benefit the Cuban military.<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/16/cuba-deal-rollback-trump-says-s-nixing-obama-s-one-sided-pact.html Cuba deal rollback: Trump says he’s nixing Obama’s ‘one-sided’ pact]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
*Miller, S.A. (June 17, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/16/trump-rolls-back-obama-admins-cuba-policy/ Trump rolls back Obama admin’s Cuba policy: ‘Will not be silent in the face of communist oppression’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
*Zanona, Melanie; Fabian, Jordan (June 16, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/338160-trump-draws-a-harder-line-on-cuba Trump draws a harder line on Cuba]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
*Martel, Frances (June 16, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/06/16/miami-trump-applauds-cuban-victims-communism-now-hold-cards/ In Miami, Trump Applauds Cuban Victims of Communism: ‘Now We Hold the Cards’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
*Newman, Alex (June 19, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/26289-trump-vows-that-with-god-s-help-cuba-will-soon-be-free Trump Vows that, “With God's Help,” Cuba Will Soon Be Free]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
*[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-10-20/pdf/2017-22928.pdf Strengthening the Policy of the United States Toward Cuba]. ''Federal Register''. October 20, 2017. Retrieved October 24, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration implemented the restrictions on November 9, 2017.<ref>Multiple references:
*Saine, Cindy (November 9, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-administration-changes-cuba-policy/4106349.html Trump Administration Limits Americans’ Travel to Cuba]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
*Rampton, Roberta; Marsh, Sarah (November 8, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-cuba/new-u-s-government-rules-restrict-travel-and-trade-with-cuba-idUSKBN1D81XN New U.S. government rules restrict travel and trade with Cuba]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
*Mora, Edwin (November 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/11/08/u-s-announces-regs-enforce-trumps-cuba-policy-hold-cuban-regime-accountable/ U.S. Announces Regulations to Enforce Trump’s Cuba Policy: ‘We Will Hold the Cuban Regime Accountable’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
*Miller, S.A. (November 8, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/8/us-tightens-restrictions-travel-trade-cuba/ U.S. tightens restrictions on travel, trade with Cuba]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
*Gomez, Alan (November 8, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2017/11/08/trump-cracks-down-u-s-business-and-travel-cuba/843419001/ Trump cracks down on U.S. business and travel to Cuba. Here’s what’s changing]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
*Lederman, Josh (November 8, 2017). [http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/travel/ct-us-cuba-travel-restrictions-20171108-story.html U.S. tightens travel rules to Cuba, blacklists many businesses]. ''Chicago Tribune''. Retrieved November 11, 2017.</ref> In addition, Trump visibly took a much stronger position on Cuba to repatriate American criminal fugitives than Obama had done.<ref>Boyer, Dave (June 16, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/16/donald-trump-calls-cuba-return-us-fugitives/ Trump calls on Cuba to return U.S. fugitives, including cop-killer Chesimard]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref>
**November 1, 2017—The Trump Administration chose to defend the U.S. embargo on Cuba at the [[United Nations]] and vote against resolutions condemning the embargo, reversing an Obama Administration policy.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-administration-defend-cuba-embargo-un-reverse-obama-stance/4094439.html Trump Administration to Defend Cuba Embargo at UN, Reversing Obama]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 31, 2017. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
*Greenwood, Max (November 1, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/358245-us-upholds-cuba-embargo-in-un-resolution-vote US upholds Cuba embargo in UN resolution vote]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
*Gladstone, Rick (November 1, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/world/americas/cuba-un-us-embargo.html Trump Administration Defends Cuba Embargo at U.N., Reversing Obama]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
See also:
*Gehrke, Joel (November 1, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nikki-haley-apologizes-to-cubans-for-casual-cruelty-of-obama-administration/article/2639281 Nikki Haley apologizes to Cubans for 'casual cruelty' of Obama administration]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 1, 2017.</ref>
*The Trump Administration successfully secured the release of several American prisoners held in foreign countries that the Obama Administration did not or could not release. It played a large role in successfully helping prevent [[Central Intelligence Agency|CIA]] officer Sabrina de Sousa from being extradited to Italy, with the decision coming on March 1, 2017.<ref>Corbin, Cristina (March 1, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/03/01/italy-cancels-former-cia-agents-extradition-from-portugal-in-muslim-abduction-case.html Ex-CIA officer has Trump administration to thank for extradition KO, spokesman says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 1, 2017.</ref> On April 21, 2017, Egypt released an Egyptian-American who had been detained for three years.<ref>Boyer, Dave (April 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/21/donald-trump-greets-aya-hijazi-egyptian-american-w/ Trump greets Egyptian-American woman after working behind the scenes to free her]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 21, 2017.</ref> Additionally, according to the father of Otto Warmbier, who was held hostage in North Korea and then released in June 2017, the Obama Administration did not do enough to secure his release while the Trump Administration did secure his release.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hains, Tim (June 15, 2017). [https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2017/06/15/father_of_otto_warmbier_obama_admin_told_us_to_keep_quiet_trump_admin_brought_him_home.html Father Of Otto Warmbier: Obama Admin Told Us To Keep Quiet, Trump Admin Brought Him Home]. ''RealClearPolitics''. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
*Hayward, John (June 16, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/06/16/otto-warmbier-family-blasts-obama-administration-not-enough-rescue-north-korea/ Otto Warmbier Family: Obama Did Not Do Enough to Rescue Him from North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 19, 2017.</ref> In November 2017, China released three [[University of California, Los Angeles|UCLA]] basketball players from custody for alleged shoplifting after President Trump asked the president of China to release them.<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/11/14/3-ucla-basketball-players-return-to-us-after-being-detained-in-china-for-allegedly-shoplifting.html 3 UCLA basketball players return to US after being detained in China for allegedly shoplifting]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
*Holland, Steve; Feldman, Dana (November 13, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-ucla-china/ucla-players-in-los-angeles-after-trump-seeks-help-from-chinas-xi-idUSKBN1DE0E6 UCLA players in Los Angeles after Trump seeks help from China's Xi]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
*[https://www.stripes.com/sports/3-ucla-players-return-to-us-after-china-shoplifting-incident-1.497822 3 UCLA players return to US after China shoplifting incident]. ''Stars and Stripes'' (from the ''Associated Press''). November 14, 2017. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
*Spiering, Charlie (November 14, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/14/donald-trump-hopeful-president-xi-will-release-ucla-basketball-players-china-soon/ China Releases UCLA Basketball Players After Donald Trump Intervenes]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
*Landler, Mark; Shear, Michael D. (November 14, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/14/us/politics/trump-ucla-basketball-china.html 'Know Anything About These Knuckleheads?' How Trump Helped Free U.C.L.A. Players]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
See also:
*Singman, Brooke (November 15, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/15/trump-waiting-for-thank-from-3-ucla-basketball-players-back-in-us.html UCLA basketball players thank Trump for 'helping us out' after tweet]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
*Carroll, Rory (November 15, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-ucla-china-trump/ucla-players-apologize-for-shoplifting-in-china-thank-trump-idUSKBN1DF2VH UCLA players apologize for shoplifting in China, thank Trump]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.</ref>
*March 2017—After the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia authored a destructive and [[anti-Semitic]]<ref>Tobin, Jonathan S. (March 17, 2017). [http://www.nationalreview.com/article/445879/un-report-israel-apartheid-accusation-outrageous-anti-semitic More than Just Another Anti-Israel U.N. Farce]. ''National Review''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref>Russell, George (March 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/03/17/beyond-apartheid-u-n-commission-pushes-legal-and-propaganda-offensive-against-israel.html Beyond 'apartheid'--U.N. commission pushes legal and propaganda offensive against Israel]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> report against [[Israel]], the report and agency were strongly criticized by the United States and UN Ambassador [[Nikki Haley]], and the executive director of the commission resigned in response.<ref>Shaw, Adam (March 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/17/un-official-resigns-over-nixed-anti-israel-report-after-pressure-from-haley.html UN official resigns over nixed anti-Israel report after pressure from Haley]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/03/17/un-official-quitting-israel-apartheid-report/ UN Official Quitting Over ‘Israel Apartheid’ Report]. ''Breitbart News''. March 17, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref>
*On March 18, 2017, the Trump Administration successfully forced the [[Group of Twenty|G-20]] to remove its opposition to [[protectionism]] and temper its support for [[free trade]],<ref name="WaExMar2017">Scarry, Eddie (March 18, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-administration-rebuffs-free-trade-appeals-at-g-20-meeting/article/2617793 Trump administration rebuffs free trade appeals at G-20 meeting]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref name="FoxBMar2017">Koranyi, Balazs; Heller, Gernot (March 18, 2017). [http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2017/03/18/g20-financial-leaders-acquiesce-to-u-s-drop-free-trade-pledge.html G20 Financial Leaders Acquiesce to U.S., Drop Free Trade Pledge]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> and any mention of [[climate change]]<ref name="TeleMar2017">McGoogan, Cara; Sherlock, Ruth (March 18, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2017/03/18/g20-leaders-roll-back-commitment-free-trade-climate-change-following/ G20 leaders roll back commitment to free trade and climate change following US pressure]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref name="IndepMar2017">Sharman, Jon (March 18, 2017). [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/politics/g20-finance-ministers-statement-climate-change-fair-trade-trump-a7636956.html US 'forces G20 to drop any mention of climate change' in joint statement]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> from its joint statement. Later, in April 2017, the Trump Administration refused to sign the G7 joint statement because the other nations could not agree to include support for nuclear and fossil fuels without support for the Paris climate agreement. The G7, thus, went without a joint statement.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/12/report-trump-administration-officials-clashed-with-g7-ministers-over-climate-policy.html Report: Trump administration officials clashed with G7 ministers over climate policy]. ''Fox News''. April 12, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref><ref>Bastasch, Michael (April 11, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/11/trump-refuses-to-sign-g7-statement-endorsing-paris-climate-agreement/ Trump Refuses To Sign G7 Statement Endorsing Paris Climate Agreement]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref>
[[File:Donald Trump Syrian Military Strike April 2017.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump being briefed on April 6, 2017 concerning a military strike on Syria.]]
*April 6, 2017—After the [[Syria]]n government used chemical weapons on its people, President Trump ordered a one-time airstrike against a Syrian air base, firing 60 cruise missiles at it.<ref>Multiple references:
* Griffin, Jennifer; Tomlinson, Lucas (April 7, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/07/us-missiles-target-syria-airfield-in-response-to-chemical-weapons-attack.html US missiles target Syria airfield in response to chemical weapons attack]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
* [https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/04/06/statement-president-trump-syria Statement by President Trump on Syria]. ''whitehouse.gov''. April 6, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2017.</ref> The U.S. destroyed about 20 Syrian jet planes and caused extremely heavy damage on the base.<ref>Multiple references:
* [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/07/about-20-syrian-jets-destroyed-in-airstrike-defense-officials-say.html About 20 Syrian jets destroyed in missile strike, defense officials say]. ''Fox News''. April 7, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
* [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/07/syria-missile-attack-satellite-photos-show-major-damage-to-airfields.html Syria missile attack: Satellite photos show major damage to airfields]. ''Fox News''. April 7, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
* [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/06/initial-reports-indicate-syrian-airbase-almost-completely-destroyed-after-us-strike.html Initial reports indicate Syrian airbase 'almost completely destroyed' after US strike]. ''Fox News''. April 6, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017. 
However, reports claimed the base was still operational afterward:
* Muñoz, Carlo (April 10, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/10/pentagon-defends-limited-scope-syrian-attack/ Pentagon defends limited scope of Syrian attack]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
* Ensor, Josie (April 8, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/08/syrian-warplanes-take-air-base-bombed-us-tomahawks/ Syrian warplanes take off once again from air base bombed by US Tomahawks]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
* Dooley, Erin (April 8, 2017). [http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-defends-decision-hit-runway-syrian-airbase/story?id=46677805 Trump defends decision not to hit runway on Syrian air base]. ''ABC News''. Retrieved April 9, 2017.</ref> Defense Secretary [[James Mattis]] stated the attacks destroyed 20% of Syria's operational aircraft.<ref>Multiple references:
* Moore, Mark (April 10, 2017). [http://nypost.com/2017/04/10/mattis-says-us-strike-destroyed-large-number-of-syrian-military-aircraft/ Mattis says US strike destroyed large number of Syrian military aircraft]. ''New York Post''. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
* Lehman, Charles Fain (April 10, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/national-security/mattis-20-percent-syrias-aircraft-damaged-destroyed-u-s-strikes/ Mattis: 20 Percent Of Syria’s Operational Aircraft Damaged or Destroyed in U.S. Strikes]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved April 10, 2017.</ref> As even the ''New York Times'' reported, Trump's action was a show of U.S. strength, and it was in stark contrast to Obama, as Trump used surprise and speed in the attacks.<ref>Gordon, Michael R.; Cooper, Helene; Shear, Michael D. (April 6, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/06/world/middleeast/us-said-to-weigh-military-responses-to-syrian-chemical-attack.html Dozens of U.S. Missiles Hit Air Base in Syria]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved April 7, 2017.</ref> World leaders supported the strong action.<ref>Multiple references:
* Williams, Thomas D., Ph.D. (April 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/04/07/world-leaders-praise-u-s-strike-on-syria-proportionate-appropriate/ World Leaders Praise U.S. Strike on Syria, ‘Proportionate, Appropriate’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
* [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/07/syria-airstrikes-international-community-reacts-to-us-bombing-airfield.html Syria strikes: International community reacts to US bombing of airfield]. ''Fox News''. April 7, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.</ref> This was the first direct military action the U.S. took against the [[Bashar al-Assad|Assad]] regime.<ref>Ackerman, Spencer; Pilkington, Ed; Jacobs, Ben; Borger, Julian (April 7, 2017). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/06/trump-syria-missiles-assad-chemical-weapons Syria missile strikes: US launches first direct military action against Assad]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 7, 2017.</ref> On April 23, 2017, in response to the chemical attacks, the Trump Administration put sanctions on 271 employees of Syria’s Scientific Studies and Research Center, which supported the nation's chemical weapons program.<ref>Starr, Penny (April 24, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/24/winning-trump-follows-up-bombing-of-assads-military-assets-with-tough-diplomacy-271-new-sanctions-for-syria/ Trump Admin Unloads Block of 271 Sanctions on Assad Regime for Chemical Weapons Attack]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 25, 2017.</ref> On June 18, 2017, the United States shot down a Syrian aircraft for the first time,<ref>Multiple references:
*Feldscher, Kyle (June 18, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/us-shoots-down-syrian-bomber-for-attacking-anti-assad-force/article/2626344 US shoots down Syrian bomber for attacking anti-Assad force]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
*[http://www.breitbart.com/news/pentagon-us-shoots-down-syrian-aircraft-for-first-time/ US Shoots Down Syrian Aircraft for First Time]. ''Breitbart News''. June 18, 2017. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
*Muñoz, Carlo (June 18, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/18/us-warplanes-shoot-down-syrian-jet/ U.S. warplane shoots down Syrian jet]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 19, 2017.</ref> and in response to Russia's warnings, stated that it would do whatever in its national and military interests.<ref>Boyer, Dave (June 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/19/white-house-russia-us-will-protect-interests-syria/ White House to Russia: U.S. will protect our interests in Syria]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 19, 2017.</ref>
[[File:Donald Trump, red carpet welcome by King Salman in Saudi Arabia, May 2017.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump welcomed in Saudi Arabia, May 2017.]]
[[File:President Trump visits Western Wall, Israel, May 2017.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump visits the [[Western Wall]], May 2017.]]
*May 2017—President Trump embarked on an ambitious foreign trip, where he, among other accomplishments, visited the heartlands of the three [[Abrahamic religion]]s, challenging the Muslim world to get serious about defeating Islamic terrorism, challenging the European leaders to contribute more to [[NATO]], and isolating [[Iran]].<ref name="FulfilAmbitious"/><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/27/trump-wraps-overseas-trip-with-thanks-to-us-troops-standing-firm-on-terrorism-climate-change-concerns.html Trump wraps overseas trip with thanks to US troops, standing firm on terrorism, climate change concerns]. ''Fox News''. May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Boyer, Dave; Howell, Tom, Jr (May 28, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/28/donald-trumps-first-foreign-trip-thrills-republica/ Trump’s trip abroad thrills Republicans, disappoints Democrats]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 28, 2017.</ref><ref>Charles, Robert B. (May 30, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/30/donald-trump-policies-crystallized-by-first-trip-o/ An emerging Trump Doctrine]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 31, 2017.</ref> While in the Middle East, Trump, unlike Obama, took a strong stance against Iran and strengthened the United States's traditional alliances with Israel and the Arab nations,<ref>Multiple references:
*Westwood, Sarah (May 26, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-embraces-traditional-middle-east-allies-breaks-with-obama-on-trip/article/2623946 Trump embraces traditional Middle East allies, breaks with Obama on trip]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (May 22, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/22/donald-trump-benjamin-netanyahu-focus-iran-common-/ Trump, Netanyahu focus on Iran as common enemy]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 26, 2017.</ref> bringing them closer together.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/22/trump-says-iran-threat-bringing-arab-nations-closer-to-israel.html Trump says Iran threat bringing Arab nations closer to Israel]. ''Fox News''. May 22, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2017.</ref> His trip was described as one that "flipped traditional U.S. foreign policy upside down."<ref>Holland, Steve (May 27, 2017). [http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2017/05/27/trump-ends-nine-day-overseas-trip-with-flourish-as-trouble-looms-at-home.html Trump ends nine-day overseas trip with a flourish as trouble looms at home]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref> Here are some highlights and additional achievements of the trip:
**May 20–21, 2017—President Trump visited [[Saudi Arabia]], the first country he visited abroad as U.S. President. His trip to the country was a major event that clearly broke from foreign policy set by Barack Obama.<ref>Miller, S.A. (May 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/21/donald-trumps-visit-to-saudi-arabia-sets-new-tone-/ President Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia sets new tone for international relations]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> He received a very warm welcome<ref>Multiple references:
*Greenwood, Max (May 20, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/334392-trump-gets-royal-welcome-during-tremendous-saudi-arabia-visit Trump gets royal welcome during 'tremendous' Saudi Arabia visit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/20/trump-calls-saudi-visit-tremendous-in-critical-first-overseas-trip.html Trump calls Saudi visit 'tremendous,' in critical first overseas trip]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> – much warmer than what Obama (under whom relations became estranged<ref>Kheel, Rebecca (May 20, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/334323-saudi-arabia-courts-trump Saudi Arabia courts Trump]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref>) received – with King [[Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud]] greeting Trump at the tarmac, something Obama did not receive.<ref name="MillerBow">Miller, S.A. (May 20, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/20/donald-trump-cuts-deals-joins-ceremonial-saudi-swo/ Trump doesn’t bow to Saudi King Salman, joins sword dance, cuts deals on first day abroad]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> Unlike Obama, Trump did not bow to the Saudi king,<ref name="MillerBow"/><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/20/trump-shakes-hands-with-saudi-leader-doesnt-bow-as-obama-appeared-to-do.html Trump shakes hands with Saudi leader, doesn't bow as Obama appeared to do]. ''Fox News''. May 20, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> and he did not embark on an "apology tour" like Obama.<ref>[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/22/editorial-trumps-no-apology-tour/ Trump’s no-apology tour]. May 22, 2017. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> Trump signed a $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, with another $350 billion of arms for the following 10 years.<ref>Multiple references:
*Miller, S.A. (May 20, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/20/donald-trump-king-salman-saudi-arabia-sign-defense/ Trump inks defense, investment deals with Saudi King Salman]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
*[http://www.breitbart.com/news/us-approves-1-4-bn-slice-of-massive-saudi-arms-deal/ US approves $1.4 bn slice of massive Saudi arms deal]. ''Breitbart News''. June 5, 2017. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
Some analysts argued that the $110 billion deal was only a sham or for show:
*McIntyre, Jamie (June 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trumps-110-billion-arms-deal-with-saudi-arabia-is-fake-news-defense-expert-says/article/2625134 Trump's $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia is 'fake news,' defense expert says]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
A Senate resolution to block part of the deal failed on June 13, 2017:
*Dinan, Stephen (June 13, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/13/senate-preserves-trump-arms-deal-saudi-arabia/ Senate preserves Trump arms deal with Saudi Arabia]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
*Carney, Jordain (June 13, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/337614-senate-rejects-effort-to-block-saudi-arms-sale Senate rejects effort to block Saudi arms sale]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> American and Saudi businesses signed similar agreements on the same day, with billions of dollars to be invested in the U.S.<ref>Multiple references:
*Rodriguez, Katherine (May 20, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/20/blackstone-saudi-arabia-announce-40-billion-investment-in-u-s-infrastructure/ Blackstone, Saudi Arabia Announce $40 Billion Investment in U.S. Infrastructure]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
*Shamseddine, Reem; Paul Katie (May 20, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-saudi-usa-trump-deals-idUSKCN18G05P U.S., Saudi firms sign tens of billions of dollars of deals as Trump visits]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> President Trump also gave a major speech<ref>Speech transcript:
*[https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/05/21/president-trumps-speech-arab-islamic-american-summit President Trump’s Speech to the Arab Islamic American Summit]. ''whitehouse.gov''. May 21, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/21/transcript-trumps-speech-at-arab-islamic-american-summit.html Transcript of Trump's speech at Arab Islamic American Summit]. ''Fox News''. May 21, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref> to leaders of 50 Islamic world leaders challenging them to fight Islamic terror.<ref>Multiple references:
*Miller, S.A. (May 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/21/trump-urges-muslim-leaders-to-cut-off-islamic-terr/ In historic speech, Trump implores Muslim world to rip out Islamic extremism at its roots]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/21/trump-in-speech-to-muslim-leaders-calls-for-shutting-down-terror-funding.html Trump, in speech to Muslim leaders, calls for shutting down terror funding]. ''Fox News''. May 21, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
*Spiering, Charlie (May 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/21/drive-them-out-donald-trump-challenges-muslims-to-take-on-terrorism/ ‘Drive Them Out!’ — Donald Trump Challenges Muslims to Take On Terrorism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> Trump gave a blunt speech, stronger than Obama's,<ref>Multiple references:
*Kassam, Raheem (May 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/21/kassam-from-cairo-to-riyadh-trump-urged-action-on-terror-where-obama-offered-islamic-apologism/ KASSAM: From Cairo to Riyadh, Trump Urged Action on Terror Where Obama Offered Islamic Apologism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
*Pollak, Joel B. (May 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/21/trump-obama-muslim-islamic-terror-speech/ Trump, Unlike Obama, Addressed ‘Islamic Terror’ Directly]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> and he did not mention democracy or human rights, rather speaking about "good vs. evil," something his Islamic audience was more receptive to.<ref>[http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/draft-of-trumps-speech-to-muslim-leaders-calls-for-coalition-against-extremism-in-battle-between-good-and-evil/article/2623672 Draft of Trump's speech to Muslim leaders calls for coalition against extremism in 'battle between good and evil']. ''Washington Examiner'' (from the ''Associated Press''). May 19, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> (despite this, Saudi Arabia and the [[United Arab Emirates]] agreed to donate $100 million to a women entrepreneurs fund proposed by [[Ivanka Trump]]<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (May 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/21/report-saudi-arabia-uae-will-donate-100-million-ivanka-trump-proposed-women-entrepreneurs-fund/ Report: Saudi Arabia, UAE Will Donate $100M to Ivanka Trump-Proposed Women Entrepreneurs Fund]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.</ref>). The U.S. and Saudi Arabia strengthened counterterrorism ties by enacting joint sanctions on two "global terrorists,"<ref>Zahid, Noor; Jedinia, Mehdi (May 19, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-saudis-jointly-impose-sanctions-two-global-terrorists/3862482.html US, Saudis Jointly Impose Sanctions on Two 'Global Terrorists']. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> and Saudi Arabia opened a center to combat Islamic terrorism.<ref>Multiple references:
*Siciliano, John (May 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-tours-saudi-counter-terrorism-complex/article/2623767 Trump tours Saudi counter-terrorism complex]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
*[http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-gulf-centre-idUSKCN18G09P Saudi to open militant-monitoring center during Trump visit]. ''Reuters''. May 20, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> (according to President Trump, the commitment to combating Islamic terrorism was already being seen when several Arab nations cut ties with Qatar due to its support of Islamic terrorism and Iran;<ref>Multiple references:
*Siegel, Josh (June 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-takes-credit-for-gulf-countries-cutting-diplomatic-ties-with-qatar/article/2625054 Trump takes credit for Gulf countries cutting diplomatic ties with Qatar]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
*Persons, Sally (June 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/6/donald-trump-says-saudi-arabia-trip-already-paying/ Trump says Saudi Arabia trip ‘already paying off’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
*Taylor, Guy; Boyer, Dave (June 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/7/donald-trump-offers-broker-meeting-isolated-qatari/ Trump offers to broker meeting with isolated Qatari leader and Gulf neighbors]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
However, some conflicting messages cam from the Trump Administration:
*Muñoz, Carlo (June 9, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/9/rex-tillerson-calls-de-escalation-mideast-over-qat/ Trump defends decision to back Qatar isolation, as Tillerson calls for de-escalation]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
*McIntyre, Jamie; Gehrke, Joel (June 9, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/state-pentagon-issue-conflicting-statements-on-middle-east-rifts-impact-on-qatar-operations/article/2625495 State, Pentagon issue conflicting statements on Middle East rift's impact on Qatar operations]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref> later, Saudi Arabia changed its royal succession plan, possibly in an attempt to please President Trump<ref>DeMarche, Edmund (June 21, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/21/saudi-arabia-rewrites-succession-plan-months-after-trump-meeting.html Saudi Arabia rewrites succession plan months after Trump meeting]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 21, 2017.</ref>).
**May 22–23, 2017—The second country President Trump visited was [[Israel]], and his trip marked the first time a U.S. president visited the country on their first foreign trip.<ref>Klein, Aaron (May 22, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/05/22/trump-arrives-israel-presidential-trip-holy-land/ Trump Arrives in Israel for Historic Presidential Trip to Holy Land]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> He visited the country on the 50th anniversary of the [[Six-Day War]] and Israel's capture of [[Jerusalem]].<ref>Garfinkel, Renee (May 22, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/22/trump-israel-amid-jerusalems-jubilee/ Dateline Israel: Trump amid Jerusalem’s jubilee]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 26, 2017.</ref> His flight from Saudi Arabia to Israel was one of the rare flights taken between the two countries and the first of a U.S. president to fly from the former to the latter.<ref>Multiple references:
*Taylor, Adam (May 22, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/05/22/why-trumps-flight-from-saudi-arabia-to-israel-is-such-a-big-deal/?utm_term=.8a2dae0e8177 Why Trump’s flight from Saudi Arabia to Israel is a big deal]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/22/trumps-flight-from-saudi-arabia-to-israel-possibly-first-direct-flight-between-countries.html Trump's flight from Saudi Arabia to Israel possibly first direct flight between countries]. ''Fox News''. May 22, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> A major suicide bombing occurred in the United Kingdom during the visit, and Trump denied recognition to the attacker<ref>Multiple references:
*Deacon, Liam (May 24, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/24/manchester-bomber-attended-jihadi-mosque-accused-funding-al-qaeda/ Manchester Bomber Attended ‘Jihadi’ Mosque Accused of Funding al-Qaeda]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
*Scarborough, Rowan (May 24, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/24/salman-abedi-visited-libya-an-isis-training-hotbed/ Manchester bomber recently visited Libya, a terrorist hotbed for jihadi training]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/05/24/manchester-bomber-salman-abedis-father-was-part-al-qaeda-linked-group-ex-libyan-official-says.html Manchester bomber Salman Abedi's father and brothers arrested, linked to ISIS, Al Qaeda]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> and other Islamic terrorists by calling them "losers."<ref>Multiple references:
*Boyer, Dave (May 23, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/23/donald-trump-condemns-evil-losers-manchester-terro/ Trump condemns ‘evil losers’ in Manchester terror attack as ISIS claims credit]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
*DeMarche, Edmund (May 23, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/23/manchester-terror-attack-trump-calls-attackers-evil-losers-in-life-offers-sympathy-for-victims.html Manchester terror attack: Trump calls attackers 'evil losers in life'; offers sympathy for victims]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> Although not moving the U.S. embassy to [[Jerusalem]] as hoped,<ref>Persons, Sally (May 24, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/24/mike-huckabee-disappointed-donald-trump-didnt-ment/ Huckabee disappointed Trump didn’t mention embassy move during Israel visit]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> President Trump became the first sitting U.S. President to visit the [[Western Wall]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Pappas, Alex (May 22, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-becomes-the-first-sitting-us-president-to-visit-the-western-wall/article/2623785 Trump becomes the first sitting US president to visit the Western Wall]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (May 22, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/22/trump-becomes-first-president-pray-western-wall/ Trump becomes first president to pray at Western Wall]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
*Fabian, Jordan (May 22, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/334522-trump-becomes-first-us-president-to-visit-western-wall Trump becomes first US president to visit Western Wall]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> and the Administration stated that the Trump was in "Jerusalem, Israel."<ref>Multiple references:
*Kredo, Adam (May 22, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/national-security/trump-admin-declares-jerusalem-part-israel-major-policy-shift/ Trump Admin Declares Jerusalem Part of Israel in Major Policy Shift]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
*[http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/05/22/white-house-puts-jerusalem-israel-website/ White House Puts ‘Jerusalem, Israel’ on Website]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> President Trump did not mention anything about a Palestinian state, a two-state solution, or about Israeli settlements.<ref>Keinon, Herb (May 24, 2017). [http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Politics-And-Diplomacy/Trump-leaves-Israel-with-no-mention-of-Palestinian-state-settlements-or-embassy-493731 Trump Leaves Israel with No Mention of Palestinian State, Settlements or Embassy]. ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved May 26, 2017.</ref> It was also reported that the U.S. increased defense funding for Israel by $75 million.<ref>Multiple references:
*Keinon, Herb (May 25, 2017). [http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Politics-And-Diplomacy/US-increases-military-aid-to-Israel-in-the-wake-of-Trumps-visit-493865 'US Increased Military Aid to Israel Ahead of Trump Visit']. ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
*[http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/230146 Netanyahu: Trump added $75 million in defense aid to Israel]. ''Arutz Sheva''. May 24, 2017. Retrieved May 25, 2017.</ref>
**May 25, 2017—At the 2017 [[NATO]] summit, President Trump strongly stated his position that the other NATO member states should meet their expected contributions to the organization.<ref>Multiple references:
*Boyer, Dave (May 25, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/25/donald-trump-blasts-nato-leaders-anti-terror-immig/ More funds expected to flow to NATO after Trump’s blunt rebuke to allied leaders]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
*De Lea, Brittany (May 25, 2017). [http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2017/05/25/trump-to-nato-unpaid-dues-unfair-to-u-s-taxpayers.html Trump to NATO: Unpaid dues unfair to U.S. taxpayers]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved May 25, 2017.</ref>
**May 26–27, 2017—At the 2017 [[G7]] conference, President Trump focused on [[terrorism]] rather than [[climate change]], as the other European leaders wished.<ref>Williams, Thomas D., PhD (May 26, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/26/at-g7-trump-diverts-agenda-away-from-climate-and-toward-islamist-terrorism/ At G7, Trump Diverts Agenda Away from Climate and Toward Islamist Terrorism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 26, 2017.</ref> Much to the consternation of the G7 world leaders,<ref>Multiple references:
*Vagnoni, Griselda; Irish, John (May 27, 2017). [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-g7-summit-latest-climate-change-consensus-paris-agreement-angela-merkel-a7759231.html? G7 leaders blame US for failure to reach climate change agreement in unusually frank statement]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
*Spiering, Charlie (May 27, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/27/merkel-mad-trump-declines-endorse-paris-climate-agreement/ Merkel Mad: Donald Trump Declines to Endorse Paris Climate Agreement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref> who lobbied for President Trump to accept the [[Paris climate agreement]], Trump stood firm and refused to pledge commitment to the accords<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. PhD (May 27, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/27/president-trump-stands-up-to-g7-leaders-refuses-to-ratify-climate-agreement/ President Trump Stands Up to G7 Leaders, Refuses to Ratify Climate Agreement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (May 26, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/26/trump-not-swayed-g7-leaders-paris-climate-deal/ Trump says he’ll make decision on climate-change agreement next week]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/27/trump-declines-to-join-world-leaders-at-g-7-in-affirming-paris-climate-accord.html Trump declines to join world leaders at G-7 in affirming Paris climate accord]. ''Fox News''. May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref> so he could still deliberate over whether to stay in it.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/news/trump-holds-off-climate-change-pact-will-make-decision-next-week/ Trump holds off climate change pact, will make decision ‘next week’]. ''Breitbart News''. May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref> (Trump ultimately announced, on June 1, 2017, that the U.S. would leave the agreement and cease implementing it<ref>Multiple references:
*Chakraborty, Barnini (June 1, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/01/trump-u-s-to-withdraw-from-paris-climate-pact-calls-it-unfair-for-america.html Paris Agreement on climate change: US withdraws as Trump calls it 'unfair']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
*Moons, Michelle (June 1, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/01/trump-u-s-will-withdraw-from-paris-climate-accord/ Trump: U.S. Will Withdraw from Paris Climate Accord]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
*Easley, Jonathan (June 2, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/336014-trump-cements-america-first-doctrine-with-paris-withdrawal Trump cements 'America First' doctrine with Paris withdrawal]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.</ref>). President Trump was also reported as having refused to sign a declaration that stated the benefits as well as "pitfalls" of immigration.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/news/stormy-climate-at-g7-as-trump-goes-his-own-way/ Stormy climate at G7 as Trump goes his own way]. ''Breitbart News''. May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Lynch, Colum (May 25, 2017). [http://foreignpolicy.com/2017/05/25/trump-advisor-stephen-miller-blocked-g7-migration-proposal/ Trump Advisor Stephen Miller Blocked G-7 Migration Proposal]. ''Foreign Policy''. Retrieved May 29, 2017.</ref>
**May 27, 2017—President Trump concluded his trip by speaking to U.S. soldiers,<ref>Multiple references:
*Boyer, Dave (May 27, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/27/donald-trump-first-foreign-trip-home-run/ Trump calls his first international trip a ‘home run’ in speech at Naval Air Station Sigonella]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/27/trump-touts-success-on-nato-terrorism-battle-thanks-troop-in-trip-ending-speech.html Trump touts success on NATO, terrorism battle, thanks troops in trip-ending speech]. ''Fox News''. May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref> as opposed to holding a press conference.<ref name="TroopsPress Conference">Spiering, Charlie (May 27, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/27/trump-shuns-press-conference-celebrates-successful-foreign-trip-american-troops/ Donald Trump Shuns Press Conference, Celebrates Successful Foreign Trip with American Troops]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref>
[[File:President Trump's speech in Poland, July 2017.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump giving his speech in Poland, July 2017.]]
[[File:President Trump leading a bilateral meeting with Polish President Andrzej Duda, July 6, 2017.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump holding a bilateral meeting with Polish President Andrzej Duda, July 2017.]]
[[File:Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, July 2017.]]
*July 5–8, 2017—President Trump made his second foreign trip, this time to Poland and Germany. President Trump promoted his "America First" policies during his trip.<ref>Multiple references:
*Nicholas, Peter (July 9, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-america-first-policy-proves-to-be-an-immovable-object-at-g-20-1499616791 Trump’s America First Policy Proves to Be an Immovable Object at G-20]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
*Easley, Jonathan; Fabian, Jordan (July 8, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/341109-5-takeaways-from-trumps-dramatic-weekend-with-world-leaders 5 takeaways from Trump's dramatic weekend with world leaders]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*Saunders, Debra J. (July 8, 2017). [https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/g20-stage-trumps-warsaw-speech-highlight-divide-analysis/ G20 stage, Trump’s Warsaw speech highlight divide — ANALYSIS]. ''Las Vegas Review-Journal''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
*[http://www.oann.com/president-trump-returns-to-the-u-s-after-g20-summit/ President Trump Returns To The U.S. After G20 Summit]. ''One America News Network''. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
*Korte, Gregory (July 9, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/07/09/g-20-minus-1-how-trump-changed-nature-american-leadership-global-summit/462743001/ G-20 minus 1: How Trump changed the nature of American leadership at global summit]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
*Crowley, Michael (July 8, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/08/trump-nationalists-bannon-europe-g20-240325 Trump’s nationalists triumphant after Europe trip]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref><ref name="AFconcessions">[http://indianexpress.com/article/world/g-20-donald-trumps-america-first-policy-wins-concession-in-summit-4742060/ G-20: Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ policy wins concession in summit]. ''The Indian Express''. July 8, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> He and is actions during the trip were also the target of liberal mainstream media bias.<ref>Multiple references:
*Derespina, Cody (July 7, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/07/trump-defends-western-civilization-and-media-call-it-racist.html Trump defends Western civilization – and media call it racist]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
*Lord, Jeffrey (July 8, 2017). [http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/jeffrey-lord/2017/07/08/medias-trump-derangement-syndrome The Media’s Trump Derangement Syndrome]. ''News Busters''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
*Knight, Robert (July 9, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/9/donald-trump-poland-given-biased-media-coverage/ The real news from Poland]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref name="MSMbiasG20">Starr, Penny (July 9, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/09/left-wing-media-world-against-president-trump-at-g20-summit-climate-change/ Left-Wing Media: World Against President Trump at G20 Summit on Climate Change]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> Here are some highlights and achievements of the trip:
**July 6, 2017—Ahead of the [[Group of Twenty|G-20]] conference, President Trump traveled to [[Poland]], the first European nation to receive an official visit from the president.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/pictures-president-trump-meets-polish-president-duda-first-stop-europe-tour/ Pictures: President Trump Meets With Polish President Duda On First Stop of Europe Tour]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> Trump's decision to visit Poland immediately before the G-20 summit was seen as a sign of support for its conservative and [[Euroskepticism|Euroskeptic]] government.<ref name="ReutersPoland2017"/><ref name="WestwoodWE"/><ref>Mutiple references:
*Deacon, Liam (June 29, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/29/eu-rattled-trumps-visit-right-wing-anti-migrant-poland/ European Union Rattled by Trump’s Visit to Right Wing, Anti-Migrant Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*Pawlak, Justyna (June 29, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-poland-usa-trump-idUSKBN19K0G0 Unease in Brussels over Trump's Poland visit]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*Gera, Vanessa (June 12, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/12/polish-minister-hails-planned-trump-visit-as-govt-/ Poland hails upcoming Trump visit as a ‘huge success’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
*Montgovery, Jack (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/msm-reacts-to-trumps-poland-speech-talk-of-god-country-and-family-wont-go-down-well-in-eu/ MSM Reacts to Trump’s Poland Speech: ‘Talk of God, Country, and Family Won’t Go Down Well in the EU!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
*Karni, Annie (July 6, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/06/trump-poland-visit-nationalists-240266 Trump hands a victory to Polish nationalists]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> Trump met with Polish President [[Andrzej Duda]] and stated that "we’ve never been closer to Poland than we are right now."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/president-trump/ President Trump Meets President Duda: ‘We’ve Never Been Closer to Poland Than We Are Right Now’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017. 
Possibly coincidentally, President Trump sat beside a painting of [[John III Sobieski]], who was known for halting the [[Ottoman Empire]] and, thus, the spread of [[Islam]]:
*Lane, Oliver JJ (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/polish-government-seats-trump-beside-painting-polish-king-famed-routing-islam-europe/ Coincidence? Polish Government Seats Trump Beside Painting of Polish King Famed For Routing Islam from Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> He attended the Three Seas Initiative, an alliance of 12 nations in Central and Eastern Europe, and promoted the U.S. as an energy exporter.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-urges-european-leaders-to-look-at-us-as-energy-exporter/3931298.html Trump to European Leaders: Look at US as Energy Exporter]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*Arter, Melanie (July 6, 2017). [http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/melanie-arter/trump-three-seas-nations-if-you-need-energy-give-us-call Trump to Three Seas Nations: If You Need Energy, ‘Give Us a Call’]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*Treene, Alayna (July 6, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/trump-reaffirms-u-s-support-for-three-seas-initiative-2454243263.html Trump reaffirms U.S. support for Three Seas Initiative]. ''Axios''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
Polish President Andrzej Duda announced the summit would be moved to Warsaw, rather than southwestern Poland, due to President Trump's visit:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/13/trump-trip-to-poland-forces-3-seas-summit-change.html Trump trip to Poland forces 3 Seas summit change]. ''Fox News''. June 13, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref>
**On July 6, 2017, President Trump gave a major policy address<ref>Speech transcript:
*[https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/07/06/remarks-president-trump-people-poland-july-6-2017 Remarks by President Trump to the People of Poland | July 6, 2017]. ''whitehouse.gov''. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/06/trump-in-poland-transcript-warsaw-remarks.html Trump in Poland: Transcript of Warsaw remarks]. ''Fox News''. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref><ref name="BaronePoland">Barone, Michael (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trumps-remarkable-speech-in-poland/article/2627946 Trump's 'remarkable' speech in Poland]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref><ref name="LeePoland">Lee, Tony (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/06/top-9-highlights-from-emerging-trump-doctrine/ Top 9 Highlights from Emerging Trump Doctrine: West Will ‘Never, Ever Be Broken’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> in front of 15,000 supporters<ref name="ReutersPoland2017">Sobczak, Pawel; Rampton, Roberta (July 6, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-poland-usa-trump-idUSKBN19R02Q Trump calls out Russia, cites efforts to subvert Western civilization]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/pictures-president-trump-receives-rapturous-welcome-in-poland/ PICTURES: President Trump’s Speech Receives Rapturous Reception in Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> in front of the famous Warsaw Uprising Monument.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/news/trump-speech-takes-place-at-famed-warsaw-uprising-monument/ Trump speech takes place at famed Warsaw Uprising monument]. ''Breitbart News''. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> He promoted conservative, Christian, America First, and nationalistic values in his speech.<ref name="BaronePoland"/><ref name="LeePoland"/><ref>Continetti, Matthew (July 6, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/columns/president-trumps-remarkable-warsaw-speech/ President Trump’s Remarkable Warsaw Speech]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref name="Newman">Newman, Alex (July 7, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/26423-in-poland-trump-defends-western-civilization-and-freedom In Poland, Trump Defends Western Civilization and Freedom]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref>The mainstream media, such as ''The Washington Post'', described the speech as "starkly populist and nationalistic":
*Phillip, Abby; Wagner, John; Birnbaum (July 6, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-nationalist-warning-contrasts-with-european-leaders-optimism-at-g-20/2017/07/06/ecc2e4e6-6266-11e7-84a1-a26b75ad39fe_story.html?utm_term=.17438b6a417a Trump’s nationalist warning contrasts with European leaders’ optimism at G-20]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> Trump took a strong stance against terrorism in his speech, stating that "our borders will always be closed to terrorism and extremism of any kind."<ref name="VOAPoland">Ridgwell, Henry (July 6, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/poland-set-to-host-trump-first-major-public-speech-in-europe/3928818.html In Warsaw Speech, Trump Vows to Fight Terrorism, Back NATO Allies]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> He strongly stood up for Western values<ref name="Newman"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Singman, Brooke (July 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/06/trump-in-poland-vows-west-will-never-ever-be-broken.html Trump, in Poland, vows 'the West will never, ever be broken']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*Shelbourne, Mallory; Swanson, Ian (July 6, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/340794-trump-in-poland-our-values-will-prevail Trump in Poland: ‘Our values will prevail’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*Nicholas, Peter (July 7, 2017). [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/donald-trump-says-west-must-defend-its-civilisation/news-story/3470b97cfa64f6c54be15945ab38e96f Donald Trump says West must defend its civilisation]. ''The Australian'' (from ''The Wall Street Journal''). Retrieved July 10, 2017.
*Edwards, Lee (July 7, 2017). [http://dailysignal.com/2017/07/07/trump-defends-west/ Trump Defends the West]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> and asked "Do we have the confidence in our values to defend them at any cost? Do we have enough respect for our citizens to protect our borders? Do we have the courage to preserve our civilisation in the face of those who would subvert and destroy it?"<ref>Deacon, Liam (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/watch-live-trump-praises-populist-poland-says-west-must-defend-civilisation/ WATCH: Trump Praises Populist Poland, Says West Must ‘Defend Civilization’ and ‘Faith’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> Reaffirming American NATO duties and military support for Poland, he spoke highly of Poland for meeting its NATO spending pledge.<ref name="VOAPoland"/><ref name="WTPoland">Boyer, Dave (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/6/donald-trump-commits-nato-defense-slams-russian-ag/ Trump commits to NATO defense, slams Russian aggression]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Pollak, Joel B. (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/06/trump-warsaw-poland-obama-prague-promises/ Trump Renews Pledges in Warsaw After Obama’s Broken Promises to Prague]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017. 
The Trump Administration announced the sale of [[MIM-104 Patriot|Patriot Missiles]] to Poland and noted shipments of LNG gas to the nation:
*[http://www.defensenews.com/articles/trump-administration-to-sell-patriot-missiles-to-poland Trump administration to sell Patriot missiles to Poland]. ''Defense News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-poland-missile-sale-eu-nato/3930529.html Trump in Poland: Strengthening NATO, Shipping LNG and North Korea’s Bad Behavior]. ''Voice of America''. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
Poland entered talks with Lockheed Martin for using the HIMARS artillery rocket system:
*Carlson, Stephen (July 7, 2017). [https://www.upi.com/Poland-in-talks-with-Lockheed-for-inidigenous-HIMARS-rocket-system/2971499447706/ Poland in talks with Lockheed for inidigenous HIMARS rocket system]. ''UPI''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.</ref> While taking a reasonable stance regarding Russia,<ref>Multiple references:
*Singman, Brooke (July 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/06/trump-chides-russia-ahead-putin-meeting-though-not-enough-for-dem-critics.html Trump chides Russia ahead of Putin meeting, though not enough for Dem critics]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*Miller, S.A. (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/6/donald-trump-blames-russia-election-meddling-fault/ Trump in Europe slams Obama for doing nothing amid Russia election meddling]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*Antle III, W. James (July 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/democrats-find-trumps-russia-rebuke-too-little-too-late/article/2628041 Democrats find Trump's Russia rebuke too little, too late]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> Trump criticized "destabilizing" Russian activities such as supporting hostile regimes.<ref name="WestwoodWE">Westwood, Sarah (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in-sweeping-speech-trump-calls-out-russia-for-supporting-hostile-regimes/article/2627866 In sweeping speech, Trump calls out Russia for supporting 'hostile regimes']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref><ref name="WTPoland"/><ref>Ryun, Ned (July 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/12/president-trumps-calling-out-of-russia-the-furthest-thing-from-appeasement/ President Trump Calling out of Russia the Furthest Thing from Appeasement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 12, 2017.</ref> Trump took a strong stance against government bureaucracy and regulations, warning against "the steady creep of government bureaucracy that drains the vitality and wealth of the people" and stating that "the West became great not because of paperwork and regulations but because people were allowed to chase their dreams and pursue their destinies....we put faith and family, not government and bureaucracy, at the center of our lives."<ref name="WestwoodWE"/><ref name="WTPoland"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Martosko, David (July 6, 2017). [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4670462/Trump-opens-second-visit-Europe-Poland.html Trump warns Poles against the 'steady creep of government bureaucracy' as he throws shade at Angela Merkel before jetting off to Germany]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
*Jones, Susan (July 6, 2017). [http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/susan-jones/trump-if-we-do-not-have-strong-families-and-strong-values-we-will-not Trump: ‘If We Do Not Have Strong Families and Strong Values…We Will Not Survive’]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> Trump defended Christian and Roman Catholic faith, stating that "the people of Poland, the people of America, and the people of Europe still cry out ‘We want God’."<ref>Wishon, Jennifer (July 6, 2017). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2017/july/we-want-god-president-trump-defends-faith-family-freedom-in-poland-speech 'We Want God': President Trump Defends Faith, Family, Freedom in Poland Speech]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref><ref>Williams, Thomas D. (July 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/08/trump-praises-saint-john-paul-ii-great-hero-poland/ President Trump Praises Saint John Paul II as ‘Great Hero’ of Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> According to numerous conservative commentators, President Trump's speech marked a "clean break" with Obama's foreign policy philosophy, replacing them with his [[America First]] doctrine,<ref>Multiple references:
*Pollak, Joel B. (July 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/07/blue-state-blues-trumps-liberal-nationalism-vs-obamas-socialist-internationalism/ Blue State Blues: Trump’s Liberal Nationalism vs. Obama’s Socialist Internationalism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
*Hurt, Charles (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/6/donald-trump-kills-obama-doctrine-in-poland/ Making no apologies, President Trump replaces Obama Doctrine with American Exceptionalism]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/06/adam-shaw-trumps-poland-speech-is-the-final-nail-in-the-coffin-of-the-obama-era/ Adam Shaw: Trump’s Poland Speech is the Final Nail in the Coffin of the Obama Era]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> and he placed "matters of identity, culture, faith and sovereignty over democracy", unlike liberal [[Globalism|globalists]].<ref>Kassam, Raheem (July 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/08/kassam-the-economist-is-panicking-because-trump-put-tradition-over-democracy-in-poland/ KASSAM: The Economist Panics As Trump Puts Tradition over Globalist Obsessions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> He received generally good reviews for the speech,<ref>Heinlein, Peter (July 9, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-g20-performance-gets-mixed-reviews/3935364.html Trump’s G-20 Performance Gets Mixed Reviews]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> even from some critics.<ref name="LeePoland"/> It was reported that the Polish government's dropped its concerns over President Trump's perceived friendly relations with Russia after the speech.<ref>Kassam, Raheem (July 11, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/11/exclusive-polish-govt-trumps-perceived-friendliness-with-russia-no-concern-after-warsaw-speech/ EXCLUSIVE–Polish Govt: Trump’s Perceived ‘Friendliness’ With Russia No Concern After Warsaw Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.</ref>
**July 7–8, 2017—Going into the [[G-20]] summit, President Trump displayed strong support for his [[America First]] philosophy and criticized the [[Paris climate agreement]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Hanchett, Ian (July 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/07/08/trump-era-of-economic-surrender-is-over/ Trump: ‘Era of Economic Surrender Is Over’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*Quinn, Melissa (July 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-reiterates-commitment-to-america-first-in-weekly-address/article/2628016 Trump reiterates commitment to 'America first' in weekly address]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*Greenwood, Max (July 7, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/340986-in-weekly-address-trump-touts-america-first-as-he-meets-world-leaders Trump touts 'America first' agenda in weekly address as he meets world leaders]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> At the summit,<ref>Multiple references:
*Ramirez, Luis (July 8, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/world-leaders-talks-g-20-summit/3933742.html Trump Makes News at G-20 Summit With Climate Change Stance, Putin Meeting]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*Balluck, Kyle (July 9, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/341155-trump-touts-g20-summit-as-great-success-for-us Trump touts G20 summit as ‘great success’ for US]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> President Trump met numerous world leaders,<ref>Manchester, Julia (July 8, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/341096-trump-holds-whirlwind-meetings-with-world-leaders Trump holds whirlwind meetings with world leaders at G20]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2017. 
In his meeting with Mexico's president, Trump reaffirmed his stance that Mexico should pay for the wall:
*Moons, Michelle (July 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/07/trump-g20-mexican-president-mexico-absolutely-paying-border-wall/ Trump at G20 with Mexican President: Mexico ‘Absolutely’ Paying for Border Wall]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> most notably Russian President [[Vladimir Putin]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Miller, S.A. (July 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/7/donald-trump-vladimir-putin-face-g-20-very-very-go/ Trump, Putin face-off at G-20 in Germany: ‘Very, very good talks’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/07/trump-presses-putin-on-syria-us-election-meddling-in-first-meeting.html Trump presses Putin on Syria, US election meddling in first meeting]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*Moons, Michelle (July 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/07/donald-trump-meets-with-vladimir-putin-after-press-conference/ Donald Trump Meets with Vladimir Putin After Press Conference]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*Miller, S.A.; Persons, Sally (July 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/7/donald-trump-dives-election-hacking-issue-putin-ve/ Trump dives into election hacking issue with Putin: ‘Very robust and lengthy exchange’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/07/trump-putin-meet-for-first-time-heres-what-discussed.html Trump, Putin meet for the first time: Here's what they discussed]. ''Fox News''. July 7, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
Although scheduled for 30 minutes, the meeting lasted over two hours:
*Greenwood, Max (July 7, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/340996-trump-meeting-with-putin-lasted-over-two-hours Trump-Putin meeting, scheduled for 30 minutes, lasted over two hours]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> After Trump's meeting with Putin, both countries announced a ceasefire in [[Syrian War|Syria's war]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Hayward, John (July 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/07/u-s-russia-announce-ceasefire-syria-trump-putin-meeting/ U.S. and Russia Announce Ceasefire for Syria After Trump-Putin Meeting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*Lederman, Josh; Salama, Vivian; Thomas, Ken (July 7, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/07/ap-sources-us-russia-reach-deal-on-syria-ceasefire.html US, Russia announce Syria cease-fire after Trump-Putin talks]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*Miller, S.A. (July 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/7/us-russia-broker-cease-fire-syria-report/ U.S., Russia broker cease-fire in Syria: Report]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*Xenakis, John J. (July 11, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/11/11-jul-17-world-view-with-ceasefire-american-forces-become-more-deeply-involved-in-syria-civil-war/ World View: With Ceasefire, American Forces Become More Deeply Involved in Syria’s Civil War]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
The ceasefire went into effect on July 9:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/cease-fire-in-southern-syria-goes-into-effect/3934553.html U.S.-Russian Cease-fire Deal Holding in Southwest Syria]. ''Voice of America''. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/09/syria-cease-fire-goes-into-effect-in-southern-part-country.html Syria cease-fire goes into effect in southern part of country]. ''Fox News''. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> In the final G-20 common statement, the Trump Administration, which was ideologically opposed by the other G-20 nations, successfully received concessions from them in regards to climate policy, with the statement acknowledging the U.S.'s intention to withdraw from the Paris agreement and including language on the nation's intention to promote clean [[fossil fuels]] internationally,<ref name="AFconcessions"/><ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/08/g-20-summit-trump-blocked-out-on-paris-climate-accord-as-19-members-reaffirm.html G-20 summit: Trump blocked out on Paris climate accord as 19 members reaffirm]. ''Fox News''. July 8, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/09/g20-agree-free-trade-disagree-paris-climate-deal/ G20: Leaders Agree on Free Trade, Disagree on Climate Deal, Migrant Crisis]. ''Breitbart News''. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*King, Robert (July 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/g-20-countries-sans-the-us-recommit-to-paris-climate-accords/article/2628080 G-20 countries, sans the US, recommit to Paris climate accords]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*Byas, Steve (July 10, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/26438-trump-resists-globalization-at-g-20-summit Trump Resists Globalization at G-20 Summit]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
Angela Merkel, the host of the 2017 G-20 summit, earlier stated her intention to weaken the group's climate statement in order to appease President Trump:
*Delingpole, James (June 30, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/30/delingpole-germany-surrenders-to-trump-waters-down-g20-climate-plan-winning/ Delingpole: Germany Surrenders to Trump, Waters Down G20 Climate Plan #Winning]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
*Pearce, Tim (June 30, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/30/germany-weakens-g20-climate-plan-to-appease-trump-but-will-it-work/ Germany Weakens G20 Climate Plan To Appease Trump, But Will It Work?] ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.</ref> and trade.<ref name="AFconcessions"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Jozwiak, Rikard (July 8, 2017). [https://www.rferl.org/a/g20-final-day-communique/28603062.html Trump Wins Concessions On Climate, Trade As G20 Leaders Agree On Summit Statement]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*Peker, Emre; Horobin, William (July 9, 2017). [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/g20-2017-leaders-compromise-on-trade-split-on-climate/news-story/0c7cdf9eb8a4f566f78590c60839b563 G20 2017: Leaders compromise on trade, split on climate]. ''The Australian''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*Delcker, Janosch; Herszenhorn, David M. (July 8, 2017). [http://www.politico.eu/article/g20-summit-in-hamburg-concludes-with-compromise-on-trade-and-dissent-on-climate/ Angela Merkel steers G20 leaders to compromise on trade]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> (The Trump Administration stated it achieved many of its goals in the statement<ref>Boyer, Dave (July 10, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/10/donald-trump-achieved-g20-summit-goals-white-house/ Trump achieved goals in G-20 summit, White House official says]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.</ref>). Despite mainstream media bias that the U.S. "abandoned" or "left" its position of leadership,<ref name="MSMbiasG20"/> the U.S. actually strengthened its position of leadership by pushing his conservative, America First agenda rather than following the consensus of the other G-20 countries.<ref>Multiple references:
*York, Bryan (July 10, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/byron-york-for-trump-critics-to-follow-is-to-lead/article/2628158 Byron York: For Trump critics, to follow is to lead]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
*Czinkota, Michael (July 9, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-administration/341171-thanks-to-trump-america-leads-on-the-world-stage-once Thanks to Trump, America shows true leadership on the world stage]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> Although symbolic, President Trump wore an [[Flag of the United States of America|American flag]] pin, being the only world leader not to wear the G20 pin which had [[Globalism|globalist]] symbolism.<ref>Multiple references:
*Wilkinson, James (July 8, 2017). [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4678384/Trump-wears-American-flag-instead-G20-pin-summit.html Trump goes his own way: The president wears an American Flag pin instead of a G20 logo like other world leaders]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
*Jalsevac, Steve (July 17, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/trump-has-saved-entire-world-from-devastations-of-globalist-paris-climate-a Trump has saved many nations from evils of globalist Paris Climate Agreement]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
*Tillison, Tom (July 9, 2017). [http://www.bizpacreview.com/2017/07/09/trump-shuns-g20-lapel-pin-worn-leaders-struts-us-flag-instead-heres-thanks-hes-getting-511769 Trump shuns G20 lapel pin worn by other leaders, struts US flag instead … here’s the thanks he’s getting]. ''BizPac Review''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.</ref>
*July 11, 2017—In an attempt to solve a diplomatic crisis between [[Qatar]] and several other [[Persian Gulf]] nations, the U.S. and Qatar signed an agreement for Qatar to increase its counterterrorism measures and to end funding for terrorist groups.<ref>Multiple references:
*Saine, Cincy (July 11, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/tillerson-signs-pact-with-qatar-to-curb-terrorism-financing/3937950.html Tillerson Signs Pact with Qatar to Curb Terrorism Financing]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
*Schreck, Adam; Hyde, Maggie (July 11, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/11/top-us-diplomat-heads-to-qatar-hoping-to-help-end-gulf-rift.html US inks anti-terror deal with Qatar in press to end dispute]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved July 11, 2017.
*Rebecca, Kheel (July 11, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/341466-us-qatar-sign-counterterrorism-agreement-amid-diplomatic-crisis US, Qatar agree to counterterrorism plan amid diplomatic crisis]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
*Finn, Tom (July 10, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-kuwait-idUSKBN19V2RV U.S., Qatar sign agreement on combating terrorism financing]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
Despite the agreement, the diplomatic crisis between Qatar and the other Arab nations continued:
*Bredemeier, Ken; Saine, Cindy (July 13, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/top-us-diplomar-heads-back-to-qatar-but-impasse-grinds-on/3942540.html Tillerson Ends Persian Gulf Trip With No Breakthrough on Qatar Blockade]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
*[http://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-idUSKBN19Y1FP?il=0 Tillerson leaves Gulf after making proposals to end crisis]. ''Reuters''. July 13, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2017.</ref>
*Despite trying to work with China over North Korea,<ref>Multiple references:
*Connor, Neil (April 17, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/17/donald-trump-says-china-working-us-north-korea/ Donald Trump says China is working with the US over North Korea]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
*Gaydos, Ryan (July 13, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/12/chinas-xi-tells-trump-wants-peaceful-solution-to-north-korea.html China's Xi tells Trump he wants peaceful solution to North Korea]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
On July 5, 2017, President Trump signaled that he was finished working with China:
*Wong, Kristina (July 5, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/05/trump-so-much-china-working-us-north-korea/ Trump: ‘So Much for China Working with Us’ on North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
*Derespina, Cody (July 5, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/05/after-north-korea-missile-test-trump-tweets-so-much-for-china-working-with-us.html After North Korea missile test, Trump tweets: 'So much for China working with us']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref> the Trump Administration took numerous steps to counter and confront the nation.<ref>Multiple references:
*Starr, Penny (July 11, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/11/6-ways-trump-administration-putting-strong-china-policy-place/ 6 Ways Trump Admin Is Confronting an Increasingly Belligerent China]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
*Wong, Kristina (July 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/19/winning-five-pentagon-successes-under-president-trump/ WINNING: Five Pentagon Successes Under President Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 20, 2017.</ref>
*It was reported in July 2017 that the Trump Administration had ended a CIA program to arm "moderate" Syrian rebels, an ineffective program that had been criticized by conservatives.<ref>Multiple references:
*Bennett, Jonah (July 19, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/07/19/trump-kills-covert-cia-program-to-arm-syrian-rebels/ Trump Kills Covert CIA Program To Arm Syrian Rebels]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
*Hayward, John (July 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/19/trump-ends-obamas-covert-cia-program-arm-train-syrian-rebels/ Report: Trump Ending Obama’s Covert CIA Program to Arm and Train Syrian Rebels]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
*Walcott, John (July 19, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-usa-syria-idUSKBN1A42KC Trump ends CIA arms support for anti-Assad Syria rebels: U.S. officials]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
*[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-40667229 Syria war: Trump 'ends CIA arms programme for rebels']. ''BBC''. July 20, 2017. Retrieved July 20, 2017.</ref>
*August 21, 2017—While many nationalist conservatives noted the how President Trump's plan for conducting the War in Afghanistan went against his [[America First]] campaign positions and being similar to Obama's plan,<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (August 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/21/trumps-america-first-base-unhappy-with-flip-flop-afghanistan-speech/ Trump’s ‘America First’ Base Unhappy with Flip-Flop Afghanistan Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
*Kassam, Raheem (August 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/21/mcmasters-voice-trump-barely-distinguishable-obama-afghanistan-policy/ His McMaster’s Voice: Is Trump’s Afghanistan Policy THAT Different from Obama’s?] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
[[Neoconservatism|Neoconservatives]] supported President Trump's plan:
*Easley, Jonathan (August 22, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/347487-neocons-cheer-trumps-afghanistan-strategy Neocons cheer Trump's Afghanistan strategy]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (August 30, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/08/30/gorka-afghanistan-speech-represents-resurgence-flawed-thinking-last-16-years/ Gorka: Trump’s Afghanistan Speech Represents ‘Resurgence of the Flawed Thinking of the Last 16 Years’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
See also:
*Herman, Steve (August 22, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-announces-afghanistan-plan-/3994892.html Trump Unveils ‘Path Forward’ on Afghanistan]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.</ref> President Trump, unlike Obama, chose to pursue a [[realist]] foreign policy, rejecting timetables for the war and choosing to focus on killing terrorists while rejecting "nation building."<ref>Multiple references:
*Wong, Kristina (August 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/08/21/trump-debuts-afghanistan-strategy-we-are-not-nation-building-again-we-are-killing-terrorists/ Trump Debuts Afghanistan Strategy: ‘We Are Not Nation-Building Again, We Are Killing Terrorists’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
*Singman, Brooke (August 21, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/21/afghanistan-speech-trump-rejects-timetables-ups-pressure-on-pakistan-refocuses-on-killing-terrorists.html Afghanistan speech: Trump rejects ‘timetables,’ ups pressure on Pakistan, refocuses on ‘killing terrorists’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
*[http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/trump-doctrine-afghanistan-strategy-us-donald-trump/2017/08/23/id/809354/http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/trump-doctrine-afghanistan-strategy-us-donald-trump/2017/08/23/id/809354/ New Afghanistan Plan Could Offer Clues to 'Trump Doctrine']. ''Newsmax'' (from the Associated Press''). August 23, 2017. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
*Murphy, Mike (August 21, 2017). [http://www.marketwatch.com/story/trump-expected-to-announce-increase-in-us-troops-in-afghanistan-2017-08-21 Trump steps up fight against Taliban, declares end to nation-building]. ''MarketWatch''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.</ref>
*September 19, 2017—President Trump gave a speech<ref>[http://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/351348-full-speech-trumps-un-debut-a-blunt-warning-to-americas-enemies FULL SPEECH: Trump's UN General Assembly debut]. ''The Hill''. September 19, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017. 
See also:
*Stanage, Niall (September 19, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351378-the-memo-five-takeaways-from-trumps-un-speech The Memo: Five takeaways from Trump’s UN speech]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> at the [[United Nations General Assembly]] in which he strongly advocated for conservative policies and ideals. He strongly advocated for his philosophy of [[America First]]<ref name="AmericaFirstUN">Multiple references:
*Greenwood, Max (September 19, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351320-trump-i-will-always-put-america-first Trump: I will always put America first]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (September 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/donald-trump-full-throated-defense-america-first-u-n-speech/ Donald Trump Gives Full-Throated Defense of ‘America First’ in U.N. Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/19/donald-trump-defines-america-first-to-un-warns-nor/ Trump defines ‘America First’ to wary world leaders at U.N., warns North Korea and Iran]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Nakamura, David; Gearan, Anne (September 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-defends-america-first-foreign-policy-at-un-threatens-to-totally-destroy-north-korea/2017/09/19/33162080-9d62-11e7-9083-fbfddf6804c2_story.html?utm_term=.d0fe26ccfffa Trump defends ‘America first’ foreign policy at U.N., threatens to ‘totally destroy’ North Korea]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref name="ForceForGood"/> and for [[Sovereignty|national sovereignty]] in general,<ref>Westwood, Sarah (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-calls-for-great-reawakening-of-nations-at-united-nations-summit/article/2634868 Trump calls for 'great reawakening of nations' at United Nations summit]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref name="ForceForGood">Hayward, John (September 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/09/19/trump-u-n-america-among-greatest-forces-good-history-world/ Trump to U.N.: America ‘Among the Greatest Forces for Good in the History of the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref name="UNspeechShift">[http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/rocket-man-aside-trumps-un-speech-marks-another-kind-of-shift/article/2635009 'Rocket Man' aside, Trump's UN speech marks another kind of shift]. ''Washington Examiner''. September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref name="Sovereignty">Tartar, Andre (September 22, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-22/exactly-how-many-times-did-trump-talk-about-sovereignty Exactly How Many Times Did Trump Talk About Sovereignty?] ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.</ref> stating that "as President of the United States I will always put America first," and that "the nation-state remains the best vehicle for elevating the human condition," among other strong statements.<ref name="AmericaFirstUN"/> He advocated for keeping refugees in their home countries.<ref>Macchi, Victoria (September 19, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-revives-rhetoric-on-keeping-refugee-in-host-countries/4035754.html Trump Revives Rhetoric on Keeping Refugees in Host Countries]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> He attacked the ideology of [[socialism]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Kew, Ben (September 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/trump-blasts-socialism-at-u-n-failed-ideology-that-causes-poverty-and-misery-everywhere/ Trump Blasts Socialism at UN: ‘Failed Ideology’ that Causes ‘Poverty and Misery Everywhere’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Kurmanaev, Anatoly (September 19, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-takes-aim-at-venezuela-in-u-n-speech-1505847154 Trump Takes Aim at Venezuela in U.N. Speech]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Saavedra, Ryan (September 19, 2017). [http://www.dailywire.com/news/21306/watch-trump-slams-socialism-un-world-leaders-ryan-saavedra WATCH: Trump Slams Socialism At U.N., World Leaders Refuse To Clap]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Taunton, Larry Alex (September 24, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/09/24/trump-is-right-newsweek-socialism-doesnt-work.html Trump is right, Newsweek. Socialism doesn't work]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> He strongly criticized the Iran nuclear deal, calling it an "embarrassment."<ref>Chalfant, Morgan (September 19, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351323-trump-iran-nuclear-deal-an-embarrassment Trump: Iran nuclear deal an ‘embarrassment’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> To the shock of the [[mainstream media]],<ref>Scarry, Eddie (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/reporters-shaken-by-trumps-tough-talk-against-north-korea/article/2634872 Reporters shaken by Trump's tough talk against North Korea]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> he notably criticized North Korea and its leader, calling him "Rocket Man" and threatening to "totally destroy" the Asian country.<ref>Multiple references:
*Holland, Steve; Mason, Jeff (September 18, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-un-assembly-trump/if-threatened-u-s-will-totally-destroy-north-korea-trump-vows-idUSKCN1BU0B3 If threatened, U.S. will 'totally destroy' North Korea, Trump vows]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Heinlein, Peter (September 19, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-calls-for-world-action-against-north-korea-iran-venezuela-/4035239.html Trump Threatens 'Total Destruction' of North Korea in First UN Speech]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/19/trump-slams-north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un/ Trump slams Kim Jong-un: ‘Rocket Man is on a suicide mission]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Pappas, Alex (September 19, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/19/un-speech-trump-says-rocket-man-kim-jong-un-on-suicide-mission-in-broadside-at-rogue-regimes.html UN speech: Trump says 'Rocket Man' Kim Jong Un on 'suicide mission,' in broadside at 'rogue regimes']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (September 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/trump-threatens-totally-destroy-north-korea-rocket-man-suicide-mission/ In U.N. Speech, Trump Threatens to ‘Totally Destroy’ North Korea: ‘Rocket Man Is on a Suicide Mission’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> He criticized the UN for letting governments that commit human rights abuses sit on the U.N. Human Rights Council.<ref>Morrongiello, Gabby (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-massive-source-of-embarrassment-for-un-to-give-voice-to-human-rights-abusers/article/2634873 Trump: 'Massive source of embarrassment' for UN to give voice to human rights abusers]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> Trump stated that he would "stop [[radical Islamic terrorism]]," not backing down from using the politically incorrect term.<ref>Multiple references:
*Pollak, Joel B. (September 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/trump-united-nations-will-stop-radical-islamic-terrorism/ Trump to United Nations: ‘We Will Stop Radical Islamic Terrorism’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Enjeti, Saagar (September 19, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/19/trump-calls-out-radical-islamic-terrorism-by-name-at-un/ Trump Calls Out ‘Radical Islamic Terrorism’ By Name At UN]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Tani, Maxwell (September 19, 2017). [http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-mcmaster-radical-islamic-terrorism-2017-9 Trump used the most controversial phrase inside his administration during his major address to the UN]. ''Business Insider''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> The speech marked a shift toward a realist and pro-national sovereignty foreign policy.<ref name="UNspeechShift"/> The next day, Vice President [[Mike Pence]] also spoke at the UN, criticizing the institution for its numerous problems<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (September 20, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/20/pence-u-n-human-rights-council-doesnt-deserve-its-name/ Pence: U.N. Human Rights Council ‘Doesn’t Deserve Its Name’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (September 20, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/20/pence-calls-un-security-council-end-bias-israel/ Pence calls on U.N. Security Council to end bias against Israel]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/pence-says-united-nations-peacekeeping-missions-must-be-more-effective-efficient/4037986.html Pence Says UN Peacekeeping Missions Must Be More Effective, Efficient]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
*Goodenough, Patrick (September 21, 2017). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/patrick-goodenough/pence-un-truth-human-rights-council-doesnt-deserve-its-name Pence to UN: ‘The Truth Is, The Human Rights Council Doesn’t Deserve Its Name’]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> and calling out "radical Islamic terrorism."<ref>Multiple references:
*Swan, Jonathan (September 20, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/pence-2487561665.html Pence hits Russia in UN speech]. ''Axios''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
*Davis, Jack (September 20, 2017). [https://www.westernjournalism.com/pence-blasts-human-rights-council-forum-anti-semitism/ Pence Blasts Human Rights Council As ‘Forum For Anti-Semitism’]. ''Western Journalism''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
*Clancy, Liam (September 20, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/20/pence-blasts-un-human-rights-council-in-speech-to-general-assembly/ Pence Blasts UN Human Rights Council In Speech To General Assembly]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> The same day that Pence spoke, First Lady [[Melania Trump]] spoke out for protecting children,<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/melania-trump-is-telling-un-to-step-up-to-protect-children/ Melania Trump tells UN to "step up" to protect children]. ''CBS News''. September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> stating that it is ultimately the parents' responsibility to do so and to raise their children to be moral and love their country,<ref>Starr, Penny (September 20, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/20/melania-trump-it-is-parents-responsibility-to-raise-children-who-have-moral-clarity-love-of-country/ Melania Trump: It Is Parents’ Responsibility to Raise Children Who Have Moral Clarity, Love of Country]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> and she quoted from the Bible.<ref>[https://www.christiantoday.com/article/melania.trump.quotes.from.the.bible.in.speech.at.the.un.against.cyber.bullying/114260.htm Melania Trump quotes from the Bible in speech at the UN against cyber-bullying]. ''ChristianToday''. September 21, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref>
*October 12, 2017—The Trump Administration announced the U.S. would withdraw from [[United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization|UNESCO]] because of its anti-Israel bias.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-to-pull-out-of-unesco-amid-palestinian-tensions/4067285.html US Announces UNESCO Pullout Amid Palestinian Tensions]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (October 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/10/12/u-s-withdraws-unesco-citing-anti-israel-bias/ Trump Administration Withdraws from UNESCO, Citing Anti-Israel Bias]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/12/us-to-pull-out-unesco-amid-palestinian-tensions.html Trump administration pulling US out of UN agency over 'anti-Israel bias']. ''Fox News''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/un-us-leaves-unesco-anti-israel-bias/28789963.html U.S. Quits UNESCO Over 'Anti-Israel Bias']. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*Newman, Alex (October 12, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/27130-u-s-exits-corrupt-communist-led-unesco U.S. Exits Corrupt, Communist-led UNESCO]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
Israel announced on the same day that it would also leave UNESCO:
*Irish, John (October 12, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-unesco-election-usa/u-s-israel-quit-u-n-heritage-agency-citing-bias-idUSKBN1CH1YO U.S., Israel quit U.N. heritage agency citing bias]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41598991 Israel to join US in quitting Unesco]. ''BBC News''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*Wilner, Michael; Keinon, Herb; Lazaroff, Tovah (October 12, 2017). [http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Protesting-anti-Israel-bias-US-plans-withdrawal-from-UNESCO-507271 Israel, US to Quit UNESCO Citing 'Anti-Israel Bias']. ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*Manchester, Julia (October 12, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/355240-israel-to-join-us-in-withdrawing-from-un-body Israel to join US in withdrawing from UN body]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.</ref>
*November 5–14, 2017—President Trump traveled to [[Japan]], [[South Korea]], [[China]], [[Vietnam]], and the [[Philippines]]. He emphasized his America First philosophy during and after this trip.<ref>Multiple references:
*Miller, S.A. (November 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/15/trump-declares-asia-trip-roaring-success/ Trump declares Asia trip a roaring success: ‘America is back’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-reviews-asian-trip-says-united-states-global-standing-never-stronger/4116991.html Trump Reviews Asia Trip, Says US Global Standing 'Never Been Stronger']. ''Voice of America''. November 15, 2017. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
*Pandey, Erica (November 15, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/trump-defends-america-first-on-the-world-stage-2509788307.html Trump defends 'America First' in first speech after Asia trip]. ''Axios''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
*Chalmers, John; Holland, Steve (November 14, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-trump-asia-strategy-analysis/trump-heads-home-with-america-first-ringing-in-asian-ears-idUSKBN1DE1M1 Trump heads home with 'America First' ringing in Asian ears]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.</ref> Here are some highlights of the trip:
**November 6, 2017—In Japan, President Trump voiced support for tough, America First trade policies and criticized the previous administration's policy.<ref>Multiple references:
*Spiering, Charlie (November 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/06/donald-trump-talks-tough-on-trade-in-japan/ Donald Trump Talks Tough on Trade in Japan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*Herman, Steve (November 6, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-talks-trade-with-japan/4102308.html US Trade with Japan ‘Not Fair or Open’ Trump Tells Business Leaders]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/trump-us-japan-trade-tokyo-asia-trip-putin/28837168.html Trump Lashes Out At U.S.-Japan Trade Deals In Tokyo Comments]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*Jackson, David (November 5, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/11/05/trump-japan-winning-free-trade/834438001/ Trump: Japan is 'winning' with free trade]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref> When meeting Japan's emperor, President Trump did not bow as Obama did in 2009.<ref>Multiple references:
*Spiering, Charlie (November 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/08/donald-trump-doesnt-bow-japanese-emperor-contrast-barack-obama/ Donald Trump Doesn’t Bow to Japanese Emperor In Contrast with Barack Obama]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-trump-asia-japan-emperor/trump-greets-japanese-emperor-with-a-handshake-and-nod-but-no-bow-idUSKBN1D60CG Trump greets Japanese emperor with a handshake and nod - but no bow]. ''Reuters''. November 5, 2017. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*Chan, Tara Francis (November 6, 2017). [http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-bow-japan-emperor-meeting-asia-trip-2017-2017-11 Breaking with tradition, Trump did not bow to Japan's emperor — he nodded his head instead]. ''Business Insider''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*Curl, Joseph (November 6, 2017). [http://www.dailywire.com/news/23201/america-first-trump-doesnt-bow-japanese-emperor-joseph-curl AMERICA FIRST: Trump Doesn't Bow To Japanese Emperor]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref>
**November 9, 2017—President Trump stated that he did not blame China for understandably taking advantage of the U.S. in helping create America's massive trade deficit with China, as U.S. leaders should not have allowed themselves to have been taken advantage of in the first place.<ref>Multiple references:
*Spiering, Charlie (November 9, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/09/donald-trump-i-blame-previous-presidents-for-massive-trade-deficit-not-china/ Donald Trump: I Blame Previous Presidents for Massive Trade Deficit, Not China]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/09/trump-says-us-trade-with-china-has-not-been-fair-urges-country-to-squeeze-north-korea.html Trump says US trade with China has not been fair, urges country to squeeze North Korea]. ''Fox News''. November 9, 2017. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
*Lawler, Dave (November 9, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/trump-to-chinese-leaders-i-dont-blame-you-for-taking-advantage-of-us-2508033176.html Trump to Chinese leaders: I don't blame you for taking advantage of us]. ''Axios''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.</ref>
**November 10, 2017—In Vietnam, President Trump spoke at the [[APEC]] summit being held there. He voiced strong support for tough, America First trade policies as well as for national sovereignty in general, and he criticized unfair trade practices, previous U.S. trade policy, and the [[World Trade Organization]].<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/10/trump-talks-tough-on-trade-reaffirms-america-first-policy-at-asia-summit.html Trump talks tough on trade, reaffirms 'America first' policy at Asia summit]. ''Fox News''. November 10, 2017. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*Spiering, Charlie (November 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/10/donald-trump-challenges-china-and-world-trade-organization-in-apec-speech/ Donald Trump Challenges China and World Trade Organization in APEC Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*Newman, Alex (November 14, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/economy/economics/item/27369-in-asia-trump-slams-trade-deals-that-surrender-sovereignty In Asia, Trump Slams “Trade” Deals that “Surrender Sovereignty”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
*Colvin, Jill; Lemire, Jonathan (November 10, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/10/apec-summit-donald-trump-says-us-will-no-longer-be/ Trump at APEC summit says U.S. will no longer be taken advantage of on trade]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*Holland, Steve; Tostevin, Matthew (November 10, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-trump-asia-vietnam/trump-brings-tough-trade-message-in-vision-for-asia-idUSKBN1DA0KR Trump brings tough trade message in vision for Asia]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*Greenwood, Max (November 10, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/359757-trump-in-vietnam-us-will-not-be-taken-advantage-of-anymore Trump in Vietnam: US will not 'be taken advantage of anymore']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*Jackson, David (November 10, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/11/09/president-trump-vietnam-asia-pacific-economic-cooperation/851166001/ Trump tells APEC summit: 'I am always going to put America first']. ''USA Today''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*Davis, Julie Hirschfeld; Landler, Mark (November 10, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/10/world/asia/trump-apec-asia-trade.html Trump Pitches 'America First' Trade Policy at Asia-Pacific Gathering]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref>
*December 2, 2017—The Trump Administration pulled out of the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants, a [[United Nations]] agreement on migration, due to it infringing on U.S. sovereignty and its immigration policies.<ref name="USmigrationPact">Multiple references:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-backs-out-of-migration-pact/4147078.html US Pulls Out of UN Migrant and Refugee Pact]. ''Voice of America''. December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/united-states-trump-haley-united-nations-migration-immigration-pact/28892846.html U.S. Pulling Out Of UN Migration Compact, Seeks To Set Own Policy]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Nichols, Michelle (December 3, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-migrants-un/u-s-quits-talks-on-global-migration-pact-over-sovereignty-clash-idUSKBN1DX0Q4 U.S. quits talks on global migration pact over sovereignty clash]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/03/us-pulls-un-migrant-refugee-pact/ US pulls out of UN migrant and refugee pact]. ''The Telegraph'' (from ''AFP''). December 3, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Gladstone, Rick (December 3, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/03/world/americas/united-nations-migration-pact.html U.S. Quits Migration Pact, Saying It Infringes on Sovereignty]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
For more information on the agreement and its potential impact on U.S. policy, see here:
*Wolverton, Joe (December 3, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/27501-trump-admin-orders-withdrawal-from-un-migrant-accommodating-agreement Trump Admin Orders Withdrawal From UN Migrant Accommodating Agreement]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Munro, Neil (December 3, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/03/trump-overrules-deputy-deflates-un-immigration-treaty/ President Trump Overrules Deputy, Deflates U.N.’s Pro-Immigration Treaty]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Arthur, Andrew (October 23, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/23/us-immigration-policy-could-be-upended-by-united-n/ Undermining U.S. sovereignty over immigration]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.</ref> U.S. Ambassador [[Nikki Haley]] stated that "our decisions on immigration policies must always be made by Americans and Americans alone," and that "the global approach in the New York Declaration is simply not compatible with U.S. sovereignty."<ref name="USmigrationPact"/>
*December 6, 2017—In a historic move that went against the international global [[establishment]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Lee, Matthew (December 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/12/06/amid-warnings-trump-forges-ahead-on-jerusalem-as-capital.html Trump flouts warnings, declares Jerusalem Israel's capital]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Williams, Thomas D. (December 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/12/05/european-leaders-join-arabs-and-muslims-in-opposing-u-s-embassy-move-to-jerusalem/ European Leaders Join Arabs and Muslims in Opposing U.S. Embassy Move to Jerusalem]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Heinrich, Mark (December 6, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-israel-jerusalem-reaction/arabs-europe-u-n-reject-trumps-recognition-of-jerusalem-as-israeli-capital-idUSKBN1E0312 Arabs, Europe, U.N. reject Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-42250340 Jerusalem: Trump move prompts negative world reaction]. ''BBC News''. December 6, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/global-leaders-regret-reject-trump-recognition-of-jerusalem-as-capital/ Global leaders regret, reject Trump recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Horowitz, Jason (December 6, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/06/world/europe/trump-jerusalem-pope.html U.N., European Union and Pope Criticize Trump's Jerusalem Anncouncement]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
Israel, naturally, supported the decision:
*Moons, Michelle (December 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/06/netanyahu-thanks-trump-historic-decision-recognize-jerusalem-israels-capital/ PM Benjamin Netanyahu Thanks Donald Trump for ‘Historic Decision’ to Recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Pollak, Joel B. (December 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/12/06/israel-thanks-trump-jerusalem-recognition/ Israel Thanks Trump for Jerusalem Recognition, Embassy Move: ‘Like Cyrus’ the Great]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.</ref> President Trump reversed decades of United States policy by officially recognizing [[Jerusalem]] as the capital of [[Israel]] and ordering the U.S. State Department to begin the process of moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem.<ref>Multiple references:
*Heinlein, Peter (December 6, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/tillerson-believes-mideast-peace-still-possible-/4151684.html Trump Recognizes Jerusalem as Israeli Capital]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (December 6, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/6/trump-recognizes-jerusalem-israeli-capital/ Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital fulfills campaign promise broken by predecessors]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Holland, Steve; Lubell, Maayan (December 6, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-israel/trump-recognizes-jerusalem-as-israels-capital-reversing-longtime-u-s-policy-idUSKBN1E01PS Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital, reversing longtime U.S. policy]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Pappas, Alex (December 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/06/trump-officially-recognizes-jerusalem-as-israels-capital-orders-us-embassy-move.html Trump officially recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital, orders embassy move for US]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Pollak, Joel B. (December 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/12/06/jerusalem-israel-capital-embassy-trump-white-house/ Trump: ‘I Have Determined That It Is Time to Officially Recognize Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
See also:
*Klein, Philip (December 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/jerusalem-announcement-shows-upside-of-trumps-willingness-to-smash-norms/article/2642756 Jerusalem announcement shows upside of Trump's willingness to smash norms]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
*Hayward, John (December 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/radio/2017/12/07/bolton-jerusalem-bold-move-marks-trump-different-kind-contemporary-american-leader/ Bolton: Jerusalem a Bold Move That ‘Marks Trump as a Very Different Kind of Contemporary American Leader’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/donald-trump-jerusalem-announcement-explained/4151969.html Trump's Announcement on Jerusalem Explained]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved December 6, 2017.</ref>

==Other achievements==
While the following achievements were not official United States government policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies:

*President Trump strongly urged the other NATO members to increase their defense spending in order to meet their spending pledges. In late-June 2017, it was reported that Europe's NATO countries would increase their defense spending at the fastest pace in three years.<ref>Multiple references:
*Starr, Penny (June 30, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/06/30/winning-nato-announces-it-will-heed-trumps-call-for-increased-dues/ Winning: NATO Heeds Trump’s Call to Make Member Nations Pay Fair Share]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
*Emmott, Robin (June 28, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-nato-defence-idUSKBN19J0ZW Trump effect? Europe's defense spending to rise faster in 2017]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
*Banks, Martin (June 30, 2017). [http://www.defensenews.com/articles/defense-spending-increased-significantly-among-nato-allies Defense spending increased 'significantly' among NATO allies]. ''Defense News''. Retrieved July 4, 2017.</ref>
*It was reported in early July 2017 that President Trump had held about 50% more face-to-face meetings with foreign leaders than President Obama did during the same part of his presidency, "not including summits, the UN, or the Palestinian Authority," indicating that despite critics' claims of a more "isolationist" foreign policy, Trump started out his presidency with an active foreign policy in addition to his [[America First]] philosophy.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/06/donald-trump-50-meetings-foreign-leaders-barack-obama/ Trump Has Had 50% More Meetings with Foreign Leaders than Obama]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> In his first six months in office, President Trump had three foreign trips and held 47 bilateral meetings with foreign leaders along with 102 phone calls with foreign heads of state.<ref>Bredemeier, Ken (July 20, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/donald-trump-six-months-into-his-presidency/3951981.html By the Numbers: Six Months into Trump's Presidency]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 21, 2017.</ref>

==Failures==
*Obama holdovers remained in key State Department positions well into Trump's presidency, and the administration and the U.S. Senate went at a slow pace at nominating and confirming officials to the department.<ref>Multiple references:
*Wallace, Christopher (October 5, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/05/obama-holdovers-vacancies-remain-at-top-levels-state-department.html Obama holdovers, vacancies remain at top levels of State Department]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
*Landler, Mark (April 1, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/01/us/politics/obama-holdovers-who-survived-trump-sweep.html Meet the Obama Holdovers Who Survived Trump’s Sweep]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
*[http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/21/report-nevertrump-state-department-aides-boxing-america-firsters/ Report: #NeverTrump State Department Aides ‘Boxing Out’ America Firsters]. ''Breitbart News''. October 21, 2017. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
See also:
*Byrnes, Jesse (November 2, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/358573-trump-on-lack-of-nominees-i-am-the-only-one-that-matters Trump on lack of nominees: 'I am the only one that matters']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
*Hayward, John (January 26, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/01/26/fake-news-media-reports-state-dept-mass-resignation-officials-actually-fired/ Fake News: Media Reports State Dept. ‘Mass Resignation,’ Officials Actually Fired]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2017.</ref>

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:''Main article: [[Donald Trump achievements]]''
This article is a non-exhaustive list of achievements by [[President of the United States of America|U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]], [[Trump Administration|his administration]], and [[United States Congress|Congress]] related to his foreign policy.

For foreign policy achievements related to trade policy, see [[Donald Trump achievements: Trade policy]]. For foreign policy achievements related to environmental policy, see [[Donald Trump achievements: Energy and environmental policy]].

==Legislation signed==
*March and April, 2017—President Trump and the U.S. Senate approved [[Montenegro]]'s accession into [[NATO]], over [[Russia]]'s objections.<ref>Boyer, Dave (April 11, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/11/trump-certifies-addition-montenegro-nato/ Trump certifies addition of Montenegro in NATO over Russian opposition]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 21, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/news/us-senate-approves-montenegro-as-newest-nato-member/ US Senate approves Montenegro as newest NATO member]. ''Breitbart News''. March 28, 2017. Retrieved May 25, 2017.</ref> (Montenegro officially joined NATO on June 5, 2017<ref>Multiple references:
*Milic, Predrag (June 5, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/05/defying-russia-montenegro-finally-joins-nato.html Defying Russia, Montenegro finally joins NATO]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
*Jozwiak, Rikard (June 7, 2017). [https://www.rferl.org/a/nato-welcomes-montenegro-russia-criticizes/28533739.html NATO Welcomes Newest Member Montenegro]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.</ref>)
*August 2, 2017—President Trump signed a bill into law that, despite its flaws, enacted additional sanctions against Russia, Iran, and North Korea.<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/02/president-trump-signs-russia-sanctions-bill.html President Trump signs Russia sanctions bill]. ''Fox News''. August 2, 2017. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
*Herman, Steve (August 3, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-signs-russia-sanctions-bill-/3969202.html Trump Signs Sanctions Bill, Calls It 'Significantly Flawed']. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
*Spiering, Charlie (August 2, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/02/donald-trump-signs-russia-sanctions/ Donald Trump Signs Russia Sanctions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
*Miller, S.A. (August 2, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/2/donald-trump-signs-russia-sanctions-bill/ Trump signs sanctions against Russia, Iran, North Korea, but slams constraints on executive powers]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.</ref>

==Executive actions==
===2017===
President Trump was observed early in his presidency to have adopted a strong<ref>Collinson, Stephen (April 14, 2017). [http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/14/politics/donald-trump-military-afghanistan/index.html Trump carves out tough commander-in-chief posture]. ''CNN''. Retrieved April 14, 2017.</ref> and unpredictable<ref>Wong, Kristina (July 3, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/03/president-trump-off-script-foreign-policy/ President Trump’s ‘Unpredictable’ Foreign Policy Bears Fruit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2017.</ref> foreign policy and was described as having made a "consequential impact" on foreign policy early on.<ref>Taylor, Guy; Boylan, Dan (April 27, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/27/donald-trumps-foreign-policy-makes-impact/ Trump’s unconventional foreign policy makes consequential impact in first 100 days]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 28, 2017.</ref> This was as opposed to Barack Obama's foreign policy.<ref>Llorente, Elizabeth (April 14, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/14/ex-obama-officials-say-hesitation-to-use-force-in-syria-elsewhere-emboldened-adversaries.html Ex-Obama officials say hesitation to use force in Syria, elsewhere, emboldened adversaries]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 14, 2017. 
Despite this article's title, it confirms the Trump Administration's divergence from Obama's foreign policy:
*Heinlein, Peter (July 19, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/despite-rhetoric-trump-foreign-policy-hews-close-obama/3950951.html Despite Rhetoric, Trump's Foreign Policy Hews Close to Obama's]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 20, 2017.</ref> As the North Korean vice-foreign minister stated, Trump's foreign policy was "more vicious and more aggressive" than that of Barack Obama.<ref>Talmadge, Eric (April 14, 2017). [https://www.yahoo.com/news/n-korean-official-us-more-vicious-aggressive-under-051124540.html N. Korean official: Ready for war if Trump wants it]. ''Yahoo News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved April 14, 2017.</ref> [[Fox News]] reported that the Trump Administration has adopted a more critical stance toward the [[United Nations]] than the Obama Administration.<ref>Shaw, Adam (April 10, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/10/un-tensions-with-trump-administration-mount-as-both-sides-dig-in.html UN tensions with Trump administration mount as both sides dig in]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 10, 2017.</ref> President Trump implemented his [[America First]] philosophy into his foreign policy,<ref>Starr, Penny (June 22, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/22/mike-pence-president-trump-is-restoring-u-s-leadership-in-the-free-world-by-putting-america-first/ Mike Pence: President Trump is Restoring U.S. Leadership in the Free World by ‘Putting America First’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2017.</ref><ref name="AmericaFirstUN"/> and he emphasized the issue of [[sovereignty]].<ref name="Sovereignty"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Newman, Alex (September 20, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/26952-in-america-first-speech-at-un-trump-defends-sovereignty In “America First” Speech At UN, Trump Defends Sovereignty]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
*Ma, Ying (October 11, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/dear-intellectual-elites-sovereignty-is-what-america-first-foreign-policy-is-all-about/article/2637148 Dear intellectual elites: Sovereignty is what 'America First' foreign policy is all about]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
*Kurtz, Stanley (October 4, 2017). [http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/452301/sovereignty-theme-trumps-foreign-policy-john-fonte The Sovereignty Theme in Trump’s Foreign Policy]. ''National Review''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.</ref>

By May 2017, Trump had "hit most, if not all, of the notes he wanted to on a broad range of issues" and was more ambitious than Obama had been at the same point in his presidency.<ref name="FulfilAmbitious">Boyer, Dave (May 25, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/25/donald-trump-meets-goals-of-foreign-trip/ Trump fulfills ambitious agenda on first trip abroad, eclipsing Obama’s record during first year]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 25, 2017.</ref>

*The Trump Administration took a tougher stance against [[Iran]].<ref>Herman, Steve (September 14, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-administration-seen-taking-harder-line-on-iran/4029466.html Trump Administration Seen Taking Harder Line on Iran]. 'Voice of America''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.</ref> Here are some of the actions taken against the country:
**February 3, 2017—After Iran tested a ballistic missile in apparent violation of a UN Security Council resolution, the Trump Administration instituted unilateral economic sanctions against 13 Iranian individuals and 12 companies.<ref>Torbati, Yeganeh (February 3, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-usa-idUSKBN15H253 Trump administration tightens Iran sanctions, Tehran hits back]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 3, 2017.</ref><ref>Boyer, Dave; Taylor, Guy (February 3, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/3/donald-trump-slaps-sanctions-iran-missile-test/ Trump slaps sanctions on Iran over missile test]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 3, 2017.</ref>
**May 17, 2017—The Trump Administration imposed additional sanctions on an Iranian national, an Iranian company, a Chinese national, and three Chinese companies (because of Chinese dealings related to Iran's nuclear program).<ref>Muñoz, Carlo (May 17, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/17/trump-admin-rolls-out-new-sanctions-against-iran/ Trump admin. rolls out new sanctions against Iran]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 17, 2017.</ref>
**July 18, 2017—Despite recertifying the Iran nuclear deal the day earlier,<ref>Multiple references:
*Duzor, Megan (July 18, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-administration-iran-is-complying-with-nuclear-deal/3948472.html Trump Administration: Iran Is Complying With Nuclear Deal]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/17/trump-administration-says-iran-complying-with-nuclear-deal-but-defying-its-spirit.html Trump administration says Iran complying with nuclear deal but defying its spirit]. ''Fox News''. July 17, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (July 17, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/17/trump-administration-says-iran-is-in-compliance-wi/ Trump administration says Iran is in compliance with 2015 nuclear deal]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.</ref> the Trump Administration imposed sanctions on 18 Iranian individuals and entities for supporting the nation's non-nuclear weapon programs and support for terrorists.<ref>Multiple references:
*Bredemeier, Ken (July 18, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-sanctions-iranians-while-recertifying-nuclear-/3948962.html US Sanctions Iranians Even After Recertifying Nuclear Deal]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
*Lederman, Josh (July 18, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/18/us-iran-complying-with-nuclear-deal-but-defying-its-spirit.html US sanctions more Iranians, but nuclear deal stands for now]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved July 18, 2017.
*Dorell, Oren (July 18, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/07/18/trump-adds-new-sanctions-iran-targeting-ballistic-missiles-and-support-terrorism/487583001/ Trump sanctions Iran over missiles, terrorism after saying it complies with nuclear deal]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 18, 2017.</ref>
**September 14, 2017—While extending Iran sanctions relief in accordance with the Iran Deal, the Trump Administration imposed new sanctions on eleven Iranian people and companies suspected of supporting the country's ballistic missile program or being involved in cyber-attacks.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/united-states-iran-sanctions-individuals-entities/28736041.html U.S. Extends Iran Nuclear Sanctions Relief, Adds Other Sanctions Over Missile Activity]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. September 14, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
*Chalfant, Morgan (September 14, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/350704-treasury-sanctions-iranian-nationals-for-cyberattacks-against-us US sanctions Iranian nationals for cyberattacks against banks]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
*Downs, Ray (September 14, 2017). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2017/09/14/Trump-extends-sanction-waivers-for-Iran-while-imposing-new-ones/4871505433175/ Trump extends sanction waivers for Iran while imposing new ones]. ''UPI''. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/14/us-weighs-sanctions-relief-while-bemoaning-irans-behavior.html US extends Iran sanctions relief while bemoaning behavior]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 14, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
*Schwartz, Felicia; Norman, Laurence; Talley, Ian (September 14, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-expected-keep-iran-nuclear-deal-in-place-for-now-1505399491 U.S. Keeps Iran Nuclear Deal in Place but Imposes Other Sanctions]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.</ref>
**October 13, 2017—President Trump, in a strongly-worded speech,<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-transcript-iran-nuclear-deal-speech/4069466.html Transcript of Trump Speech on Iran Nuclear Deal]. ''Voice of America''. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/transcript-trumps-iran-speech.html Transcript of Trump's Iran speech]. ''Fox News''. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.</ref> announced that he would decertify Iran's compliance with the Iran nuclear deal (known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA) and would give Congress time, under the threat of leaving the agreement entirely,<ref>Wong, Kristina (October 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/10/13/trump-decertifies-iran-nuclear-deal-threatens-terminate/ Trump Vows to ‘Terminate’ Iran Nuclear Deal If Congress Cannot ‘Reach a Solution’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.</ref> to revise the agreement to make it tougher against Iran.<ref name="NewIranPolicy">Multiple references:
*Mason, Ian (October 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/10/13/trump-keeps-iran-deal-refuses-certify-compliance-congress/ Trump Keeps Iran Deal, Refuses to Certify Compliance to Congress]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (October 13, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/13/trump-decertifies-iran-nuclear-deal-announces-new-/ Trump decertifies Iran nuclear deal, announces new crackdown]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/13/trump-to-decertify-iran-nuclear-deal.html Trump decertifies Iran nuclear deal, slaps sanctions on IRGC in broadside at ‘radical regime’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Heinlein, Peter (October 14, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-decertify-iran-deal/4069190.html Trump Toughens Iran Strategy, Decertifies Tehran's Compliance With Accord]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Herman, Steve (October 13, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-unveils-new-tougher-iran-strategy/4068731.html Trump Unveils New, Tougher Iran Strategy]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Holland, Steve; Bayoumy, Yara (October 13, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-usa/trump-strikes-blow-at-iran-nuclear-deal-in-major-u-s-policy-shift-idUSKBN1CI24I Trump strikes blow at Iran nuclear deal in major U.S. policy shift]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Stewart, Phil (October 13, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-military/pentagon-identifying-new-areas-to-pressure-iran-reviewing-plans-idUSKBN1CI2KA Pentagon identifying new areas to pressure Iran, reviewing plans]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Kredo, Adam (October 13, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/national-security/trump-decertifies-iranian-compliance-nuclear-deal-sanctions-terror-regime/ Trump Decertifies Iranian Compliance With Nuclear Deal, Sanctions Terror Regime]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
Some conservatives, however, criticized President Trump for not choosing to fully pull out of the agreement:
*Mora, Edwin (October 14, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/14/experts-on-decertifying-iran-deal-trump-shouldve-killed-terror-fueling-agreement/ Experts on Decertifying Iran Deal: Trump Should Have Killed Terror-Fueling Agreement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Spiering, Charlie (October 14, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/14/trump-2016-number-one-priority-dismantle-deal-iran/ Donald Trump 2016: ‘My Number One Priority’ Is to ‘Dismantle’ Deal with Iran’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration announced a new and tougher comprehensive strategy against Iran,<ref name="NewIranPolicy"/> and the Treasury Department enacted terrorism-related sanctions on Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.<ref name="NewIranPolicy"/><ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Pages/sm0177.aspx Treasury Designates the IRGC under Terrorism Authority and Targets IRGC and Military Supporters under Counter-Proliferation Authority]. ''U.S. Department of the Treasury''. October 13, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Nazarian, Adelle (October 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/10/13/trump-authorizes-treasury-to-sanction-irans-islamic-revolutionary-guard-corps/ Trump Authorizes Treasury to Sanction Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Pramuk, Jacob (October 13, 2017). [https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/13/treasury-department-sanctions-irans-islamic-revolutionary-guard-corps.html Treasury slaps sanctions on Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards as US raises pressure on Tehran]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Cunningham, Erin (October 13, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/10/13/irans-revolutionary-guard-is-about-to-come-under-fire-from-the-trump-administration/ Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is facing more pressure from the Trump administration]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
*Toosi, Nahal (October 13, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/13/trump-iran-revolutionary-guards-243760 Trump pulls his punch against elite Iranian military group]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 19, 2017.</ref>
*The Trump Administration took actions against [[Russia]]:
**February 2017—Two U.S. government-run media outlets began broadcasting in Russian in an attempt to counter Russian propaganda.<ref>Multiple references:
*Lopatka, Jan (February 8, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-russia-rfe-idUSKBN15N13Y Radio Free Europe, Voice of America launch new Russian-language TV channel]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*Miller, S.A. (July 5, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/5/current-time-broadcasts-into-russia-eastern-europe/ Current Time broadcasts into Russia, Eastern Europe]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-current-time-tv-network-rfe-russia-russian-propaganda-misinformation-rt/ U.S. launches TV network as alternative to Russian propaganda]. ''CBS News''. February 9, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*[https://www.economist.com/news/united-states/21723449-current-time-broadcasts-russian-capitol-hill-americas-answer-russian-propaganda America’s answer to Russian propaganda TV]. ''The Economist'' (from ''Current Time''). June 15, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref>
**April 21, 2017—The Trump Administration refused to issue waivers to any companies which wanted to do business with Russia, which was under economic sanctions, including [[ExxonMobil]], which had applied for a waiver.<ref>Multiple references:
*Gehrke, Joel (April 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/steve-mnuchin-no-russia-sanctions-waiver-for-exxon-other-companies/article/2620913 Steve Mnuchin: No Russia sanctions waiver for Exxon, other companies]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
*Solomon, Jay; Olson, Bradley (April 21, 2017). [http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2017/04/21/u-s-denies-exxon-bid-for-waiver-on-russia-sanctions-3rd-update.html U.S. Denies Exxon Bid for Waiver on Russia Sanctions -- 3rd Update]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref> The day earlier, the Trump Administration announced, in strong language, it was implementing the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, which blacklisted certain Russian citizens.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/04/20/letter-president-certain-congressional-committee-chairs A Letter from the President to Certain Congressional Committee Chairs]. ''whitehouse.gov''. April 20, 2017. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
*Herszenhorn, David M. (April 21, 2017). [http://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-crackdown-on-rights-abusers-in-russia/ Trump pledges crackdown on rights abusers in Russia and beyond]. ''Politico''. Retrieved April 22, 2017.</ref>
**June 20, 2017—The same day President Trump met with [[Ukraine|Ukrainian]] President [[Petro Poroshenko]], the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on 38 Russian individuals and entities involved in the conflict with Ukraine.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-treasury-russia-ukraine-separatists-sanctions/3909028.html US Expands Sanctions Against Russia, Ukraine Separatists]. ''Voice of America''. June 20, 2017. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/20/treasury-moves-to-pressure-russia-with-new-sanctions-in-ukraine-conflict.html Treasury moves to 'pressure' Russia with new sanctions in Ukraine conflict]. ''Fox News''. June 20, 2017. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
*Gehrke, Joel (June 20, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-hits-russia-ukrainian-separatists-with-sanctions/article/2626488 Trump hits Russia, Ukrainian separatists with sanctions]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
*Jackson, David (June 20, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/06/20/donald-trump-petro-poroshenko-mike-pence-ukraine/103032910/ Trump meets Ukraine president as Treasury Department sanctions Russia]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved June 26, 2017.</ref>
*The Trump Administration took several actions against [[North Korea]]. The administration took a tougher stance on North Korea than its predecessors, which was bringing positive results by October 2017:<ref>Shaw, Adam (October 9, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/10/09/report-u-s-tough-stance-north-koreas-ties-getting-results/ Report: U.S. Tough Stance on North Korea’s Ties Getting Results]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2017.</ref>
**Early in Trump's presidency, he and his administration took a much tougher tone against North Korea than his predecessors.<ref>Multiple references:
* [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/16/trumps-comments-on-north-korea-from-fire-and-fury-to-blaming-china.html Trump's comments on North Korea, from 'fire and fury' to blaming China]. ''Fox News''. August 16, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
* Moons, Michelle (April 17, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/04/17/vp-mike-pence-from-korean-demilitarized-zone-era-of-strategic-patience-is-over/ VP Mike Pence from Korean Demilitarized Zone: ‘Era of Strategic Patience Is Over’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
* Key, Pam (April 17, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/04/17/trump-presidents-obama-clinton-outplayed-north-korea/ Trump: Presidents Obama, Clinton Were ‘Outplayed’ by North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
* [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/19/sword-stands-ready-pence-warns-north-korea.html 'The sword stands ready': Pence warns North Korea]. ''Fox News''. April 19, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/30/trump-era-strategic-patience-with-north-korea-is-over.html Trump: Era of 'strategic patience' with North Korea 'is over']. ''Fox News''. June 30, 2017. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
*Miller, S.A. (June 30, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/30/donald-trump-delivers-warning-north-korea-patience/ Trump delivers warning to North Korea: ‘Patience is over’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (July 11, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/11/u-s-moves-toward-unilateral-action-amid-u-n-security-council-stalemate/ Report: U.S. Moves Toward Unilateral Action on North Korea, as U.N. Security Council Stalls]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
*Hayward, John (September 3, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/09/03/trump-says-appeasement-will-not-work-with-rogue-nation-north-korea-as-kim-jong-un-detonates-powerful-nuclear-bomb/ Trump Says ‘Appeasement Will Not Work’ with ‘Rogue Nation’ North Korea as Kim Jong-un Detonates Powerful Nuclear Bomb]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 3, 2017.</ref> In one instance,<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (August 11, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/11/donald-trump-wins-round-north-korea/ Donald Trump Wins Round One with North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 11, 2017.</ref> President Trump stated that North Korea "will be met with fire, fury and frankly power, the likes of which the world has never seen before" if they did not stop threatening the U.S,<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/08/north-korean-nukes-are-miniaturized-can-fit-on-missiles-report-says.html Trump: North Korea 'will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen' if more threats emerge]. ''Fox News''. August 8, 2017. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
*Taylor, Guy; Miller, S.A. (August 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/8/donald-trump-threatens-to-rain-fire-and-fury-on-no/ Trump threatens to rain ‘fire and fury like the world has never seen’ on North Korea]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
*Herman, Steve (August 8, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-warns-fire-fury-north-korea-threats-dont-stop/3977676.html Trump Warns of 'Fire and Fury' for North Korea if Threats Don't Stop]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
*Spiering, Charlie (August 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/08/donald-trump-warns-north-korea-threats-to-united-states-will-be-met-with-fire-and-fury/ Donald Trump Warns North Korea: Threats to United States Will Be Met with ‘Fire and Fury’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
President Trump chose the wording himself:
*Boyer, Dave (August 9, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/9/white-house-trump-chose-fire-fury-warning-n-korea/ Trump chose ‘fire and fury’ warning for North Korea: White House]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
Secretary of Defense [[James Mattis]] and Secretary of State [[Rex Tillerson]] supported President Trump's remarks:
*Taylor, Guy; Boyer, Dave (August 9, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/9/rex-tillerson-james-mattis-back-up-donald-trumps-m/ Tillerson, Mattis back up Trump’s stark warning to North Korea]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/09/secretary-mattis-warns-north-korea-not-to-invite-destruction-its-people.html Secretary Mattis warns North Korea not to invite 'destruction of its people']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
*Wong, Kristina (August 9, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/08/09/mattis-mattis-north-korea-cease-actions-lead-destruction/ James Mattis: North Korea ‘Would Lose Any Arms Race’ and ‘Should Cease’ Inviting ‘The End of Its Regime’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
*Chiaramonte, Perry (August 9, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/09/nagasaki-marks-anniversary-bombing-amid-us-north-korea-nuclear-tensions.html Tillerson: Trump sending North Korea a 'strong message']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 9, 2017.</ref> and Trump stated the next day that his comment may not have been tough enough.<ref>Multiple references:
*Pappas, Alex (August 10, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/10/trump-doubles-down-on-fire-and-fury-warning-to-north-korea-maybe-it-wasnt-tough-enough.html Trump doubles down on 'fire and fury' warning to North Korea: 'Maybe it wasn't tough enough']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
*Miller, S.A.; Muñoz, Carlo (August 10, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/10/trump-fire-and-fury-talk-nkorea-wasnt-tough-enough/ Trump: ‘Fire and fury’ talk on N. Korea ‘wasn’t tough enough’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
*Bredemeier, Ken (August 10, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-stiffens-resolve-against-north-korea/3980715.html Trump Stiffens Resolve Against North Korea]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 10, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration chose to include a military option among a list of potential strategies in United States policy towards North Korea.<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/29/military-option-for-north-korea-being-prepared-for-trump-mcmaster-says.html Military option for North Korea being prepared for Trump, McMaster says]. ''Fox News''. June 29, 2017. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
*Muñoz, Carlo (August 10, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/10/james-mattis-military-solution-in-place-to-address/ Mattis: Military solution in place to address North Korea threat]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
*Persons, Sally (August 11, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/11/donald-trump-military-locked-and-loaded-for-possib/ Trump: Military ‘locked and loaded’ for possible North Korea action]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-military-locked-loaded-north-korea/3981667.html Trump Warns North Korea Will 'Regret It Fast' if Action Taken Against Guam]. ''Voice of America''. August 11, 2017. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
However, the administration stated it would not give up finding diplomatic solutions with North Korea:
*Wong, Kristina (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/06/trump-administration-not-giving-diplomacy-north-korea/ Trump Administration Not Yet Giving Up on Diplomacy with North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
*Papas, Alex (August 11, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/11/trump-kim-jong-un-will-regret-it-fast-if-attacks-guam-us-allies.html Trump: Kim Jong Un 'will regret it fast' if he attacks Guam, US allies]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 11, 2017.</ref> North Korea had threatened to attack the U.S. territory of [[Guam]], but after Trump's remarks it backed off from the threat.<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/15/kim-jong-un-appears-to-back-down-after-mattis-trump-warnings.html Kim Jong Un appears to back down after Mattis, Trump warnings]. ''Fox News''. August 15, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
*Padden, Brian (August 15, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/signs-of-diplomacy-as-north-korea-delays-guam-missile-test/3986048.html Signs of Diplomacy Appear as North Korea Delays Guam Missile Test]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
*Pollak, Joel B. (August 14, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/14/winning-north-korea-backs-guam-threat/ Winning: North Korea Backs Down from Guam Threat]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/16/trump-kim-jong-un-made-very-wise-decision-to-back-down.html Trump: Kim Jong Un made 'very wise' decision to back down]. ''Fox News''. August 16, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
*Palkot, Greg (August 15, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/15/trumps-tough-talk-prompted-north-korea-to-stand-down-experts-say.html Trump's tough talk prompted North Korea to stand down, experts say]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.</ref>
**While the deployment was first announced during the Obama Administration, the Trump Administration confirmed it would continue the plans to – and subsequently did – deploy the [[THAAD]] missile defense system to [[South Korea]] despite [[China]]'s strong objections.<ref>Multiple references:
* Diaz, Alex (April 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/17/us-missile-system-en-route-to-korean-peninsula.html US missile system en route to Korean peninsula]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
* Dickstein, Corey (May 1, 2017). [https://www.stripes.com/news/thaad-now-ready-to-defend-south-korea-against-missile-attacks-1.466295#.WQnPh4jytPY THAAD now ready to defend South Korea against missile attacks]. ''Stars and Stripes''. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
* Hayward, John (May 2, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/05/02/u-s-military-thaad-missile-defense-system-now-operational-in-south-korea/ U.S. Military: THAAD Missile System Operational in South Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
*Connor, Neil (May 2, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/05/02/us-thaad-missile-system-operational-south-korea-pyongyang-says/ US Thaad missile system operational in South Korea, as Pyongyang says region on brink of nuclear war]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.</ref> THAAD was first used on May 14, 2017,<ref>Kim, Christine; Miles, Tom (May 16, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-usa-idUSKCN18B1V4 North Korea missile detected by THAAD, program progressing faster than expected: South Korea]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 16, 2017.</ref> and it was successfully tested on July 11, 2017,<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/11/us-successfully-tests-thaad-missile-system-amid-north-korean-tensions.html US successfully tests THAAD missile system amid North Korean tensions]. ''Fox News''. July 11, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
*Stewart, Phil; Ali, Idrees (July 11, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-usa-defenses-idUSKBN19W15R U.S. THAAD missile defenses hit test target as North Korea tension rises]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.</ref> and July 30, 2017.<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/30/us-conducts-successful-thaad-missile-test-after-latest-north-korea-missile-launch.html US conducts 'successful' THAAD missile test after latest North Korea missile launch]. ''Fox News''. July 30, 2017. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
*Shelbourne, Mallory (July 30, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/344536-us-successfully-conducts-missile-test-over-the-pacific US successfully conducts missile test over Pacific]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
*Rodriguez, Katherine (July 31, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/31/video-u-s-carries-out-successful-test-of-thaad-anti-missile-system-in-alaska/ VIDEO: U.S. Carries Out ‘Successful’ Test of THAAD Anti-Missile System in Alaska]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2017.</ref> THAAD was fully deployed on September 7, 2017.<ref>Multiple references:
*Tomlinson, Lucas (September 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/09/06/us-to-install-more-missile-defense-launchers-in-south-korea.html US to install more THAAD missile launchers in South Korea]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/s-korea-deploys-thaad-launchers-as-china-gives-nod-to-u-n-sanctions-against-north/ S. Korea deploys THAAD launchers as China gives nod to U.N. sanctions against north]. ''CBS News''. September 7, 2017. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
*Ji-hye, Jun (September 7, 2017). [http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2017/09/205_236131.html THAAD deployment complete]. ''The Korea Times''. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-southkorea-thaad/south-korea-deploys-u-s-anti-missile-launchers-amid-clashes-with-protesters-idUSKCN1BI03H South Korea deploys U.S. anti-missile launchers amid clashes with protesters]. ''Reuters''. September 6, 2017. Retrieved September 9, 2017.</ref>
**August 5, 2017—The United States successfully and unanimously passed a resolution in the UN Security Council that established tough sanctions against North Korea that would cut the country's export revenue by a third.<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/05/un-slaps-new-sanctions-on-north-korea-following-missile-tests.html Asia-Pacific regional disputes impede united stand on North Korea]. ''Fox News''. August 5, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (August 5, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/08/05/in-major-win-for-trump-u-n-security-council-votes-to-slap-sanctions-on-north-korea/ In Major Win for Trump, U.N. Security Council Votes to Slap Sanctions on North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
*Besheer, Margaret (August 6, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-security-council-north-korea-sanctions/3973718.html UN Security Council Approves New North Korea Sanctions]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
*Nichols, Michelle (August 5, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-un-idUSKBN1AL0NU United Nations bans key North Korea exports over missile tests]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
China announced it had implemented the sanctions:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/08/14/china-implements-un-sanctions-against-north-korea-as-trump-trade-probe-looms.html China implements UN sanctions against North Korea, as Trump trade probe looms]. ''Fox News''. August 14, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/china-bans-coal-iron-imports-from-north-korw/3984554.html China Banning Coal, Iron, Seafood Imports From North Korea]. ''Voice of America''. August 14, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (August 14, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/08/14/china-implements-sanctions-north-korea-urges-restraint-u-s/ China Implements Sanctions on North Korea, Urges ‘Restraint’ from U.S.]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
*Denyer, Simon (August 14, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/china-bans-north-korea-iron-lead-coal-imports-as-part-of-un-sanctions/2017/08/14/a0ce4cb0-80ca-11e7-82a4-920da1aeb507_story.html?utm_term=.147eff3e890d China bans North Korean iron, lead, coal imports as part of U.N. sanctions]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved August 14, 2017.</ref>
**August 22, 2017—The Trump Administration implemented sanctions on 16 Chinese and Russian individuals and entities for doing business with North Korea.<ref>Multiple references:
*Gertz, Bill (August 23, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/national-security/u-s-sanctions-chinese-russians-illicit-trade-north-korea/ U.S. Sanctions Chinese, Russians for Illicit Trade With North Korea]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
*Randle, Jim (August 22, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-sanctions-russian-chinese-companies-over-north-korea/3995991.html US Sanctions Russian, Chinese Firms for Helping North Korea Militarize]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
*Brunnstrom, David; Chiacu, Doina (August 22, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-nuclear-sanctions-idUSKCN1B21OG U.S. targets Chinese, Russia entities for helping North Korea]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
*[http://p.dw.com/p/2ifVc US sanctions Chinese, Russian firms for North Korea ties]. ''Deutsche Welle''. August 22, 2017. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
*Davis, Jack (August 22, 2017). [http://www.westernjournalism.com/u-s-ups-pressure-north-korea-sanctions-aimed-china-russia/ U.S. Ups Pressure On North Korea With Sanctions Aimed At China, Russia]. ''Western Journalism''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
*Morello, Carol; Whoriskey, Peter (August 22, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us-sanctions-chinese-and-russian-companies-and-individuals-for-conducting-business-with-north-korea/2017/08/22/78992312-8743-11e7-961d-2f373b3977ee_story.html U.S. hits Chinese and Russian companies, individuals with sanctions for doing business with North Korea]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved August 24, 2017.</ref>
**September 11, 2017—The United States successfully and unanimously passed another UN Security Council resolution that established new sanctions against North Korea.<ref>Multiple references:
*Beavers, Olivia (September 11, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/350158-united-nations-unanimously-adopts-north-korea-sanctions UN Security Council unanimously votes to sanction North Korea]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/09/11/un-security-council-approves-new-sanctions-against-north-korea.html UN Security Council approves new sanctions against North Korea]. ''Fox News''. September 11, 2017. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
*Besheer, Margaret (September 11, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/un-security-council-new-north-korea-sanctions/4023913.html UN Security Council Unanimously Adopts Tough New North Korea Sanctions]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
*Nichols, Michelle (September 10, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles/u-n-security-council-unanimously-steps-up-sanctions-on-north-korea-idUSKCN1BL12S U.N. Security Council unanimously steps up sanctions on North Korea]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
However, the sanctions were softer than originally intended:
*Gehrke, Joel (September 11, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/us-softens-north-korea-sanctions-in-pitch-to-china-russia/article/2634012 US softens North Korea sanctions in pitch to China, Russia]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (September 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/09/12/u-n-approves-softer-version-u-s-resolution-imposing-sanctions-north-korea/ U.N. Approves Softer Version of U.S. Resolution Imposing Sanctions on North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.
*Gehrke, Joel (September 11, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/un-approves-watered-down-north-korea-sanctions/article/2634065 UN approves watered-down North Korea sanctions]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.
China appeared to comply with the sanctions, ordering every North Korean-owned business in the country to shut down:
*Lam, Katherine (September 28, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/09/28/china-orders-north-korean-business-closed-under-un-sanctions.html China closes North Korean businesses; North Korea allegedly swells army to fight US]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
*Hayward, John (September 29, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/09/29/china-shuts-north-korean-owned-businesses-comply-u-n-sanctions/ China Shuts Down North Korean-Owned Businesses to Comply with U.N. Sanctions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/china-orders-north-korean-business-closed-under-un-sanctions/4048089.html China Orders North Korean Business Closed Under UN Sanctions]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 28, 2017. Retrieved October 1, 2017.</ref>
**September 21, 2017—President Trump signed an executive order giving the Treasury Department additional authority to sanction entities doing business and "significant trade" with North Korea, including foreign banks.<ref>Multiple references:
*Besheer, Margaret (Septembre 21, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-imposing-new-sanctions-on-north-korea-/4038478.html Trump Imposes New Trade Sanctions on North Korea]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/21/trump-signs-executive-order-targeting-north-koreas-trading-partners.html Trump signs executive order targeting North Korea's trading partners]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (September 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/21/donald-trump-hits-north-korea-new-sanctions/ Trump hits North Korea with new sanctions]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
*Spiering, Charlie (September 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/21/donald-trump-praises-china-decision-stop-business-north-korea/ Donald Trump Announces New Sanctions; Praises China Bank Decision on North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
*Talley, Ian; Radnofsky, Louise (September 21, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-says-u-s-plans-additional-sanctions-for-north-korea-1506005331 Trump Expands U.S. Sanctions on Dealings With North Korea]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
*Easley, Jonathan; Kheel, Rebecca (September 21, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351820-5-things-to-know-about-trumps-new-north-korea-sanctions 5 things to know about Trump's new North Korea sanctions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
The Treasury Department first used this authority and issued sanctions on September 26, 2017:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/26/new-us-sanctions-hit-8-north-korean-banks-26-bank-workers.html New US sanctions hit 8 North Korean banks, 26 bank workers]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). September 26, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-to-place-sanctions-on-north-korea-banks/4046099.html US Announces New Sanctions on North Korean Banks and Banking Officials]. ''Voice of America''. September 27, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
*Greenwood, Max (September 26, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/finance/352496-trump-administration-ramps-up-sanctions-on-north-korea Trump targets North Korean banks, workers in new sanctions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.</ref>
**November 20, 2017—The Trump Administration officially designated North Korea a state sponsor of terror.<ref>Multiple references:
*Singman, Brooke (November 20, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/20/trump-designates-north-korea-as-state-sponsor-terror.html Trump designates North Korea as state sponsor of terror]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
*Mason, Jeff (November 20, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-usa/trump-declares-north-korea-state-sponsor-of-terrorism-triggers-sanctions-idUSKBN1DK223 Trump declares North Korea state sponsor of terrorism, triggers sanctions]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
*Spiering, Charlie (November 20, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/20/donald-trump-announce-north-korea-state-sponsor-terror/ Donald Trump Designates North Korea as a State Sponsor of Terror]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
*Gallo, William (November 20, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-redesignating-north-korea-as-state-sponsor-of-terrorism/4126754.html Trump: US to Redesignate North Korea as State Sponsor of Terror]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
*Miller, S.A. (November 20, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/20/donald-trump-put-north-korea-terrorist-list/ Trump puts North Korea on terrorist list: ‘A murderous regime’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
*Mass, Warren (November 21, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/27433-united-states-designates-north-korea-a-state-sponsor-of-terrorism United States Designates North Korea a “State Sponsor of Terrorism”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
*Shear, Michael D. (November 20, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/20/us/politics/north-korea-trump-terror.html Trump Returns North Korea to List of State Sponsors of Terrorism]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved November 20, 2017.</ref> The next day, the Treasury Department enacted additional sanctions on entities doing business with North Korea, including 13 Chinese and North Korean organizations.<ref>Multiple references:
*Schectman, Joel; Brunnstrom, David (November 21, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-usa/u-s-sanctions-13-chinese-and-north-korean-organizations-idUSKBN1DL2G6 U.S. sanctions 13 Chinese and North Korean organizations]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
*Singman, Brooke (November 21, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/21/us-slaps-new-sanctions-on-north-korea-after-designating-it-sponsor-terror.html US slaps new sanctions on North Korea after designating it sponsor of terror]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
*Lane, Sylvan (November 21, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/finance/361411-treasury-targets-north-korean-chinese-shipping-companies-to-boost-pressure-on Treasury targets North Korean, Chinese shipping companies with new sanctions]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 21, 2017.</ref> These actions increased pressure on North Korea to end its nuclear and missile programs.<ref>Schearf, Daniel (November 22, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/north-korea-terror-list/4129797.html US Sanctions, Terror Designation Increase Pressure on North Korea]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved November 22, 2017.</ref>
*The Trump Administration took actions against [[Cuba]], reversing several – though not all – Obama-era policies by November 2017:<ref>Zanona, Melanie (November 19, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/360957-how-trump-is-reshaping-us-policy-on-cuba How Trump is reshaping US policy on Cuba]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 3, 2017.</ref>
**June 16, 2017—During a speech attended by opponents of Cuba's Communist regime,<ref>Hayward, John (June 16, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/06/16/7-castro-victims-cuban-heroes-invited-trumps-cuba-announcement/ 7 Castro Victims and Cuban Heroes Invited to Trump’s Cuba Announcement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref> President Trump partially reversed Obama's pro-Cuba policies by restricting U.S. travel to Cuba and prohibit financial transactions that benefit the Cuban military.<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/16/cuba-deal-rollback-trump-says-s-nixing-obama-s-one-sided-pact.html Cuba deal rollback: Trump says he’s nixing Obama’s ‘one-sided’ pact]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
*Miller, S.A. (June 17, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/16/trump-rolls-back-obama-admins-cuba-policy/ Trump rolls back Obama admin’s Cuba policy: ‘Will not be silent in the face of communist oppression’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
*Zanona, Melanie; Fabian, Jordan (June 16, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/338160-trump-draws-a-harder-line-on-cuba Trump draws a harder line on Cuba]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
*Martel, Frances (June 16, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/06/16/miami-trump-applauds-cuban-victims-communism-now-hold-cards/ In Miami, Trump Applauds Cuban Victims of Communism: ‘Now We Hold the Cards’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
*Newman, Alex (June 19, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/26289-trump-vows-that-with-god-s-help-cuba-will-soon-be-free Trump Vows that, “With God's Help,” Cuba Will Soon Be Free]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
*[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-10-20/pdf/2017-22928.pdf Strengthening the Policy of the United States Toward Cuba]. ''Federal Register''. October 20, 2017. Retrieved October 24, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration implemented the restrictions on November 9, 2017.<ref>Multiple references:
*Saine, Cindy (November 9, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-administration-changes-cuba-policy/4106349.html Trump Administration Limits Americans’ Travel to Cuba]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
*Rampton, Roberta; Marsh, Sarah (November 8, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-cuba/new-u-s-government-rules-restrict-travel-and-trade-with-cuba-idUSKBN1D81XN New U.S. government rules restrict travel and trade with Cuba]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
*Mora, Edwin (November 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/11/08/u-s-announces-regs-enforce-trumps-cuba-policy-hold-cuban-regime-accountable/ U.S. Announces Regulations to Enforce Trump’s Cuba Policy: ‘We Will Hold the Cuban Regime Accountable’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
*Miller, S.A. (November 8, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/8/us-tightens-restrictions-travel-trade-cuba/ U.S. tightens restrictions on travel, trade with Cuba]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
*Gomez, Alan (November 8, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2017/11/08/trump-cracks-down-u-s-business-and-travel-cuba/843419001/ Trump cracks down on U.S. business and travel to Cuba. Here’s what’s changing]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved November 11, 2017.
*Lederman, Josh (November 8, 2017). [http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/travel/ct-us-cuba-travel-restrictions-20171108-story.html U.S. tightens travel rules to Cuba, blacklists many businesses]. ''Chicago Tribune''. Retrieved November 11, 2017.</ref> In addition, Trump visibly took a much stronger position on Cuba to repatriate American criminal fugitives than Obama had done.<ref>Boyer, Dave (June 16, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/16/donald-trump-calls-cuba-return-us-fugitives/ Trump calls on Cuba to return U.S. fugitives, including cop-killer Chesimard]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 17, 2017.</ref>
**November 1, 2017—The Trump Administration chose to defend the U.S. embargo on Cuba at the [[United Nations]] and vote against resolutions condemning the embargo, reversing an Obama Administration policy.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-administration-defend-cuba-embargo-un-reverse-obama-stance/4094439.html Trump Administration to Defend Cuba Embargo at UN, Reversing Obama]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 31, 2017. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
*Greenwood, Max (November 1, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/358245-us-upholds-cuba-embargo-in-un-resolution-vote US upholds Cuba embargo in UN resolution vote]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
*Gladstone, Rick (November 1, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/world/americas/cuba-un-us-embargo.html Trump Administration Defends Cuba Embargo at U.N., Reversing Obama]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
See also:
*Gehrke, Joel (November 1, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nikki-haley-apologizes-to-cubans-for-casual-cruelty-of-obama-administration/article/2639281 Nikki Haley apologizes to Cubans for 'casual cruelty' of Obama administration]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 1, 2017.</ref>
*The Trump Administration successfully secured the release of several American prisoners held in foreign countries that the Obama Administration did not or could not release. It played a large role in successfully helping prevent [[Central Intelligence Agency|CIA]] officer Sabrina de Sousa from being extradited to Italy, with the decision coming on March 1, 2017.<ref>Corbin, Cristina (March 1, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/03/01/italy-cancels-former-cia-agents-extradition-from-portugal-in-muslim-abduction-case.html Ex-CIA officer has Trump administration to thank for extradition KO, spokesman says]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 1, 2017.</ref> On April 21, 2017, Egypt released an Egyptian-American who had been detained for three years.<ref>Boyer, Dave (April 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/21/donald-trump-greets-aya-hijazi-egyptian-american-w/ Trump greets Egyptian-American woman after working behind the scenes to free her]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 21, 2017.</ref> Additionally, according to the father of Otto Warmbier, who was held hostage in North Korea and then released in June 2017, the Obama Administration did not do enough to secure his release while the Trump Administration did secure his release.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hains, Tim (June 15, 2017). [https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2017/06/15/father_of_otto_warmbier_obama_admin_told_us_to_keep_quiet_trump_admin_brought_him_home.html Father Of Otto Warmbier: Obama Admin Told Us To Keep Quiet, Trump Admin Brought Him Home]. ''RealClearPolitics''. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
*Hayward, John (June 16, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/06/16/otto-warmbier-family-blasts-obama-administration-not-enough-rescue-north-korea/ Otto Warmbier Family: Obama Did Not Do Enough to Rescue Him from North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 19, 2017.</ref> In November 2017, China released three [[University of California, Los Angeles|UCLA]] basketball players from custody for alleged shoplifting after President Trump asked the president of China to release them.<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/11/14/3-ucla-basketball-players-return-to-us-after-being-detained-in-china-for-allegedly-shoplifting.html 3 UCLA basketball players return to US after being detained in China for allegedly shoplifting]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
*Holland, Steve; Feldman, Dana (November 13, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-ucla-china/ucla-players-in-los-angeles-after-trump-seeks-help-from-chinas-xi-idUSKBN1DE0E6 UCLA players in Los Angeles after Trump seeks help from China's Xi]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
*[https://www.stripes.com/sports/3-ucla-players-return-to-us-after-china-shoplifting-incident-1.497822 3 UCLA players return to US after China shoplifting incident]. ''Stars and Stripes'' (from the ''Associated Press''). November 14, 2017. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
*Spiering, Charlie (November 14, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/14/donald-trump-hopeful-president-xi-will-release-ucla-basketball-players-china-soon/ China Releases UCLA Basketball Players After Donald Trump Intervenes]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
*Landler, Mark; Shear, Michael D. (November 14, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/14/us/politics/trump-ucla-basketball-china.html 'Know Anything About These Knuckleheads?' How Trump Helped Free U.C.L.A. Players]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
See also:
*Singman, Brooke (November 15, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/15/trump-waiting-for-thank-from-3-ucla-basketball-players-back-in-us.html UCLA basketball players thank Trump for 'helping us out' after tweet]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
*Carroll, Rory (November 15, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-ucla-china-trump/ucla-players-apologize-for-shoplifting-in-china-thank-trump-idUSKBN1DF2VH UCLA players apologize for shoplifting in China, thank Trump]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 16, 2017.</ref>
*March 2017—After the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia authored a destructive and [[anti-Semitic]]<ref>Tobin, Jonathan S. (March 17, 2017). [http://www.nationalreview.com/article/445879/un-report-israel-apartheid-accusation-outrageous-anti-semitic More than Just Another Anti-Israel U.N. Farce]. ''National Review''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref>Russell, George (March 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/03/17/beyond-apartheid-u-n-commission-pushes-legal-and-propaganda-offensive-against-israel.html Beyond 'apartheid'--U.N. commission pushes legal and propaganda offensive against Israel]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> report against [[Israel]], the report and agency were strongly criticized by the United States and UN Ambassador [[Nikki Haley]], and the executive director of the commission resigned in response.<ref>Shaw, Adam (March 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/17/un-official-resigns-over-nixed-anti-israel-report-after-pressure-from-haley.html UN official resigns over nixed anti-Israel report after pressure from Haley]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/03/17/un-official-quitting-israel-apartheid-report/ UN Official Quitting Over ‘Israel Apartheid’ Report]. ''Breitbart News''. March 17, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref>
*On March 18, 2017, the Trump Administration successfully forced the [[Group of Twenty|G-20]] to remove its opposition to [[protectionism]] and temper its support for [[free trade]],<ref name="WaExMar2017">Scarry, Eddie (March 18, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-administration-rebuffs-free-trade-appeals-at-g-20-meeting/article/2617793 Trump administration rebuffs free trade appeals at G-20 meeting]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref name="FoxBMar2017">Koranyi, Balazs; Heller, Gernot (March 18, 2017). [http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2017/03/18/g20-financial-leaders-acquiesce-to-u-s-drop-free-trade-pledge.html G20 Financial Leaders Acquiesce to U.S., Drop Free Trade Pledge]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> and any mention of [[climate change]]<ref name="TeleMar2017">McGoogan, Cara; Sherlock, Ruth (March 18, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2017/03/18/g20-leaders-roll-back-commitment-free-trade-climate-change-following/ G20 leaders roll back commitment to free trade and climate change following US pressure]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref><ref name="IndepMar2017">Sharman, Jon (March 18, 2017). [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/politics/g20-finance-ministers-statement-climate-change-fair-trade-trump-a7636956.html US 'forces G20 to drop any mention of climate change' in joint statement]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved March 18, 2017.</ref> from its joint statement. Later, in April 2017, the Trump Administration refused to sign the G7 joint statement because the other nations could not agree to include support for nuclear and fossil fuels without support for the Paris climate agreement. The G7, thus, went without a joint statement.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/12/report-trump-administration-officials-clashed-with-g7-ministers-over-climate-policy.html Report: Trump administration officials clashed with G7 ministers over climate policy]. ''Fox News''. April 12, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref><ref>Bastasch, Michael (April 11, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/11/trump-refuses-to-sign-g7-statement-endorsing-paris-climate-agreement/ Trump Refuses To Sign G7 Statement Endorsing Paris Climate Agreement]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved April 12, 2017.</ref>
[[File:Donald Trump Syrian Military Strike April 2017.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump being briefed on April 6, 2017 concerning a military strike on Syria.]]
*April 6, 2017—After the [[Syria]]n government used chemical weapons on its people, President Trump ordered a one-time airstrike against a Syrian air base, firing 60 cruise missiles at it.<ref>Multiple references:
* Griffin, Jennifer; Tomlinson, Lucas (April 7, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/07/us-missiles-target-syria-airfield-in-response-to-chemical-weapons-attack.html US missiles target Syria airfield in response to chemical weapons attack]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
* [https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/04/06/statement-president-trump-syria Statement by President Trump on Syria]. ''whitehouse.gov''. April 6, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2017.</ref> The U.S. destroyed about 20 Syrian jet planes and caused extremely heavy damage on the base.<ref>Multiple references:
* [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/07/about-20-syrian-jets-destroyed-in-airstrike-defense-officials-say.html About 20 Syrian jets destroyed in missile strike, defense officials say]. ''Fox News''. April 7, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
* [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/07/syria-missile-attack-satellite-photos-show-major-damage-to-airfields.html Syria missile attack: Satellite photos show major damage to airfields]. ''Fox News''. April 7, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
* [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/06/initial-reports-indicate-syrian-airbase-almost-completely-destroyed-after-us-strike.html Initial reports indicate Syrian airbase 'almost completely destroyed' after US strike]. ''Fox News''. April 6, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017. 
However, reports claimed the base was still operational afterward:
* Muñoz, Carlo (April 10, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/10/pentagon-defends-limited-scope-syrian-attack/ Pentagon defends limited scope of Syrian attack]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
* Ensor, Josie (April 8, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/08/syrian-warplanes-take-air-base-bombed-us-tomahawks/ Syrian warplanes take off once again from air base bombed by US Tomahawks]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
* Dooley, Erin (April 8, 2017). [http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-defends-decision-hit-runway-syrian-airbase/story?id=46677805 Trump defends decision not to hit runway on Syrian air base]. ''ABC News''. Retrieved April 9, 2017.</ref> Defense Secretary [[James Mattis]] stated the attacks destroyed 20% of Syria's operational aircraft.<ref>Multiple references:
* Moore, Mark (April 10, 2017). [http://nypost.com/2017/04/10/mattis-says-us-strike-destroyed-large-number-of-syrian-military-aircraft/ Mattis says US strike destroyed large number of Syrian military aircraft]. ''New York Post''. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
* Lehman, Charles Fain (April 10, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/national-security/mattis-20-percent-syrias-aircraft-damaged-destroyed-u-s-strikes/ Mattis: 20 Percent Of Syria’s Operational Aircraft Damaged or Destroyed in U.S. Strikes]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved April 10, 2017.</ref> As even the ''New York Times'' reported, Trump's action was a show of U.S. strength, and it was in stark contrast to Obama, as Trump used surprise and speed in the attacks.<ref>Gordon, Michael R.; Cooper, Helene; Shear, Michael D. (April 6, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/06/world/middleeast/us-said-to-weigh-military-responses-to-syrian-chemical-attack.html Dozens of U.S. Missiles Hit Air Base in Syria]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved April 7, 2017.</ref> World leaders supported the strong action.<ref>Multiple references:
* Williams, Thomas D., Ph.D. (April 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/04/07/world-leaders-praise-u-s-strike-on-syria-proportionate-appropriate/ World Leaders Praise U.S. Strike on Syria, ‘Proportionate, Appropriate’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
* [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/07/syria-airstrikes-international-community-reacts-to-us-bombing-airfield.html Syria strikes: International community reacts to US bombing of airfield]. ''Fox News''. April 7, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.</ref> This was the first direct military action the U.S. took against the [[Bashar al-Assad|Assad]] regime.<ref>Ackerman, Spencer; Pilkington, Ed; Jacobs, Ben; Borger, Julian (April 7, 2017). [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/06/trump-syria-missiles-assad-chemical-weapons Syria missile strikes: US launches first direct military action against Assad]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved April 7, 2017.</ref> On April 23, 2017, in response to the chemical attacks, the Trump Administration put sanctions on 271 employees of Syria’s Scientific Studies and Research Center, which supported the nation's chemical weapons program.<ref>Starr, Penny (April 24, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/24/winning-trump-follows-up-bombing-of-assads-military-assets-with-tough-diplomacy-271-new-sanctions-for-syria/ Trump Admin Unloads Block of 271 Sanctions on Assad Regime for Chemical Weapons Attack]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 25, 2017.</ref> On June 18, 2017, the United States shot down a Syrian aircraft for the first time,<ref>Multiple references:
*Feldscher, Kyle (June 18, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/us-shoots-down-syrian-bomber-for-attacking-anti-assad-force/article/2626344 US shoots down Syrian bomber for attacking anti-Assad force]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
*[http://www.breitbart.com/news/pentagon-us-shoots-down-syrian-aircraft-for-first-time/ US Shoots Down Syrian Aircraft for First Time]. ''Breitbart News''. June 18, 2017. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
*Muñoz, Carlo (June 18, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/18/us-warplanes-shoot-down-syrian-jet/ U.S. warplane shoots down Syrian jet]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 19, 2017.</ref> and in response to Russia's warnings, stated that it would do whatever in its national and military interests.<ref>Boyer, Dave (June 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/19/white-house-russia-us-will-protect-interests-syria/ White House to Russia: U.S. will protect our interests in Syria]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 19, 2017.</ref>
[[File:Donald Trump, red carpet welcome by King Salman in Saudi Arabia, May 2017.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump welcomed in Saudi Arabia, May 2017.]]
[[File:President Trump visits Western Wall, Israel, May 2017.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump visits the [[Western Wall]], May 2017.]]
*May 2017—President Trump embarked on an ambitious foreign trip, where he, among other accomplishments, visited the heartlands of the three [[Abrahamic religion]]s, challenging the Muslim world to get serious about defeating Islamic terrorism, challenging the European leaders to contribute more to [[NATO]], and isolating [[Iran]].<ref name="FulfilAmbitious"/><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/27/trump-wraps-overseas-trip-with-thanks-to-us-troops-standing-firm-on-terrorism-climate-change-concerns.html Trump wraps overseas trip with thanks to US troops, standing firm on terrorism, climate change concerns]. ''Fox News''. May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Boyer, Dave; Howell, Tom, Jr (May 28, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/28/donald-trumps-first-foreign-trip-thrills-republica/ Trump’s trip abroad thrills Republicans, disappoints Democrats]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 28, 2017.</ref><ref>Charles, Robert B. (May 30, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/30/donald-trump-policies-crystallized-by-first-trip-o/ An emerging Trump Doctrine]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 31, 2017.</ref> While in the Middle East, Trump, unlike Obama, took a strong stance against Iran and strengthened the United States's traditional alliances with Israel and the Arab nations,<ref>Multiple references:
*Westwood, Sarah (May 26, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-embraces-traditional-middle-east-allies-breaks-with-obama-on-trip/article/2623946 Trump embraces traditional Middle East allies, breaks with Obama on trip]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (May 22, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/22/donald-trump-benjamin-netanyahu-focus-iran-common-/ Trump, Netanyahu focus on Iran as common enemy]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 26, 2017.</ref> bringing them closer together.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/22/trump-says-iran-threat-bringing-arab-nations-closer-to-israel.html Trump says Iran threat bringing Arab nations closer to Israel]. ''Fox News''. May 22, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2017.</ref> His trip was described as one that "flipped traditional U.S. foreign policy upside down."<ref>Holland, Steve (May 27, 2017). [http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2017/05/27/trump-ends-nine-day-overseas-trip-with-flourish-as-trouble-looms-at-home.html Trump ends nine-day overseas trip with a flourish as trouble looms at home]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref> Here are some highlights and additional achievements of the trip:
**May 20–21, 2017—President Trump visited [[Saudi Arabia]], the first country he visited abroad as U.S. President. His trip to the country was a major event that clearly broke from foreign policy set by Barack Obama.<ref>Miller, S.A. (May 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/21/donald-trumps-visit-to-saudi-arabia-sets-new-tone-/ President Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia sets new tone for international relations]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> He received a very warm welcome<ref>Multiple references:
*Greenwood, Max (May 20, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/334392-trump-gets-royal-welcome-during-tremendous-saudi-arabia-visit Trump gets royal welcome during 'tremendous' Saudi Arabia visit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/20/trump-calls-saudi-visit-tremendous-in-critical-first-overseas-trip.html Trump calls Saudi visit 'tremendous,' in critical first overseas trip]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> – much warmer than what Obama (under whom relations became estranged<ref>Kheel, Rebecca (May 20, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/334323-saudi-arabia-courts-trump Saudi Arabia courts Trump]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref>) received – with King [[Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud]] greeting Trump at the tarmac, something Obama did not receive.<ref name="MillerBow">Miller, S.A. (May 20, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/20/donald-trump-cuts-deals-joins-ceremonial-saudi-swo/ Trump doesn’t bow to Saudi King Salman, joins sword dance, cuts deals on first day abroad]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> Unlike Obama, Trump did not bow to the Saudi king,<ref name="MillerBow"/><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/20/trump-shakes-hands-with-saudi-leader-doesnt-bow-as-obama-appeared-to-do.html Trump shakes hands with Saudi leader, doesn't bow as Obama appeared to do]. ''Fox News''. May 20, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> and he did not embark on an "apology tour" like Obama.<ref>[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/22/editorial-trumps-no-apology-tour/ Trump’s no-apology tour]. May 22, 2017. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> Trump signed a $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, with another $350 billion of arms for the following 10 years.<ref>Multiple references:
*Miller, S.A. (May 20, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/20/donald-trump-king-salman-saudi-arabia-sign-defense/ Trump inks defense, investment deals with Saudi King Salman]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
*[http://www.breitbart.com/news/us-approves-1-4-bn-slice-of-massive-saudi-arms-deal/ US approves $1.4 bn slice of massive Saudi arms deal]. ''Breitbart News''. June 5, 2017. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
Some analysts argued that the $110 billion deal was only a sham or for show:
*McIntyre, Jamie (June 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trumps-110-billion-arms-deal-with-saudi-arabia-is-fake-news-defense-expert-says/article/2625134 Trump's $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia is 'fake news,' defense expert says]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
A Senate resolution to block part of the deal failed on June 13, 2017:
*Dinan, Stephen (June 13, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/13/senate-preserves-trump-arms-deal-saudi-arabia/ Senate preserves Trump arms deal with Saudi Arabia]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
*Carney, Jordain (June 13, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/337614-senate-rejects-effort-to-block-saudi-arms-sale Senate rejects effort to block Saudi arms sale]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 13, 2017.</ref> American and Saudi businesses signed similar agreements on the same day, with billions of dollars to be invested in the U.S.<ref>Multiple references:
*Rodriguez, Katherine (May 20, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/20/blackstone-saudi-arabia-announce-40-billion-investment-in-u-s-infrastructure/ Blackstone, Saudi Arabia Announce $40 Billion Investment in U.S. Infrastructure]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
*Shamseddine, Reem; Paul Katie (May 20, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-saudi-usa-trump-deals-idUSKCN18G05P U.S., Saudi firms sign tens of billions of dollars of deals as Trump visits]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> President Trump also gave a major speech<ref>Speech transcript:
*[https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/05/21/president-trumps-speech-arab-islamic-american-summit President Trump’s Speech to the Arab Islamic American Summit]. ''whitehouse.gov''. May 21, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/21/transcript-trumps-speech-at-arab-islamic-american-summit.html Transcript of Trump's speech at Arab Islamic American Summit]. ''Fox News''. May 21, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref> to leaders of 50 Islamic world leaders challenging them to fight Islamic terror.<ref>Multiple references:
*Miller, S.A. (May 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/21/trump-urges-muslim-leaders-to-cut-off-islamic-terr/ In historic speech, Trump implores Muslim world to rip out Islamic extremism at its roots]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/21/trump-in-speech-to-muslim-leaders-calls-for-shutting-down-terror-funding.html Trump, in speech to Muslim leaders, calls for shutting down terror funding]. ''Fox News''. May 21, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
*Spiering, Charlie (May 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/21/drive-them-out-donald-trump-challenges-muslims-to-take-on-terrorism/ ‘Drive Them Out!’ — Donald Trump Challenges Muslims to Take On Terrorism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> Trump gave a blunt speech, stronger than Obama's,<ref>Multiple references:
*Kassam, Raheem (May 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/21/kassam-from-cairo-to-riyadh-trump-urged-action-on-terror-where-obama-offered-islamic-apologism/ KASSAM: From Cairo to Riyadh, Trump Urged Action on Terror Where Obama Offered Islamic Apologism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
*Pollak, Joel B. (May 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/21/trump-obama-muslim-islamic-terror-speech/ Trump, Unlike Obama, Addressed ‘Islamic Terror’ Directly]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> and he did not mention democracy or human rights, rather speaking about "good vs. evil," something his Islamic audience was more receptive to.<ref>[http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/draft-of-trumps-speech-to-muslim-leaders-calls-for-coalition-against-extremism-in-battle-between-good-and-evil/article/2623672 Draft of Trump's speech to Muslim leaders calls for coalition against extremism in 'battle between good and evil']. ''Washington Examiner'' (from the ''Associated Press''). May 19, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> (despite this, Saudi Arabia and the [[United Arab Emirates]] agreed to donate $100 million to a women entrepreneurs fund proposed by [[Ivanka Trump]]<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (May 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/21/report-saudi-arabia-uae-will-donate-100-million-ivanka-trump-proposed-women-entrepreneurs-fund/ Report: Saudi Arabia, UAE Will Donate $100M to Ivanka Trump-Proposed Women Entrepreneurs Fund]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 22, 2017.</ref>). The U.S. and Saudi Arabia strengthened counterterrorism ties by enacting joint sanctions on two "global terrorists,"<ref>Zahid, Noor; Jedinia, Mehdi (May 19, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-saudis-jointly-impose-sanctions-two-global-terrorists/3862482.html US, Saudis Jointly Impose Sanctions on Two 'Global Terrorists']. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> and Saudi Arabia opened a center to combat Islamic terrorism.<ref>Multiple references:
*Siciliano, John (May 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-tours-saudi-counter-terrorism-complex/article/2623767 Trump tours Saudi counter-terrorism complex]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 21, 2017.
*[http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-gulf-centre-idUSKCN18G09P Saudi to open militant-monitoring center during Trump visit]. ''Reuters''. May 20, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2017.</ref> (according to President Trump, the commitment to combating Islamic terrorism was already being seen when several Arab nations cut ties with Qatar due to its support of Islamic terrorism and Iran;<ref>Multiple references:
*Siegel, Josh (June 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-takes-credit-for-gulf-countries-cutting-diplomatic-ties-with-qatar/article/2625054 Trump takes credit for Gulf countries cutting diplomatic ties with Qatar]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
*Persons, Sally (June 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/6/donald-trump-says-saudi-arabia-trip-already-paying/ Trump says Saudi Arabia trip ‘already paying off’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
*Taylor, Guy; Boyer, Dave (June 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/7/donald-trump-offers-broker-meeting-isolated-qatari/ Trump offers to broker meeting with isolated Qatari leader and Gulf neighbors]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
However, some conflicting messages cam from the Trump Administration:
*Muñoz, Carlo (June 9, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/9/rex-tillerson-calls-de-escalation-mideast-over-qat/ Trump defends decision to back Qatar isolation, as Tillerson calls for de-escalation]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
*McIntyre, Jamie; Gehrke, Joel (June 9, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/state-pentagon-issue-conflicting-statements-on-middle-east-rifts-impact-on-qatar-operations/article/2625495 State, Pentagon issue conflicting statements on Middle East rift's impact on Qatar operations]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref> later, Saudi Arabia changed its royal succession plan, possibly in an attempt to please President Trump<ref>DeMarche, Edmund (June 21, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/21/saudi-arabia-rewrites-succession-plan-months-after-trump-meeting.html Saudi Arabia rewrites succession plan months after Trump meeting]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 21, 2017.</ref>).
**May 22–23, 2017—The second country President Trump visited was [[Israel]], and his trip marked the first time a U.S. president visited the country on their first foreign trip.<ref>Klein, Aaron (May 22, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/05/22/trump-arrives-israel-presidential-trip-holy-land/ Trump Arrives in Israel for Historic Presidential Trip to Holy Land]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> He visited the country on the 50th anniversary of the [[Six-Day War]] and Israel's capture of [[Jerusalem]].<ref>Garfinkel, Renee (May 22, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/22/trump-israel-amid-jerusalems-jubilee/ Dateline Israel: Trump amid Jerusalem’s jubilee]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 26, 2017.</ref> His flight from Saudi Arabia to Israel was one of the rare flights taken between the two countries and the first of a U.S. president to fly from the former to the latter.<ref>Multiple references:
*Taylor, Adam (May 22, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/05/22/why-trumps-flight-from-saudi-arabia-to-israel-is-such-a-big-deal/?utm_term=.8a2dae0e8177 Why Trump’s flight from Saudi Arabia to Israel is a big deal]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/22/trumps-flight-from-saudi-arabia-to-israel-possibly-first-direct-flight-between-countries.html Trump's flight from Saudi Arabia to Israel possibly first direct flight between countries]. ''Fox News''. May 22, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> A major suicide bombing occurred in the United Kingdom during the visit, and Trump denied recognition to the attacker<ref>Multiple references:
*Deacon, Liam (May 24, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/05/24/manchester-bomber-attended-jihadi-mosque-accused-funding-al-qaeda/ Manchester Bomber Attended ‘Jihadi’ Mosque Accused of Funding al-Qaeda]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
*Scarborough, Rowan (May 24, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/24/salman-abedi-visited-libya-an-isis-training-hotbed/ Manchester bomber recently visited Libya, a terrorist hotbed for jihadi training]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/05/24/manchester-bomber-salman-abedis-father-was-part-al-qaeda-linked-group-ex-libyan-official-says.html Manchester bomber Salman Abedi's father and brothers arrested, linked to ISIS, Al Qaeda]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> and other Islamic terrorists by calling them "losers."<ref>Multiple references:
*Boyer, Dave (May 23, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/23/donald-trump-condemns-evil-losers-manchester-terro/ Trump condemns ‘evil losers’ in Manchester terror attack as ISIS claims credit]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
*DeMarche, Edmund (May 23, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/23/manchester-terror-attack-trump-calls-attackers-evil-losers-in-life-offers-sympathy-for-victims.html Manchester terror attack: Trump calls attackers 'evil losers in life'; offers sympathy for victims]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> Although not moving the U.S. embassy to [[Jerusalem]] as hoped,<ref>Persons, Sally (May 24, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/24/mike-huckabee-disappointed-donald-trump-didnt-ment/ Huckabee disappointed Trump didn’t mention embassy move during Israel visit]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> President Trump became the first sitting U.S. President to visit the [[Western Wall]],<ref>Multiple references:
*Pappas, Alex (May 22, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-becomes-the-first-sitting-us-president-to-visit-the-western-wall/article/2623785 Trump becomes the first sitting US president to visit the Western Wall]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (May 22, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/22/trump-becomes-first-president-pray-western-wall/ Trump becomes first president to pray at Western Wall]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
*Fabian, Jordan (May 22, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/334522-trump-becomes-first-us-president-to-visit-western-wall Trump becomes first US president to visit Western Wall]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> and the Administration stated that the Trump was in "Jerusalem, Israel."<ref>Multiple references:
*Kredo, Adam (May 22, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/national-security/trump-admin-declares-jerusalem-part-israel-major-policy-shift/ Trump Admin Declares Jerusalem Part of Israel in Major Policy Shift]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
*[http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/05/22/white-house-puts-jerusalem-israel-website/ White House Puts ‘Jerusalem, Israel’ on Website]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved May 24, 2017.</ref> President Trump did not mention anything about a Palestinian state, a two-state solution, or about Israeli settlements.<ref>Keinon, Herb (May 24, 2017). [http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Politics-And-Diplomacy/Trump-leaves-Israel-with-no-mention-of-Palestinian-state-settlements-or-embassy-493731 Trump Leaves Israel with No Mention of Palestinian State, Settlements or Embassy]. ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved May 26, 2017.</ref> It was also reported that the U.S. increased defense funding for Israel by $75 million.<ref>Multiple references:
*Keinon, Herb (May 25, 2017). [http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Politics-And-Diplomacy/US-increases-military-aid-to-Israel-in-the-wake-of-Trumps-visit-493865 'US Increased Military Aid to Israel Ahead of Trump Visit']. ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
*[http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/230146 Netanyahu: Trump added $75 million in defense aid to Israel]. ''Arutz Sheva''. May 24, 2017. Retrieved May 25, 2017.</ref>
**May 25, 2017—At the 2017 [[NATO]] summit, President Trump strongly stated his position that the other NATO member states should meet their expected contributions to the organization.<ref>Multiple references:
*Boyer, Dave (May 25, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/25/donald-trump-blasts-nato-leaders-anti-terror-immig/ More funds expected to flow to NATO after Trump’s blunt rebuke to allied leaders]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 25, 2017.
*De Lea, Brittany (May 25, 2017). [http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2017/05/25/trump-to-nato-unpaid-dues-unfair-to-u-s-taxpayers.html Trump to NATO: Unpaid dues unfair to U.S. taxpayers]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved May 25, 2017.</ref>
**May 26–27, 2017—At the 2017 [[G7]] conference, President Trump focused on [[terrorism]] rather than [[climate change]], as the other European leaders wished.<ref>Williams, Thomas D., PhD (May 26, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/26/at-g7-trump-diverts-agenda-away-from-climate-and-toward-islamist-terrorism/ At G7, Trump Diverts Agenda Away from Climate and Toward Islamist Terrorism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 26, 2017.</ref> Much to the consternation of the G7 world leaders,<ref>Multiple references:
*Vagnoni, Griselda; Irish, John (May 27, 2017). [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-g7-summit-latest-climate-change-consensus-paris-agreement-angela-merkel-a7759231.html? G7 leaders blame US for failure to reach climate change agreement in unusually frank statement]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
*Spiering, Charlie (May 27, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/27/merkel-mad-trump-declines-endorse-paris-climate-agreement/ Merkel Mad: Donald Trump Declines to Endorse Paris Climate Agreement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref> who lobbied for President Trump to accept the [[Paris climate agreement]], Trump stood firm and refused to pledge commitment to the accords<ref>Multiple references:
*Williams, Thomas D. PhD (May 27, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/27/president-trump-stands-up-to-g7-leaders-refuses-to-ratify-climate-agreement/ President Trump Stands Up to G7 Leaders, Refuses to Ratify Climate Agreement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (May 26, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/26/trump-not-swayed-g7-leaders-paris-climate-deal/ Trump says he’ll make decision on climate-change agreement next week]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/27/trump-declines-to-join-world-leaders-at-g-7-in-affirming-paris-climate-accord.html Trump declines to join world leaders at G-7 in affirming Paris climate accord]. ''Fox News''. May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref> so he could still deliberate over whether to stay in it.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/news/trump-holds-off-climate-change-pact-will-make-decision-next-week/ Trump holds off climate change pact, will make decision ‘next week’]. ''Breitbart News''. May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref> (Trump ultimately announced, on June 1, 2017, that the U.S. would leave the agreement and cease implementing it<ref>Multiple references:
*Chakraborty, Barnini (June 1, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/01/trump-u-s-to-withdraw-from-paris-climate-pact-calls-it-unfair-for-america.html Paris Agreement on climate change: US withdraws as Trump calls it 'unfair']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
*Moons, Michelle (June 1, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/01/trump-u-s-will-withdraw-from-paris-climate-accord/ Trump: U.S. Will Withdraw from Paris Climate Accord]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
*Easley, Jonathan (June 2, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/336014-trump-cements-america-first-doctrine-with-paris-withdrawal Trump cements 'America First' doctrine with Paris withdrawal]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 2, 2017.</ref>). President Trump was also reported as having refused to sign a declaration that stated the benefits as well as "pitfalls" of immigration.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/news/stormy-climate-at-g7-as-trump-goes-his-own-way/ Stormy climate at G7 as Trump goes his own way]. ''Breitbart News''. May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Lynch, Colum (May 25, 2017). [http://foreignpolicy.com/2017/05/25/trump-advisor-stephen-miller-blocked-g7-migration-proposal/ Trump Advisor Stephen Miller Blocked G-7 Migration Proposal]. ''Foreign Policy''. Retrieved May 29, 2017.</ref>
**May 27, 2017—President Trump concluded his trip by speaking to U.S. soldiers,<ref>Multiple references:
*Boyer, Dave (May 27, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/27/donald-trump-first-foreign-trip-home-run/ Trump calls his first international trip a ‘home run’ in speech at Naval Air Station Sigonella]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/27/trump-touts-success-on-nato-terrorism-battle-thanks-troop-in-trip-ending-speech.html Trump touts success on NATO, terrorism battle, thanks troops in trip-ending speech]. ''Fox News''. May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref> as opposed to holding a press conference.<ref name="TroopsPress Conference">Spiering, Charlie (May 27, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/27/trump-shuns-press-conference-celebrates-successful-foreign-trip-american-troops/ Donald Trump Shuns Press Conference, Celebrates Successful Foreign Trip with American Troops]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2017.</ref>
[[File:President Trump's speech in Poland, July 2017.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump giving his speech in Poland, July 2017.]]
[[File:President Trump leading a bilateral meeting with Polish President Andrzej Duda, July 6, 2017.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump holding a bilateral meeting with Polish President Andrzej Duda, July 2017.]]
[[File:Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, July 2017.]]
*July 5–8, 2017—President Trump made his second foreign trip, this time to Poland and Germany. President Trump promoted his "America First" policies during his trip.<ref>Multiple references:
*Nicholas, Peter (July 9, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-america-first-policy-proves-to-be-an-immovable-object-at-g-20-1499616791 Trump’s America First Policy Proves to Be an Immovable Object at G-20]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
*Easley, Jonathan; Fabian, Jordan (July 8, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/341109-5-takeaways-from-trumps-dramatic-weekend-with-world-leaders 5 takeaways from Trump's dramatic weekend with world leaders]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*Saunders, Debra J. (July 8, 2017). [https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/g20-stage-trumps-warsaw-speech-highlight-divide-analysis/ G20 stage, Trump’s Warsaw speech highlight divide — ANALYSIS]. ''Las Vegas Review-Journal''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
*[http://www.oann.com/president-trump-returns-to-the-u-s-after-g20-summit/ President Trump Returns To The U.S. After G20 Summit]. ''One America News Network''. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
*Korte, Gregory (July 9, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/07/09/g-20-minus-1-how-trump-changed-nature-american-leadership-global-summit/462743001/ G-20 minus 1: How Trump changed the nature of American leadership at global summit]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
*Crowley, Michael (July 8, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/08/trump-nationalists-bannon-europe-g20-240325 Trump’s nationalists triumphant after Europe trip]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref><ref name="AFconcessions">[http://indianexpress.com/article/world/g-20-donald-trumps-america-first-policy-wins-concession-in-summit-4742060/ G-20: Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ policy wins concession in summit]. ''The Indian Express''. July 8, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> He and is actions during the trip were also the target of liberal mainstream media bias.<ref>Multiple references:
*Derespina, Cody (July 7, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/07/trump-defends-western-civilization-and-media-call-it-racist.html Trump defends Western civilization – and media call it racist]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
*Lord, Jeffrey (July 8, 2017). [http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/jeffrey-lord/2017/07/08/medias-trump-derangement-syndrome The Media’s Trump Derangement Syndrome]. ''News Busters''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
*Knight, Robert (July 9, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/9/donald-trump-poland-given-biased-media-coverage/ The real news from Poland]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref name="MSMbiasG20">Starr, Penny (July 9, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/09/left-wing-media-world-against-president-trump-at-g20-summit-climate-change/ Left-Wing Media: World Against President Trump at G20 Summit on Climate Change]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> Here are some highlights and achievements of the trip:
**July 6, 2017—Ahead of the [[Group of Twenty|G-20]] conference, President Trump traveled to [[Poland]], the first European nation to receive an official visit from the president.<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/pictures-president-trump-meets-polish-president-duda-first-stop-europe-tour/ Pictures: President Trump Meets With Polish President Duda On First Stop of Europe Tour]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> Trump's decision to visit Poland immediately before the G-20 summit was seen as a sign of support for its conservative and [[Euroskepticism|Euroskeptic]] government.<ref name="ReutersPoland2017"/><ref name="WestwoodWE"/><ref>Mutiple references:
*Deacon, Liam (June 29, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/29/eu-rattled-trumps-visit-right-wing-anti-migrant-poland/ European Union Rattled by Trump’s Visit to Right Wing, Anti-Migrant Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*Pawlak, Justyna (June 29, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-poland-usa-trump-idUSKBN19K0G0 Unease in Brussels over Trump's Poland visit]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*Gera, Vanessa (June 12, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/12/polish-minister-hails-planned-trump-visit-as-govt-/ Poland hails upcoming Trump visit as a ‘huge success’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
*Montgovery, Jack (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/msm-reacts-to-trumps-poland-speech-talk-of-god-country-and-family-wont-go-down-well-in-eu/ MSM Reacts to Trump’s Poland Speech: ‘Talk of God, Country, and Family Won’t Go Down Well in the EU!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
*Karni, Annie (July 6, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/07/06/trump-poland-visit-nationalists-240266 Trump hands a victory to Polish nationalists]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> Trump met with Polish President [[Andrzej Duda]] and stated that "we’ve never been closer to Poland than we are right now."<ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/president-trump/ President Trump Meets President Duda: ‘We’ve Never Been Closer to Poland Than We Are Right Now’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017. 
Possibly coincidentally, President Trump sat beside a painting of [[John III Sobieski]], who was known for halting the [[Ottoman Empire]] and, thus, the spread of [[Islam]]:
*Lane, Oliver JJ (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/polish-government-seats-trump-beside-painting-polish-king-famed-routing-islam-europe/ Coincidence? Polish Government Seats Trump Beside Painting of Polish King Famed For Routing Islam from Europe]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> He attended the Three Seas Initiative, an alliance of 12 nations in Central and Eastern Europe, and promoted the U.S. as an energy exporter.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-urges-european-leaders-to-look-at-us-as-energy-exporter/3931298.html Trump to European Leaders: Look at US as Energy Exporter]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*Arter, Melanie (July 6, 2017). [http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/melanie-arter/trump-three-seas-nations-if-you-need-energy-give-us-call Trump to Three Seas Nations: If You Need Energy, ‘Give Us a Call’]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*Treene, Alayna (July 6, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/trump-reaffirms-u-s-support-for-three-seas-initiative-2454243263.html Trump reaffirms U.S. support for Three Seas Initiative]. ''Axios''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
Polish President Andrzej Duda announced the summit would be moved to Warsaw, rather than southwestern Poland, due to President Trump's visit:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/06/13/trump-trip-to-poland-forces-3-seas-summit-change.html Trump trip to Poland forces 3 Seas summit change]. ''Fox News''. June 13, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref>
**On July 6, 2017, President Trump gave a major policy address<ref>Speech transcript:
*[https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/07/06/remarks-president-trump-people-poland-july-6-2017 Remarks by President Trump to the People of Poland | July 6, 2017]. ''whitehouse.gov''. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/06/trump-in-poland-transcript-warsaw-remarks.html Trump in Poland: Transcript of Warsaw remarks]. ''Fox News''. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref><ref name="BaronePoland">Barone, Michael (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trumps-remarkable-speech-in-poland/article/2627946 Trump's 'remarkable' speech in Poland]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref><ref name="LeePoland">Lee, Tony (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/06/top-9-highlights-from-emerging-trump-doctrine/ Top 9 Highlights from Emerging Trump Doctrine: West Will ‘Never, Ever Be Broken’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> in front of 15,000 supporters<ref name="ReutersPoland2017">Sobczak, Pawel; Rampton, Roberta (July 6, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-poland-usa-trump-idUSKBN19R02Q Trump calls out Russia, cites efforts to subvert Western civilization]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Montgomery, Jack (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/pictures-president-trump-receives-rapturous-welcome-in-poland/ PICTURES: President Trump’s Speech Receives Rapturous Reception in Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> in front of the famous Warsaw Uprising Monument.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/news/trump-speech-takes-place-at-famed-warsaw-uprising-monument/ Trump speech takes place at famed Warsaw Uprising monument]. ''Breitbart News''. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> He promoted conservative, Christian, America First, and nationalistic values in his speech.<ref name="BaronePoland"/><ref name="LeePoland"/><ref>Continetti, Matthew (July 6, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/columns/president-trumps-remarkable-warsaw-speech/ President Trump’s Remarkable Warsaw Speech]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref name="Newman">Newman, Alex (July 7, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/26423-in-poland-trump-defends-western-civilization-and-freedom In Poland, Trump Defends Western Civilization and Freedom]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref><ref>The mainstream media, such as ''The Washington Post'', described the speech as "starkly populist and nationalistic":
*Phillip, Abby; Wagner, John; Birnbaum (July 6, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-nationalist-warning-contrasts-with-european-leaders-optimism-at-g-20/2017/07/06/ecc2e4e6-6266-11e7-84a1-a26b75ad39fe_story.html?utm_term=.17438b6a417a Trump’s nationalist warning contrasts with European leaders’ optimism at G-20]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> Trump took a strong stance against terrorism in his speech, stating that "our borders will always be closed to terrorism and extremism of any kind."<ref name="VOAPoland">Ridgwell, Henry (July 6, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/poland-set-to-host-trump-first-major-public-speech-in-europe/3928818.html In Warsaw Speech, Trump Vows to Fight Terrorism, Back NATO Allies]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> He strongly stood up for Western values<ref name="Newman"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Singman, Brooke (July 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/06/trump-in-poland-vows-west-will-never-ever-be-broken.html Trump, in Poland, vows 'the West will never, ever be broken']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*Shelbourne, Mallory; Swanson, Ian (July 6, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/340794-trump-in-poland-our-values-will-prevail Trump in Poland: ‘Our values will prevail’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*Nicholas, Peter (July 7, 2017). [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/donald-trump-says-west-must-defend-its-civilisation/news-story/3470b97cfa64f6c54be15945ab38e96f Donald Trump says West must defend its civilisation]. ''The Australian'' (from ''The Wall Street Journal''). Retrieved July 10, 2017.
*Edwards, Lee (July 7, 2017). [http://dailysignal.com/2017/07/07/trump-defends-west/ Trump Defends the West]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> and asked "Do we have the confidence in our values to defend them at any cost? Do we have enough respect for our citizens to protect our borders? Do we have the courage to preserve our civilisation in the face of those who would subvert and destroy it?"<ref>Deacon, Liam (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/06/watch-live-trump-praises-populist-poland-says-west-must-defend-civilisation/ WATCH: Trump Praises Populist Poland, Says West Must ‘Defend Civilization’ and ‘Faith’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> Reaffirming American NATO duties and military support for Poland, he spoke highly of Poland for meeting its NATO spending pledge.<ref name="VOAPoland"/><ref name="WTPoland">Boyer, Dave (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/6/donald-trump-commits-nato-defense-slams-russian-ag/ Trump commits to NATO defense, slams Russian aggression]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Pollak, Joel B. (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/06/trump-warsaw-poland-obama-prague-promises/ Trump Renews Pledges in Warsaw After Obama’s Broken Promises to Prague]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017. 
The Trump Administration announced the sale of [[MIM-104 Patriot|Patriot Missiles]] to Poland and noted shipments of LNG gas to the nation:
*[http://www.defensenews.com/articles/trump-administration-to-sell-patriot-missiles-to-poland Trump administration to sell Patriot missiles to Poland]. ''Defense News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-poland-missile-sale-eu-nato/3930529.html Trump in Poland: Strengthening NATO, Shipping LNG and North Korea’s Bad Behavior]. ''Voice of America''. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
Poland entered talks with Lockheed Martin for using the HIMARS artillery rocket system:
*Carlson, Stephen (July 7, 2017). [https://www.upi.com/Poland-in-talks-with-Lockheed-for-inidigenous-HIMARS-rocket-system/2971499447706/ Poland in talks with Lockheed for inidigenous HIMARS rocket system]. ''UPI''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.</ref> While taking a reasonable stance regarding Russia,<ref>Multiple references:
*Singman, Brooke (July 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/06/trump-chides-russia-ahead-putin-meeting-though-not-enough-for-dem-critics.html Trump chides Russia ahead of Putin meeting, though not enough for Dem critics]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*Miller, S.A. (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/6/donald-trump-blames-russia-election-meddling-fault/ Trump in Europe slams Obama for doing nothing amid Russia election meddling]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
*Antle III, W. James (July 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/democrats-find-trumps-russia-rebuke-too-little-too-late/article/2628041 Democrats find Trump's Russia rebuke too little, too late]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> Trump criticized "destabilizing" Russian activities such as supporting hostile regimes.<ref name="WestwoodWE">Westwood, Sarah (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in-sweeping-speech-trump-calls-out-russia-for-supporting-hostile-regimes/article/2627866 In sweeping speech, Trump calls out Russia for supporting 'hostile regimes']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref><ref name="WTPoland"/><ref>Ryun, Ned (July 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/12/president-trumps-calling-out-of-russia-the-furthest-thing-from-appeasement/ President Trump Calling out of Russia the Furthest Thing from Appeasement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 12, 2017.</ref> Trump took a strong stance against government bureaucracy and regulations, warning against "the steady creep of government bureaucracy that drains the vitality and wealth of the people" and stating that "the West became great not because of paperwork and regulations but because people were allowed to chase their dreams and pursue their destinies....we put faith and family, not government and bureaucracy, at the center of our lives."<ref name="WestwoodWE"/><ref name="WTPoland"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Martosko, David (July 6, 2017). [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4670462/Trump-opens-second-visit-Europe-Poland.html Trump warns Poles against the 'steady creep of government bureaucracy' as he throws shade at Angela Merkel before jetting off to Germany]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
*Jones, Susan (July 6, 2017). [http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/susan-jones/trump-if-we-do-not-have-strong-families-and-strong-values-we-will-not Trump: ‘If We Do Not Have Strong Families and Strong Values…We Will Not Survive’]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> Trump defended Christian and Roman Catholic faith, stating that "the people of Poland, the people of America, and the people of Europe still cry out ‘We want God’."<ref>Wishon, Jennifer (July 6, 2017). [https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2017/july/we-want-god-president-trump-defends-faith-family-freedom-in-poland-speech 'We Want God': President Trump Defends Faith, Family, Freedom in Poland Speech]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref><ref>Williams, Thomas D. (July 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/08/trump-praises-saint-john-paul-ii-great-hero-poland/ President Trump Praises Saint John Paul II as ‘Great Hero’ of Poland]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> According to numerous conservative commentators, President Trump's speech marked a "clean break" with Obama's foreign policy philosophy, replacing them with his [[America First]] doctrine,<ref>Multiple references:
*Pollak, Joel B. (July 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/07/blue-state-blues-trumps-liberal-nationalism-vs-obamas-socialist-internationalism/ Blue State Blues: Trump’s Liberal Nationalism vs. Obama’s Socialist Internationalism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
*Hurt, Charles (July 6, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/6/donald-trump-kills-obama-doctrine-in-poland/ Making no apologies, President Trump replaces Obama Doctrine with American Exceptionalism]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/06/adam-shaw-trumps-poland-speech-is-the-final-nail-in-the-coffin-of-the-obama-era/ Adam Shaw: Trump’s Poland Speech is the Final Nail in the Coffin of the Obama Era]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> and he placed "matters of identity, culture, faith and sovereignty over democracy", unlike liberal [[Globalism|globalists]].<ref>Kassam, Raheem (July 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/08/kassam-the-economist-is-panicking-because-trump-put-tradition-over-democracy-in-poland/ KASSAM: The Economist Panics As Trump Puts Tradition over Globalist Obsessions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> He received generally good reviews for the speech,<ref>Heinlein, Peter (July 9, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-g20-performance-gets-mixed-reviews/3935364.html Trump’s G-20 Performance Gets Mixed Reviews]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> even from some critics.<ref name="LeePoland"/> It was reported that the Polish government's dropped its concerns over President Trump's perceived friendly relations with Russia after the speech.<ref>Kassam, Raheem (July 11, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/11/exclusive-polish-govt-trumps-perceived-friendliness-with-russia-no-concern-after-warsaw-speech/ EXCLUSIVE–Polish Govt: Trump’s Perceived ‘Friendliness’ With Russia No Concern After Warsaw Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.</ref>
**July 7–8, 2017—Going into the [[G-20]] summit, President Trump displayed strong support for his [[America First]] philosophy and criticized the [[Paris climate agreement]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Hanchett, Ian (July 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/07/08/trump-era-of-economic-surrender-is-over/ Trump: ‘Era of Economic Surrender Is Over’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*Quinn, Melissa (July 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-reiterates-commitment-to-america-first-in-weekly-address/article/2628016 Trump reiterates commitment to 'America first' in weekly address]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*Greenwood, Max (July 7, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/340986-in-weekly-address-trump-touts-america-first-as-he-meets-world-leaders Trump touts 'America first' agenda in weekly address as he meets world leaders]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> At the summit,<ref>Multiple references:
*Ramirez, Luis (July 8, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/world-leaders-talks-g-20-summit/3933742.html Trump Makes News at G-20 Summit With Climate Change Stance, Putin Meeting]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*Balluck, Kyle (July 9, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/341155-trump-touts-g20-summit-as-great-success-for-us Trump touts G20 summit as ‘great success’ for US]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> President Trump met numerous world leaders,<ref>Manchester, Julia (July 8, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/341096-trump-holds-whirlwind-meetings-with-world-leaders Trump holds whirlwind meetings with world leaders at G20]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2017. 
In his meeting with Mexico's president, Trump reaffirmed his stance that Mexico should pay for the wall:
*Moons, Michelle (July 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/07/trump-g20-mexican-president-mexico-absolutely-paying-border-wall/ Trump at G20 with Mexican President: Mexico ‘Absolutely’ Paying for Border Wall]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> most notably Russian President [[Vladimir Putin]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Miller, S.A. (July 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/7/donald-trump-vladimir-putin-face-g-20-very-very-go/ Trump, Putin face-off at G-20 in Germany: ‘Very, very good talks’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/07/trump-presses-putin-on-syria-us-election-meddling-in-first-meeting.html Trump presses Putin on Syria, US election meddling in first meeting]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*Moons, Michelle (July 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/07/donald-trump-meets-with-vladimir-putin-after-press-conference/ Donald Trump Meets with Vladimir Putin After Press Conference]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*Miller, S.A.; Persons, Sally (July 7, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/7/donald-trump-dives-election-hacking-issue-putin-ve/ Trump dives into election hacking issue with Putin: ‘Very robust and lengthy exchange’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/07/trump-putin-meet-for-first-time-heres-what-discussed.html Trump, Putin meet for the first time: Here's what they discussed]. ''Fox News''. July 7, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
Although scheduled for 30 minutes, the meeting lasted over two hours:
*Greenwood, Max (July 7, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/340996-trump-meeting-with-putin-lasted-over-two-hours Trump-Putin meeting, scheduled for 30 minutes, lasted over two hours]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.</ref> After Trump's meeting with Putin, both countries announced a ceasefire in [[Syrian War|Syria's war]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Hayward, John (July 7, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/07/u-s-russia-announce-ceasefire-syria-trump-putin-meeting/ U.S. and Russia Announce Ceasefire for Syria After Trump-Putin Meeting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*Lederman, Josh; Salama, Vivian; Thomas, Ken (July 7, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/07/ap-sources-us-russia-reach-deal-on-syria-ceasefire.html US, Russia announce Syria cease-fire after Trump-Putin talks]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*Miller, S.A. (July 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/7/us-russia-broker-cease-fire-syria-report/ U.S., Russia broker cease-fire in Syria: Report]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
*Xenakis, John J. (July 11, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/11/11-jul-17-world-view-with-ceasefire-american-forces-become-more-deeply-involved-in-syria-civil-war/ World View: With Ceasefire, American Forces Become More Deeply Involved in Syria’s Civil War]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
The ceasefire went into effect on July 9:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/cease-fire-in-southern-syria-goes-into-effect/3934553.html U.S.-Russian Cease-fire Deal Holding in Southwest Syria]. ''Voice of America''. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/09/syria-cease-fire-goes-into-effect-in-southern-part-country.html Syria cease-fire goes into effect in southern part of country]. ''Fox News''. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> In the final G-20 common statement, the Trump Administration, which was ideologically opposed by the other G-20 nations, successfully received concessions from them in regards to climate policy, with the statement acknowledging the U.S.'s intention to withdraw from the Paris agreement and including language on the nation's intention to promote clean [[fossil fuels]] internationally,<ref name="AFconcessions"/><ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/08/g-20-summit-trump-blocked-out-on-paris-climate-accord-as-19-members-reaffirm.html G-20 summit: Trump blocked out on Paris climate accord as 19 members reaffirm]. ''Fox News''. July 8, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/07/09/g20-agree-free-trade-disagree-paris-climate-deal/ G20: Leaders Agree on Free Trade, Disagree on Climate Deal, Migrant Crisis]. ''Breitbart News''. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*King, Robert (July 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/g-20-countries-sans-the-us-recommit-to-paris-climate-accords/article/2628080 G-20 countries, sans the US, recommit to Paris climate accords]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*Byas, Steve (July 10, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/26438-trump-resists-globalization-at-g-20-summit Trump Resists Globalization at G-20 Summit]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
Angela Merkel, the host of the 2017 G-20 summit, earlier stated her intention to weaken the group's climate statement in order to appease President Trump:
*Delingpole, James (June 30, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/30/delingpole-germany-surrenders-to-trump-waters-down-g20-climate-plan-winning/ Delingpole: Germany Surrenders to Trump, Waters Down G20 Climate Plan #Winning]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
*Pearce, Tim (June 30, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/30/germany-weakens-g20-climate-plan-to-appease-trump-but-will-it-work/ Germany Weakens G20 Climate Plan To Appease Trump, But Will It Work?] ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.</ref> and trade.<ref name="AFconcessions"/><ref>Multiple references:
*Jozwiak, Rikard (July 8, 2017). [https://www.rferl.org/a/g20-final-day-communique/28603062.html Trump Wins Concessions On Climate, Trade As G20 Leaders Agree On Summit Statement]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*Peker, Emre; Horobin, William (July 9, 2017). [http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/g20-2017-leaders-compromise-on-trade-split-on-climate/news-story/0c7cdf9eb8a4f566f78590c60839b563 G20 2017: Leaders compromise on trade, split on climate]. ''The Australian''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
*Delcker, Janosch; Herszenhorn, David M. (July 8, 2017). [http://www.politico.eu/article/g20-summit-in-hamburg-concludes-with-compromise-on-trade-and-dissent-on-climate/ Angela Merkel steers G20 leaders to compromise on trade]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> (The Trump Administration stated it achieved many of its goals in the statement<ref>Boyer, Dave (July 10, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/10/donald-trump-achieved-g20-summit-goals-white-house/ Trump achieved goals in G-20 summit, White House official says]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.</ref>). Despite mainstream media bias that the U.S. "abandoned" or "left" its position of leadership,<ref name="MSMbiasG20"/> the U.S. actually strengthened its position of leadership by pushing his conservative, America First agenda rather than following the consensus of the other G-20 countries.<ref>Multiple references:
*York, Bryan (July 10, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/byron-york-for-trump-critics-to-follow-is-to-lead/article/2628158 Byron York: For Trump critics, to follow is to lead]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
*Czinkota, Michael (July 9, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/the-administration/341171-thanks-to-trump-america-leads-on-the-world-stage-once Thanks to Trump, America shows true leadership on the world stage]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 9, 2017.</ref> Although symbolic, President Trump wore an [[Flag of the United States of America|American flag]] pin, being the only world leader not to wear the G20 pin which had [[Globalism|globalist]] symbolism.<ref>Multiple references:
*Wilkinson, James (July 8, 2017). [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4678384/Trump-wears-American-flag-instead-G20-pin-summit.html Trump goes his own way: The president wears an American Flag pin instead of a G20 logo like other world leaders]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
*Jalsevac, Steve (July 17, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/trump-has-saved-entire-world-from-devastations-of-globalist-paris-climate-a Trump has saved many nations from evils of globalist Paris Climate Agreement]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
*Tillison, Tom (July 9, 2017). [http://www.bizpacreview.com/2017/07/09/trump-shuns-g20-lapel-pin-worn-leaders-struts-us-flag-instead-heres-thanks-hes-getting-511769 Trump shuns G20 lapel pin worn by other leaders, struts US flag instead … here’s the thanks he’s getting]. ''BizPac Review''. Retrieved August 7, 2017.</ref>
*July 11, 2017—In an attempt to solve a diplomatic crisis between [[Qatar]] and several other [[Persian Gulf]] nations, the U.S. and Qatar signed an agreement for Qatar to increase its counterterrorism measures and to end funding for terrorist groups.<ref>Multiple references:
*Saine, Cincy (July 11, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/tillerson-signs-pact-with-qatar-to-curb-terrorism-financing/3937950.html Tillerson Signs Pact with Qatar to Curb Terrorism Financing]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
*Schreck, Adam; Hyde, Maggie (July 11, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/11/top-us-diplomat-heads-to-qatar-hoping-to-help-end-gulf-rift.html US inks anti-terror deal with Qatar in press to end dispute]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved July 11, 2017.
*Rebecca, Kheel (July 11, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/341466-us-qatar-sign-counterterrorism-agreement-amid-diplomatic-crisis US, Qatar agree to counterterrorism plan amid diplomatic crisis]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
*Finn, Tom (July 10, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-kuwait-idUSKBN19V2RV U.S., Qatar sign agreement on combating terrorism financing]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
Despite the agreement, the diplomatic crisis between Qatar and the other Arab nations continued:
*Bredemeier, Ken; Saine, Cindy (July 13, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/top-us-diplomar-heads-back-to-qatar-but-impasse-grinds-on/3942540.html Tillerson Ends Persian Gulf Trip With No Breakthrough on Qatar Blockade]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
*[http://www.reuters.com/article/us-gulf-qatar-idUSKBN19Y1FP?il=0 Tillerson leaves Gulf after making proposals to end crisis]. ''Reuters''. July 13, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2017.</ref>
*Despite trying to work with China over North Korea,<ref>Multiple references:
*Connor, Neil (April 17, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/17/donald-trump-says-china-working-us-north-korea/ Donald Trump says China is working with the US over North Korea]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
*Gaydos, Ryan (July 13, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/12/chinas-xi-tells-trump-wants-peaceful-solution-to-north-korea.html China's Xi tells Trump he wants peaceful solution to North Korea]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
On July 5, 2017, President Trump signaled that he was finished working with China:
*Wong, Kristina (July 5, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/05/trump-so-much-china-working-us-north-korea/ Trump: ‘So Much for China Working with Us’ on North Korea]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
*Derespina, Cody (July 5, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/05/after-north-korea-missile-test-trump-tweets-so-much-for-china-working-with-us.html After North Korea missile test, Trump tweets: 'So much for China working with us']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref> the Trump Administration took numerous steps to counter and confront the nation.<ref>Multiple references:
*Starr, Penny (July 11, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/11/6-ways-trump-administration-putting-strong-china-policy-place/ 6 Ways Trump Admin Is Confronting an Increasingly Belligerent China]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
*Wong, Kristina (July 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/19/winning-five-pentagon-successes-under-president-trump/ WINNING: Five Pentagon Successes Under President Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 20, 2017.</ref>
*It was reported in July 2017 that the Trump Administration had ended a CIA program to arm "moderate" Syrian rebels, an ineffective program that had been criticized by conservatives.<ref>Multiple references:
*Bennett, Jonah (July 19, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/07/19/trump-kills-covert-cia-program-to-arm-syrian-rebels/ Trump Kills Covert CIA Program To Arm Syrian Rebels]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
*Hayward, John (July 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/19/trump-ends-obamas-covert-cia-program-arm-train-syrian-rebels/ Report: Trump Ending Obama’s Covert CIA Program to Arm and Train Syrian Rebels]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
*Walcott, John (July 19, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-usa-syria-idUSKBN1A42KC Trump ends CIA arms support for anti-Assad Syria rebels: U.S. officials]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
*[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-40667229 Syria war: Trump 'ends CIA arms programme for rebels']. ''BBC''. July 20, 2017. Retrieved July 20, 2017.</ref>
*August 21, 2017—While many nationalist conservatives noted the how President Trump's plan for conducting the War in Afghanistan went against his [[America First]] campaign positions and being similar to Obama's plan,<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (August 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/21/trumps-america-first-base-unhappy-with-flip-flop-afghanistan-speech/ Trump’s ‘America First’ Base Unhappy with Flip-Flop Afghanistan Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
*Kassam, Raheem (August 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/21/mcmasters-voice-trump-barely-distinguishable-obama-afghanistan-policy/ His McMaster’s Voice: Is Trump’s Afghanistan Policy THAT Different from Obama’s?] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
[[Neoconservatism|Neoconservatives]] supported President Trump's plan:
*Easley, Jonathan (August 22, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/347487-neocons-cheer-trumps-afghanistan-strategy Neocons cheer Trump's Afghanistan strategy]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (August 30, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/08/30/gorka-afghanistan-speech-represents-resurgence-flawed-thinking-last-16-years/ Gorka: Trump’s Afghanistan Speech Represents ‘Resurgence of the Flawed Thinking of the Last 16 Years’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
See also:
*Herman, Steve (August 22, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-announces-afghanistan-plan-/3994892.html Trump Unveils ‘Path Forward’ on Afghanistan]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.</ref> President Trump, unlike Obama, chose to pursue a [[realist]] foreign policy, rejecting timetables for the war and choosing to focus on killing terrorists while rejecting "nation building."<ref>Multiple references:
*Wong, Kristina (August 21, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/08/21/trump-debuts-afghanistan-strategy-we-are-not-nation-building-again-we-are-killing-terrorists/ Trump Debuts Afghanistan Strategy: ‘We Are Not Nation-Building Again, We Are Killing Terrorists’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
*Singman, Brooke (August 21, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/21/afghanistan-speech-trump-rejects-timetables-ups-pressure-on-pakistan-refocuses-on-killing-terrorists.html Afghanistan speech: Trump rejects ‘timetables,’ ups pressure on Pakistan, refocuses on ‘killing terrorists’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
*[http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/trump-doctrine-afghanistan-strategy-us-donald-trump/2017/08/23/id/809354/http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/trump-doctrine-afghanistan-strategy-us-donald-trump/2017/08/23/id/809354/ New Afghanistan Plan Could Offer Clues to 'Trump Doctrine']. ''Newsmax'' (from the Associated Press''). August 23, 2017. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
*Murphy, Mike (August 21, 2017). [http://www.marketwatch.com/story/trump-expected-to-announce-increase-in-us-troops-in-afghanistan-2017-08-21 Trump steps up fight against Taliban, declares end to nation-building]. ''MarketWatch''. Retrieved August 23, 2017.</ref>
*September 19, 2017—President Trump gave a speech<ref>[http://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/351348-full-speech-trumps-un-debut-a-blunt-warning-to-americas-enemies FULL SPEECH: Trump's UN General Assembly debut]. ''The Hill''. September 19, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017. 
See also:
*Stanage, Niall (September 19, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351378-the-memo-five-takeaways-from-trumps-un-speech The Memo: Five takeaways from Trump’s UN speech]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> at the [[United Nations General Assembly]] in which he strongly advocated for conservative policies and ideals. He strongly advocated for his philosophy of [[America First]]<ref name="AmericaFirstUN">Multiple references:
*Greenwood, Max (September 19, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351320-trump-i-will-always-put-america-first Trump: I will always put America first]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (September 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/donald-trump-full-throated-defense-america-first-u-n-speech/ Donald Trump Gives Full-Throated Defense of ‘America First’ in U.N. Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/19/donald-trump-defines-america-first-to-un-warns-nor/ Trump defines ‘America First’ to wary world leaders at U.N., warns North Korea and Iran]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Nakamura, David; Gearan, Anne (September 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-defends-america-first-foreign-policy-at-un-threatens-to-totally-destroy-north-korea/2017/09/19/33162080-9d62-11e7-9083-fbfddf6804c2_story.html?utm_term=.d0fe26ccfffa Trump defends ‘America first’ foreign policy at U.N., threatens to ‘totally destroy’ North Korea]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref name="ForceForGood"/> and for [[Sovereignty|national sovereignty]] in general,<ref>Westwood, Sarah (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-calls-for-great-reawakening-of-nations-at-united-nations-summit/article/2634868 Trump calls for 'great reawakening of nations' at United Nations summit]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref name="ForceForGood">Hayward, John (September 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/09/19/trump-u-n-america-among-greatest-forces-good-history-world/ Trump to U.N.: America ‘Among the Greatest Forces for Good in the History of the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref name="UNspeechShift">[http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/rocket-man-aside-trumps-un-speech-marks-another-kind-of-shift/article/2635009 'Rocket Man' aside, Trump's UN speech marks another kind of shift]. ''Washington Examiner''. September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref><ref name="Sovereignty">Tartar, Andre (September 22, 2017). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-22/exactly-how-many-times-did-trump-talk-about-sovereignty Exactly How Many Times Did Trump Talk About Sovereignty?] ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.</ref> stating that "as President of the United States I will always put America first," and that "the nation-state remains the best vehicle for elevating the human condition," among other strong statements.<ref name="AmericaFirstUN"/> He advocated for keeping refugees in their home countries.<ref>Macchi, Victoria (September 19, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-revives-rhetoric-on-keeping-refugee-in-host-countries/4035754.html Trump Revives Rhetoric on Keeping Refugees in Host Countries]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> He attacked the ideology of [[socialism]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Kew, Ben (September 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/trump-blasts-socialism-at-u-n-failed-ideology-that-causes-poverty-and-misery-everywhere/ Trump Blasts Socialism at UN: ‘Failed Ideology’ that Causes ‘Poverty and Misery Everywhere’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Kurmanaev, Anatoly (September 19, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-takes-aim-at-venezuela-in-u-n-speech-1505847154 Trump Takes Aim at Venezuela in U.N. Speech]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Saavedra, Ryan (September 19, 2017). [http://www.dailywire.com/news/21306/watch-trump-slams-socialism-un-world-leaders-ryan-saavedra WATCH: Trump Slams Socialism At U.N., World Leaders Refuse To Clap]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Taunton, Larry Alex (September 24, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/09/24/trump-is-right-newsweek-socialism-doesnt-work.html Trump is right, Newsweek. Socialism doesn't work]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> He strongly criticized the Iran nuclear deal, calling it an "embarrassment."<ref>Chalfant, Morgan (September 19, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351323-trump-iran-nuclear-deal-an-embarrassment Trump: Iran nuclear deal an ‘embarrassment’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> To the shock of the [[mainstream media]],<ref>Scarry, Eddie (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/reporters-shaken-by-trumps-tough-talk-against-north-korea/article/2634872 Reporters shaken by Trump's tough talk against North Korea]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> he notably criticized North Korea and its leader, calling him "Rocket Man" and threatening to "totally destroy" the Asian country.<ref>Multiple references:
*Holland, Steve; Mason, Jeff (September 18, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-un-assembly-trump/if-threatened-u-s-will-totally-destroy-north-korea-trump-vows-idUSKCN1BU0B3 If threatened, U.S. will 'totally destroy' North Korea, Trump vows]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Heinlein, Peter (September 19, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-calls-for-world-action-against-north-korea-iran-venezuela-/4035239.html Trump Threatens 'Total Destruction' of North Korea in First UN Speech]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/19/trump-slams-north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un/ Trump slams Kim Jong-un: ‘Rocket Man is on a suicide mission]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Pappas, Alex (September 19, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/19/un-speech-trump-says-rocket-man-kim-jong-un-on-suicide-mission-in-broadside-at-rogue-regimes.html UN speech: Trump says 'Rocket Man' Kim Jong Un on 'suicide mission,' in broadside at 'rogue regimes']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (September 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/trump-threatens-totally-destroy-north-korea-rocket-man-suicide-mission/ In U.N. Speech, Trump Threatens to ‘Totally Destroy’ North Korea: ‘Rocket Man Is on a Suicide Mission’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> He criticized the UN for letting governments that commit human rights abuses sit on the U.N. Human Rights Council.<ref>Morrongiello, Gabby (September 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-massive-source-of-embarrassment-for-un-to-give-voice-to-human-rights-abusers/article/2634873 Trump: 'Massive source of embarrassment' for UN to give voice to human rights abusers]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> Trump stated that he would "stop [[radical Islamic terrorism]]," not backing down from using the politically incorrect term.<ref>Multiple references:
*Pollak, Joel B. (September 19, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/19/trump-united-nations-will-stop-radical-islamic-terrorism/ Trump to United Nations: ‘We Will Stop Radical Islamic Terrorism’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Enjeti, Saagar (September 19, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/19/trump-calls-out-radical-islamic-terrorism-by-name-at-un/ Trump Calls Out ‘Radical Islamic Terrorism’ By Name At UN]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Tani, Maxwell (September 19, 2017). [http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-mcmaster-radical-islamic-terrorism-2017-9 Trump used the most controversial phrase inside his administration during his major address to the UN]. ''Business Insider''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref> The speech marked a shift toward a realist and pro-national sovereignty foreign policy.<ref name="UNspeechShift"/> The next day, Vice President [[Mike Pence]] also spoke at the UN, criticizing the institution for its numerous problems<ref>Multiple references:
*Shaw, Adam (September 20, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/20/pence-u-n-human-rights-council-doesnt-deserve-its-name/ Pence: U.N. Human Rights Council ‘Doesn’t Deserve Its Name’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (September 20, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/20/pence-calls-un-security-council-end-bias-israel/ Pence calls on U.N. Security Council to end bias against Israel]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/pence-says-united-nations-peacekeeping-missions-must-be-more-effective-efficient/4037986.html Pence Says UN Peacekeeping Missions Must Be More Effective, Efficient]. ''Voice of America'' (from ''Reuters''). September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
*Goodenough, Patrick (September 21, 2017). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/patrick-goodenough/pence-un-truth-human-rights-council-doesnt-deserve-its-name Pence to UN: ‘The Truth Is, The Human Rights Council Doesn’t Deserve Its Name’]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> and calling out "radical Islamic terrorism."<ref>Multiple references:
*Swan, Jonathan (September 20, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/pence-2487561665.html Pence hits Russia in UN speech]. ''Axios''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
*Davis, Jack (September 20, 2017). [https://www.westernjournalism.com/pence-blasts-human-rights-council-forum-anti-semitism/ Pence Blasts Human Rights Council As ‘Forum For Anti-Semitism’]. ''Western Journalism''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
*Clancy, Liam (September 20, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/20/pence-blasts-un-human-rights-council-in-speech-to-general-assembly/ Pence Blasts UN Human Rights Council In Speech To General Assembly]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> The same day that Pence spoke, First Lady [[Melania Trump]] spoke out for protecting children,<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/melania-trump-is-telling-un-to-step-up-to-protect-children/ Melania Trump tells UN to "step up" to protect children]. ''CBS News''. September 20, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> stating that it is ultimately the parents' responsibility to do so and to raise their children to be moral and love their country,<ref>Starr, Penny (September 20, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/20/melania-trump-it-is-parents-responsibility-to-raise-children-who-have-moral-clarity-love-of-country/ Melania Trump: It Is Parents’ Responsibility to Raise Children Who Have Moral Clarity, Love of Country]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref> and she quoted from the Bible.<ref>[https://www.christiantoday.com/article/melania.trump.quotes.from.the.bible.in.speech.at.the.un.against.cyber.bullying/114260.htm Melania Trump quotes from the Bible in speech at the UN against cyber-bullying]. ''ChristianToday''. September 21, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.</ref>
*October 12, 2017—The Trump Administration announced the U.S. would withdraw from [[United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization|UNESCO]] because of its anti-Israel bias.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-to-pull-out-of-unesco-amid-palestinian-tensions/4067285.html US Announces UNESCO Pullout Amid Palestinian Tensions]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*Shaw, Adam (October 12, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/10/12/u-s-withdraws-unesco-citing-anti-israel-bias/ Trump Administration Withdraws from UNESCO, Citing Anti-Israel Bias]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/12/us-to-pull-out-unesco-amid-palestinian-tensions.html Trump administration pulling US out of UN agency over 'anti-Israel bias']. ''Fox News''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/un-us-leaves-unesco-anti-israel-bias/28789963.html U.S. Quits UNESCO Over 'Anti-Israel Bias']. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*Newman, Alex (October 12, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/foreign-policy/item/27130-u-s-exits-corrupt-communist-led-unesco U.S. Exits Corrupt, Communist-led UNESCO]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
Israel announced on the same day that it would also leave UNESCO:
*Irish, John (October 12, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-unesco-election-usa/u-s-israel-quit-u-n-heritage-agency-citing-bias-idUSKBN1CH1YO U.S., Israel quit U.N. heritage agency citing bias]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41598991 Israel to join US in quitting Unesco]. ''BBC News''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*Wilner, Michael; Keinon, Herb; Lazaroff, Tovah (October 12, 2017). [http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Protesting-anti-Israel-bias-US-plans-withdrawal-from-UNESCO-507271 Israel, US to Quit UNESCO Citing 'Anti-Israel Bias']. ''The Jerusalem Post''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
*Manchester, Julia (October 12, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/international/355240-israel-to-join-us-in-withdrawing-from-un-body Israel to join US in withdrawing from UN body]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 12, 2017.</ref>
*November 5–14, 2017—President Trump traveled to [[Japan]], [[South Korea]], [[China]], [[Vietnam]], and the [[Philippines]]. He emphasized his America First philosophy during and after this trip.<ref>Multiple references:
*Miller, S.A. (November 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/15/trump-declares-asia-trip-roaring-success/ Trump declares Asia trip a roaring success: ‘America is back’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-reviews-asian-trip-says-united-states-global-standing-never-stronger/4116991.html Trump Reviews Asia Trip, Says US Global Standing 'Never Been Stronger']. ''Voice of America''. November 15, 2017. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
*Pandey, Erica (November 15, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/trump-defends-america-first-on-the-world-stage-2509788307.html Trump defends 'America First' in first speech after Asia trip]. ''Axios''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
*Chalmers, John; Holland, Steve (November 14, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-trump-asia-strategy-analysis/trump-heads-home-with-america-first-ringing-in-asian-ears-idUSKBN1DE1M1 Trump heads home with 'America First' ringing in Asian ears]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.</ref> Here are some highlights of the trip:
**November 6, 2017—In Japan, President Trump voiced support for tough, America First trade policies and criticized the previous administration's policy.<ref>Multiple references:
*Spiering, Charlie (November 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/06/donald-trump-talks-tough-on-trade-in-japan/ Donald Trump Talks Tough on Trade in Japan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*Herman, Steve (November 6, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-talks-trade-with-japan/4102308.html US Trade with Japan ‘Not Fair or Open’ Trump Tells Business Leaders]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*[https://www.rferl.org/a/trump-us-japan-trade-tokyo-asia-trip-putin/28837168.html Trump Lashes Out At U.S.-Japan Trade Deals In Tokyo Comments]. ''Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty''. November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*Jackson, David (November 5, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/11/05/trump-japan-winning-free-trade/834438001/ Trump: Japan is 'winning' with free trade]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref> When meeting Japan's emperor, President Trump did not bow as Obama did in 2009.<ref>Multiple references:
*Spiering, Charlie (November 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/08/donald-trump-doesnt-bow-japanese-emperor-contrast-barack-obama/ Donald Trump Doesn’t Bow to Japanese Emperor In Contrast with Barack Obama]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-trump-asia-japan-emperor/trump-greets-japanese-emperor-with-a-handshake-and-nod-but-no-bow-idUSKBN1D60CG Trump greets Japanese emperor with a handshake and nod - but no bow]. ''Reuters''. November 5, 2017. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*Chan, Tara Francis (November 6, 2017). [http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-bow-japan-emperor-meeting-asia-trip-2017-2017-11 Breaking with tradition, Trump did not bow to Japan's emperor — he nodded his head instead]. ''Business Insider''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*Curl, Joseph (November 6, 2017). [http://www.dailywire.com/news/23201/america-first-trump-doesnt-bow-japanese-emperor-joseph-curl AMERICA FIRST: Trump Doesn't Bow To Japanese Emperor]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref>
**November 9, 2017—President Trump stated that he did not blame China for understandably taking advantage of the U.S. in helping create America's massive trade deficit with China, as U.S. leaders should not have allowed themselves to have been taken advantage of in the first place.<ref>Multiple references:
*Spiering, Charlie (November 9, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/09/donald-trump-i-blame-previous-presidents-for-massive-trade-deficit-not-china/ Donald Trump: I Blame Previous Presidents for Massive Trade Deficit, Not China]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/09/trump-says-us-trade-with-china-has-not-been-fair-urges-country-to-squeeze-north-korea.html Trump says US trade with China has not been fair, urges country to squeeze North Korea]. ''Fox News''. November 9, 2017. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
*Lawler, Dave (November 9, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/trump-to-chinese-leaders-i-dont-blame-you-for-taking-advantage-of-us-2508033176.html Trump to Chinese leaders: I don't blame you for taking advantage of us]. ''Axios''. Retrieved November 17, 2017.</ref>
**November 10, 2017—In Vietnam, President Trump spoke at the [[APEC]] summit being held there. He voiced strong support for tough, America First trade policies as well as for national sovereignty in general, and he criticized unfair trade practices, previous U.S. trade policy, and the [[World Trade Organization]].<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/10/trump-talks-tough-on-trade-reaffirms-america-first-policy-at-asia-summit.html Trump talks tough on trade, reaffirms 'America first' policy at Asia summit]. ''Fox News''. November 10, 2017. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*Spiering, Charlie (November 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/10/donald-trump-challenges-china-and-world-trade-organization-in-apec-speech/ Donald Trump Challenges China and World Trade Organization in APEC Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*Newman, Alex (November 14, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/economy/economics/item/27369-in-asia-trump-slams-trade-deals-that-surrender-sovereignty In Asia, Trump Slams “Trade” Deals that “Surrender Sovereignty”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
*Colvin, Jill; Lemire, Jonathan (November 10, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/10/apec-summit-donald-trump-says-us-will-no-longer-be/ Trump at APEC summit says U.S. will no longer be taken advantage of on trade]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*Holland, Steve; Tostevin, Matthew (November 10, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-trump-asia-vietnam/trump-brings-tough-trade-message-in-vision-for-asia-idUSKBN1DA0KR Trump brings tough trade message in vision for Asia]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*Greenwood, Max (November 10, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/359757-trump-in-vietnam-us-will-not-be-taken-advantage-of-anymore Trump in Vietnam: US will not 'be taken advantage of anymore']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*Jackson, David (November 10, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/11/09/president-trump-vietnam-asia-pacific-economic-cooperation/851166001/ Trump tells APEC summit: 'I am always going to put America first']. ''USA Today''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
*Davis, Julie Hirschfeld; Landler, Mark (November 10, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/10/world/asia/trump-apec-asia-trade.html Trump Pitches 'America First' Trade Policy at Asia-Pacific Gathering]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved November 13, 2017.</ref>
**December 6, 2017, Trump announced the United States' recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/12/06/president-donald-j-trumps-proclamation-jerusalem-capital-state-israel|title=President Donald J. Trump's Proclamation on Jerusalem as the Capital of the State of Israel |publisher=White House|accessdate=6 December 2017|date=6 December 2017}}</ref>

==Other achievements==
While the following achievements were not official United States government policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies:

*President Trump strongly urged the other NATO members to increase their defense spending in order to meet their spending pledges. In late-June 2017, it was reported that Europe's NATO countries would increase their defense spending at the fastest pace in three years.<ref>Multiple references:
*Starr, Penny (June 30, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/06/30/winning-nato-announces-it-will-heed-trumps-call-for-increased-dues/ Winning: NATO Heeds Trump’s Call to Make Member Nations Pay Fair Share]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
*Emmott, Robin (June 28, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-nato-defence-idUSKBN19J0ZW Trump effect? Europe's defense spending to rise faster in 2017]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
*Banks, Martin (June 30, 2017). [http://www.defensenews.com/articles/defense-spending-increased-significantly-among-nato-allies Defense spending increased 'significantly' among NATO allies]. ''Defense News''. Retrieved July 4, 2017.</ref>
*It was reported in early July 2017 that President Trump had held about 50% more face-to-face meetings with foreign leaders than President Obama did during the same part of his presidency, "not including summits, the UN, or the Palestinian Authority," indicating that despite critics' claims of a more "isolationist" foreign policy, Trump started out his presidency with an active foreign policy in addition to his [[America First]] philosophy.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (July 6, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/07/06/donald-trump-50-meetings-foreign-leaders-barack-obama/ Trump Has Had 50% More Meetings with Foreign Leaders than Obama]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 7, 2017.</ref> In his first six months in office, President Trump had three foreign trips and held 47 bilateral meetings with foreign leaders along with 102 phone calls with foreign heads of state.<ref>Bredemeier, Ken (July 20, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/donald-trump-six-months-into-his-presidency/3951981.html By the Numbers: Six Months into Trump's Presidency]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 21, 2017.</ref>

==Failures==
*Obama holdovers remained in key State Department positions well into Trump's presidency, and the administration and the U.S. Senate went at a slow pace at nominating and confirming officials to the department.<ref>Multiple references:
*Wallace, Christopher (October 5, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/05/obama-holdovers-vacancies-remain-at-top-levels-state-department.html Obama holdovers, vacancies remain at top levels of State Department]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
*Landler, Mark (April 1, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/01/us/politics/obama-holdovers-who-survived-trump-sweep.html Meet the Obama Holdovers Who Survived Trump’s Sweep]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
*[http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/21/report-nevertrump-state-department-aides-boxing-america-firsters/ Report: #NeverTrump State Department Aides ‘Boxing Out’ America Firsters]. ''Breitbart News''. October 21, 2017. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
See also:
*Byrnes, Jesse (November 2, 2017). [http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/358573-trump-on-lack-of-nominees-i-am-the-only-one-that-matters Trump on lack of nominees: 'I am the only one that matters']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
*Hayward, John (January 26, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/01/26/fake-news-media-reports-state-dept-mass-resignation-officials-actually-fired/ Fake News: Media Reports State Dept. ‘Mass Resignation,’ Officials Actually Fired]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2017.</ref>

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'''Donald John Trump''' (b. [[Queens]], [[New York]], on June 14, 1946), nicknamed "'''The Donald'''", is the 45th [[President of the United States of America]], as a result of winning the [[2016 presidential election]] as the [[Republican Party]] nominee. Before he became an outspoken politician, he gained fame as a businessman, entrepreneur, and [[television]] personality.

==Financial worth & education==
Trump has engaged in many financial pursuits and estimated that his net worth was $10 billion, as of July 2015.<ref>LoGiurato, Brett (July 25, 2015). [http://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-net-worth-2015-7 "We finally know a lot more about Donald Trump's 'massive' net worth"]. Business Insider website.</ref> ''Forbes'', however, estimates his net worth is $3.7 billion as of March 2017.<ref>[http://www.forbes.com/profile/donald-trump/ "The world's most powerful people: #2 Donald Trump"]. (March 6, 2017). Forbes.com website.</ref> He graduated from the New York Military Academy in 1964 and first attended college at [[Fordham University]] for two years before transferring to the more competitive [[University of Pennsylvania]] and completing his undergraduate studies at its Wharton School of Finance and Commerce.

Early media profiles of Trump claim he graduated "first in his class" from Wharton.<ref>Whitman, Alden (January 28, 1973). [http://www.nytimes.com/1973/01/28/archives/a-builder-looks-backand-moves-forward-builder-looks-back-but-moves.html "A builder looks back—and moves forward".] ''New York Times''. Retrieved from ''New York Times'' website.</ref> The evidence suggests otherwise and yet Trump has never sought to correct or clarify this potentially significant error.<ref>Geist, William E. (April 8, 1984). [http://www.nytimes.com/1984/04/08/magazine/the-expanding-empire-of-donald-trump.html "The expanding empire of Donald Trump".] ''New York Times Magazine''. Retrieved from ''New York Times'' website.</ref>

==Candidacy==
On June 16, 2015, he declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the [[2016 presidential election]].<ref>Multiple references:
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/06/16/trump-announces-white-house-bid-joins-crowded-gop-field/ "Trump announces White House bid, joins crowded GOP field"] (June 16, 2015). Fox News website/Politics. The front-runner in a record-breaking field of 17 [[Republican]] candidates, Trump announced that he did not anticipate "throwing punches" against his rivals in the first GOP debate.
*Chiacu, Donna and Torbati, Yeganeh (August 2, 2015). [http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/08/02/us-usa-election-debate-idUSKCN0Q70NI20150802 "Trump says won't be 'throwing punches' in U.S. Republican debate"]. Reuters/Politics. But at the debate the [[Fox News Channel]]—particularly its [[feminist]] non-journalist [[Megyn Kelly]]—ambushed Trump with out-of-context quotations designed to smear him as somehow being anti-women. This ignited a national controversy that lasted for days, and Trump called upon Kelly to apologize, which she refused to do.</ref> Unlike most other U.S presidential candidates, Trump sharply criticizes the media and talks about issues that no elected official dares touch. For example, Trump stands up against [[feminists]], unlike most politicians. In another example, in 2011 Trump persistently doubted whether [[Barack Obama]] had been born in the [[United States]], which caused Obama's approval ratings to drop below 40% until Obama finally caved in to Trump and produced what Obama claimed was his birth certificate. Trump then scoffed at Obama's conduct.

'''''In February 2011, Trump announced that he is [[pro-life]], and at the final presidential debate on Oct. 19, 2016, Trump gave the strongest endorsement of the pro-life position of any presidential nominee in history'''''.

Trump's central campaign theme has been to oppose [[illegal immigration]] and [[free trade]], and nominated Senator [[Jeff Sessions]] as [[Attorney General]] to enforce standing legislation on the issue. As reported by [[Breitbart News Network|Breitbart]], "Sen. Sessions, Chairman of the Senate’s Immigration Subcommittee, is widely regarded as the gold standard on immigration. Sessions has also become the intellectual thought leader in the Republican Party on appealing to the blue collar voters who have been abandoned by their political leaders." <ref>Hahn, Julia (August 14, 2015). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/08/14/game-change-trump-consults-with-sen-jeff-sessions-on-immigration-strategy/ "Game change: Trump consults with Sen Jeff Sessions on immigration strategy"]. Breitbart website/Big government.</ref> In the later campaign Trump focused more on [[ISIS]] and terrorism.

At the final presidential debate between [[Hillary Clinton]] and Trump on October 19, 2016, Clinton chastised Trump for running a newspaper advertisement in 1987 critical of the [[Reagan Administration]]. But Trump persuasively explained that he has always disagreed with Reagan's support of free trade, as many other [[conservatives]] disagree with Reagan on this issue.

==Religious beliefs==
{{Main|Donald Trump's religious views}}
Donald Trump attended the First [[Presbyterian]] Church in Jamaica, [[Queens]]. He told the [[Christian Broadcasting Network]] that he still considers himself a [[Presbyterian]] and attends services for all major holidays and Sundays, and that "The [[Bible]] is certainly THE book." He receives Bibles from fans in the mail, and he either stores them or gives them away to others.<ref>Haberman, Maggie (April 11, 2011). [http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0411/52942.html "Donald Trump talks about religion"]. Politico website.</ref>

In July 2015, Trump stated in an interview that "Why do I have to repent or ask for forgiveness, if I am not making mistakes?"<ref>Nothstine, Ray (July 23, 2015). [http://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-why-do-i-have-to-repent-or-ask-for-forgiveness-if-i-am-not-making-mistakes-video-141856/ Trump: 'Why Do I Have to Repent or Ask for Forgiveness If I Am Not Making Mistakes?' (Video)]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved March 13, 2017.</ref> He also stated that "I think if I do something wrong, I think, I just try and make it right. I don't bring God into that picture. I don't."<ref>Scott, Eugene (July 18, 2015). [http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/18/politics/trump-has-never-sought-forgiveness/ Trump believes in God, but hasn't sought forgiveness]. ''CNN''. Retrieved December 4, 2016.</ref> January 2016, Trump stated that "I have a great relationship with God," but that "I don’t like to have to ask for forgiveness."<ref>Key, Pam (January 17, 2016). [http://www.breitbart.com/video/2016/01/17/trump-i-dont-like-to-have-to-ask-for-forgiveness-from-god/ Trump: ‘I Don’t Like to Have to Ask for Forgiveness’ from God]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 13, 2017.</ref> When confronted by [[Cal Thomas]] in an interview in mid 2016 about his not asking God for forgiveness, Trump stated that he would ask God for forgiveness.<ref>Chumley, Cheryl (August 6, 2016). [http://www.wnd.com/2016/06/trump-answers-question-who-do-you-say-jesus-is/ Trump answers question: 'Who do you say Jesus is?] ''WorldNetDaily''. Retrieved March 13, 2017.</ref> In October 2016, [[Ben Carson]] stated that Trump did ask forgiveness from God with [[James Robison]].<ref>Showalter, Brandon (October 10, 2016). [http://www.christianpost.com/news/ben-carson-donald-trump-asked-god-for-forgiveness-prayed-with-james-robison-170650/ Ben Carson: Donald Trump Asked God for Forgiveness, Prayed With James Robison]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved March 13, 2017.</ref>

According to exit polling in the 2016 election, Trump won 81 percent of evangelical Christians compared to 16 percent for Clinton, a record high and even more than [[George W. Bush]] won in 2004, showing strong support for Trump from evangelical Christians.<ref name="townhall.com">O'Brien, Cortney (November 12, 2016). [http://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2016/11/12/white-evangelical-voters-showed-up-this-time-n2243931 Evangelical Voters Showed Up Big Time For Trump]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved December 8, 2016.</ref><ref name="wsj.com">Lovett, Ian (November 9, 2016). [http://www.wsj.com/articles/evangelicals-back-donald-trump-in-record-numbers-despite-earlier-doubts-1478689372 Evangelicals Back Donald Trump in Record Numbers, Despite Earlier Doubts]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved December 8, 2016.</ref> He was the first sitting American president to address the annual Values Voters Conference in Washington. <ref>http://www.npr.org/2017/10/13/557459193/trump-set-to-address-values-voter-summit-for-first-time-as-president</ref>

==Career==
[[File:Trump business.jpg|right]]
Donald Trump began his career at [[Trump Organization]]. In his college years, he helped revitalize one of his father's failing real estate ventures. Trump began opening hotels and casinos, which provided him with the cash flow to engage in other ventures. He owns the world-famous [[Trump Tower]] and is the founder of the publicly traded Trump Hotel Casinos & Resorts. Trump also owns the Trump brand, which sells a variety of items, such as bottled water, steak, and even mortgages. Trump has authored a number of books and weathered changing business fortunes, but despite the challenges that he has encountered, he has continued to be a successful businessman and entrepreneur.

Trump [[Donald Trump presidential campaign, 2000|ran unsuccessfully]] for the nomination of the [[Reform Party]] in 2000. Trump considered [[presidential election 2012|running for President in 2012]] as a [[Republican]]. He, among others, questioned the citizenship of [[Barack Obama]], citing his failure to produce his birth certificate. After Obama produced his birth certificate, Trump and the other [[birther]]s continue to doubt its authenticity. Obama's approval ratings were around 40% during the peak of the controversy. Trump later exited the race, and gave the customary endorsement to [[Mitt Romney]] as the other [[Republican]] contenders did.

==Major properties==

*Trump World Tower: 845 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY.

*Trump Tower: 725 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10022 Personal Residence

*Bank of America Center (San Francisco)

*The Trump Building at 40 Wall Street

*Trump Park Avenue

*AXA Financial Center, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY

*Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

*Trump International Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

*Mar-A-Lago Palm Beach

*Four golf courses in the U.S.

==Media==
[[File:Donald Trump star.JPG|thumbnail|left|Hollywood Walk of Fame]]
In 2003 Trump began as the host and executive producer of the reality [[television]] show ''The Apprentice'' and ''The Celebrity Apprentice'', where contestants compete for a position in Trump's organization. On this show, Trump popularized his catchphrase "You're fired!"

Trump used to own the un-Christian Miss Universe Pageant, which objectified the female body and promoted lust and infidelity. Controversy arose when one of the winners, Tara Conner, was caught breaking pageant rules by drinking and other activities. Trump gave her a second chance after personally speaking with her and allowed her to retain her crown as she attended rehabilitation. For several weeks after this, [[Rosie O'Donnell]] berated Trump for his decision on ''The View''. A bitter media war ensued with the two exchanging insults.

Trump has made many guest appearances, usually as himself, on many TV shows and in several movies.

Childish [[liberals]] are vandalizing Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame three times a day. A person asked about the vandalism said Trump has it coming.<ref>Press Association (April 8, 2016). [http://www.onenewspage.com/video/20160408/4211707/Donald-Trump-Hollywood-Walk-of-Fame-Star.htm "Donald Trump's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star vandalised three times a day"]. One News Page website article and video [0:37]. 0:15 advertising wall required to view.</ref>

==Political positions==

====Social Issues====
[[File:Donald-Trump-Rosa-Parks.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Donald Trump received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor from the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations in 1986 for improving the lives of African-American urban youths. From left to right: [[Anita Bryant]], [[Mohammad Ali]], [[Rosa Parks]], and Donald Trump.]]
At the 2011 [[CPAC]] conference, Trump announced he is [[pro-life]].<ref>Rahn, Will (February 10, 2011). [http://dailycaller.com/2011/02/10/trump-at-cpac-points-to-white-house-run/ "Trump at CPAC points to White House run"]. The Daily Caller website.</ref> Trump would not fund Planned Parenthood and the government should not give funds to any organizations that perform abortions<ref>Carroll, Lauren (May 1, 2016) [http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2016/may/01/ted-cruz/donald-trump-hillary-clinton-planned-parenthood/ "Do Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton agree on Planned Parenthood funding?"] Politifact website.</ref> However, he supports abortion in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child.<ref>Ertelt, Steven (February 1, 2016). [http://www.lifenews.com/2016/02/01/mike-huckabee-defends-donald-trumps-abortion-conversion-he-is-pro-life-now/ "Mike Huckabee defends Donald Trump’s abortion conversion: 'He is pro-life now'"] LifeNews.com.</ref>

Trump says that the legalization of [[same-sex "marriage"]] doesn't matter because it's "settled law" now,<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20120831060550/http://www.gop.com/2012-republican-platform_We/#Item3 "Republican platform: We believe in America"] (bef. August 31, 2012). GOP.com website. Archived at Internet Archive on August 31, 2012.</ref> even though five liberal members of the Supreme Court illegally made ''[[Obergefell v. Hodges]]'' into "law" via [[judicial activism]] based on their personal feelings about the issue. Trump believes that homosexual couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples,<ref>Guo, Jeff (August 10, 2016). [http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/08/10/how-donald-trump-is-slowly-teaching-republicans-to-embrace-gay-rights/ "Donald Trump is teaching the GOP a different way to embrace gay rights".] ''Washington Post'' website.</ref> Despite what the Left claims, Donald Trump has voiced open support for the LGBTQ community, and was the first Republican President to do so.{{cn}} He has stated that he will do everything he can do to protect the LGBTQ community, from Islamic extremists.

Trump says that a business should be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?<ref name="christiantoday.com">Hicap, Jonah (June 2, 2015). [http://www.christiantoday.com/article/donald.trump.vows.to.be.the.greatest.representative.of.christians.if.he.wins.white.house/55023.htm "Donald Trump: 'I will be the greatest representative of Christians if I win the White House'"]. Christian Today website.</ref> Trump would not require health insurance providers to offer free birth control.<ref>Associated Press (February 11, 2012). [http://web.archive.org/web/20151128095810/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/washington/story/2012-02-11/obama-birth-control-cpac/53046728/1 "GOP conservatives unite against birth control coverage"]. ''USA Today'' website/News/Washington. Retrieved from November 28, 2015 archive at Internet Archive.</ref>

Trump doesn't think that universities should provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students.<ref>Hashmi, Siraj (November 10, 2016). [http://redalertpolitics.com/2016/11/10/safe-spaces-handed-election-donald-trump/ "Safe Spaces handed the election to Donald Trump"]. Red Alert Politics website.</ref>

Trump believes that marital rape be classified and punished as severely as non-marital rape?<ref>Diamond, Jeremy (July 28, 2015). [http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/28/politics/donald-trump-adviser-michael-cohen-rape/ "Trump distances himself from top aide's rape comment"]. CNN website/Politics.</ref>

Trump would not add "Gender Identity" to anti-discrimination laws.<ref>http://www.advocate.com/politics/2016/5/24/donald-trump-claims-accommodating-transgender-people-too-expensive</ref>

Trump wouldn't support a [[separation of church and state]] by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments.<ref name="christiantoday.com"/>

Trump says that after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice, terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via [[assisted suicide]].<ref>http://wingspanonline.net/?p=2398</ref>

Trump supports the [[death penalty]].<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/1989/05/01/nyregion/angered-by-attack-trump-urges-return-of-the-death-penalty.html</ref>

Trump thinks that the military should allow women to serve as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men.<ref>http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/donald-trump-women-combat-tricky/2015/12/06/id/704736/</ref> (Compare [[gender norming]].)

Trump says that board members of a business should be the most qualified regardless of gender.<ref>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3269718/Trump-gives-young-feminist-brush-equal-pay-abortion-going-make-good-job-happen-pro-life.html</ref>

Trump does not believe that the government can show a confederate flag on public property.<ref>http://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-tees-off-on-the-confederate-flag/</ref>

Trump believes that women should be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFVCZhFsNR8</ref>

====Healthcare Issues====
Trump does not support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and would open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and reduce costs.<ref name="donaldjtrump.com">https://www.donaldjtrump.com/positions/healthcare-reform</ref><ref name=Educ>Breitbart.tv (February 9, 2011). [http://www.breitbart.com/video/2011/02/09/pro-life-donald-trump-would-eliminate-dept-of-education-impose-25-tax-on-china-imports-if-president/ "Pro-life Donald Trump would eliminate Dept of Education, impose 25% tax on China imports if president"]. Breitbart.com.</ref> However, he has also said, "I like the mandate."<ref>[http://dailycaller.com/2016/02/19/trump-on-obamacare-i-like-the-mandate-video/ "Trump On Obamacare: ‘I Like The Mandate’"]</ref>

Trump thinks that the government should regulate the prices of life-saving drugs.<ref>http://www.politico.com/story/2016/01/trump-backs-
medicare-negotiating-drug-prices-218215</ref>

Trump supports the legalization of marijuana for medical use.<ref>http://www.foxnews.com/transcript/2015/06/18/exclusive-donald-trump-on-what-made-him-run-for-president-on-hannity/</ref>

''Donald Trump has not yet answered if he supports the privatization of veteran's healthcare.''

Trump believes that the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid).<ref>http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-09-15/trump-calls-for-expanded-medicaid-birth-control-without-doctor</ref>

====Controversy with Barack Obama====
[[File:Donald Trump Speaking in Fountain Hills.jpg|thumb|Trump speaking in Fountain Hills, Arizona in March 2016.]]
Trump has also questioned Barack Obama's constitutional eligibility to be President, in light of the ongoing questions surrounding his birth certificate.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=280533 "Trump: Obama spending millions to hide his past"] (March 28, 2011). WorldNetDaily website.</ref> Trump questioned whether the Obama Administration was successful in negotiating with foreign countries. Trump declared during the 2016 election that he no longer would question Obama's eligibility.

====Economic Issues====

Trump’s economic plan is designed to make the country more competitive by implementing policies that apply to all companies: cutting taxes, including the corporate tax rate, repealing and rolling back stifling regulations, including the biggest of them all, Obamacare and those clobbering the energy sector, renegotiating trade deals such as NAFTA, and killing off the nascent Trans-Pacific Partnership.<ref>Crowley, Monica (December 7, 2016). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/dec/7/donald-trump-and-the-art-of-getting-it-done/ Donald Trump and the art of getting it done]. ''The Washingon Times''. Retrieved December 10, 2016.</ref>

Trump would not require employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job as there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary.

''Trump has not answered whether welfare recipients be tested for drugs.''

Trump said he would require businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member.

Trump would raise the federal minimum wage.

Trump believes there should be more restrictions on current welfare benefits.

Trump would instate a 35% tariff on all imports from China even though he used Chinese steel to build all of his Trump Towers.<ref>http://www.newsweek.com/how-donald-trump-ditched-us-steel-workers-china-505717</ref>

Trump would also lower the corporate tax rate.<ref>https://www.donaldjtrump.com/press-releases/an-america-first-economic-plan-winning-the-global-competition</ref>

Trump says that the U.S. shouldn't continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).<ref>http://money.cnn.com/2016/09/16/news/economy/donald-trump-nafta-mexico-china-tariff/</ref>

Trump would cut public spending in order to reduce the public debt.<ref>http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/donald-trump-believe-candidate-stands-10-issues/</ref>

Trump believes that the government is currently over-regulating private businesses and that it shouldn't require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours.<ref>http://www.politico.com/tipsheets/morning-shift/2016/08/trump-v-overtime-rule-215883</ref>

Trump thinks that the government should prevent “mega mergers” of corporations that could potentially control a large percentage of market share within its industry.<ref>http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-10-22/trump-would-block-proposed-at-t-time-warner-merger-if-elected</ref>

Trump said that labor unions, in theory help the economy but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited.<ref>http://projects.newsday.com/opinion/newsday-editorial-board-interviews-donald-trump/#nypd</ref>

Trump would increase the tax on profits from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4I5QUGRf-Q&feature=youtu.be</ref>

Trump believes economic stimulus will aid the country during times of recession.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/03/us/politics/trump-clinton-infrastructure.html?_r=0</ref>

Trump thinks the Federal Reserve Bank should be audited by Congress.<ref>http://www.reuters.com/article/usa-election-trump-fed-idUSL1N12Y1ZG20151103</ref>

Trump doesn't support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) as this will incentivize companies to move U.S. jobs overseas.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/07/us/politics/transcript-of-the-republican-presidential-debate-in-new-hampshire.html</ref>

Trump would eliminate the estate tax.<ref>http://thehill.com/policy/finance/290825-clinton-to-criticize-trumps-plan-to-repeal-the-estate-tax</ref>

Trump would end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course.<ref>http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/17cfa1a0-0b9e-11e5-a06e-00144feabdc0.html#axzz3e0UlsdmX</ref>

''Trump has not answered if pension payments be increased for retired government workers.''

Trump favors an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes even though sales tax would not provide a steady stream of income.<ref>http://www.taxjusticeblog.org/archive/2015/06/donald_trumps_regressive_and_r.php#.VYr8_hNViko</ref>

Trump supports pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts.<ref name="donaldjtrump.com"/>

Trump said that the U.S. government should not bailout Puerto Rico.<ref>http://mms.tveyes.com/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=c89b639c-07de-4a0f-a634-dda08e3de95a</ref>

Trump believes citizens should not be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts as too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes.<ref>http://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-puts-his-money-in-companies-that-stash-cash-abroad/</ref>

Trump would not apply an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers.<ref>http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ce65fe3f0bbd43c19cf17c5c8da8d958/trump-amazons-bezos-uses-washington-post-avoid-taxes</ref>

Trump thinks that the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency.<ref>https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/trump-presidency-boost-bitcoin-price/</ref>

====Department of Education====
At the 2011 [[CPAC]] conference, he stated that he wants to eliminate the Department of Education.<ref name=Educ/>

====Foreign policy====

Donald Trump is a [[nationalism|nationalist]] who promised to "put America first".<ref>[http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/06/07/trump-touts-new-infrastructure-plan-cincinnati-states-america-first-message 'It's Time Finally to Put America First': Trump Touts New Infrastructure Plan]</ref> See: [[Donald Trump and nationalism]]

In July 2015 Trump explained he wants to improve relationships with [[Russia]]n president [[Vladimir Putin]].<ref>Johnson, Simon (July 31, 2015). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/11775145/Donald-Trump-Id-get-on-very-well-with-Putin-if-I-were-president.html "Donald Trump: I'd get on 'very well' with Putin if I were president"]. The Telegraph [U.K.] website.</ref> In an interview with [[ABC]] he said that Putin won't make a military move into [[Ukraine]]. Furthermore, Trump argued in a tweet that the conflict over [[Crimea]] was the fault of the Obama administration.<ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2016/07/31/politics/donald-trump-russia-ukraine-crimea-putin/ Trump says Putin is 'not going to go into Ukraine,' despite Crimea]</ref> Trump later accused Russia of taking [[Crimea]] by force and asked whether Obama was too soft on Russia.<ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-russia-latest-tweet-accuse-crimea-obama-too-soft-distance-campaign-team-white-house-a7581511.html Donald Trump accuses Russia of taking Crimea by force in attempt to distance himself from campaign allegations]</ref>

Trump says the [[Iran]] deal is bad, but as president, he would enforce it anyway.

After his election as U.S. president, [[Israel]]i prime minister [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] called Trump "a true friend of the State of Israel."<ref>[http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/netanyahu-trump-israel-true-friend-231094?lo=ap_c4 Netanyahu calls Trump 'a true friend' of Israel]. ''Politico''. November 9, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2016.</ref> On February 2, 2017, Trump stated that building new settlements in the [[West Bank]] "may not be helpful" to achieving peace in the [[Middle East]], and he appeared to shift his formerly strong stance on moving the U.S. embassy to [[Jerusalem]] as he had previously stated.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/03/trump-to-israel-settlements-may-not-help-achieve-peace-in-middle-east.html Trump to Israel: Settlements ‘may not help’ achieve peace in the Middle East]. ''Fox News''. February 3, 2017. Retrieved February 5, 2017.</ref> But on December 6, 2017, Trump announced that the U.S. officially recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and that the U.S. would begin the process of moving the U.S. Embassy from [[Tel Aviv]] to Jerusalem.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/12/06/president-donald-j-trumps-proclamation-jerusalem-capital-state-israel|title=President Donald J. Trump's Proclamation on Jerusalem as the Capital of the State of Israel |publisher=White House|accessdate=6 December 2017|date=6 December 2017}}</ref>

Trump had stated that [[NATO]] was obsolete, but in April 2017, he changed his position, stating that it was "no longer obsolete."<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/news/the-latest-trump-says-nato-no-longer-obsolete/ The Latest: Trump says NATO ‘no longer obsolete’]. ''Breitbart News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved April 21, 2017.</ref><ref>Hagen, Lisa (April 21, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/328558-trump-nato-is-no-longer-obsolete Trump: NATO is ‘no longer obsolete’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 21, 2017.</ref>

====Global warming====
Trump does not believe in the [[Climate Change]] hysteria, once stating the "Nobel committee should take the Nobel Prize back from [[Al Gore]]."

====Second Amendment rights====
Trump is strongly pro-[[Second Amendment]] and against [[leftist]] [[gun control]] and gun free zones. As president, Trump has promised to re-arm military personnel on all American military bases as well as [[ROTC]] recruitment centers, which were disarmed by the [[Clinton Administration]] policy.<ref name=Educ/> Trump was strongly endorsed by the [[National Rifle Association]] in one of its earliest endorsements in an election campaign.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/05/20/nra-to-endorse-trump.html# Trump wins NRA endorsement, blasts Clinton on gun stance at forum]. ''Fox News''. May 20, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.</ref>

====Homosexual agenda====
For all practical purposes, Trump seems to be on the side of the [[homosexual agenda]]. He supports the creation of new law by the [[U.S. Supreme Court]], as in a new right to [[homosexual marriage]], and declares it the "law of the land" even though Congress passed no such law.

Trump has attended multiple [[same-sex marriage]] ceremonies, but has also said in the past that he opposes same-sex marriage. Trump's views are not yet known on other aspects of the [[homosexual agenda]], such as whether Trump would ban [[conversion therapy]] for minors as [[Chris Christie]] did. The [[Fox News Channel]] debate in August avoided these issues, but future debates will probably require Trump to declare his position.

====Immigration====
See the discussion in the introduction above. This is Trump's main campaign issue.

A central part of his immigration plan is to build a giant wall on the border with Mexico. Trump estimates it will cost $8 billion, approximately 35 to 40 feet high and stretch 2000 miles.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/02/09/donald-trump-the-wall-is-probably-8-billion Trump Border Wall]</ref> During the campaign, Trump promised that Mexico will pay for the wall, but after taking office, he clarified that payment could be in the form of a tax on Mexican imports or other revenues measures after the Mexican government showed opposition towards Trump's plan.

Trump has also proposed to temporarily ban [[Muslims]] from entering the United States, until "our leaders figure out what the hell is going on," in order to protect Americans from the threats posed by [[Islamic]] [[refugee]]s (and those pretending to be<ref>[http://m.washingtonexaminer.com/isis-fighters-infiltrating-syrian-refugees-uk-is-warned/article/2572051 ISIS fighters infiltrating Syrian refugees, UK is warned]</ref>) entering the country.<ref>[http://www.donaldjtrump.com/media/donald-trump-insists-muslim-ban-is-about-safety-not-religion Donald Trump Insists Muslim Ban Is About Safety, Not Religion]</ref>

Efforts have been made by hostile journalists to paint Trump as advocating a [[Muslim registry]], but what he actually proposed was a [[database for Syrian refugees]].

====Political contributions====
He has been criticized for his substantial contributions to [[Democrat]] lawmakers; the majority of those lawmakers are located in the states he resides in: New York and Florida. The amount he has donated since 2008 is $25,000, which is insignificant considering his wealth.<ref>Allin, Olivia (April 30, 2011). [http://www.ontheredcarpet.com/Donald-Trump-calls-nations-leaders-stupid-people-and-blood-sucking-politicians/8104644 "OTRC: Donald Trump calls nation's leaders 'stupid people' and 'blood-sucking politicians'"]. OnTheRedCarpet [news]. Retrieved from ABC7 [KABC Television, Los Angeles] website.</ref>

Trump is not known to be beholden to any big-money donors.

====Tariffs====
[[File:Donald Trump RNC July 2016.jpg|thumb|Trump accepting the GOP nomination in Cleveland on June 21, 2016.]]
At the 2011 [[CPAC]] conference, he stated that he supports a 25% tariff on Chinese goods.<ref name=Educ/> The number floated around in 2016 is a 45% tariff. Trump was speaking in regards to China and the [[World Trade Organization]],<ref>[http://www.wsj.com/articles/chinese-finance-ministerlou-jiwei-takes-aim-at-donald-trumps-trade-policies-1460892988 Chinese Finance Minister Lou Jiwei Takes Aim at Donald Trump’s Trade Policies, WallStreetJournal, April 17, 2016]</ref>

{{cquote|In a statement from his campaign, Mr. Trump charged that [[China]] was “in total violation of WTO regulations” and that the U.S. “has incompetently allowed them to get away with this” and has failed to impose “equal or greater taxes and tariffs” on China. If he is elected president, Mr. Trump said, China “will learn to deal fairly and justly or we will not deal at all” with Beijing.}}

====Vaccines====
Trump believes that [[vaccines]] cause [[autism]]<ref>Ferris, Sarah (September 16, 2015). [http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/253980-trump-links-vaccines-to-autism-epidemic "Trump links vaccines to autism 'epidemic'"]. The Hill website/Policy/Healthcare.</ref> and has argued against requiring that so many vaccines be given to infants.

==== Eminent domain====
Trump believes that the government has the right to take private property upon paying just compensation for both infrastructure and to promote economic development.

==== Supreme Court====
Trump opposed filling the Supreme Court seat held by [[Antonin Scalia]] before the next President takes office. When asked who he might select to the Supreme Court, he said that his sister, a sitting federal court judge, would make a great Supreme Court justice.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/423196/trump-praises-his-sister-pro-abortion-extremist-judge-ramesh-ponnuru|title=Trump Praises His Sister, a Pro-Abortion Extremist Judge|date=Aug 27, 2015|accessdate=February 21, 2016}}</ref>

==Hillary Clinton==
Trump had pledged, if elected president, to appoint a special prosecutor to further investigate [[Hillary Clinton]]'s use of a private email server whilst Secretary of State, but Hillary took her crushing defeat so hard that Trump charitably softened his stance after winning.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/22/us/politics/donald-trump-hillary-clinton-investigation.html Donald Trump Drops Threat of New Hillary Clinton Investigation] New York Times - Nov. 22, 2016</ref> A few of Trump supporters, such as [[Ann Coulter]] and [[Breitbart]], expressed disappointment but Trump rose in overall public approval.<ref>[http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/ann-coulter-slams-trump-clinton/2016/11/22/id/760220/ Ann Coulter Slams Trump's Decision on Clinton] Newsmax.com - Nov. 22, 2016</ref><ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/radio/2016/11/23/peter-schweizer-letting-hillary-off-hook-definition-rigged-system/ Peter Schweizer: Letting Hillary off the Hook Is ‘Definition of a Rigged System’] Breitbart.com - Nov. 23, 2016</ref>

==2016 presidential election==
[[File:Donald Trump (29273256122) Phoenix.jpg|thumb|250px|Donald Trump on August 31, 2016.]]
{{Main|2016 U.S. presidential election}}
===Path to the Nomination===
In the 2015 [[Value Voters Debate|Value Voters]] poll, Trump performed poorly, coming in fifth, indicating many [[Christian]] [[conservatives]] had not yet warmed up to him.<ref>Flores, Reena (September 26, 2015). [http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-conservative-poll-donald-trump-could-not-win/ "The conservative poll Donald Trump could not win"]. CBSNews website.</ref> Trump is a big supporter of [[gambling]], which most Christians, other religious groups, and [[conservatives]] oppose. But by 2016 Trump was winning more support from [[evangelical]]s than any other Republican candidate.

Trump won the Republican primary, receiving more votes than any other Republican primary candidate in history.<ref>Hoft, Joe (June 7, 2016). [http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2016/06/trump-trumps-wins-historic-race-record-fashion/ HISTORY! Trump Shatters Republican Primary Vote Record by 1.4 Million Votes]. ''The Gateway Pundit''. Retrieved November 10, 2016.</ref>

===General election===
Trump faced former liberal Democrat Secretary of State [[Hillary Clinton]] in the general election. Trump's campaign was vastly outspent, outraised, and out-staffed by Clinton's.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/11/10/more-with-less-trumps-lean-machine-beats-clintons-big-bank-account.html More With Less: Trump's lean machine beats Clinton's big bank account]. ''Fox News''. November 10, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.</ref> The [[mainstream media]] was extremely biased against and unfair towards Trump.<ref>Kurtz, Howard (November 11, 2016). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/11/11/media-remain-hostile-to-donald-trump-even-as-some-pundits-admit-blew-it.html Media remain hostile to Donald Trump even as some pundits admit they blew it]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 11, 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.billoreilly.com/b/Media-Bias-to-the-Extreme/39285014073786148.html Media Bias to the Extreme]. ''BillOReilly.com''. November 11, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2016.</ref> According to a study, 91% of the media coverage concerning Trump was negative and 96% of campaign contributions from the media went to Clinton.<ref>Bedard, Paul (March 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/anti-trump-media-91-coverage-negative-96-of-donations-to-hillary/article/2617828 http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/anti-trump-media-91-coverage-negative-96-of-donations-to-hillary/article/2617828]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 27, 2017.</ref>

It was widely expected that Clinton would easily win the election, and the elite pollsters and "political insiders" all predicted a massive Clinton victory.<ref>Vogel, Kenneth P. & Isenstadt, Alex (November 9, 2016). [http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/how-did-everyone-get-2016-wrong-presidential-election-231036 How did everyone get it so wrong?]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 10, 2016.</ref><ref>Catanese, David (October 24, 2016). [http://www.usnews.com/news/the-run-2016/articles/2016-10-24/republicans-last-hope-the-polls-are-wrong Republicans’ Last Hope: The Polls Are Wrong]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved November 10, 2016.</ref> At least once, when a poll was released that actually showed Trump leading, Clinton's campaign dismissed it as "bad polling".<ref>Nelson, Louis (November 1, 2016). [http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/clinton-campaign-bad-poll-abc-washington-post-230591 Clinton camp on new survey showing Trump ahead: It’s ‘bad polling’]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 10, 2016.</ref> Instead, Trump won the election in a massive, historical upset, winning even states such as [[Pennsylvania]], [[Michigan]], and [[Wisconsin]], which a Republican had not won for 20–30 years.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/11/08/first-polls-close-in-2016-race-trump-projected-to-win-ind-ky-clinton-wins-vt.html Trump wins presidency, defeats Clinton in historic election upset]. ''Fox News''. November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2016.</ref><ref>Blake, Aaron (November 9, 2016). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/11/08/donald-trumps-path-to-victory-is-suddenly-looking-much-much-wider/ Donald Trump just blew up the electoral map]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved November 10, 2016.</ref> The predictions were off the mark dramatically. The actual polls themselves were broadly correct showing Clinton leading over Trump by about 2%.<ref>[http://www.redstate.com/jaycaruso/2017/07/16/latest-job-approval-poll-president-trump-awful]</ref> However Trump 'flipped' key districts and states smashing Clinton's so-called 'Blue firewall'.<ref>Flint, Joe & Alpert, Lukas I. (November 9, 2016). [http://www.wsj.com/articles/bad-polling-in-hand-media-misses-mark-badly-with-election-predictions-1478710860 How the Media’s Election Predictions Badly Missed the Mark]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 10, 2016.</ref> Trump's election victory was described by ''[[Politico]]'' as "the most stunning upset in American history."<ref>Goldmacher, Shane & Schreckinger, Ben (November 9, 2016). [http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/election-results-2016-clinton-trump-231070?lo=ap_c1 Trump pulls off biggest upset in U.S. history]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 9, 2016.</ref>

While the GOP increased its vote share across the entire nation, Trump made the largest gains in the rural [[Midwest]] and [[Rust Belt]].<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/11/08/us/elections/how-trump-pushed-the-election-map-to-the-right.html How Trump Reshaped the Election Map]. ''The New York Times''. November 9, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2016.</ref> Although Clinton won the popular vote 65,515,369 (48.05%) to 62,853,327 (46.09%), according to unofficial results, the large vote totals came from states which have resisted voter identification reforms.<ref>[http://www.inquisitr.com/3719036/3-million-illegal-immigrants-voted-gregg-phillips-votestand-donald-trump-final-popular-vote-count-2016-predictions/ 3 Million Illegal Immigrants Voted, Claims Gregg Phillips Of VoteStand: Donald Trump’s Final Popular Vote Count Alleged To Be Better Than 2016 Predictions], Patrick Frye, ''The Inquisitr'', November 15, 2016</ref> Trump won the [[electoral college]] vote, 306 to 232, with the incomplete vote count reported.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/election/results|title=Election Results|accessdate=Nov. 12, 2016}}</ref> Trump won more votes in the general election than any Republican candidate in U.S. history, and he won the largest number of electoral votes since [[George H. W. Bush]].<ref>Hoft, Jim (November 22, 2016). [http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2016/11/trump-breaks-record-votes-republican-candidate-history/ Trump Breaks Record for Most Votes by Republican Candidate in History]. ''The Gateway Pundit''. Retrieved November 22, 2016.</ref> In addition, Trump won 2,623 counties—the largest number for both a Republican or Democrat since [[Ronald Reagan]] in 1984—while the Democrats won only 489, something even the liberal [[PolitiFact]] admitted to be true.<ref>Jacobson, Louis (December 4, 2016). [http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2016/dec/04/mike-pence/mike-pence-says-donald-trump-won-most-counties-rep/ Mike Pence says Donald Trump won most counties by a Republican since Ronald Reagan]. ''PolitiFact''. Retrieved December 4, 2016.</ref> Geographically speaking, Trump accordingly won 85 percent of the nation<ref>Wallace, Tim (November 16, 2016). [http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/11/16/us/politics/the-two-americas-of-2016.html?_r=0 The Two Americas of 2016]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved December 5, 2016.</ref> and 61 percent of the states (including Maine's 2nd district). With the historic flip of Elliott County, Kentucky, every rural, white-majority Southern county voted for the Republican nominee for the first time in history.<ref>Simon, Jeff (December 9, 2016). [http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/09/politics/elliott-county-kentucky-democratic-streak-broken-by-donald-trump/index.html How Trump ended Democrats' 144-year winning streak in one county]. ''CNN''. Retrieved January 15, 2017.</ref>

According to exit polling, Trump won 81 percent of evangelical Christians compared to 16 percent for Clinton, a record high and even more than [[George W. Bush]] won in 2004,<ref name="townhall.com"/><ref name="wsj.com"/> even though some have disputed the accuracy of such exit polling methods.<ref>Showalter, Brandon (November 16, 2016). [http://www.christianpost.com/news/81-percent-evangelicals-vote-trump-eric-teetsel-joe-carter-171542/ Did 81 Percent of Evangelicals Really Vote for Trump? Not So Fast, Some Say]. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved December 8, 2016.</ref> This is largely due to Trump's conservative policies that align well with the Bible, including opposition to abortion.

While liberal, establishmentarian world leaders made generally nuanced statements in response to Trump's election upset, conservative, right-wing leaders, including the leaders of insurgent parties in European nations, reacted positively to Trump's election.<ref>Ashkenas, Jeremy; Aisch, Gregor (December 5, 2016). [http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/12/05/world/europe/populism-in-age-of-trump.html?_r=0 European Populism in the Age of Donald Trump]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved December 5, 2016.</ref>

In addition to Trump's defeat of Clinton, the Republican Party kept control of the House and Senate, outperforming expectations.<ref>Bresnahan, John (November 9, 2016). [http://www.politico.eu/article/republicans-on-cusp-of-keeping-the-senate/ Republicans hold the Senate in a stunner]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 9, 2016.</ref><ref>Hughes, Siobhan (November 9, 2016). [http://www.wsj.com/articles/republicans-are-confident-about-retaining-control-of-the-house-1478634160 Democrats Gain Seats in House, But GOP Retains Majority]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 9, 2016.</ref> The Republican Party performed well—much better than expected—in state races, winning trifectas in [[Kentucky]], [[Iowa]], [[Missouri]], and [[New Hampshire]], and Democrats only had six trifectas and total control in five states, a record low.<ref>Greenblatt, Alan (November 9, 2016). [http://www.governing.com/topics/elections/gov-republicans-add-dominance-state-legislatures.html Republicans Add to Their Dominance of State Legislatures]. ''Governing''. Retrieved November 9, 2016.</ref><ref>Siegel, Josh (November 9, 2016). [http://dailysignal.com/2016/11/09/republicans-maintain-strong-control-of-state-capitols-what-that-means/ Republicans Maintain Strong Control of State Capitols. Here’s What That Means.] ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved November 9, 2016.</ref> The GOP won 25 trifectas, the largest since 1952.<ref>Lieb, David A. (December 29, 2016). [https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20161229/281822873464433 GOP-Controlled States Aim to Reshape Laws]. ''Chicago Tribune'' (from the Associated Press). Retrieved December 30, 2016.</ref> The GOP now controlled the highest amount of governorships since 1922,<ref>Lieb, David A. (November 9, 2016). [http://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2016-11-09/republicans-expand-control-of-governorships-legislatures Republicans governorships rise to highest mark since 1922]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved November 9, 2016.</ref> and it controlled the most state legislative chambers in history.<ref>Bosman, Julie & Davey, Monica (November 11, 2016). [http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/12/us/republicans-expand-control-in-a-deeply-divided-nation.html Republicans Expand Control in a Deeply Divided Nation]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved November 14, 2016.</ref>

Despite expectations that Trump's election victory would cause the markets to plunge, the [[Dow Jones Industrial Average]] actually performed very strongly, closing at the highest level it had ever reached in history after the second day.<ref name="MarketRally">La Monica, Paul R. (November 10, 2016). [http://money.cnn.com/2016/11/10/investing/markets-stocks-donald-trump-rally/index.html The 'yuge' Donald Trump market rally continues]. ''CNN Money''. Retrieved November 10, 2016.</ref> It is rare for the stock market to rise immediately after a U.S. presidential election regardless of the winner.<ref name="MarketRally"/> The stock market had its best week in five years due to optimism of a Trump presidency.<ref>Craig, Victoria (November 11, 2016). [http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2016/11/11/trump-optimism-propels-dow-to-best-week-in-five-years.html Trump Optimism Propels Dow to Best Week in Five Years]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved November 12, 2016.</ref>

After the election, childish [[leftists]] and [[anarchists]], who could not accept the results of the election, strongly protested Trump's victory and committed outrageous and extreme acts of vandalism and violence,<ref name="Protests">Chiaramonte, Perry (November 10, 2016). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/11/10/trump-protests-intensify-as-doubts-swirl-about-spontaneity.html Trump protests intensify, as doubts swirl about spontaneity]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 11, 2016.</ref> even brutally attacking and beating at least one alleged Trump supporter.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/11/10/video-emerges-group-beating-chicago-man-while-yelling-dont-vote-trump.html Video emerges of mob beating Chicago man while yelling 'don't vote Trump']. ''Fox News''. November 10, 2016. Retrieved November 11, 2016.</ref> Many of these protests were likely organized and coordinated, as many protestors were bused in by Coach buses.<ref name="Protests"/> This occurred on the heels of Hillary Clinton, the Clinton campaign, and major mainstream media condemning in the harshest terms Trump and his supporters' complaints of a "rigged election," and failure to accept the results would damage democracy. Clinton, President Obama, and the media highlighted the protests and failed to condemn the leftist violence and protests as detrimental to democracy.

==President of the United States==
{{See also|Donald Trump achievements}}
===Transition===
The day after being elected president, Trump released a solidly conservative agenda for his first 100 days in office, even though ending the [[abortion|legalized murder of the unborn]] was not on the agenda.<ref>Kelly, Amita & Sprunt, Barbara (November 9, 2016). [http://www.npr.org/2016/11/09/501451368/here-is-what-donald-trump-wants-to-do-in-his-first-100-days Here Is What Donald Trump Wants To Do In His First 100 Days]. ''NPR''. Retrieved November 10, 2016.</ref>

On November 30, 2016, before Trump had finalized all his cabinet appointments, it was still described by Politico as "a conservative dream team that has Republicans cheering and liberals in despair" due to the many strong conservatives Trump had appointed, in contrast to moderates like [[George W. Bush]].<ref>Restuccia, Andrew; Cook, Nancy; Woellert, Lorraine (November 30, 2016). [http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/trump-conservative-dream-team-231972 Trump's conservative dream team]. ''Politico''. Retrieved November 30, 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/11/30/politico-donald-trump-cabinet-conservative-dream-team/ Politico: Donald Trump’s Cabinet a ‘Conservative Dream Team’]. ''Breitbart News''. November 30, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref> Accordingly, ''[[Newsweek]]'' called Trump's incomplete cabinet the most conservative cabinet in U.S. history.<ref>Cooper, Matthew (December 9, 2016). [http://www.newsweek.com/trump-cabinet-picks-nominees-conservative-530477 Donald Trump Is Building the Most Conservative Presidential Cabinet In U.S. History]. ''Newsweek''. Retrieved December 10, 2016.</ref> ''[[The Washington Times]]'' noted how Trump was defying Washington establishment norms in his cabinet picks.<ref>Hurt, Charles (December 6, 2016). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/dec/6/donald-trumps-cabinet-picks-define-business-as-not/ Trump defines business as not-usual for D.C.] ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 10, 2016.</ref>

''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'' stated that "it’s nearly impossible to identify a clear ideological bent" in Trump's appointments.<ref>Seib, Gerald (December 5, 2016). [http://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-shuffles-the-ideological-deck-1480955194 Donald Trump Shuffles the Ideological Deck]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved December 5, 2016.</ref> However, this can be easily explained by the fact that Trump has used some of his cabinet nominations to unite the GOP by appealing to most of its factions, even though Trump's appointments are still very conservative.

During the transition period, the Obama Administration engaged in surveillance and information-gathering of Trump, in order to investigate any alleged ties to Russia. This was confirmed by GOP U.S. Representative [[Devin Nunes]] on March 22, 2017,<ref>Derespina, Cody (March 23, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/23/trump-basks-in-nunes-surveillance-news-so-that-means-im-right.html Trump basks in Nunes surveillance news: 'So that means I'm right']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 23, 2017.</ref> and by Evelyn Farkas, the deputy assistant secretary of defense under Obama, on March 29, 2017.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/29/former-obama-official-discloses-rush-to-get-intelligence-on-trump-team.html Former Obama official discloses rush to get intelligence on Trump team]. ''Fox News''. March 29, 2017. Retrieved March 29, 2017.</ref><ref>Poor, Jeff (March 29, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/03/29/fmr-obama-official-reveals-pre-inauguration-effort-to-gather-intel-on-incoming-trump-team/ Fmr Obama Official Reveals Pre-Inauguration Effort to Gather Intel on Incoming Trump Team]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 30, 2017.</ref>

===Inauguration===
[[File:Donald Trumpswearing in.jpg|thumb|200px|Trump being sworn in, January 20, 2017.]]
Trump was inaugurated on January 20, 2017, giving one of the strongest inauguration addresses in American history.<ref>Boyle, Matthew (January 20, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/20/america-first-president-donald-trump-brings-the-rain-in-inauguration-address/ ‘America First’: President Donald Trump Brings the Rain in Inauguration Address]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref><ref>McCaskill, Nolan D. (January 20, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/01/key-points-of-trumps-inaugural-speech-233900 Key moments from Trump's inauguration speech]. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref><ref>Scott, Patrick; Midgley, Robert (January 20, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/01/20/donald-trump-just-delivered-american-inauguration-speech-ever/ Donald Trump just delivered the most 'American' inauguration speech ever]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref> His first bill signed as president was to allow retired general and Defense Secretary nominee [[James Mattis]] to be confirmed.<ref>Kopan, Tal (January 20, 2017). [http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/20/politics/donald-trump-first-law-actions/ President Donald Trump signs first bill into law]. ''CNN''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref> That same day, Trump instituted a national day of patriotism,<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-measures-idUSKBN1542IH Trump takes first actions on Cabinet, declares day of patriotism: spokesman]. ''Reuters''. January 20, 2017. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref> and a few days later Trump officially designated his inauguration day the '''''National Day of Patriotic Devotion'''''.<ref>[https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/24/2017-01798/national-day-of-patriotic-devotion National Day of Patriotic Devotion -- Proclamation 9570 of January 20, 2017]. ''Federal Register''. January 24, 2017. Retrieved February 2, 2017.</ref><ref>Shelbourne, Mallory (January 23, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/315735-trump-declares-inauguration-day-national-day-of-patriotic-devotion http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/315735-trump-declares-inauguration-day-national-day-of-patriotic-devotion]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 2, 2017.</ref>

Despite the fact that leftists knew for two months that Trump would be inaugurated president, hateful, anti-American, and immature leftists engaged in violent protests and did major acts of vandalism and even injuring the police who were sent in.<ref>Vargas, Theresa; Hartz, Taylor; Hermann, Peter (January 20, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/protesters-bring-shouts-skirmishes-and-shutdowns-to-inauguration-celebration/2017/01/20/00ea4c72-df11-11e6-acdf-14da832ae861_story.html?utm_term=.c4443fa64f5a Inauguration protesters vandalize, set fires, try to disrupt Trump’s oath, as police arrest 200]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref><ref name="LimoFire">Lawler, David (January 20, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/01/20/anti-donald-trump-activists-try-block-access-inauguration/ Donald Trump protests: Limo 'set on fire' and 217 arrested as police use tear gas on black-clad activists]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref> At least 217 protesters were arrested.<ref name="LimoFire"/><ref>Weber, Joseph (January 20, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/20/trump-supporters-protesters-rally-before-sunrise-on-inauguration-day.html Hundreds of protesters arrested in Inauguration Day clashes]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 31, 2017.</ref><ref>Noble, Andrea; McDermott, Ryan M. (January 20, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/20/donald-trump-inauguration-protests-begin-turn-viol/ D.C. police report 217 arrested during Inauguration Day riots]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 31, 2017.</ref>

Despite having no power to block Trump's cabinet nominees and having no reason to delay the process,<ref>Pergram, Chad (January 20, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/20/senate-battle-erupts-over-dem-delay-confirming-trump-nominees.html Senate battle erupts over Dem 'delay' confirming Trump nominees]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 23, 2017.</ref> liberal Senate Democrats delayed confirmation of Trump's nominees, so that only two were confirmed on Trump's first day in office.<ref>Dinan, Stephen (January 22, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/22/trumps-cabinet-picks-delayed-by-democrats-only-two/? Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks delayed by Democrats, only two confirmed]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 23, 2017.</ref> This was a large difference from other recent presidents,<ref>Phillips, Amber (January 21, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/01/20/donald-trump-will-start-his-presidency-with-the-smallest-confirmed-cabinet-in-decades/?utm_term=.9d7692169687 Donald Trump is starting his presidency with the smallest confirmed Cabinet in decades]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved Janaury 23, 2017.</ref> who, with the exception of [[George H. W. Bush]], had much larger numbers confirmed in the first week.<ref>Bluey, Robert (January 22, 2017). [http://dailysignal.com/2017/01/22/trumps-nominees-face-unprecedented-democrat-obstructionism/ Trump’s Nominees Face ‘Unprecedented’ Democrat Obstructionism]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved January 23, 2017.</ref>

===Tenure===
Due to his promotion and support of conservative, America First policies, President Trump faced large opposition from the Left, including from within the government bureaucracy.<ref>Singman, Brooke (January 1, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/31/trump-faces-bureaucratic-battle-in-implementing-agenda.html Trump faces bureaucratic battle in implementing agenda]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 1, 2017.</ref><ref>Kurtz, Howard (February 3, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/03/empire-strikes-back-why-trumps-private-talks-with-foreign-leaders-were-leaked.html The empire strikes back: Why Trump's private talks with foreign leaders were leaked]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 3, 2017.</ref> (The fact that members of the Deep State have grown visibly scared of reports stating such confirms this view;<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/03/22/politico-obama-admin-bureaucrats-panicked-by-breitbart-spotlight-dont-question-our-loyalty/ POLITICO: Obama Admin Bureaucrats ‘Panicked’ by Breitbart Spotlight: Don’t Question Our Loyalty!] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 22, 2017.</ref> in May 2017, it was reported that 60% of [[National Security Council]] employees were Obama-Administration holdovers<ref>Wong, Kristina (May 17, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/17/trump-under-siege-more-than-60-percent-of-nsc-employees-placed-by-obama/ Trump Under Siege: More than 60 Percent of NSC Employees Placed by Obama]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 18, 2017.</ref>) Additionally, Senate Democrats continued to unduly delay Trump's cabinet nominees at historic and unprecedented proportions—by February 8, 2017, only [[George Washington]] had fewer cabinet nominees confirmed by this length of time into his presidency.<ref>Singman, Brooke (February 8, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/08/trump-facing-historic-delays-in-confirmation-push.html Trump facing historic delays in confirmation push]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 8, 2017.</ref>

On January 23, 2017, Trump signed an order which withdrew the United States from the globalist [[Trans-Pacific Partnership]].<ref>Chakraborty, Barnini (January 23, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/23/trump-signs-executive-order-withdrawing-us-from-tpp-trade-deal.html Trump signs executive order withdrawing US from TPP trade deal]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 23, 2017.</ref> That same day, Trump signed an order reinstating the [[Mexico City Policy]], which defunded International Planned Parenthood and other organizations that promote foreign abortions.<ref>LaBarbera, Peter (January 23, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-signs-order-defunding-international-planned-parenthood-forei BREAKING: Trump signs order defunding International Planned Parenthood, foreign abortions]. ''LifeSite News''. Retrieved January 23, 2017.</ref><ref>Hellman, Jessie (January 23, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/abortion/315652-trump-signs-executive-order-reinstating-global-gag-rule-on Trump reinstates ban on US funds promoting abortion overseas]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 23, 2017.</ref>

Trump was very busy and productive in his first week and showed he was serious about his campaign promises, undoing Obama's illegitimate legacy and instituting conservative executive orders.<ref>Davenport, David (January 27, 2017). [http://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddavenport/2017/01/27/how-trump-managed-to-undo-obamas-legacy-in-one-week/#3ae6bcba5bbf How Trump Managed To Undo Obama's Legacy In One Week]. ''Forbes''. Retrieved January 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Said-Moorhouse, Lauren (January 26, 2017). [http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/26/politics/executive-orders-presidents-actions-presidential-memoranda/ What's Trump done so far? His productive first week and how it stacks up to previous presidents]. ''CNN''. Retrieved January 27, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/01/28/president-trumps-first-week-action President Trump's First Week of Action]. ''whitehouse.gov''. January 28, 2017. Retrieved January 28, 2017.</ref> This caused the [[stock market]] to increase, and the [[Dow Jones]] passed 20,000 points for the first time in history.<ref>Imbert, Fred (January 25, 2017). [http://www.cnbc.com/2017/01/25/us-markets.html Dow closes above 20,000 for first time as Trump orders send stocks flying]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved January 25, 2017.</ref><ref>Craig, Victoria (January 25, 2017). [http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2017/01/25/dow-races-past-20k-in-reinvigorated-trump-rally.html Dow Races Past 20K in Reinvigorated Trump Rally]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved January 25, 2017.</ref> On March 1, 2017, the day after Trump made his first address to a joint-session of Congress, the stock market rose dramatically again, with the Dow Jones passing the 21,000 mark for the first time in history.<ref>Witkowski, Wallace; Mahmudova, Anora (March 1, 2017). [http://www.marketwatch.com/story/wall-street-stocks-set-to-resume-rally-on-fed-rate-hike-hopes-trump-relief-2017-03-01 Dow closes above 21,000 as stocks soar after Trump speech]. ''MarketWatch''. Retrieved March 1, 2017.</ref><ref>Holcomb, John (March 1, 2017). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/justinholcomb/2017/03/01/stock-market-booms-past-21000-for-the-first-time-in-history-n2292388 The Trump Bump: Stock Market Hits 21,000 for the First Time in History]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved March 1, 2017.</ref><ref>DeSoto, Randy (March 1, 2017). [http://www.westernjournalism.com/stock-market-hits-new-high-follow-trumps-speech-to-congress/ Stock Market Hits New High Following Trump’s Speech To Congress]. ''Western Journalism''. Retrieved March 1, 2017.</ref>

As evidence of this intense [[mainstream media]] opposition to President Trump, a study published close to the 100th-day mark of Trump's presidency showed that 89% of media coverage regarding Trump was negative.<ref>
* Harper, Jennifer (April 19, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/19/donald-trump-media-coverage-is-89-percent-negative/ As first 100 days in office approaches, media coverage of Trump is 89% negative: Study]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
* Noyes, Rich; Ciandella, Mike (April 19, 2017). [http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/rich-noyes/2017/04/18/honeymoon-hell-liberal-media-vs-president-trump Honeymoon from Hell: The Liberal Media vs. President Trump]. ''NewsBusters -- Media Research Center''. Retrieved April 21, 2017.</ref> Additionally, Trump was on track to become the most mocked president on late-night comedy TV in at least 25 years.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/05/04/study-trump-track-mocked-president-late-night-25-years/ Study: Trump On Track to Be Most Mocked President on Late-Night TV in 25 Years]. ''Breitbart News''. May 4, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.</ref>

On April 26, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security, acting under an executive order established by President Trump, established the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office (VOICE), created to help support victims of illegal immigrant crime, and it established the DHS-Victim Information and Notification Exchange, which was created to help those victims track the custody status of the illegal criminals.<ref>
* Singman, Brooke (April 26, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/26/dhs-announces-office-for-victims-illegal-immigrant-crime.html DHS announces office for victims of illegal immigrant crime]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
* McHugh, Katie (April 26, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/26/dhs-kelly-voice-victims-illegal-alien-criminals/ DHS Kelly Creates VOICE For Many Victims of Illegal Alien Criminals]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
* McHugh, Katie (April 25, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/25/dhs-unveil-voice-office-victims-illegal-alien-crime/ DHS to Unveil VOICE Office for Victims of Illegal Alien Crime]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 26, 2017.</ref> However, leftists took to pranking the phone line created, showing disrespect to the victims of illegal immigration.<ref>Singman, Brooke (April 27, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/27/ice-rips-pranksters-jamming-hotline-to-report-space-aliens.html ICE rips pranksters jamming hotline to report space aliens]. '' Fox News''. Retrieved April 27, 2017.</ref>

Canadian Prime Minister [[Justin Trudeau]] described President Trump as being very authentic – the way he acts in public is like how he does in private.<ref>Yilek, Caitlin (August 31, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/canadian-prime-minister-justin-trudeau-trump-is-surprisingly-authentic/article/2633107 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: Trump is surprisingly 'authentic']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 31, 2017.</ref>

====Temporary immigration and refugee suspensions====
Trump received criticism from liberals and [[establishment]] Republicans<ref>McHugh, Katie (January 31, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/31/establishment-republicans-bash-trumps-executive-order-on-immigration-refugee-resettlement/ Establishment Republicans Bash Trump’s Executive Order on Immigration, Refugee Resettlement]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref> when he signed an executive order temporarily banning immigration from certain high-risk Islamic countries as well as refugee entry. Despite this criticism, 49 percent of the American public supported the decision compared to 41 percent opposed, according to the "mainstream" Reuters,<ref>Kahn, Chris (January 31, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-immigration-poll-exclusive-idUSKBN15F2MG Exclusive: Only a third of Americans think Trump's travel ban will make them more safe]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref> and 57% percent of likely American voters supported the ban according to Rasmussen.<ref>[http://m.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/immigration/january_2017/most_support_temporary_ban_on_newcomers_from_terrorist_havens Most Support Temporary Ban on Newcomers from Terrorist Havens].'' January 2017. Retrieved February 2, 2017.</ref> Additionally, while the leftist [[establishment]] European leaders opposed the ban, a strong majority—55% average—of Europeans support the ban, according to a poll in 10 [[European Union]] nations.<ref>Shaw, Adam (February 9, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/02/09/majority-europeans-in-favor-trump-style-muslim-ban-poll-shows.html Majority of Europeans in favor of a Trump-style Muslim ban, poll shows]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Jamieson, Alastair (February 8, 2017). [http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/europes-border-crisis/majority-leading-eu-nations-support-trump-style-travel-ban-poll-n718271 Majority in Leading EU Nations Support Trump-Style Travel Ban: Poll]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved February 9, 2017.</ref> On March 6, 2017, Trump signed a second executive order concerning the temporary suspension of refugees and others from certain high-risk countries after the first one was blocked by the courts. The second order made some clarifications and minor improvements over the first, such as exempting green card holders from the ban and excluding [[Iraq]] from it as it had developed an acceptable vetting process.<ref>Munro, Neil (March 6, 2016). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/03/06/trump-new-refugees-executive-pushes-back-judges/ Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Travel from Six Terror-Tied Countries]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved March 6, 2017.</ref><ref>Chakraborty, Barnini (March 6, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/06/trump-signs-new-immigration-order-narrows-scope-travel-ban.html Trump signs new immigration order, narrows scope of travel ban]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 6, 2017.</ref>

Trump showed he would not tolerate incompetent leftist administration officials when he fired acting [[United States Department of Justice|Attorney General]] Sally Yates (a left-wing Obama holdover) when she refused to defend his refugee and immigration ban executive order.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/30/acting-ag-tells-justice-department-staff-not-to-defend-trumps-refugee-order.html Trump fires acting AG after Justice Department staff told not to defend refugee order]. ''Fox News''. January 30, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/01/30/statement-appointment-dana-boente-acting-attorney-general Statement on the Appointment of Dana Boente as Acting Attorney General]. ''whitehouse.gov''. January 30, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref> Trump emulated [[Ronald Reagan]]'s firing of the striking PATCO workers in 1981 by doing so,<ref>Boyle, Matthew (January 30, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/30/trumps-patco-moment-emanating-reagan-president-takes-control-federal-government-protect-country-citizens/ Trump’s PATCO Moment: Emanating Reagan, the President Takes Control of Federal Government to ‘Protect the Country and Its Citizens’]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref> contrary to the [[mainstream media]] spin.<ref>Kurtz, Howard (February 1, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/01/trumps-firing-defiant-obama-holdover-why-hes-no-richard-nixon.html Trump's firing of a defiant Obama holdover: Why he's no Richard Nixon]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 1, 2017.</ref> That same night, Trump replaced the acting director of [[Immigration and Customs Enforcement]] (another Obama holdover) with a more competent official who had a reputation for enforcing immigration laws.<ref>Chamberlain, Samuel (January 31, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/31/trump-names-thomas-homan-acting-director-ice-replacing-obama-holdover.html Trump names Thomas Homan acting director of ICE, replacing Obama holdover]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref><ref>Berman, Mark; Zapotosky, Matt (January 30, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2017/01/30/trump-appoints-new-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-director-noted-for-his-work-deporting-illegal-immigrants/?utm_term=.addf12ae690a Trump appoints new Immigration and Customs Enforcement director noted for his work deporting illegal immigrants]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref>

====Reducing regulations and government====
:''For more information, see [[Donald Trump achievements: Deregulation and government size]]''
In the first six weeks of Trump's presidency, over 90 regulations were repealed, whether through executive orders, Acts of Congress, or other means.<ref>Farand, Chloe (March 6, 2017). [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/donald-trump-federal-state-regulations-month-oval-office-white-house-us-president-deregulate-a7614031.html Donald Trump disassembles 90 federal state regulations in just over a month in White House]. ''The Independent''. Retrieved March 7, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3480299-10-Examples-Industries-Push-Followed-by-Trump.html#document/p60/a341284 Trump-Era Trend: Industries Protest. Regulations Rolled Back. A Dozen Examples]. ''The New York Times'' (through ''DocumentCloud''). Retrieved March 7, 2017.</ref> Trump also signed numerous executive actions promoting a smaller government.

====Supreme Court====
{{See also|Donald Trump achievements: The courts|Trump Supreme Court}}
On January 31, 2017, Trump nominated Neil Gorsuch to the [[Supreme Court of the United States|U.S. Supreme Court]].<ref>Klukowski, Ken (January 31, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/31/trump-nominates-judge-neil-gorsuch-supreme-court/ Trump Nominates Judge Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref><ref>Hurley, Lawrence; Holland, Steve (January 31, 2017). [http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-trump-idUSKBN15F1OW Trump picks conservative judge Gorsuch for U.S. Supreme Court]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref> The nomination was well received by many conservatives.<ref>Chamberlain, Steve (January 31, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/31/reaction-to-trumps-supreme-court-pick-split-along-partisan-lines.html Conservatives hail Trump's Supreme Court pick]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref><ref>Ertelt, Steven (January 31, 2017). [http://www.lifenews.com/2017/01/31/president-donald-trump-nominates-pro-life-friendly-judge-neil-gorsuch-to-the-supreme-court/ President Donald Trump Nominates Pro-Life-Friendly Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref> Others, most notably [[Andrew Schlafly]], disagreed with the nomination due to concerns about Gorsuch's position on abortion.<ref>Dannenfelser, Marjorie (January 31, 2017). [http://townhall.com/columnists/marjoriedannenfelser/2017/01/31/the-truth-about-trumps-prolife-scotus-list-n2279232 The Truth about Trump’s Pro-life SCOTUS List]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved February 1, 2017.</ref><ref>http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Template:Mainpageright&diff=1302133&oldid=1301962</ref>

====Public trust====
According to a poll conducted by [[Emerson College]] on February 5–6, 2017, more Americans trust the Trump Administration than the media.<ref>McHugh, Katie (February 9, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/02/09/poll-voters-trust-trump-administration-media/ Poll: Voters Trust Trump Administration More Than Media]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved February 9, 2017.</ref>

====Economic progress====
{{See also|Donald Trump achievements: Economic policy and labor}}
In May 2017, the unemployment rate fell from 4.4% from 4.3%, the lowest since May 2001, as the number of unemployed persons was little changed at 6.9 million and the labor force participation rate fell to 62.7 percent.<ref>[https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/unemployment-rate United States Unemployment Rate]. ''tradingeconomics.com''. Retrieved June 14, 2017.</ref>

According to a Rasmussen survey, consumer confidence is the second-highest it’s been in the index’s history. The market cap of the U.S. stock market has risen more than $3 trillion since Mr. Trump was elected. Small-business confidence has surged to a 12-year high.

==Books==
*''Trump: The Art of the Deal'' with Tony Schwartz (1987)
*''Trump: Surviving at the Top'' with Charles Leerhsen (1990)
*''Trump: The Art of the Comeback'' with Kate Bohner (1997)
*''The America We Deserve'' with Dave Shiflett (2000)
*''Trump: How to Get Rich'' with Meredith McIver (2004)
*''Trump: Think Like a Billionaire: Everything You Need to Know about Success, Real Estate and Life'' with Meredith McIver (2005)
*''Why We Want You to Be Rich: Two Men, One Message'' with Meredith McIver and Robert T. Kiyosaki (2006)
*''Think Big and Kick Ass in Business and Life'' with Bill Zanker (2007)
*''Trump: Never Give Up: How I Turned My Biggest Challenges into Success'' with Meredith McIver (2008)
*''Think Like a Champion: An Informal Education in Business and Life'' with Meredith McIver (2009)
*''Midas Touch: Why Some Entrepreneurs Get Rich—and Why Most Don't'' with Robert T. Kiyosaki (2011)
*''Time to Get Tough: Making America #1 Again'' (2011)
*''Crippled America: How to Make America Great Again'' (2015)

==Quotes==
===Quotes as U.S. President===
====Inaugural address====
*"....today we are not merely transferring power from one administration to another, or from one party to another, but we are transferring power from Washington, D.C., and giving it back to you, the people."<ref name="InaugTransc">[http://www.politico.com/story/2017/01/full-text-donald-trump-inauguration-speech-transcript-233907 Full text: 2017 Donald Trump inauguration speech transcript]. ''Politico''. January 20, 2017. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref>
*"We assembled here today our issuing a new decree to be heard in every city, in every foreign capital, and in every hall of power, from this day forward: a new vision will govern our land, from this day forward, it's going to be only America first. America first."<ref name="InaugTransc"/>
*"[We will] unite the civilized world against radical Islamic terrorism, which we will eradicate completely from the face of the Earth."<ref name="InaugTransc"/>
*"When you open your heart to patriotism, there is no room for prejudice."<ref name="InaugTransc"/>

====2017====
*"In America we don’t worship government, we worship God."<ref>Miller, S.A. (May 13, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/13/donald-trump-tells-liberty-university-graduates-we/ Trump at Liberty University: ‘We don’t worship government, we worship God’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 13, 2017.</ref><ref>Moons, Michelle (May 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/13/president-donald-trumps-1st-commencement-speech-america-dont-worship-government-worship-god/ President Donald Trump’s First Commencement Speech: ‘In America We Don’t Worship Government, We Worship God’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 13, 2017.</ref>
*"I didn’t get elected to serve the Washington media—I got elected to serve the forgotten men and women and that’s exactly what I’m doing."<ref>Spiering, Charlie (May 17, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/17/donald-trump-vows-to-fight-on-no-politician-in-history-has-been-treated-worse-or-more-unfairly/ Donald Trump: ‘I Didn’t Get Elected to Serve the Washington Media’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 17, 2017.</ref><ref>Singman, Brooke (May 17, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/17/trump-takes-on-media-during-coast-guard-commencement-speech.html Trump takes on media during Coast Guard commencement speech]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 17, 2017.</ref>
* "The problem in Venezuela is not that socialism has been poorly implemented, but that socialism has been faithfully implemented." (UN speech, September 2017)
* "The most important truth our Founders understood was this: Freedom is not a gift from government; freedom is a gift from God."<ref>[https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/920474831749025795 @realDonaldTrump], 17 Oct 2017</ref><ref>Crookston, Paul (October 17, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/politics/trump-freedom-not-gift-government-freedom-gift-god/ Trump: ‘Freedom Is Not a Gift From Government; Freedom Is a Gift From God’]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved October 20, 2017.</ref>

===Quotes from the 2016 campaign for President===
[[File:Donald Trump and Mike Pence RNC July 2016.jpg|thumb|Trump and his running-mate, [[Mike Pence]], at the 2016 Republican National Convention.]]
Trump's tactics of naming and shaming candidates has been proven very effective. He called Jeb Bush 'low-energy Jeb' and it stuck. Then came Marco Rubio as 'Little Marco.' Next came 'Lyin' Ted' for Ted Cruz. For the Democrats, he calls Hillary Clinton 'Crooked Hillary'. He doesn't give Bernie Sanders the same treatment though he has referred to him as a Communist.

*“We will no longer surrender this country or its people to the false song of [[globalism]].”
*"I think we have a president who, as a president, is totally incompetent, and he doesn’t know what he’s doing. I think he has no idea what he’s doing. And our country is going to [[hell]]."<ref>http://time.com/4210983/republican-debate-barack-obama-incompetent/</ref>
*"I will be the greatest jobs president that [[God]] ever created."
*"I’m using my own money. I’m not using the lobbyists. I’m not using donors. I don’t care. I’m really rich."
*"Free trade is terrible. Free trade can be wonderful if you have smart people. But we have stupid people."
*"Nobody would be tougher on ISIS than Donald Trump. Nobody. Within our military, I will find the General Patton, or I will find General MacArthur, I will find the right guy."
*"I will build a great, great wall on our southern border, and I will have [[Mexico]] pay for that wall."
*"I think the big problem this country has is being politically correct."<ref>http://video.foxnews.com/v/4406746003001/watch-a-replay-of-fox-news-prime-time-presidential-debate/?#sp=show-clips</ref><ref>https://www.google.com/search?q=a+big+problem+with+our+country+is+too+politically+incorrect&oq=a+big+problem+with+our+country+is+too+politically+incorrect&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i64l3.8295j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=119&ie=UTF-8</ref>
*"Becoming the nominee of the party of [[Abraham Lincoln]] has been the greatest honor of my life.<ref>http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/294401-trump-claims-party-of-lincoln-mantle-in-speech-at-black</ref>

====General election debate quotes====
*"Because you would be in jail." (Trump in response to Clinton saying that it would be a good thing that he "is not in charge of the law in our country")<ref name="2ndTranscript">[http://www.politico.com/story/2016/10/2016-presidential-debate-transcript-229519 Full transcript: Second 2016 presidential debate]. ''Politico''. October 10, 2016. Retrieved October 11, 2016.</ref>
*"Now she’s blaming the lie on the late great Abraham Lincoln. ...Honest Abe never lied. That’s the good thing. That's the big difference between Abraham Lincoln and you." (Trump in response to Clinton's excuse for having "'a public and private position on certain issues.'")<ref name="2ndTranscript"/>
*"Hillary has experience, but it’s bad experience."<ref>Goodenough, Patrick (September 27, 2016). [http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/patrick-goodenough/ Trump: 'Hillary Has Experience, But It's Bad Experience']. ''cnsnews.com''. Retrieved November 10, 2016.</ref>

===Quotes from Twitter===
[[File:Screenshot 2015-09-28-12-11-31-1.png|right|300px|Thumb|Tweet from Billionaire Carl Icahn]]

{{Cquote| '''Somebody said I’m the Ernest Hemingway of 140 characters.'''}}

* "An 'extremely credible source' has called my office and told me that @BarackObama's birth certificate is a fraud."<ref>Trump, Donald J. (August 6, 2012, 1:23 pm). [http://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/232572505238433794 "An 'extremely credible source' has called my office and told me that @BarackObama's birth certificate is a fraud."] Tweet by @realDonaldTrump.</ref>
* "It’s amazing how people can talk about me but I’m not allowed to talk about them."<ref>Trump, Donald J. (November 13, 2012, 12:23pm). [http://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/268449146711703553 "It’s amazing how people can talk about me but I’m not allowed to talk about them."] Tweet by @realDonaldTrump.</ref>
* "This very expensive GLOBAL WARMING bull**** has got to stop. Our planet is freezing, record low temps,and our GW scientists are stuck in ice."<ref>Trump, Donald J. (January 1, 2014, 4:39pm). [http://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/418542137899491328 "This very expensive GLOBAL WARMING bull**** has got to stop. Our planet is freezing, record low temps,and our GW scientists are stuck in ice."] Tweet by @realDonaldTrump.</ref>

====2015====
* "So many 'politically correct' fools in our country. We have to all get back to work and stop wasting time and energy on nonsense!" (August 8, 2015)
* "Notice that illegal immigrants will be given ObamaCare and free college tuition but nothing has been mentioned about our VETERANS #DemDebate" (October 13, 2015)
* "They laughed at me when I said to bomb the ISIS controlled oil fields. Now they are not laughing and doing what I said." (November 13, 2015)
* "President Obama said 'ISIL continues to shrink' in an interview just hours before the horrible attack in Paris. He is just so bad! CHANGE." (November 14, 2015)
* "Refugees from Syria are now pouring into our great country. Who knows who they are - some could be ISIS. Is our president insane?" (November 17, 2015)
* "Eight Syrians were just caught on the southern border trying to get into the U.S. ISIS maybe? I told you so. WE NEED A BIG & BEAUTIFUL WALL!" (November 19, 2015)

====2016====
* "Hillary said that guns don't keep you safe. If she really believes that she should demand that her heavily armed bodyguards quickly disarm!" (January 3, 2016)
* "I wonder if President Obama would have attended the funeral of Justice Scalia if it were held in a Mosque? Very sad that he did not go!" (February 20, 2016)
* "The organized group of people, many of them thugs, who shut down our First Amendment rights in Chicago, have totally energized America!" (March 12, 2016)
* "Why is it that the horrendous protesters, who scream, curse punch, shut down roads/doors during my RALLIES, are never blamed by media? SAD!" (March 20, 2016)
* "Do you all remember how beautiful and safe a place Brussels was. Not anymore, it is from a different world! U.S. must be vigilant and smart!" (March 22, 2016)
* "For the 1st time in American history, America’s 16,500 border patrol agents have issue[d] a presidential primary endorsement—me! Thank you." (April 1, 2016)

====2017====
*"The FAKE NEWS media (failing @nytimes, @NBCNews, @ABC, @CBS, @CNN) is not my enemy, it is the enemy of the American People!"<ref>Greenwood, Mark (February 17, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/320168-trump-the-media-is-the-enemy-of-the-american-people Trump tweets: The media is the 'enemy of the American people']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 27, 2017.</ref>
* "Mike Flynn should ask for immunity in that this is a witch hunt (excuse for big election loss), by media & Dems, of historic proportion!" (March 31, 2017)
* "That's right, we need a TRAVEL BAN for certain DANGEROUS countries, not some politically correct term that won't help us protect our people!" (June 5, 2017, while the Dept. of Justice was arguing in court that his Executive Order was not a "travel ban")
* "Fake News is at an all time high. Where is their apology to me for all of the incorrect stories???" (June 13, 2017)

===Other quotes===
* "[T]he country is going to hell."<ref>Cassidy, Chris (March 19, 2015). [http://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/us_politics/2015/03/country_is_going_to_hell_claims_donald_trump "'Country is going to hell,' claims Donald Trump"]. BostonHerald.com website.</ref>
* "We have no leader in this country.”<ref>Reisner, Hiram (April 22, 2011). [http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/donaldtrump-karlrove-gop-birther/2011/04/22/id/393742 "Trump: I'd just take Libyan oil"]. NewsMax website.</ref>
* "Our leaders are stupid, they are stupid people."<ref>Pierce, Tony (April 29, 2011). [http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2011/04/donald-trump-in-vegas-our-leaders-are-stupid-they-are-stupid-people.html "Donald Trump in Vegas: 'Our leaders are stupid; they are stupid people'"]. Los Angeles Times website/Top of the Ticket blog.</ref>
* "I can tell you I am [the 2012 Obama campaign's] worst nightmare."<ref>Mooney, Alexander (April 11, 2011). [http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/04/11/trump-says-he-is-obama-campaigns-worst-nightmare/comment-page-6/ "Trump says he is Obama campaign's worst nightmare"]. Cable News Network website/politicalticker blog.</ref>
* "Obama has no solutions."<ref>Coz, Steve (August 19, 2012). [http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/trump-gibbs-fox-obama/2012/08/19/id/449050/ "Trump fires back at Obama campaign smear"]. Newsmax website/Newsfront.</ref>
*"Everything in life is luck."<ref name="Telegraph">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/us-election/12107003/Donald-Trump-faces-questions-over-Two-Corinthians.html</ref>
*"[Barack Obama] is probably the least transparent president in the history of the country."<ref name="Telegraph"/>
*"Not teaching your kids about money is like not caring whether they eat."<ref name="Telegraph"/>

== Liberal denialism and Donald Trump ==

:''See also:'' [[Liberal denialism and Donald Trump]] and [[Liberal denial]]

Post the 2016 U.S. Presidential election many liberals were in denial that Donald Trump was going to be president of the United States. Before the election, many liberal media outlets took the line that Donald Trump could not win the [[Republican]] primary and could not win the presidential election.<ref>
*[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/11/09/the-wrongest-media-predictions-about-donald-trump/?utm_term=.febb2623a89f The wrongest media predictions about Donald Trump The wrongest media predictions about Donald Trump], ''Washington Post'', 2016</ref>

=== Political scientists, denialism and Donald Trump ===

{{See also|Atheism and science}}

Few, if any, [[Political science|political scientists]] predicted early on that Donald Trump would win the Republican primary and then would subsequently be elected president of the United States. Furthermore, most pollsters indicated that Trump would lose the election.

27 percent of American political scientists believe in the existence of God while 76 percent of American doctors said they believe in God.<ref>
*[http://www.livescience.com/379-scientists-belief-god-varies-starkly-discipline.html Scientists belief in God varies starkly by discipline], Livescience.com
*[http://www.nbcnews.com/id/8318894/ns/health-health_care/t/survey-most-doctors-believe-god-afterlife/ Most doctors believe in God], NBC News</ref> Most American [[atheism|atheists]] lean to the left politically (see: [[Atheism and politics]]). Compared to [[medical science]], which has many effective medicines and surgical procedures, the social science of political science is often unreliable.

===Trump and the mainstream media===
{{See also|Mainstream media and Donald Trump}}
The leftist [[mainstream media]] despises Trump and fails to report objectively when covering him.

=== Angry secular leftists and Donald Trump ===

:''See also:'' [[Donald Trump and American atheists]] and [[Secular leftists and psychogenic illness]]

American [[secular left]]ists were extremely angry and upset in the aftermath of Donald Trump's election victory (see: [[Donald Trump and American atheists]]).

In certain cases, it became debilitating (see:: [[Secular leftists and psychogenic illness]]). The website Marketwatch reported concerning the aftermath of the 2016 presidential race: ''Trump’s win is causing a surge in demand for mental health services''<ref>[http://www.marketwatch.com/story/trumps-win-is-causing-a-surge-in-demand-for-mental-health-services-2016-11-10 Trump’s win is causing a surge in demand for mental health services], Marketwatch 2016</ref>

The ''Religion News Service'' reported:
{{Cquote|For the last decade, [[Atheism|atheists]], [[secular humanism|humanists]] and others [[secular]]ists have worked hard to organize a “secular vote” that would counter the political clout of the [[religious right]].

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s victory dealt that movement a body blow when he garnered 81 percent of the white [[Evangelical Christians|evangelical]] vote and 60 percent of the white [[Roman Catholic|Catholic]] vote. [[Mormonism|Mormons]], too, voted overwhelmingly for Trump...

[Trump's] platform was seen as anti-secular in many atheist and humanist circles. He said he would appoint religiously conservative Supreme Court justices, ban [[Islam|Muslim]] immigrants, favor [[Christianity]] and repeal the [[Johnson Amendment]], which prohibits certain tax-exempt organizations from endorsing political candidates — issues antithetical to organized atheism and [[humanism]].<ref>[http://religionnews.com/2016/11/09/dealt-a-body-blow-atheists-and-humanists-regroup/ Dealt a body blow, atheists and humanists regroup] by Kimberly Winston, ''Religion News Service'', November 9, 2016</ref>}}

==See also==
* [[Donald Trump's religious views]]
* [[Trump Administration]]
* [[Essay:Donald Trump One Two Body Blow]]
* [[The Chalkening]]
* [[Trump University]]
* [[Kathryn Steinle]]
* [[Sarah Root]]
* [[Alveda King]]
* [[Trump effect]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.greatagain.gov Presidential transition website GreatAgain.gov]
* [http://www.trump.com Official website]
* [http://www.LyingCrookedHillary.com LyingCrookedHillary.com]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw8c2Cq-vpg The Untruth About Donald Trump] by [[Stefan Molyneux]], Published on Jan 18, 2016
* [http://www.untruthaboutdonaldtrump.com UntruthAboutDonaldTrump.com]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yyoauXmzjg Do Emotions Trump Facts?] [[Thomas Sowell]] on Donald Trump - Rebutted! by Stefan Molyneux
* [http://shouldtrumprun.com/ Should Donald Run? Polling]
* [http://gop12.thehill.com/2011/04/trump-explains-conversion-on-abortion.html Trump explains his pro-life conversion]
* [https://www.donaldjtrump.com Donald Trump 2016 campaign website]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZq3iCn2y74 Inside of Trump's Boeing 757]
* 100 groups have signed [http://www.pseagles.com/Coalition_letter_Supreme_Court this coalition letter] re: Trump's [[Trump Supreme Court|nomination to the Supreme Court]].
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Jerusalem

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ChuckABee: Updated Jerusalem status

[[Image:Jerusalem Ugglan 1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Solomon's Temple.]]
'''Jerusalem''' (in [[Hebrew]] '''יְרוּשָׁלַיִם''' and in [[Arabic]] '''أورشليم القدس''') is the official capital of the country of [[Israel]], although it is not recognized as such diplomatically by most of the international community. However, the United States does recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel since U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] made that announcement on December 6, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/12/06/president-donald-j-trumps-proclamation-jerusalem-capital-state-israel|title=President Donald J. Trump's Proclamation on Jerusalem as the Capital of the State of Israel |publisher=White House|accessdate=6 December 2017|date=6 December 2017}}</ref>

It is considered holy by [[Jews]] as their ancient capital and home of their most holy site, the Temple Mount, as well as by [[Christians]] for its association with [[Christ]] and the [[Crucifixion]], and by [[Muslims]] as the location of the [[Dome of the Rock]]. Jerusalem was unified under Israeli control after the [[Six-Day War]] of 1967; it had, between Israeli independence in 1948 and 1967, been divided between Israeli West Jerusalem (some 55 km2) and East Jerusalem (some 70 km2). The [[Knesset]] (the Israeli Parliament Building) is located in West Jerusalem as well as the Museum of the [[Holocaust]].

[[File:Al-Aqsa Mosque Jerusalem.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Al-Aqsa Mosque.]]

The Old City (0.9 square kilometer) was until 1860s the entire city of Jerusalem. It is at present part of East Jerusalem.

[[File:Temple mount WC.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The Temple Mount]]

== Quarters of the Old City of Jerusalem ==
There are four quarters in the Old City:
* The Muslim Quarter which is the biggest one; the Dome of the Rock (home of the Al Aqsa Mosque) and Temple Mount are located here.
* The Jewish Quarter with the Wailing Wall (also known as the Western Wall).
* The Christian Quarter, where churches, monasteries and shines line the Via Dolorosa.
* The Armenian Quarter which is the smaller one.

Although not equal in size, the four quarters form a rectangular framework. The street running from the Damascus Gate to the Zion Gate divides the city into east and west. The street leading from the Jaffa Gate to the Lion’s gate divides it from north to south.<ref>[http://www.suite101.com/content/visiting-jerusalems-four-quarters-a50314]</ref>

[[File:Jerusalem map quarters.jpg|center]]

==See also==
* [[Israel]]
* [[Israel Tourism]]
* [[Adiabene]]

==External links==
*[http://scriptures.lds.org/en/biblephotos/8 Photographs of Scriptural Sites: Jerusalem, scriptures.lds.org]

==References==
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Ben Carson

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ChuckABee: Removed bold and replaced with italics.

[[File:Ben Carson official portrait.jpg|thumb|250px|Official portrait]]
'''Benjamin Solomon "Ben" Carson''', M.D. (born September 18, 1951), is the 17th United States [[Secretary of Housing and Urban Development]] under Republican President [[Donald Trump]]. He is also a widely admired [[conservative]] who was a candidate for the [[Republican]] nomination for president in the [[2016 U.S. presidential election|2016 election]].<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/05/04/ben-carson-tells-tv-station-is-running-for-president/ "Carson, Fiorina launch 2016 bids as diversity of GOP field grows"] (May 4, 2015). Fox News website/Politics/Republicans.</ref> Carson finished a strong fourth in the [[CPAC]] straw poll in 2015. Carson, [[Ted Cruz]], [[Rand Paul]] and [[Mike Huckabee]] were the only [[2016 presidential candidates on homosexuality|presidential candidates]] willing to speak the truth against the [[homosexual agenda]].

In August 2015, Ben Carson rebuked the [[liberal media]] and "dismisses '[[anchor-babies]]' controversy as 'silly'"'': “We need to talk about the actual issue and stop getting pulled off into the weeds and saying, 'you can't use this term, you can't use that term.'"''<ref>Herb, Jeremy (August 23, 2015). [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/08/ben-carson-anchor-babies-immigration-2016-121639.html#ixzz3jeO9xbve "Carson dismisses 'anchor-babies' controversy as 'silly'"] (August 23, 2015). Politico website.</ref>

[[File:Bccurrent.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Earlier photo of Carson]]
Carson is a former Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at [[Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins Hospital]]. He has since retired from medical practice. Carson rose to national political attention for his remarks criticizing Obama at the February 2013 [[National Prayer Breakfast]]. Carson had previously received publicity for being portrayed in the television movie ''Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story'', which starred Cuba Gooding, Jr.

Among many conservative positions, Carson favors [[charter school]]s as part of a school choice program, saying that competition keeps schools from becoming complacent.<ref>Richter, Greg and Bachman, John (April 14, 2013). [http://www.newsmax.com/newswidget/ben-carson-education-attacks/2013/04/14/id/499393?promo_code=F492-1&utm_source=Test_Newsmax_Feed&utm_medium=nmwidget&utm_campaign=widgetphase1#ixzz2Qd9Y52RN "Ben Carson: Attacks only making me more determined"]. Newsmax website.</ref>

With his wife Candy, Ben Carson wrote the best-seller ''America the Beautiful: Rediscovering What Made This Nation Great'' in 2013 and also a best-seller in 2014 which remained a best-seller among U.S. politics books in 2015: ''One Nation: What We Can All Do to Save America's Future''.

He is described by liberal "comedian" [[Chelsea Handler]] as a "black white supremacist".<ref>https://www.infowars.com/chelsea-handler-calls-ben-carson-a-black-white-supremacist/</ref>

==Quote==
"America became a great nation early on not because of politicians but because of people who encouraged hard work, creativity, and innovation." (August 6, 2015).

==See also==
* [[Colion Noir]], [[Alfonzo Rachel]], [[Alex Barron]], [[Sheriff]] [[David Clarke]], Dr. Ben Carson, [[Alan Keyes]], [[Reginald Kaigler]] ([[Demcad]]), [[Thomas Sowell]], [[Clarence Thomas]], Conservative [[African American|black]] pundits (See [[:Category:Black Conservatives|Black conservatives]] and [http://africanamericanconservatives.com/about/ AfricanAmericanConservatives.com])
* [[School choice]]
* [[Charter school]]

==External links==
*[http://m.christianpost.com/news/neurosurgeon-ben-carson-retires-from-surgery-becomes-columnist-for-washington-times-99878/ Neurosurgeon Ben Carson Retires From Surgery; Becomes Columnist for Washington Times]
*[https://www.bencarson.com Ben Carson 2016 campaign website]

==References==
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