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*[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>

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**June 20, 2017—The same day President Trump met with [[Ukraine|~~Ukranian~~]] 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:

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**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.

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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.

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*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:

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*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.

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*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.

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*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="WTPoland"/>~~<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>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="~~WTPoland~~"/><ref name="~~WestwoodWE~~"/><ref>Multiple references:

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*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:

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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.

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*[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>Multiple references:

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*[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.

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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.

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*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><ref name="AFconcessions"/> ~~and trade.~~<ref>Multiple references:

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*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.

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*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~~><ref name="AFconcessions"/~~> (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:

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*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:

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