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:''Main article: [[Donald Trump achievements]]''
 
:''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]] and [[Trump Administration|his administration]] related to their dealings with the media, particularly the [[mainstream media]], and [[Politically correct|political correctness]].
 
This article is a non-exhaustive list of achievements by [[President of the United States of America|U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]] and [[Trump Administration|his administration]] related to their dealings with the media, particularly the [[mainstream media]], and [[Politically correct|political correctness]].
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For Trump Administration antitrust actions against [[Big Tech]] companies, see [[Donald Trump achievements: Criminal justice, law enforcement, and other DOJ matters]].
  
 
== Trump's victories over the liberal media establishment ==
 
== Trump's victories over the liberal media establishment ==
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*Kurtz, Howard (December 12, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/12/how-succession-blunders-help-trump-shred-medias-credibility.html How a succession of blunders help Trump shred the media's credibility]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 12, 2017.</ref>
 
*Kurtz, Howard (December 12, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/12/how-succession-blunders-help-trump-shred-medias-credibility.html How a succession of blunders help Trump shred the media's credibility]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 12, 2017.</ref>
  
*At an hour-long press conference on February 16, 2017, Trump repeatedly criticized the press as biased and "so dishonest ... out of control."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2017/02/16/politics/donald-trump-press-conference-amazing-day-in-history/index.html|title=An amazing moment in history: Donald Trump's press conference|accessdate=February 16, 2017}}</ref>
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*February 16, 2017—At an hour-long press conference, Trump repeatedly criticized the press as biased and "so dishonest ... out of control."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2017/02/16/politics/donald-trump-press-conference-amazing-day-in-history/index.html|title=An amazing moment in history: Donald Trump's press conference|accessdate=February 16, 2017}}</ref>
*On February 17, 2017, Trump tweeted: "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). [https://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>
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*February 17, 2017—President Trump tweeted: "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). [https://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>
*On February 24, 2017, President Trump excluded several liberal media organizations from attending a press briefing.<ref>Fabian, Jordan (February 24, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/321049-white-house-hand-picks-select-media-for-briefing White House hand-picks select media outlets for briefing]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Pollak, Joel B. (February 24, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/02/24/fake-news-media-outrage-white-house-exclusion/ Media Outrage over White House ‘Exclusion’ is Fake News]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved February 27, 2017.</ref>
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*February 24, 2017—President Trump excluded several liberal media organizations from attending a press briefing.<ref>Fabian, Jordan (February 24, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/321049-white-house-hand-picks-select-media-for-briefing White House hand-picks select media outlets for briefing]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Pollak, Joel B. (February 24, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/02/24/fake-news-media-outrage-white-house-exclusion/ Media Outrage over White House ‘Exclusion’ is Fake News]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved February 27, 2017.</ref>
 
*Rather than spend his [[First 100 days|100th day in office]] attending the White House Correspondents Dinner with its left-wing [[anti-Trump]] journalists and media figures, Trump went to Pennsylvania to hold a Trump Rally for his supporters.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Rather than spend his [[First 100 days|100th day in office]] attending the White House Correspondents Dinner with its left-wing [[anti-Trump]] journalists and media figures, Trump went to Pennsylvania to hold a Trump Rally for his supporters.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Persons, Sally (April 29, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/29/donald-trump-harrisburg-mark-his-100th-day-office/ Trump marks his 100th day in office, lists successes, takes dig at ‘boring’ WHCD]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
 
*Persons, Sally (April 29, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/29/donald-trump-harrisburg-mark-his-100th-day-office/ Trump marks his 100th day in office, lists successes, takes dig at ‘boring’ WHCD]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
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*Scarry, Eddie (April 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/more-people-trust-trump-than-media-to-tell-truth/article/2621561 More people trust Trump than media to tell truth]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
 
*Scarry, Eddie (April 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/more-people-trust-trump-than-media-to-tell-truth/article/2621561 More people trust Trump than media to tell truth]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
 
*Huston, Warner Todd (April 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/04/28/eve-annual-media-dinner-poll-finds-americans-trust-trump-more-than-media/ On Eve of Annual Media Dinner, Poll Finds Americans Trust Trump More Than Media]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 15, 2017.</ref>
 
*Huston, Warner Todd (April 28, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/04/28/eve-annual-media-dinner-poll-finds-americans-trust-trump-more-than-media/ On Eve of Annual Media Dinner, Poll Finds Americans Trust Trump More Than Media]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 15, 2017.</ref>
*On May 17, 2017, under heavy fire from liberals and the mainstream media for controversies regarding [[James Comey]] and [[Russia]], Trump, in a commencement speech at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, criticized the media and made clear that he would stand his ground and not give up. He stated that "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). [https://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). [https://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>
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*May 17, 2017—Under heavy fire from liberals and the mainstream media for controversies regarding disgraced FBI director [[James Comey]] and [[Russia]], Trump, in a commencement speech at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, criticized the media and made clear that he would stand his ground and not give up. He stated that "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). [https://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). [https://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>
 
*Rather than holding a press conference after his first foreign trip, President Trump gave a speech to U.S. soldiers.<ref>Spiering, Charlie (May 27, 2017). [https://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>
 
*Rather than holding a press conference after his first foreign trip, President Trump gave a speech to U.S. soldiers.<ref>Spiering, Charlie (May 27, 2017). [https://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>
 
*June 9, 2017—When President Trump held a press conference with the [[Romania]]n prime minister, CNN and ''The New York Times'' were assigned seats in the back of the Rose Garden.<ref>Lee, Tony (June 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/06/09/cnn-new-york-times-whine-relegated-siberia-trump-press-conference/ CNN, NYT Reporters Whine After Trump WH Relegates Them to ‘Siberia’ Section]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 10, 2017.</ref>
 
*June 9, 2017—When President Trump held a press conference with the [[Romania]]n prime minister, CNN and ''The New York Times'' were assigned seats in the back of the Rose Garden.<ref>Lee, Tony (June 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/06/09/cnn-new-york-times-whine-relegated-siberia-trump-press-conference/ CNN, NYT Reporters Whine After Trump WH Relegates Them to ‘Siberia’ Section]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 10, 2017.</ref>
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President Trump continued fighting bias and fake news in the mainstream media and social media,<ref>Multiple references:
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*Spiering, Charlie (June 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/10/donald-trump-always-hit-back-corrupt-fake-news/ Donald Trump: I Will Always ‘Hit Back’ at Corrupt Fake News]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
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*Jordahl, Steve (July 12, 2019). [https://onenewsnow.com/media/2019/07/12/trump-taking-on-all-forms-of-media-from-every-side Trump taking on all forms of media from every side]. ''OneNewsNow''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Rodrigo, Chris Mills (August 25, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/458771-trump-lashes-out-at-media-coverage-of-g7-meeting Trump takes time out of G7 meeting to lash out at media]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (September 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/09/09/donald-trump-were-running-against-the-media-and-democrat-twosome-in-2020/ Donald Trump: We’re Running Against the Media and Democrat ‘Twosome’ in 2020]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
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*Bauder, David (September 9, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/ec9e76c9ac9c4c1e985a364f402882e7 Even for Trump, it’s been a busy stretch of media attacks]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (September 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/12/donald-trump-fighting-two-battles-2020-media-democrats/ Donald Trump: We’re Fighting Two Battles in 2020 — Media and Democrats]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
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*Xiao, Bowen (December 20, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/barrage-of-big-tech-probes-are-unprecedented-experts-say_3174199.html Barrage of Big Tech Probes Are Unprecedented, Experts Say]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
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The Trump Administration took a skeptical stance toward Big Tech:
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*Liedtke, Michael (September 6, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/c580125b2b064885863ef2c70405bae9 Antitrust regulators dig deeper into dominant tech companies]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
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*Kirkwood, R. Cort (June 19, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/32635-trump-hits-fake-news-media-in-campaign-launch-cnn-cuts-away Trump Hits Fake News Media in Campaign Launch, CNN Cuts Away]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
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*Hurt, Charles (July 9, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/9/charles-hurt-book-excerpt-trump-sees-collusion-bet/ Hurt book: Trump talks Mexican rapists, Obama spying, Russia, Dem collusion with Facebook, Google]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
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*Haq, Masooma (September 2, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-condemns-the-washington-post-mainstream-media-in-labor-day-tweets_3065349.html Trump Condemns the Washington Post, Mainstream Media in Labor Day Tweets]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
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*Bedard, Paul (August 28, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/poll-public-backs-criticism-of-journalists-trumps-attacks-appropriate Poll: Public backs criticism of journalists, Trump’s attacks ‘appropriate’]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (September 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/09/donald-trump-fake-news-cnn-bad-for-america/ Donald Trump: ‘Fake News’ CNN Bad for America]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (October 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/02/unleashed-donald-trump-thunders-against-democrat-impeachment-efforts-at-the-white-house/ Unleashed: Donald Trump Thunders Against Democrat Impeachment Efforts at the White House]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
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*Halaschak, Zachary (October 2, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/youre-corrupt-trump-blasts-media-as-he-scolds-reporter-during-press-conference 'You're corrupt': Trump blasts media as he scolds reporter during raucous press conference]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
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*Pollak, Joel B. (October 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/10/18/blue-state-blues-the-media-are-trumps-greatest-asset/ Blue State Blues: The Media Are Trump’s Greatest Asset]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
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*Copeland, Rob (October 22, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/breakup-of-tech-giants-on-the-table-u-s-antitrustchief-says-11571765689 Breakup of Tech Giants ‘on the Table,’ U.S. Antitrust Chief Says]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
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*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-antitrust/existing-u-s-antitrust-laws-can-address-tech-monopolies-doj-antitrust-chief-says-idUSKBN1XI2LS Existing U.S. antitrust laws can address tech monopolies, DOJ antitrust chief says]. ''Reuters''. November 8, 2019. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
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*Bajak, Frank (November 8, 2019). [https://apnews.com/a31ee585d23143769823791942e736ab Top antitrust enforcer warns Big Tech over data collection]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
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*Quinn, Melissa (November 14, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/antitrust-efforts-put-big-tech-under-a-microscope Antitrust efforts put big tech under a microscope]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
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*Tracy, Ryan (November 18, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/ftc-says-multiple-antitrust-probes-are-under-way-11574100990 FTC Says Several Tech Antitrust Probes Are Under Way]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
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*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-tech-antitrust/ftc-chief-says-has-multiple-investigations-of-tech-platforms-idUSKBN1XS2AE FTC chief says has 'multiple' investigations of tech platforms]. ''Reuters''. November 18, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
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*Howell, Tom (November 26, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/26/trump-campaign-slams-google-rule-changes-says-shif/ Trump campaign slams Google rule changes, says shift will suppress turnout, stifle democracy]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
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*Svab, Petr (November 27, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-campaign-gop-accuse-google-of-voter-suppression-with-new-ad-rules_3158749.html Trump Campaign, GOP Accuse Google of Voter Suppression With New Ad Rules]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
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*Krishan, Nihal (November 28, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/top-tech-regulator-at-the-doj-also-regulates-technology-use-in-his-personal-life Top tech regulator at the DOJ also regulates technology use in his personal life]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
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*Ernst, Douglas (December 12, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/12/brad-parscale-rips-tech-giants-for-voter-suppressi/ Trump team rips tech giants for 'voter suppression,' blocking campaign from hardcore supporters]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
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*Fisher, Kristin (December 13, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-camp-fumes-google-new-political-ads-policy-free-speech Trump camp fumes over Google’s new political ads policy: ‘It is a removal of free speech’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
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*Bokhari, Allum (December 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/12/16/brad-parscale-google-censoring-trump-ads-because-2016-freaked-them-out/ Brad Parscale: Google Censoring Trump Ads Because ‘2016 Freaked Them Out’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 16, 2019.</ref> and he continued pushing back against left-wing, globalist culture.<ref>Hanson, Victor Davis (September 19, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/victor-davis-hanson-trumps-culture-war Victor Davis Hanson: Trump wages war on progressive culture – Dems respond with Trump Derangement Syndrome]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 20, 2019.</ref> He also continued his frequent informal press conferences with the media.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Wallace, Danielle (August 23, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-chopper-talks-reporters-criticize-accesible-accountable-marine-one-helicopter-press-secretary-grisham Trump's 'chopper talk' news conferences blow away White House press corps: report]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (August 23, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/reporters-moan-about-trumps-frequent-press-conferences_3053490.html Reporters Moan About Trump’s Frequent Press Conferences]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (September 20, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/462254-california-trip-shows-trump-doesnt-always-hate-the-media California trip shows Trump doesn't always hate the media]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
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*Concha, Joe (September 23, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/462587-white-house-press-secretary-defends-lack-of-daily-briefings-trump-is-the-most White House press secretary defends lack of daily briefings: Trump 'is the most accessible president in history']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
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*Key, Pam (December 31, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/12/31/sen-blunt-trump-gives-more-media-access-than-any-president-in-history/ Sen. Blunt: Trump Gives More Media Access Than Any President in History]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2020.</ref>
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*January 7, 2019—President Trump strongly criticized the left-wing media, describing them as "crazed lunatics," "the real Opposition Party," and "the Enemy of the People."<ref>Multiple references:
 
*January 7, 2019—President Trump strongly criticized the left-wing media, describing them as "crazed lunatics," "the real Opposition Party," and "the Enemy of the People."<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Singman, Brooke (January 7, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-blasts-media-as-the-real-opposition-party-and-enemy-of-the-people-in-twitter-tear Trump renews attacks on media, says 'crazed lunatics' skewing coverage]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
 
*Singman, Brooke (January 7, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-blasts-media-as-the-real-opposition-party-and-enemy-of-the-people-in-twitter-tear Trump renews attacks on media, says 'crazed lunatics' skewing coverage]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
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*Freiburger, Calvin (January 22, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-media-made-covington-students-symbols-of-fake-news-and-how-evil-it-ca Trump: Media made Covington students ‘symbols of Fake News and how evil it can be’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
 
*Freiburger, Calvin (January 22, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-media-made-covington-students-symbols-of-fake-news-and-how-evil-it-ca Trump: Media made Covington students ‘symbols of Fake News and how evil it can be’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
 
*Smith, Allen (January 22, 2019). [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-his-eldest-son-weigh-viral-controversy-involving-maga-hat-n961136 Trump, Don Jr. weigh in on viral controversy involving MAGA hat-clad teens]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
 
*Smith, Allen (January 22, 2019). [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-his-eldest-son-weigh-viral-controversy-involving-maga-hat-n961136 Trump, Don Jr. weigh in on viral controversy involving MAGA hat-clad teens]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (October 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/30/donald-trump-cheers-nick-sandmanns-lawsuit-washington-post/ Donald Trump Cheers Nick Sandmann’s Libel Lawsuit Against Washington Post]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave (November 4, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/4/covington-catholic-boys-fell-prey-leftists-authori/ Trump: Covington Catholic boys fell prey to leftists' 'authoritarian ideology']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
 
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*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/22/covington-catholic-students-get-white-house-backin/ White House backs Covington Catholic students: 'We've reached out and voiced our support']. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). January 22, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
 
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/22/covington-catholic-students-get-white-house-backin/ White House backs Covington Catholic students: 'We've reached out and voiced our support']. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). January 22, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
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*Forgey, Quint (May 4, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/story/2019/05/04/trump-twitter-facebook-1301638 Trump ramps up attacks on Facebook, Twitter]. ''Politico''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
 
*Forgey, Quint (May 4, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/story/2019/05/04/trump-twitter-facebook-1301638 Trump ramps up attacks on Facebook, Twitter]. ''Politico''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
 
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*Virgil (May 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/05/04/virgil-trump-and-tech-trust-but-verify-but-best-to-skip-the-trust-get-right-to-verify/ Virgil: Trump and Tech: Trust, but Verify. But Best to Skip the Trust, Get Right to Verify.] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.</ref> He also pointed out those companies' double standards.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Virgil (May 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/05/04/virgil-trump-and-tech-trust-but-verify-but-best-to-skip-the-trust-get-right-to-verify/ Virgil: Trump and Tech: Trust, but Verify. But Best to Skip the Trust, Get Right to Verify.] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
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*Kassam, Raheem (May 12, 2019). [https://humanevents.com/2019/05/12/pompeo-uses-claremont-dinner-to-slam-google-decry-military-adventurism-flirt-with-ca-governor-role/ Pompeo Uses Claremont Dinner to Slam Google, Decry Military Adventurism, Flirt With CA Governor Role]. ''Human Events''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.</ref> He also pointed out those companies' double standards.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Shaw, Adam (May 4, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-left-wing-media-twitter-facebook Trump asks why ‘radical left wing media’ are allowed on Twitter, Facebook]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
 
*Shaw, Adam (May 4, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-left-wing-media-twitter-facebook Trump asks why ‘radical left wing media’ are allowed on Twitter, Facebook]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
 
*Siciliano, John (May 4, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/trump-blasts-social-media-double-standard-in-tweetstorm Trump blasts social media double standard in tweetstorm]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
 
*Siciliano, John (May 4, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/trump-blasts-social-media-double-standard-in-tweetstorm Trump blasts social media double standard in tweetstorm]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
 
*Griffith, Keith (May 4, 2019). [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6992475/Trump-asks-radical-left-wing-media-allowed-Facebook-Twitter.html Furious Trump asks why the 'radical left wing media' such as the 'New York Times and CNN' are allowed on Facebook and Twitter after a slew of bans on users including James Woods]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.</ref>
 
*Griffith, Keith (May 4, 2019). [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6992475/Trump-asks-radical-left-wing-media-allowed-Facebook-Twitter.html Furious Trump asks why the 'radical left wing media' such as the 'New York Times and CNN' are allowed on Facebook and Twitter after a slew of bans on users including James Woods]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved May 4, 2019.</ref>
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*May 15, 2019—The Trump Administration refused to join an international agreement intended to fight "online extremism," with the administration citing its support for free speech as a reason as well as its concern that the agreement would contradict First Amendment rights.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Gage, John (May 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house-wont-sign-international-agreement-against-online-extremism-over-first-amendment-concerns White House won’t sign international agreement against online extremism over First Amendment concerns]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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*Birnbaum, Emily (May 15, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/technology/443810-white-house-wont-endorse-global-call-to-fight-online-extremism-after White House won't endorse global call to fight online extremism after New Zealand attack]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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*Haynes, Danielle (May 15, 2019). [https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2019/05/15/US-declines-to-support-global-call-to-combat-extremism-online/7011557939917/ U.S. declines to support global call to combat extremism online]. ''UPI''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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*Gregorian, Dareh (May 15, 2019). [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/white-house-says-it-won-t-sign-international-agreement-combat-n1006046 White House says it won't sign international agreement to combat online extremism]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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*Corbet, Sylvie; Chan, Kelvin (May 15, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/9aa77864e6754a5e9624c6f864691f28 US abstains from global pledge to curb online violence]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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*[https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/white-house-says-not-signing-christchurch-call-against-online-extremism-2038287 US Says Not Signing 'Christchurch Call' Against Online Extremism]. ''NDTV'' (from ''Agence France-Presse''). May 16, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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*Romm, Tony; Harwell, Drew (May 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/05/15/white-house-will-not-sign-christchurch-pact-stamp-out-online-extremism-amid-free-speech-concerns/ White House declines to back Christchurch call to stamp out online extremism amid free speech concerns]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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*Agnew, Harriet (May 15, 2019). [https://www.ft.com/content/35896f3a-772b-11e9-bbad-7c18c0ea0201 US declines to join initiative to stamp out online extremism]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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*Gillespie, Nick (May 16, 2019). [https://reason.com/2019/05/16/to-fight-extremism-journalists-are-praising-online-censorship/ To Fight "Extremism," Journalists Are Praising Online Censorship]. ''Reason''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.</ref>
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*May 15, 2019—The White House released a tool allowing Americans to report instances of social media bias and censorship.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Rambaran, Vandana (May 15, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/tech/trump-rolls-out-tool-suspicions-of-political-bias-on-social-media Trump rolls out tool to submit suspicions of 'political bias' on social media]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (May 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/15/white-house-asking-americans-censored-on-social-media-to-share-their-stories/ White House Asking Americans Censored on Social Media to Share Their Stories]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
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*Svab, Petr (May 16, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/white-house-provides-site-to-report-social-media-complaints-related-to-political-bias_2926614.html White House Provides Site to Report Social Media Complaints Related to Political Bias]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave (May 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/may/16/white-house-asks-people-share-stories-social-media/ White House asks people to share stories of social media bias]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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*Birnbaum, Emily (May 15, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/technology/443934-white-house-launches-tool-for-reporting-social-media-bias White House launches tool for reporting social media 'bias']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
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*Gage, John (May 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-administration-wants-users-to-report-political-bias-by-social-media-platforms Trump administration wants users to report ‘political bias’ by social media platforms]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
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*Ortutay, Barbara (May 15, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/2f6f58511953444cb6932ee40c872b9b White House launches survey looking for tech industry bias]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
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*Fritze, John; Jackson, David (May 15, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/05/15/trump-white-house-seeking-examples-censorship-social-media-platforms/3687258002/ Trump White House solicits examples of social media censorship]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
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*Rodriguez, Salvador (May 15, 2019). [https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/15/trump-white-house-solicits-complaints-about-social-media-censorship.html Trump’s White House just put up an online form for people to complain about social media censorship]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
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*Romm, Tony (May 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/05/15/white-house-escalates-war-against-facebook-google-twitter-with-campaign-asking-users-share-stories-censorship/ White House escalates war against Facebook, Google and Twitter with a campaign asking users to share stories of censorship]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
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*Langford, James (May 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/trump-white-house-uses-twitter-to-collect-bias-gripes-from-tweeters Trump ups ante in Twitter fight by seeking political bias complaints]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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*Curl, Joseph (May 16, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/47279/trump-white-house-asks-public-report-social-media-joseph-curl Trump White House Asks Public To Report Social Media Sites If 'Suspended, Banned' For Being Conservative]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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*Fordham, Evie (May 15, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/05/15/white-house-social-media-ban/ White House Invites Americans to Share Stories of Being Banned On Social Media with Trump]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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*Wagner, Kurt; Brody, Ben (May 15, 2019). [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-15/white-house-urges-reporting-of-political-bias-by-social-media White House Urges Reporting of ‘Political Bias’ by Social Media]. ''Bloomberg''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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*Murphy, Hannah; Stacey, Kiran (May 15, 2019). [https://www.ft.com/content/794ce496-7784-11e9-be7d-6d846537acab Trump launches campaign to call out ‘political bias’ online]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
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*Schechner, Sam (May 15, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-under-pressure-over-terrorist-content-restricts-live-streaming-11557905947 U.S. Extends Tepid Support for Accord to Curb Extremist Content Online]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 16, 2019.</ref>
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*June 9, 2019—President Trump criticized Twitter's censorship of conservative figures, calling on the social media company to allow them back on the site.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Spiering, Charlie (June 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/10/donald-trump-twitter-making-giant-mistake-banning-conservatives/ Donald Trump: Twitter Making ‘Giant Mistake’ Banning Conservatives]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
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*Xiao, Bowen (June 9, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-calls-for-banned-conservatives-to-be-brought-back-on-twitter_2956585.html Trump Calls for Banned Conservatives to Be Reinstated by Twitter]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
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*White, Chris (June 9, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/06/09/trump-twitter-censorship/ Trump Says Twitter Should Reinstate All of the Conservatives it Banned]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
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*Curl, Joseph (June 10, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/48211/trump-tweets-support-conservative-voices-banned-joseph-curl Trump Tweets Support For Conservative Voices Banned From Twitter]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
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*[https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/06/10/business/trump-takes-twitter-accuse-gagging-conservatives/#.XP6yL4hKhPY Trump takes to Twitter to accuse it of gagging conservatives]. ''The Japan Times'' (from ''AFP-JIJI''). June 10, 2019. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
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*[https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-accuses-twitter-of-gagging-conservatives Trump accuses Twitter of gagging conservatives]. ''The Straits Times'' (from ''AFP''). June 9, 2019. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
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*[https://www.oann.com/pres-trump-twitter-is-making-a-giant-mistake/ President Trump: Twitter Is Making A ‘Giant’ Mistake]. ''One America News Network''. June 9, 2019. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (June 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/10/donald-trump-concerned-google-facebook-monopoly/ Donald Trump Concerned About Google and Facebook Digital Monopoly]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
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*[https://www.axios.com/trump-retweet-big-tech-collusion-fascism-b4875c46-4a67-492a-b85e-e7bce41a05f5.html Trump retweets claim that Big Tech censorship of conservatives is "fascism"]. ''Axios''. June 9, 2019. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (June 10, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/technology/447706-trump-big-tech-companies-discriminate-against-me Trump: Big tech companies 'discriminate against me']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
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*Vogt, Bailey (June 10, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/10/donald-trump-big-tech-companies-discriminate-again/ Trump: Big tech companies 'discriminate against me' and collude with Democrats]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 10, 2019.</ref>
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*July 11, 2019—President Trump hosted a social media summit at the White House in which he hosted conservative social media personalities, among other figures, and showed his support for them in the face of [[Big Tech]] censorship.<ref name="SocialMediaSummit">Multiple references:
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*Tracy, Ryan (July 11, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-attacks-big-tech-at-social-media-summit-11562880762 Trump’s ‘Social Media Summit’ Airs Grievances Against Big Tech]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Pappas, Alex (July 11, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-hosts-social-media-summit Trump hosts conservative firebrands for social media summit: 'We're not going to be silenced']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Svab, Petr (July 11, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-decries-censorship-at-social-media-summit-with-conservative-creators_2999172.html Trump Decries Censorship at Social Media Summit With Conservative Creators]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Birnbaum, Emily (July 11, 2019). [https://thehill.com/policy/technology/452713-trump-rails-against-terrible-bias-at-social-media-summit Trump rails against 'terrible bias' at social media summit]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Freking, Kevin; Gordon, Marcy (July 11, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/6bffba9456e5419190a5478117b30607 Trump applauds far-right social media provocateurs]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Rampton, Roberta; Shepardson, David (July 11, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-socialmedia/trump-rips-tech-firms-at-free-speech-summit-idUSKCN1U6189 Trump rips tech firms at 'free speech' summit]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Jackson, David; Wu, Nicholas; Collins, Michael (July 11, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/07/11/trump-social-media-summit-full-conservatives-not-twitter-facebook/1691159001/ 'We have terrible bias': Donald Trump rails against conservative censorship on social media]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Min, Brian (July 12, 2019). [https://pjmedia.com/trending/trump-praises-james-okeefe-diamond-and-silk-other-extraordinary-conservatives-at-social-media-summit/ Trump Praises James O'Keefe, Diamond and Silk, Other ‘Extraordinary’ Conservatives at Social Media Summit]. ''PJ Media''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*De Lea, Brittany (July 11, 2019). [https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/trump-social-media-summit-tech-bias Trump slams anti-conservative 'censorship,' 'bias,' praises conservatives' use of social media]. ''Fox Business''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/extolling-far-right-trolls-trump-vows-to-up-war-on-social-media-gatekeepers/ Extolling far-right trolls, Trump vows to up war on social media gatekeepers]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Harding McGill, Margaret; Lima, Cristiano; Overly, Steven (July 11, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/story/2019/07/11/anti-tech-bill-sponsor-white-house-social-media-summit-1586902 Trump pushes government action against 'terrible bias' at social media summit]. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
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Other statements made by President Trump at the summit:
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*White, Chris (July 11, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/11/trump-conservatives-big-tech/ Here’s What Trump Said During White House’s Summit On Big Tech’s Conservative Bias]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Morris, Kyle (July 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/11/tpresident-trump-to-host-big-meeting-with-tech-companies-on-free-speech-rights/ President Trump to Host ‘Big Meeting’ with Tech Companies on Free Speech Rights]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave (July 11, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/11/donald-trump-vows-call-facebook-google-carpet-stop/ Trump vows to call Facebook, Google on the carpet to stop bias against conservatives]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Rampton, Roberta; Shepardson, David (July 11, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-socialmedia-trump/trump-says-he-will-call-tech-companies-to-wh-meeting-soon-idUSKCN1U62RR Trump says he will call tech companies to WH meeting soon]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Lucas, Fred (July 11, 2019). [https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/07/11/trump-to-lean-on-social-media-giants-to-curb-censorship/ Trump to Lean on Social Media Giants to Curb Censorship]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Moran, Sean (July 11, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/11/trump-josh-hawley-has-very-important-legislation-to-stop-censorship/ Trump: Josh Hawley Has ‘Very Important’ Legislation to Stop Censorship]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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Earlier statements made by President Trump:
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*Freiburger, Calvin (July 11, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-vows-to-stop-tech-censorship-ahead-of-white-house-social-media-summit Trump vows to stop tech censorship ahead of White House social media summit]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Halaschak, Zachary (July 11, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-says-social-media-is-more-important-and-powerful-than-the-fake-news-media Trump says social media is more important and powerful than the ‘fake news media’]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Pitofsky, Marina (July 11, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/452558-trump-touts-summit-would-i-have-become-president-without-social-media Trump teases social media summit before veering into attacks on press, Democratic challengers]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Kan, Janita (July 11, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-says-fake-news-not-as-powerful-as-social-media-predicts-industry-will-go-out-of-business-after-he-leaves-office_2998482.html Trump Says ‘Fake News’ Not as Powerful as Social Media, Predicts Industry Will Go out of Business After He Leaves Office]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Athey, Amber (July 11, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/11/trump-democrats-warren-buttigieg-biden-twitter/ Trump Trolls Democratic Presidential Candidates In Latest Tweet Thread]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Singman, Brooke (July 11, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-rails-against-fake-news-in-bizarre-tirade-warns-industry-will-fold-when-he-leaves-office Trump rails against ‘Fake News’ in bizarre tirade, warns industry will fold when he leaves office]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Bluey, Robert (July 12, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/robert-bluey-trumps-social-media-summit-spotlights-widespread-anti-conservative-bias-by-tech-giants Robert Bluey: Trump’s social media summit spotlights widespread anti-conservative bias by tech giants]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*[https://www.dailywire.com/news/49427/knowles-trump-sends-right-message-social-media-daily-wire KNOWLES: Trump Sends Right Message With Social Media Summit]. ''The Daily Wire''. July 12, 2019. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Nussman, David (July 12, 2019). [https://www.churchmilitant.com/news/article/leftists-slam-trump-social-media-summit Leftists Slam Trump Social Media Summit]. ''Church Militant''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
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*Romm, Tony (July 12, 2019). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/07/12/white-house-social-media-summit-not-one-and-done-trumps-allies-say/ White House social media summit not a ‘one-and-done,’ Trump’s allies say]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 13, 2019.</ref> The president stated that he directed his administration "to explore all regulatory and legislative solutions to protect free speech and the free speech rights of all Americans."<ref name="SocialMediaSummit"/>
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*July 21, 2019—President Trump defended an Angel Mom banned from Twitter for criticizing far-left immigration policies and their harmful effects on the country.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Cuthbertson, Charlotte (July 21, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-vows-to-help-angel-mom-banned-from-twitter_3010797.html Trump Vows to Help Angel Mom Banned From Twitter]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
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*Fruen, Lauren (July 21, 2019). [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7270281/Donald-Trump-promises-help-Angel-Mom-account-suspended-Twitter.html Donald Trump promises to help 'Angel Mom' whose account was suspended by Twitter when she posted about immigration policy and sanctuary cities after the killing of her police officer son by an illegal alien]. ''Daily Mail''. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
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*Baumann, Beth (July 21, 2019). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2019/07/21/twitter-suspends-angel-mom-for-questioning-kamala-harris-stance-on-illegal-immig-n2550370 Social Media Censors Angel Mom For Asking Kamala One Question About Illegal Immigration]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved July 21, 2019.</ref>
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*July 22, 2019—President Trump strongly criticized the mainstream media for its bias and inaccurate stories and stated that "Fake News Equals the Enemy of the People!"<ref>Multiple references:
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*Stieber, Zachary (July 22, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-mainstream-media-have-gone-bonkers-and-no-longer-care-what-is-right-or-wrong_3011616.html Trump: Mainstream Media ‘Have Gone Bonkers and No Longer Care What Is Right or Wrong’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (July 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/22/donald-trump-fake-news-media-totally-bonkers-and-worse-than-ever/ Donald Trump: Fake News Media ‘Totally Bonkers’ and Worse than Ever]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
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*Vogt, Bailey (July 22, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/22/donald-trump-denounces-bonkers-mainstream-media-th/ Trump denounces 'bonkers' mainstream media: This 'false reporting is sick!'] ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
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*Blitzer, Ronn (July 22, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-blasts-bonkers-media-in-beef-with-washington-post Trump blasts ‘bonkers’ media in beef with Washington Post]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (July 22, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/454108-trump-blasts-bonkers-media-amid-fight-with-progressive-lawmakers Trump blasts 'bonkers' media spewing 'Radical Left Democrat views']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
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*Pitofsky, Marina (July 22, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/454231-trump-lashes-out-at-media-after-border-criticism Trump lashes out at media after border criticism]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
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*Halaschak, Zachary (July 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/you-are-untruthful-trump-lashes-out-at-reporters-after-mueller-testimony ‘You are untruthful!’: Trump lashes out at reporters after Mueller testimony]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
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*Poor, Jeff (July 25, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/07/25/trump-media-totally-unhinged-dishonest-its-the-enemy-of-the-people/ Trump: Media ‘Totally Unhinged,’ ‘Dishonest’ — ‘It’s the Enemy of the People’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.</ref>
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*August 9, 2019—President Trump strongly criticized [[Hollywood]] for making and promoting a strongly anti-Trump movie and for promoting hatred and racism.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Spiering, Charlie (August 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2019/08/09/donald-trump-thunders-against-racist-hollywood-they-create-violence-then-try-to-blame-others/ Donald Trump Thunders Against ‘Racist’ Hollywood: ‘They Create Violence, Then Try to Blame Others’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
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*Flood, Brian (August 9, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/trump-slams-hollywood-amid-the-hunt-backlash-tremendous-disservice-to-our-country Trump slams Hollywood amid ‘The Hunt’ backlash: ‘Tremendous disservice to our country’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave (August 9, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/9/trump-hollywood-racist-movie-hunting-deplorables/ Trump says Hollywood 'racist' for movie on hunting of 'deplorables']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
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*Bowden, John (August 9, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/456853-trump-blames-hollywood-for-very-dangerous-movies-after-mass-shootings Trump blames 'racist' Hollywood for 'very dangerous' movies]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
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*Trepany, Charles (August 9, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2019/08/09/trump-hollywood-racist-very-dangerous-our-country/1967105001/ Trump says 'racist' Hollywood is 'doing a tremendous disservice to our country']. ''USA Today''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
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*Bois, Paul (August 9, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/50456/trump-calls-hollywood-racist-over-controversy-paul-bois Trump Calls Hollywood ‘Racist’ Over Controversy About ‘The Hunt’]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (August 10, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-says-movie-showing-elites-killing-deplorables-was-made-to-inflame-and-cause-chaos_3036837.html Trump Says Movie Showing Elites Killing ‘Deplorables’ Was Made ‘to Inflame and Cause Chaos’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
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More on the movie:
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*Murphy, James (August 9, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/faith-and-morals/item/33091-demented-and-evil-hollywood-film-portrays-maga-folks-as-prey-for-elitist-hunters “Demented and Evil”: Hollywood Film Portrays MAGA Folks as Prey for Elitist Hunters]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
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*Toto, Christian (August 10, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/456950-is-the-film-the-hunt-a-misfire-or-a-direct-hit-in-our-left-right-divide Is the film 'The Hunt' a misfire or a direct hit in our left-right divide?] ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
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*Huston, Warner Todd (August 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2019/08/16/the-hunt-script-targets-social-justice-warriors-trump-supporters-outrage-culture/ Report: ‘The Hunt’ Script Targets ‘Social Justice Warriors, Trump Supporters, Outrage Culture’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
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*Ng, David (August 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2019/08/19/the-hunt-director-shelved-movie-was-meant-to-entertain-and-unify-not-enrage-and-divide/ ‘The Hunt’ Director: Shelved Movie was Meant to ‘Entertain and Unify, Not Enrage and Divide’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
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*Concha, Joe (August 19, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/457941-the-hunt-director-says-film-was-misunderstood 'The Hunt' director says film was misunderstood]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
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The movie was canceled shortly afterward:
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*Hudson, Jerome (August 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2019/08/10/universal-cancels-the-hunt-where-liberals-kill-deplorables-for-sport/ Universal Cancels Release of ‘The Hunt,’ Where Liberals Kill ‘Deplorables’ for Sport]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
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*Schwartzel, Erich; Watson, R.T. (August 10, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/universal-cancels-release-of-the-hunt-movie-11565468731 Universal Cancels Release of ‘The Hunt’ Movie]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
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*Napoli, Jessica (August 10, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/the-hunt-canceled-by-universal-following-significant-backlash 'The Hunt' canceled by Universal following significant backlash]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
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*Kan, Janita (August 10, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/universal-pictures-cancels-release-of-film-showing-elites-hunting-down-deplorables_3037085.html Universal Pictures Cancels Release of Film Showing Elites Hunting ‘Deplorables’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
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*Bufkin, Ellie (August 10, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/release-of-the-hunt-canceled-amid-uproar-over-politically-charged-gun-violence Release of The Hunt canceled amid uproar over politically charged gun violence]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
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*Kurtz, Judy (August 10, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/456962-studio-says-it-will-cancel-release-of-the-hunt-after-backlash Studio says it will cancel release of 'The Hunt' after backlash]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
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*Noveck, Jocelyn (August 10, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/7630fb44f1f14c82a7722d67d27d51d7 Universal cancels controversial ‘Hunt’ in wake of shootings]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
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*Freiburger, Calvin (August 13, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/universal-cancels-release-of-film-about-rich-elites-hunting-killing-deplorables Universal cancels release of film about rich elites hunting, killing ‘deplorables’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 13, 2019.</ref>
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*August 15, 2019—President Trump criticized the left-wing media for wanting the economy to crash in the hopes that it would hurt him politically.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Samuels, Brett (August 15, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/457575-trump-accuses-fake-news-media-of-trying-to-hurt-the-economy Trump accuses 'fake news media' of trying to hurt the economy]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave (August 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/15/donald-trump-says-consumers-best-shape-ever-blames/ Trump says consumers in 'best shape ever,' blames media for trashing economy]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
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*Oprysko, Caitlin (August 15, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/story/2019/08/15/trump-economy-recession-stock-market-media-1464577 Trump accuses news media of trying to crash the economy]. ''Politico''. Retrieved August 15, 2019.</ref>
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*August 18, 2019—President Trump strongly criticized ''The New York Times'' for shifting from the "Russian collusion" narrative to a "racism witch hunt" narrative to slander him.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Wise, Justin (August 18, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/457845-trump-again-lashes-out-at-ny-times-claims-its-going-on-a-racism-witch-hunt Trump again lashes out at NY Times, claims it's going on a 'racism witch hunt']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
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*Richardson, Valerie (August 18, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/18/donald-trump-accuses-new-york-times-leading-racism/ Trump accuses New York Times of leading 'Racism Witch Hunt' after newsroom leak]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
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*Kan, Janita (August 18, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-accuses-nyt-of-going-on-racism-witch-hunt-following-leaked-remarks-from-top-editor_3046438.html Trump Accuses NYT of Going on ‘Racism Witch Hunt’ Following Leaked Remarks From Top Editor]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
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*Bohon, Dave (August 19, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/33180-nyt-signals-change-in-trump-editorial-narrative-from-collusion-to-racism NYT Signals Change in Trump Editorial Narrative From Collusion to Racism]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 19, 2019.</ref>
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*September 24, 2019—At his [[United Nations General Assembly]] speech on September 24, 2019, President Trump criticized Big Tech and the danger it posed to free speech.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Bokhari, Allum (September 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/09/24/trump-a-free-society-cannot-allow-social-media-giants-to-silence-free-speech/ Trump: ‘A Free Society Cannot Allow Social Media Giants to Silence’ Free Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
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*Hall, Alexander (September 24, 2019). [https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/alexander-hall/2019/09/24/president-trump-blasts-big-tech-un-speech President Trump Blasts Big Tech at UN Speech]. ''NewsBusters''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.</ref>
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*October 22, 2019—The White House confirmed it could cancel its subscriptions to ''The New York Times'' and ''The Washington Post''.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Spiering, Charlie (October 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/22/white-house-confirms-plans-to-cancel-new-york-times-and-washington-post-subscriptions/ White House Confirms Plans to Cancel New York Times and Washington Post Subscriptions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
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*Campisi, Jessica (October 22, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/466930-white-house-to-cancel-subscriptions-to-new-york-times-washington-post-after White House to cancel subscriptions to New York Times, Washington Post after Trump remarks]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
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*Calderone, Michael (October 22, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/news/2019/10/22/white-house-cancel-times-post-subscriptions-054314 White House to cancel Times, Post subscriptions after Trump's 'Hannity' comments]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
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*Gage, John (October 23, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house-confirms-it-will-cancel-subscriptions-to-the-new-york-times-and-washington-post White House confirms it will cancel subscriptions to the New York Times and Washington Post]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (October 23, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/white-house-confirms-it-wont-renew-subscriptions-to-new-york-times-washington-post_3125226.html White House Confirms It Won’t Renew Subscriptions to New York Times, Washington Post]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
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*Chalfant, Morgan (October 21, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/466822-trump-says-he-doesnt-want-nyt-in-the-white-house Trump says he doesn't want NYT in the White House]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
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*Brest, Mike (October 22, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-white-house-might-terminate-new-york-times-washington-post-subscriptions Trump: White House might 'terminate' New York Times and Washington Post subscriptions]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (October 22, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-says-white-house-will-probably-stop-subscriptions-to-new-york-times-washington-post_3123967.html Trump Says White House Will Probably Stop Subscriptions to New York Times, Washington Post]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (October 24, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/white-house-keeps-some-subscriptions-after-canceling-new-york-times-washington-post_3126681.html White House Keeps Some Subscriptions After Canceling New York Times, Washington Post]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.</ref> White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham also encouraged other federal agencies to cancel their subscriptions.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Spiering, Charlie (October 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/24/donald-trump-wants-federal-agencies-to-cancel-washington-post-and-new-york-times-subscriptions/ Donald Trump Wants Federal Agencies to Cancel Washington Post and New York Times Subscriptions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (October 24, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/467331-white-house-urges-federal-agencies-to-cancel-subscriptions-to-nyt White House urges federal agencies to cancel subscriptions to NYT, WaPost]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
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*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/24/white-house-tell-all-federal-agencies-end-new-york/ White House to tell 'all federal agencies' to end New York Times, Washington Post subscriptions]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 24, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
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*Restuccia, Andrew (October 24, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-to-tell-federal-agencies-to-cut-new-york-times-washington-post-subscriptions-11571937831 Trump to Tell Federal Agencies to Cut New York Times, Washington Post Subscriptions]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
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*Freking, Kevin (October 24, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/129baf8e83824dcfb75c3f4e6533582c White House moves to halt Times, Post subscriptions]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
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*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-media/white-house-plans-to-end-federal-subscriptions-to-new-york-times-washington-post-idUSKBN1X32JK White House plans to end federal subscriptions to New York Times, Washington Post]. ''Reuters''. October 24, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (October 24, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/white-house-to-tell-federal-agencies-to-stop-subscribing-to-ny-times-washington-post_3126988.html White House to Tell Federal Agencies to Stop Subscribing to NY Times, Washington Post]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
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*Halaschak, Zachary (October 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-administration-to-tell-federal-agencies-to-end-washington-post-and-new-york-times-subscriptions Trump administration to tell federal agencies to end Washington Post and New York Times subscriptions]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.</ref>
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===2020===
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*January 12, 2020—White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham strongly condemned a letter signed by former White House press secretaries demanding that the White House resume formal briefings to the mainstream media.<ref>Chasmar, Jessica (January 13, 2020). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/13/stephanie-grisham-slams-open-letter-from-ex-press-/ Stephanie Grisham slams open letter from ex-press secretaries: 'This is groupthink at its finest']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 13, 2020.</ref>
  
 
==Trump's establishment of a massive direct line to the public via social media==
 
==Trump's establishment of a massive direct line to the public via social media==
 
Via [[Twitter]], [[Facebook]], Instagram, and [[YouTube]] – particularly Twitter<ref>Miller, S.A. (December 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/28/donald-trumps-twitter-use-changed-presidential-pol/ The match made in heaven: Trump and Twitter]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.<br>See also:
 
Via [[Twitter]], [[Facebook]], Instagram, and [[YouTube]] – particularly Twitter<ref>Miller, S.A. (December 28, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/28/donald-trumps-twitter-use-changed-presidential-pol/ The match made in heaven: Trump and Twitter]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 29, 2017.<br>See also:
*Spiering, Charlie (December 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/31/top-donald-trump-very-stable-genius-tweets-of-2018/ Top Donald Trump ‘Very Stable Genius’ Tweets of 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 31, 2018.</ref> – Trump established a massive direct link to the American public unfiltered by the mainstream media. His social media audience was about 45 million people at the time of his inauguration in January 2017,<ref>Steeve, Dustin (January 17, 2017). [https://thefederalist.com/2017/01/17/donald-trumps-social-media-use-key-sidelining-press/ Donald Trump’s Social Media Use Is Key To Sidelining The Press]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved June 4, 2017.</ref> and by October 2017 he became the most followed world leader on Twitter with nearly 40 million followers.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Spiering, Charlie (December 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/31/top-donald-trump-very-stable-genius-tweets-of-2018/ Top Donald Trump ‘Very Stable Genius’ Tweets of 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
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*Spiering, Charlie (June 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/17/donald-trump-privately-i-think-people-enjoy-my-use-of-social-media/ Donald Trump: Privately, I Think People Enjoy My Use of Social Media]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
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*Poor, Jeff (July 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/07/19/gop-rep-aderholt-trumps-tweets-part-of-his-personality-why-so-many-people-across-the-country-rally-behind-him/ GOP Rep. Aderholt: Trump’s Tweets ‘Part of His Personality,’ ‘Why So Many People Across the Country Rally Behind Him’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
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*Blake, Andrew (September 21, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/21/donald-trump-tweeting-nearly-twice-as-much-as-at-s/ Trump tweeting nearly twice as much as at start of his presidency: Report]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
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*Dale, Daniel (September 21, 2019). [https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/21/politics/trump-unleashed-speaking-tweeting-more/index.html Trump unleashed: He's talking more and tweeting more]. ''CNN''. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
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*Shear, Michael D.; Haberman, Maggie; Confessore, Nicholas; Yourish, Karen; Buchanan, Larry; Collins, Keith (November 2, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/11/02/us/politics/trump-twitter-presidency.html How Trump Reshaped the Presidency in Over 11,000 Tweets]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave (December 30, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/30/donald-trumps-tweets-set-records-in-2019/ A year in tweets: Provocations prod Trump to set personal records]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 30, 2019.</ref> – Trump established a massive and effective<ref>Lovelace, Ryan (November 7, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/7/pacronym-liberal-group-seeks-trump-social-media-se/ Trump's social media 'secret' eludes Democrats in digital war]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 7, 2019.</ref> direct link to the American public unfiltered by the mainstream media. His social media audience was about 45 million people at the time of his inauguration in January 2017,<ref>Steeve, Dustin (January 17, 2017). [https://thefederalist.com/2017/01/17/donald-trumps-social-media-use-key-sidelining-press/ Donald Trump’s Social Media Use Is Key To Sidelining The Press]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved June 4, 2017.</ref> and by October 2017 he became the most followed world leader on Twitter with nearly 40 million followers.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Ciaccia, Chris (October 4, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/tech/2017/10/04/president-trump-surpasses-pope-to-become-most-followed-world-leader-on-twitter.html President Trump surpasses the Pope to become most followed world leader on Twitter]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
 
*Ciaccia, Chris (October 4, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/tech/2017/10/04/president-trump-surpasses-pope-to-become-most-followed-world-leader-on-twitter.html President Trump surpasses the Pope to become most followed world leader on Twitter]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
 
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-becomes-most-followed-leader-twitter/4056441.html Trump Becomes Most Followed Leader on Twitter, Media Tracker Says]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 4, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
 
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-becomes-most-followed-leader-twitter/4056441.html Trump Becomes Most Followed Leader on Twitter, Media Tracker Says]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 4, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
 
*Samuelsohn, Darren (October 4, 2017). [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/04/trump-most-followed-world-leader-twitter-243444 Trump now Twitter’s most followed world leader]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
 
*Samuelsohn, Darren (October 4, 2017). [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/04/trump-most-followed-world-leader-twitter-243444 Trump now Twitter’s most followed world leader]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
*Fair, Julia (October 4, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/10/04/trump-now-twitters-most-followed-world-leader/732753001/ Trump now Twitter's most followed world leader]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.</ref> Trump has used his social media platform for, among other things, criticizing political correctness and [[gun control]],<ref>Feldscher, Kyle (June 4, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-slams-political-correctness-and-gun-control-activists-after-london-attacks/article/2624894 Trump slams 'political correctness' and gun control activists after London attacks]. ''The Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 4, 2017.</ref> as well as to advance his agenda.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (June 30, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/30/trumps-tweets-actually-help-agenda/ How Trump’s Tweets Actually Help His Agenda]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.</ref> CNBC reported in January 2019 that President Trump's tweets advocating for a border wall had been effective.<ref>Schoen, John W. (January 6, 2019). [https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/06/trump-steps-up-border-wall-tweet-storm-in-his-battle-with-congress-over-government-shutdown.html How Trump's tweet storms to rally support for the government shutdown seem to be working]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved January 6, 2019.</ref> According to the analytics firm CrowdTangle, President Trump's Twitter account received the most interaction of any account on the social media platform.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Fair, Julia (October 4, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/10/04/trump-now-twitters-most-followed-world-leader/732753001/ Trump now Twitter's most followed world leader]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.</ref> Trump has used his social media platform for, among other things, criticizing political correctness and [[gun control]],<ref>Feldscher, Kyle (June 4, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-slams-political-correctness-and-gun-control-activists-after-london-attacks/article/2624894 Trump slams 'political correctness' and gun control activists after London attacks]. ''The Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 4, 2017.</ref> as well as to advance his agenda.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (June 30, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/30/trumps-tweets-actually-help-agenda/ How Trump’s Tweets Actually Help His Agenda]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.</ref> CNBC reported in January 2019 that President Trump's tweets advocating for a border wall had been effective.<ref>Schoen, John W. (January 6, 2019). [https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/06/trump-steps-up-border-wall-tweet-storm-in-his-battle-with-congress-over-government-shutdown.html How Trump's tweet storms to rally support for the government shutdown seem to be working]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved January 6, 2019.</ref> According to the analytics firm CrowdTangle, President Trump's Twitter account received the most interaction of any account on the social media platform,<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Concha, Joe (February 19, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/430619-trump-harris-ocasio-cortez-charlie-kirk-among-twitters-most-engaged Trump, Harris, Ocasio-Cortez, Charlie Kirk among Twitter's most-engaged users]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
 
*Concha, Joe (February 19, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/430619-trump-harris-ocasio-cortez-charlie-kirk-among-twitters-most-engaged Trump, Harris, Ocasio-Cortez, Charlie Kirk among Twitter's most-engaged users]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
*Rothschild, Neal (February 19, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/top-facebook-twitter-instagram-accounts-interactions-1550456097-439fdbe1-33c1-42be-a8d4-189c1899a6bb.html Instagram is an engagement powerhouse]. ''Axios''. Retrieved February 19, 2019.</ref>
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*Rothschild, Neal (February 19, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/top-facebook-twitter-instagram-accounts-interactions-1550456097-439fdbe1-33c1-42be-a8d4-189c1899a6bb.html Instagram is an engagement powerhouse]. ''Axios''. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
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*Halaschak, Zachary (May 26, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/the-impact-of-trump-tweets-is-on-the-decline The impact of Trump tweets is on the decline]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
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*Budryk, Zack (May 27, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/445657-trumps-tweets-having-less-impact-data-show Trump's tweets having less impact, analysis shows]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
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*Rothschild, Neal (May 26, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/president-trump-tweets-engagement-4c6067a8-734d-4184-984a-d5c9151aa339.html Trump's tweets are losing their potency]. ''Axios''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.</ref> and he was the most-tweeted-about politician in 2019.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Coleman, Justine (December 9, 2019). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/473736-trump-tops-list-of-most-tweeted-about-politicians-in-2019 Trump tops list of most tweeted about politicians in 2019]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
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*Fischer, Sara (December 10, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/trump-twitter-2019-realdonaldtrump-1d218d5e-1985-4961-bba9-dffc4a01a212.html Trump is the most tweeted about politician globally in 2019]. ''Axios''. Retrieved December 10, 2019.</ref> His Twitter use affected the Twitter habits and strategies of business owners and CEOs.<ref>Marks, Gene (October 29, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/467905-trumps-biggest-impact-on-business-has-nothing-to-do-with-the-economy Trump's biggest impact on business has nothing to do with the economy]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2019.</ref>
  
 
President Trump himself noted that he could "get the honest and unfiltered message out" through Twitter, and he wrote on the social media site that "if I would have relied on the Fake News of CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, washpost or nytimes, I would have had ZERO chance winning WH."<ref>Multiple references:
 
President Trump himself noted that he could "get the honest and unfiltered message out" through Twitter, and he wrote on the social media site that "if I would have relied on the Fake News of CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, washpost or nytimes, I would have had ZERO chance winning WH."<ref>Multiple references:
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*Spiering, Charlie (October 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/21/donald-trump-social-media-helped-make-president/ Donald Trump: Without Social Media, I Might Not Be President]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
 
*Spiering, Charlie (October 21, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/21/donald-trump-social-media-helped-make-president/ Donald Trump: Without Social Media, I Might Not Be President]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
*Spiering, Charlie (March 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/20/donald-trump-twitter-helps-me-communicate-past-fake-and-corrupt-media/ Donald Trump: Twitter Helps Me Communicate Past ‘Fake and Corrupt’ Media].''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 21, 2019.</ref> He also described his social media use as "the only way to fight a VERY dishonest and unfair 'press.'"<ref>Multiple references:
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*Spiering, Charlie (March 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/03/20/donald-trump-twitter-helps-me-communicate-past-fake-and-corrupt-media/ Donald Trump: Twitter Helps Me Communicate Past ‘Fake and Corrupt’ Media].''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (June 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/12/donald-trump-social-media-allows-us-to-fight-fake-news-and-fake-polling/ Donald Trump: Social Media Allows Us to Fight Fake News and Fake Polling]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
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*Gage, John (July 30, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-tweeting-is-my-only-form-of-defense Trump: Tweeting is 'my only form of defense']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.</ref> He also described his social media use as "the only way to fight a VERY dishonest and unfair 'press.'"<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Pappas, Alex (December 30, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/30/trump-defends-frequent-twitter-use-as-way-to-fight-very-dishonest-and-unfair-press.html Trump defends frequent Twitter use as way to ‘fight a very dishonest and unfair press’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
 
*Pappas, Alex (December 30, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/30/trump-defends-frequent-twitter-use-as-way-to-fight-very-dishonest-and-unfair-press.html Trump defends frequent Twitter use as way to ‘fight a very dishonest and unfair press’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
 
*Greenwood, Max (December 30, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/366891-trump-i-use-social-media-to-fight-back-against-media Trump: I use social media to 'fight' back against media]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 31, 2017.</ref> According to Gallup in May 2018, Trump's tweets reached 76% of Americans.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Greenwood, Max (December 30, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/366891-trump-i-use-social-media-to-fight-back-against-media Trump: I use social media to 'fight' back against media]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 31, 2017.</ref> According to Gallup in May 2018, Trump's tweets reached 76% of Americans.<ref>Multiple references:
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==Trump's association with conservative media==
 
==Trump's association with conservative media==
Rather than associate with the leftist mainstream media, Trump has associated himself with the [[conservative media]], particularly [[Fox News]]<ref>Multiple references:
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Rather than associate with the leftist mainstream media, Trump associated himself with the [[conservative media]], particularly [[Fox News]]<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Stelter, Brian (March 19, 2017). [http://www.nbc-2.com/story/34948054/donald-trump-a-fox-news-president Donald Trump: A Fox News president]. ''nbc-2.com''. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
 
*Stelter, Brian (March 19, 2017). [http://www.nbc-2.com/story/34948054/donald-trump-a-fox-news-president Donald Trump: A Fox News president]. ''nbc-2.com''. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
*Chang, Peggy (May 14, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/fox-news-powerful-promoter-donald-trump/4393552.html Fox News and Its Powerful Promoter: President Trump]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.</ref> – by the end of 2017, President Trump appeared on Fox News more than other outlets while generally avoiding the liberal mainstream media.<ref>Differing figures for the number of interviews on Fox News, but still at least a plurality either way:
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*Chang, Peggy (May 14, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/fox-news-powerful-promoter-donald-trump/4393552.html Fox News and Its Powerful Promoter: President Trump]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
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*Blake, Andrew (December 19, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/19/donald-trump-has-live-tweeted-fox-programming-600-/ Trump has live-tweeted Fox programming 600+ times in 2019: Report]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 19, 2019.</ref> – by the end of 2017, President Trump appeared on Fox News more than other outlets while generally avoiding the liberal mainstream media.<ref>Differing figures for the number of interviews on Fox News, but still at least a plurality either way:
 
*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.
 
*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.
 
*Concha, Joe (October 24, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/356896-trump-set-for-14th-fox-interview-since-taking-office Trump set for 14th Fox interview since taking office]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
 
*Concha, Joe (October 24, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/356896-trump-set-for-14th-fox-interview-since-taking-office Trump set for 14th Fox interview since taking office]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
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Fox News shifted in a more conservative direction at the beginning of Trump's presidency:
 
Fox News shifted in a more conservative direction at the beginning of Trump's presidency:
 
*Schwartz, Jason (December 23, 2017). [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/23/fox-news-website-breitbart-312326 Fox News website beefs up and ‘goes a little Breitbart’]. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
 
*Schwartz, Jason (December 23, 2017). [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/23/fox-news-website-breitbart-312326 Fox News website beefs up and ‘goes a little Breitbart’]. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
*[https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/12/23/fox-news-website-beefs-goes-little-breitbart/ Politico: Fox News Website Beefs Up and ‘Goes a Little Breitbart’]. ''Breitbart News''. December 23, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref>
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*[https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/12/23/fox-news-website-beefs-goes-little-breitbart/ Politico: Fox News Website Beefs Up and ‘Goes a Little Breitbart’]. ''Breitbart News''. December 23, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref> In 2019, President Trump increasingly did interviews with mainstream media organizations.<ref>[https://www.apnews.com/9cbdb3688de841f6928e16d39ede9cb0 Trump moving beyond his media base for interviews]. ''Associated Press''. June 20, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.</ref>
  
 
The media noted that President Trump hired several people associated with Fox News to various positions in his administration.<ref>Multiple references:
 
The media noted that President Trump hired several people associated with Fox News to various positions in his administration.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/25/donald-trump-hires-fox-news-veterans-television-wh/ Fox News serving as casting call for Trump’s ‘television White House’]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 25, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
 
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/25/donald-trump-hires-fox-news-veterans-television-wh/ Fox News serving as casting call for Trump’s ‘television White House’]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). March 25, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
*Lucey, Catherine (March 25, 2018). [https://apnews.com/df7f515f065e41aa87d21236bb780ce1 Trump is staffing - or casting - from Fox]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved March 26, 2018.</ref>
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*Lucey, Catherine (March 25, 2018). [https://apnews.com/df7f515f065e41aa87d21236bb780ce1 Trump is staffing - or casting - from Fox]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved March 26, 2018.</ref> Trump did not hesitate to criticize Fox News when he believed it had caved to the Left.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Pollak, Joel B. (July 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/07/07/president-trump-torches-fox-news-they-forgot-the-people-who-got-them-there/ President Trump Torches Fox News: ‘They Forgot the People Who Got Them There!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
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*Rodrigo, Chris Mills (July 7, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/451918-trump-unleashes-on-fox-news-they-forgot-the-people-who-got-them-there Trump unleashes on Fox News: 'They forgot the people who got them there']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (July 8, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-hits-fox-news-over-weekend-anchors-donna-brazile_2993795.html Trump Hits Fox News Over Weekend Anchors, Donna Brazile]. ''The Epoch Times'' (from ''NTD''). Retrieved July 8, 2019.
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*Gage, John (July 7, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-knocks-fox-news-weekend-anchors-worse-than-cnn Trump: 'Watching Fox News weekend anchors is worse than watching low ratings Fake News CNN']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
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*Bauder, David; Lemire, Jonathan (July 8, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/7cd0c552a20d4a62a7efcba5699638a1 Trump ramping up criticisms of Fox, usually a friendly venue]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
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*Vogt, Bailey (July 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/8/donald-trump-attacks-foxs-weekend-programming-wors/ Trump attacks Fox's weekend programming: 'Worse than watching low ratings Fake News CNN']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
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*Wise, Justin (July 8, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/448994-trump-hits-polling-on-fox-news-something-weird-going-on-at-fox Trump hits polling on Fox News: 'Something weird going on at Fox']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
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*Nolte, John (July 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/06/18/nolte-trump-sees-something-weird-going-on-at-fox-news/ Nolte: Trump Sees ‘Something Weird Going on at Fox’ News]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (July 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/20/donald-trump-questions-very-strange-fox-news-pete-buttigieg-event/ Donald Trump Questions ‘Very Strange’ Fox News Pete Buttigieg Event]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
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*Bowden, John (July 23, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/454438-trump-blasts-fox-news-over-softball-questions-for-former-2020-dem Trump blasts Fox News over 'softball questions' for former 2020 Dem Swalwell]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
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*Brest, Mike (July 31, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/what-the-hell-is-going-on-trump-is-worried-about-liberal-turn-in-fox-coverage-report 'What the hell is going on?' — Trump is worried about liberal turn in Fox coverage: Report]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
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*Gage, John (August 18, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/theres-something-going-on-at-fox-trump-blasts-news-network-over-polls-and-pundits 'There's something going on at Fox': Trump blasts news network over polls and pundits]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
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*Vogt, Bailey (August 19, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/19/donald-trump-upset-with-fox-news-coverage-reminds-/ Trump, upset with Fox News coverage, says network 'a lot different than it used to be']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
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*Wise, Justin (August 25, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/458743-trump-again-lashes-out-at-fox-news-over-polling-not-what-it-used-to-be Trump again lashes out at Fox News: 'Not what it used to be']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 25, 2019.
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*Bender, Michael C.; Flint, Joe (August 28, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-steps-up-criticism-of-fox-news-11567034058 Trump Steps Up Criticism of Fox News]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave (August 28, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/28/donald-trump-slams-fox-news-letting-down-his-suppo/ Trump slams Fox News for 'letting down' his supporters]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (August 28, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/459105-trump-criticizes-fox-which-isnt-working-for-us-anymore Trump criticizes Fox, which 'isn't working for us anymore']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (August 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/28/donald-trump-hits-new-fox-news-letting-supporters-down/ Donald Trump Hits ‘New Fox News’ for Letting Supporters Down]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
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*Upadhayaya, Venus (August 30, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/we-have-to-start-looking-for-a-new-news-outlet-trump-tells-supporters-fox-news-is-letting-them-down_3062402.html ‘We Have to Start Looking for a New News Outlet:’ Trump Tells Supporters Fox News Is Letting Them Down]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
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President continued complimenting the specific Fox News shows that supported him:
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*Axelrod, Tal (August 31, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/459519-trump-top-shows-on-fox-news-cable-are-fair-or-great-to-me Trump: 'Top shows' on Fox News, cable are 'Fair (or great)' to me]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
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*Blake, Andrew (August 31, 2019). [Trump ties glowing coverage to higher ratings, lauds Fox's Hannity after attacking network]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (October 10, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/465155-trump-says-fox-news-doesnt-deliver-for-us-anymore-after-poll-shows Trump says Fox News 'doesn't deliver for US anymore' after poll shows rising impeachment support]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
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*Caplan, Joshua (October 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/10/they-suck-trump-rips-fox-news-poll-showing-record-impeachment-support/ ‘They Suck’ — Trump Rips Fox News Poll Showing Record Impeachment Support]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
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*Wise, Justin (December 8, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/473591-trump-claims-fox-news-panders-to-democrats-by-having-liberal-guests Trump: Fox News 'panders' to Democrats by having on liberal guests]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
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*Pearce, Tim (December 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-trashes-fox-news-panders-to-dnc-by-allowing-democrats-on-air Trump trashes Fox News: 'Panders' to DNC by allowing Democrats on-air]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
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*Caplan, Joshua (December 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/12/14/trump-slams-fox-news-over-planned-interviews-with-sleazebag-james-comey-corrupt-adam-schiff/ Trump Slams Fox News over Planned Interviews with ‘Sleazebag’ James Comey, ‘Corrupt’ Adam Schiff]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
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*Bufkin, Ellen (December 14, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trying-sooo-hard-to-be-politically-correct-trump-slams-fox-for-planned-interview-with-james-comey 'Trying sooo hard to be politically correct': Trump slams Fox for planned interview with James Comey]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
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*Wise, Justin (December 15, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/474611-trump-rails-against-fox-news-for-planning-interviews-with-schiff-comey Trump rails against Fox News for planning interviews with Schiff, Comey]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
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*Richardson, Valerie (December 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/15/fox-news-sunday-hosts-adam-schiff-james-comey-draw/ Trump rips Fox for hosting Schiff, Comey: 'Trying sooo hard to be politically correct']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 15, 2019.</ref>
  
 
== Trump's victories over political correctness ==
 
== Trump's victories over political correctness ==
*Trump has strongly and successfully challenged [[political correctness]], particularly during his 2016 presidential campaign. He insisted on using the term "[[anchor baby]]" despite a reporter saying the term was offensive.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPKuYhKanao Donald Trump: I'll keep saying "anchor baby" even if it's not PC.]</ref> He also frequently used the terms "Islamic terrorism" and "Merry Christmas."
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[[File:Trump Musk Twitter poll.PNG|right|400px|thumb|Twitter poll conducted by [[Elon Musk]], November 19, 2022.]]
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*Trump has strongly and successfully challenged [[political correctness]],<ref>Wise, Justin (December 10, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/474012-trump-on-removal-of-protester-at-rally-we-dont-want-to-be Trump on removal of protester at rally: 'We don't want to be politically correct']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 11, 2019.</ref> particularly during his 2016 presidential campaign. He insisted on using the term "[[anchor baby]]" despite a reporter saying the term was offensive.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPKuYhKanao Donald Trump: I'll keep saying "anchor baby" even if it's not PC.]</ref> He also frequently used the terms "Islamic terrorism" and "Merry Christmas."
 
*January 20, 2017—Trump became the first president to say "radical Islamic terrorism" in his inaugural address.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*January 20, 2017—Trump became the first president to say "radical Islamic terrorism" in his inaugural address.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Scott, Patrick; Midgley, Robert (January 20, 2017). [https://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.
 
*Scott, Patrick; Midgley, Robert (January 20, 2017). [https://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.
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*Martel, Frances (January 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/20/inaugural-address-trump-reaffirms-vow-eradicate-radical-islamic-terrorism/ In Inaugural Address, Trump Reaffirms Vow to ‘Eradicate’ Radical Islamic Terrorism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
 
*Martel, Frances (January 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/20/inaugural-address-trump-reaffirms-vow-eradicate-radical-islamic-terrorism/ In Inaugural Address, Trump Reaffirms Vow to ‘Eradicate’ Radical Islamic Terrorism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
 
*Martel, Frances (January 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/live/inauguration-2017-swearing-president-donald-trump/history-trump-becomes-first-president-use-words-islamic-urban-inaugural-address/ History: Trump Becomes First President to Use Words ‘Islamic,’ ‘Urban’ in Inaugural Address]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref>
 
*Martel, Frances (January 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/live/inauguration-2017-swearing-president-donald-trump/history-trump-becomes-first-president-use-words-islamic-urban-inaugural-address/ History: Trump Becomes First President to Use Words ‘Islamic,’ ‘Urban’ in Inaugural Address]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref>
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*To the approval of CIA staffers, the Trump Administration ended [[Barack Obama]]'s overemphasis on political correctness in U.S. national security policy.<ref>Dorman, Sam (November 5, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/media/book-cia-staff-obama-white-house CIA staff complained about Obama White House's political correctness, new book claims]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 5, 2019.</ref>
 
*In June 2017, after an [[Islamic terrorism|Islamic terrorist attack]] in the [[United Kingdom]], President Trump used his social media platform to call for the end of political correctness.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*In June 2017, after an [[Islamic terrorism|Islamic terrorist attack]] in the [[United Kingdom]], President Trump used his social media platform to call for the end of political correctness.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/04/trump-assails-political-correctness-in-tweet-on-terror-attacks.html Trump assails 'political correctness' in tweet on terror attacks]. ''Fox News''. June 4, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
 
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/04/trump-assails-political-correctness-in-tweet-on-terror-attacks.html Trump assails 'political correctness' in tweet on terror attacks]. ''Fox News''. June 4, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
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*Kraychik, Robert (March 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2019/03/19/breitbart-news-pollak-definitive-takedown-of-the-charlottesville-very-fine-people-hoax/ Breitbart News’ Joel Pollak: The Definitive Takedown of the Charlottesville ‘Very Fine People’ Hoax]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
 
*Kraychik, Robert (March 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2019/03/19/breitbart-news-pollak-definitive-takedown-of-the-charlottesville-very-fine-people-hoax/ Breitbart News’ Joel Pollak: The Definitive Takedown of the Charlottesville ‘Very Fine People’ Hoax]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
 
*Pollak, Joel B. (March 31, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/03/31/wall-street-journal-column-condemns-charlottesville-fine-people-hoax/ Wall Street Journal Column Condemns Charlottesville ‘Fine People’ Hoax]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
 
*Pollak, Joel B. (March 31, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/03/31/wall-street-journal-column-condemns-charlottesville-fine-people-hoax/ Wall Street Journal Column Condemns Charlottesville ‘Fine People’ Hoax]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
*Starr, Penny (April 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/04/09/zionist-organization-of-americas-klein-media-lied-about-trumps-charlottesville-remarks/ Zionist Organization of America’s Klein: Media Lied About Trump’s Charlottesville Remarks]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2019.</ref> Trump urged all Americans to view themselves as Americans first, saying that "above all, we must remember this truth, no matter our color, creed, religion or political party, we are all Americans first."<ref name="ManySides"/> President Trump stood unmoved even after intense media criticism, and in a press conference held a few days later, he again stated that the [[alt-left]] was just as responsible for the violence as the [[alt-right]], criticized the media for its one-sidedness and double standards in reporting on the violence, and criticized the Left's opposition to [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] monuments.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Starr, Penny (April 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/04/09/zionist-organization-of-americas-klein-media-lied-about-trumps-charlottesville-remarks/ Zionist Organization of America’s Klein: Media Lied About Trump’s Charlottesville Remarks]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
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*Caplan, Joshua (August 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/08/flashback-trump-on-charlottesville-neo-nazis-should-be-condemned-totally/ Flashback: Trump on Charlottesville: Neo-Nazis ‘Should be Condemned Totally’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
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*Starr, Penny (August 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/08/realclearpolitics-flashback-trump-didnt-call-neo-nazis-fine-people-heres-proof/ RealClearPolitics Flashback: Trump Didn’t Call Neo-Nazis ‘Fine People,’ Here’s Proof]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
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*Byas, Steve (August 9, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/33087-biden-falsely-insists-that-trump-praised-white-supremacists-at-charlottesville Biden Falsely Insists That Trump Praised White Supremacists at Charlottesville]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
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*Cortes, Steve (August 13, 2019). [https://humanevents.com/2019/08/13/the-democratic-media-complex-bitterly-clings-to-the-charlottesville-lie/ The Democratic/Media Complex Bitterly Clings to the Charlottesville Lie]. ''Human Events''. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
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*Nolte, John (August 21, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/21/nolte-grandpa-joe-biden-forgot-trumps-repeatedly-condemned-white-supremacism/ Nolte: Grandpa Joe Biden Forgot Trump’s Repeatedly Condemned White Supremacism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 21, 2019.</ref> Trump urged all Americans to view themselves as Americans first, saying that "above all, we must remember this truth, no matter our color, creed, religion or political party, we are all Americans first."<ref name="ManySides"/> President Trump stood unmoved even after intense media criticism, and in a press conference held a few days later, he again stated that the [[alt-left]] was just as responsible for the violence as the [[alt-right]], criticized the media for its one-sidedness and double standards in reporting on the violence, and criticized the Left's opposition to [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] monuments.<ref>Multiple references:
 
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/15/trump-decries-alt-left-in-charlottesville-do-have-any-semblance-guilt.html Trump decries 'alt-left' in Charlottesville: 'Do they have any semblance of guilt?']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
 
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/15/trump-decries-alt-left-in-charlottesville-do-have-any-semblance-guilt.html Trump decries 'alt-left' in Charlottesville: 'Do they have any semblance of guilt?']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
 
*Spiering, Charlie (August 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/15/donald-trump-reporters-charlottesville-violence/ Donald Trump Blasts Reporters at Trump Tower For One-Sided Charlottesville Reporting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
 
*Spiering, Charlie (August 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/15/donald-trump-reporters-charlottesville-violence/ Donald Trump Blasts Reporters at Trump Tower For One-Sided Charlottesville Reporting]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
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*Boyer, Dave (November 2, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/nov/2/donald-trump-slams-legacy-barack-h-obama-campaign-/ Trump slams legacy of 'Barack H. Obama' on campaign trail]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
 
*Boyer, Dave (November 2, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/nov/2/donald-trump-slams-legacy-barack-h-obama-campaign-/ Trump slams legacy of 'Barack H. Obama' on campaign trail]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
 
*Spiering, Charlie (November 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/09/donald-trump-responds-to-michelle-obama-ill-never-forgive-your-husband/ Donald Trump Responds to Michelle Obama: I’ll ‘Never Forgive’ Your Husband]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
 
*Spiering, Charlie (November 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/09/donald-trump-responds-to-michelle-obama-ill-never-forgive-your-husband/ Donald Trump Responds to Michelle Obama: I’ll ‘Never Forgive’ Your Husband]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
*Poor, Jeff (April 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/04/10/bolton-problems-the-u-s-faces-in-the-western-hemisphere-directly-relate-to-ideological-policies-of-the-obama-administration/ Bolton: Problems the U.S. Faces in the Western Hemisphere ‘Directly Relate to Ideological Policies’ of the Obama Administration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 10, 2019.</ref> This could be seen regarding Syria and Obama's failed and broken "red line" promise concerning the [[Syrian Civil War]],<ref>Multiple references:
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*Poor, Jeff (April 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/04/10/bolton-problems-the-u-s-faces-in-the-western-hemisphere-directly-relate-to-ideological-policies-of-the-obama-administration/ Bolton: Problems the U.S. Faces in the Western Hemisphere ‘Directly Relate to Ideological Policies’ of the Obama Administration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave (October 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/16/donald-trump-insists-nothing-wrong-rudy-giulianis-/ Trump pins blame on Obama directly for 'corrupt' 2016 election]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 17, 2019.</ref> This could be seen regarding Syria and Obama's failed and broken "red line" promise concerning the [[Syrian Civil War]],<ref>Multiple references:
 
* Moons, Michelle (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/04/white-house-on-syria-heinous-attack-consequence-of-obama-administrations-weakness-and-irresolution/ White House: ‘Heinous’ Syria Chemical Attack a Result of Obama Admin’s ‘Weakness and Irresolution’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
 
* Moons, Michelle (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/04/white-house-on-syria-heinous-attack-consequence-of-obama-administrations-weakness-and-irresolution/ White House: ‘Heinous’ Syria Chemical Attack a Result of Obama Admin’s ‘Weakness and Irresolution’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
 
* [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/05/trump-faults-obama-for-middle-east-mess-says-s-now-responsible.html Trump faults Obama for Middle East ‘mess,’ says he’s now responsible]. ''Fox News''. April 5, 2017. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
 
* [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/05/trump-faults-obama-for-middle-east-mess-says-s-now-responsible.html Trump faults Obama for Middle East ‘mess,’ says he’s now responsible]. ''Fox News''. April 5, 2017. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/27/first-lady-goes-with-classic-traditional-christmas-decor.html First lady goes with classic, traditional Christmas decor]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). November 27, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
 
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/27/first-lady-goes-with-classic-traditional-christmas-decor.html First lady goes with classic, traditional Christmas decor]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). November 27, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
*Thompson, Krissah; Koncius, Jura (November 27, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/trump-vowed-to-end-the-war-on-christmas-heres-how-the-white-house-is-decorated-this-season/2017/11/27/8a18aa3e-cfbb-11e7-a1a3-0d1e45a6de3d_story.html Trump vowed to end the ‘war on Christmas.’ Here’s how the White House is decorated this season.] ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved November 28, 2017.</ref> The White House also set up a [[The Nativity|nativity scene]] with the baby [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]] for Christmas 2017.<ref>Chretien, Claire (November 27, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-white-house-displays-stunning-nativity-set-with-baby-jesus Trump White House displays stunning nativity set with baby Jesus]. ''LifeSite News''. Retrieved December 10, 2017.</ref> According to a December 2017 Axios/SurveyMonkey poll, nearly two-thirds of Americans preferred the term "Merry Christmas" to "Happy Holidays."<ref>Nather, David (December 25, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/the-votes-are-in-merry-christmas-wins-2519396832.html The votes are in: 'Merry Christmas' wins]. ''Axios''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.</ref> By 2018, conservatives noted President Trump's impact on fighting against the War on Christmas.<ref>Baklinski, Pete (December 24, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/how-trump-brought-christmas-back-to-america How Trump brought Christmas back to America]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 25, 2018.</ref>
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*Thompson, Krissah; Koncius, Jura (November 27, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/trump-vowed-to-end-the-war-on-christmas-heres-how-the-white-house-is-decorated-this-season/2017/11/27/8a18aa3e-cfbb-11e7-a1a3-0d1e45a6de3d_story.html Trump vowed to end the ‘war on Christmas.’ Here’s how the White House is decorated this season.] ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved November 28, 2017.</ref> The White House also set up a [[The Nativity|nativity scene]] with the baby [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]] for Christmas 2017.<ref>Chretien, Claire (November 27, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-white-house-displays-stunning-nativity-set-with-baby-jesus Trump White House displays stunning nativity set with baby Jesus]. ''LifeSite News''. Retrieved December 10, 2017.</ref> According to a December 2017 Axios/SurveyMonkey poll, nearly two-thirds of Americans preferred the term "Merry Christmas" to "Happy Holidays."<ref>Nather, David (December 25, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/the-votes-are-in-merry-christmas-wins-2519396832.html The votes are in: 'Merry Christmas' wins]. ''Axios''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.</ref> By 2018, conservatives noted President Trump's impact on fighting against the War on Christmas.<ref>Baklinski, Pete (December 24, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/how-trump-brought-christmas-back-to-america How Trump brought Christmas back to America]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 25, 2018.<br>See also:
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*Stiles, Andrew (December 2, 2019). [https://freebeacon.com/politics/melania-trump-christmas-war/ The War on Christmas Is Over, and America Won]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
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*Berry, Susan (December 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/12/23/trump-administration-investigates-ban-christmas-decoration-hud-complex/ Trump Administration Investigates Ban on Christmas Decorations at HUD Complex]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
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*Kan, Janita (December 24, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-administration-investigates-ban-on-christmas-displays-at-hud-subsidized-complex_3183287.html Trump Administration Investigates Ban on Christmas Displays at HUD-Subsidized Complex]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved December 24, 2019.</ref> In 2019, President Trump noted in a speech that the [[Christian Cross]] is "a powerful reminder of the meaning of Christmas" and that "Christians give thanks that the Son of God came into the world to save humanity."<ref>Multiple references:
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*Mainwaring, Doug (December 6, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-the-cross-is-a-powerful-reminder-of-the-meaning-of-christmas Trump: The cross is ‘a powerful reminder of the meaning of Christmas’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
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*[https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2019/december/trump-lights-national-christmas-tree-keeping-holiday-tradition President Trump: The Cross of Jesus Christ Reminds Us of the True Meaning of Christmas]. ''CBN News''. December 5, 2019. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
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*Bois, Paul (December 6, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/watch-trump-says-the-cross-is-a-powerful-reminder-of-the-meaning-of-christmas WATCH: Trump Says The Cross Is ‘A Powerful Reminder Of The Meaning Of Christmas’]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
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*Starnes, Todd (December 6, 2019). [https://www.toddstarnes.com/show/isnt-it-refreshing-to-have-a-president-who-celebrates-the-reason-for-the-season/ Isn’t it Refreshing to Have a President Who Celebrates the Reason for the Season?] ''Todd Starnes''. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
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*Parker, Alex (December 6, 2019). [https://www.redstate.com/alexparker/2019/12/06/national-tree-lighting-trump-hails-different-symbol-cross-powerful-reminder-meaning-christmas/ At the National Tree Lighting, Trump Hails a Different Symbol – the Cross, ‘a Powerful Reminder of the Meaning of Christmas’]. ''Red State''. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
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*Berry, Susan (December 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/12/07/family-research-councils-tony-perkins-salvation-army-gets-ringing-endorsement-from-trump/ Family Research Council’s Tony Perkins: ‘Salvation Army Gets Ringing Endorsement’ from Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
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*Van Brugen, Isabel (December 5, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-first-lady-light-national-christmas-tree-in-holiday-tradition_3166846.html Trump, First Lady Light National Christmas Tree in Holiday Tradition]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave (December 5, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/5/trumps-light-national-christmas-tree-97th-annual-c/ Trumps light National Christmas Tree in 97th annual ceremony]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 7, 2019.</ref>
 
*President Trump was bold enough to mock the [[MeToo movement]]<ref>Multiple references:
 
*President Trump was bold enough to mock the [[MeToo movement]]<ref>Multiple references:
 
*Spiering, Charlie (October 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/10/10/donald-trump-edits-campaign-speech-for-rules-of-metoo/ Donald Trump Edits Campaign Speech for ‘Rules of #MeToo’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
 
*Spiering, Charlie (October 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/10/10/donald-trump-edits-campaign-speech-for-rules-of-metoo/ Donald Trump Edits Campaign Speech for ‘Rules of #MeToo’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
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*Forgey, Quint (March 17, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/story/2019/03/17/trump-fox-1224362 ‘Stay strong and fight back’: Trump urges Fox News to dig in on Carlson and Pirro]. ''Politico''. Retrieved March 18, 2019.</ref>
 
*Forgey, Quint (March 17, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/story/2019/03/17/trump-fox-1224362 ‘Stay strong and fight back’: Trump urges Fox News to dig in on Carlson and Pirro]. ''Politico''. Retrieved March 18, 2019.</ref>
 
*According to some analysts, President Trump's behavior of finding insulting nicknames for his opponents was effective.<ref>McLaughlin, Seth (March 18, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/mar/18/donald-trump-cuts-down-foes-nicknames-insults/ Trump turns insults, nicknames into political capital: 'He keeps scratching that scab']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2019.<br>See also:
 
*According to some analysts, President Trump's behavior of finding insulting nicknames for his opponents was effective.<ref>McLaughlin, Seth (March 18, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/mar/18/donald-trump-cuts-down-foes-nicknames-insults/ Trump turns insults, nicknames into political capital: 'He keeps scratching that scab']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 18, 2019.<br>See also:
*Baker, Trent (March 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/03/19/nyts-haberman-trump-wins-by-shocking-people-he-will-continue-that-going-into-2020/ NYT’s Haberman: Trump Wins by ‘Shocking People’ — He Will Continue That Going Into 2020]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 20, 2019.</ref>
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*Baker, Trent (March 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/03/19/nyts-haberman-trump-wins-by-shocking-people-he-will-continue-that-going-into-2020/ NYT’s Haberman: Trump Wins by ‘Shocking People’ — He Will Continue That Going Into 2020]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
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*McLaughlin, Seth; Miller, S.A. (June 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/20/sleepy-joe-biden-taunt-strikes-chord-democrats/ Trump's 'Sleepy Joe' taunt strikes chord with Democrats: 'I want to be excited about someone']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 22, 2019.</ref>
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*On July 14, 2019, President Trump criticized a group of [[anti-American]] and far-left members of Congress, known as "[[the Squad]]," for attacking the United States despite being born in poor, unstable countries and wanting to immigrate to the U.S.<ref name="HelpFix"/> He told those members of Congress to fix the dysfunctional countries they originated at rather tell native-born Americans to change the United States.<ref name="HelpFix">Multiple references:
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*Pollak, Joel. B. (July 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/14/donald-trump-to-democrat-squad-why-dont-they-go-back-and-help-fix-the-places-from-which-they-came/ Donald Trump to Democrat ‘Squad’: ‘Why Don’t They Go Back and Help Fix the … Places from Which They Came’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
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*Givas, Nick (July 14, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-targets-four-freshman-house-members-pelosi-in-sunady-tweet-storm Trump targets freshman congresswomen, Pelosi on Twitter, tells progressives to 'go back,' 'help fix' home countries]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave (July 14, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/14/trump-swipes-ilhan-omar-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-p/ Trump urges 'Progressive Democrat Congresswomen' to leave U.S. in swipe at AOC 'Squad']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
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*Brest, Mike (July 14, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-advises-progressive-democrat-congresswomen-go-back-to-where-they-came-from Trump advises 'Progressive Democrat Congresswomen' go back to where they came from]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
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*Wise, Justin (July 14, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/452970-trump-tells-progressive-democrats-to-go-back-and-fix-broken-and-crime Trump tells progressive congresswomen to 'go back' where they came from]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
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*Cummings, William (July 14, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2019/07/14/president-donald-trump-tells-democratic-congresswomen-go-back/1728525001/ Trump tells congresswomen to 'go back' to the 'crime infested places from which they came']. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
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*Lemire, Jonathan; Woodward, Calvin (July 14, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/728ada1e918a482c9e9b1f3e24937caa Leave the US, Trump tells liberal congresswomen of color]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
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*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-democrats/trump-tells-democratic-congresswomen-to-go-back-to-fix-countries-they-came-from-idUSKCN1U90H7 Trump tells Democratic congresswomen to 'go back' to 'fix' countries they came from]. ''Reuters''. July 14, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
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*Andrews, Natalie; Bender, Michael C. (July 14, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-group-of-democrats-all-minorities-should-go-back-where-they-came-from-11563124261 Trump Targets Lawmakers in Racially Charged Tweets]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 14, 2019.</ref> The president strongly defended this statement after receiving hysteric left-wing criticism, and he refused to cave or apologize.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Conradis, Brandon (July 14, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453021-trump-doubles-down-after-telling-democratic-congresswomen-to-go-back Trump doubles down after telling Democratic congresswomen to 'go back' to their countries]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
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*Morris, Kyle (July 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/14/donald-trump-slams-democrats-who-speak-badly-america-hate-israel/ Trump Slams Democrats ‘Who Speak So Badly’ of America and ‘Hate Israel’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Miles, Frank (July 14, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-democrats-tweets-progressives-racist Trump, after tweet backlash, hits Dems 'sticking up for' people bad-mouthing America]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Blitzer, Ronn (July 15, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-doubles-down-on-go-back-tweets-amid-outrage-calls-on-radical-congresswomen-to-apologize Trump stokes firestorm over ‘go back’ tweets, says Dem freshmen 'hate' America]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Mastrangelo, Dominick (July 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-demands-radical-left-members-of-squad-apologize-for-hurting-country Trump demands 'Radical Left' members of 'squad' apologize for hurting country]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Veazey, Simon (July 15, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-progressives-who-bad-mouth-america-must-not-be-allowed-to-go-unchallenged_3002575.html Trump: Progressives Who Bad-Mouth America ‘Must Not Be Allowed to Go Unchallenged’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Daugherty, Owen (July 15, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453030-trump-asks-when-will-radical-left-congresswomen-apologize-to-us Trump asks when 'Radical Left Congresswomen' will apologize to US]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Mason, Jeff; Cornwall, Susan (July 14, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-democrats/trump-defiant-as-lawmakers-blast-his-racist-attacks-on-four-congresswomen-idUSKCN1U90H7 Trump defiant as lawmakers blast his 'racist' attacks on four congresswomen]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Edelman, Adam (July 15, 2019). [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-demands-radical-left-congresswomen-apologize-him-u-s-israel-n1029831 After insulting them, Trump demands congresswomen of color apologize to him, the U.S., Israel]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Jackson, David (July 15, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/07/15/donald-trump-says-house-democrats-he-insulted-should-apologize/1732314001/ Donald Trump says the House Democrats he insulted should apologize day after his 'go back' tweets]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (July 15, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-shares-lindsey-grahams-description-of-aoc-and-allies-a-bunch-of-communists_3002903.html Trump Shares Lindsey Graham’s Description of AOC and Allies: ‘A Bunch of Communists’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Miller, Zeke; Colvin, Jill; Lemire, Jonathan (July 15, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/9924c846abf84cfeabb76e6045190b42 Trump digs in on racist tweets: ‘Many people agree with me’]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Miller, Zeke; Colvin, Jill; Lemire, Jonathan (July 16, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/a67df9b560fc416f8326827b36b0de81 Trump calls on GOP to oppose House condemnation of tweets]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Bleau, Hannah (July 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/15/president-trump-calls-on-thesquad-to-apologize-for-foul-language-they-have-used/ President Trump Calls on #TheSquad to Apologize for ‘Foul Language They Have Used’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Vogt, Bailey (July 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/15/donald-trump-dem-lawmakers-must-apologize-they-hav/ Trump: Dem lawmakers must 'apologize': 'They have made Israel feel abandoned by the U.S.'] ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (July 15, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453062-trump-shares-graham-quote-calling-ocasio-cortez-anti-america Trump shares Graham quote calling Ocasio-Cortez 'anti-America']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (July 15, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453171-trump-hits-out-at-progressive-democrats-while-congresswomen-blast-him Trump lashes out at as progressive Democrats blast him in press conference]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Fabian, Jordan (July 15, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453116-trump-steps-up-attacks-on-minority-congresswomen Trump steps up attacks on minority congresswomen]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Fabian, Jordan (July 15, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453092-trump-defends-tweets-as-not-at-all-racist Trump defends tweets as 'not at all' racist]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Caplan, Joshua (July 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/15/donald-trump-triples-down-if-youre-not-happy-here-then-you-can-leave/ Donald Trump Triples Down: ‘If You’re Not Happy Here, Then You Can Leave’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Gage, John (July 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-condemns-radical-democrats-as-pro-al-qaeda Trump condemns 'radical Democrats' as 'pro Al-Qaeda']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Kan, Janita (July 15, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/these-are-people-that-hate-our-country-trump-doubles-down-on-criticism-of-progressive-democratic-congresswomen_3003078.html ‘These Are People That Hate Our Country’: Trump Doubles Down on Criticism of Progressive Democratic Congresswomen]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave; Muñoz, Gabriella (July 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/15/trump-democrats-can-leave-us-if-they-dont-love-it/ Trump digs in amid 'go back' tweet backlash: 'These are people that hate our country']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Andrews, Natalie; Bender, Michael C. (July 15, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-says-go-back-tweet-wasnt-racist-as-pelosi-plans-vote-condemning-comment-11563210280 Trump Draws GOP Pushback as He Steps Up Attacks on Lawmakers]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-democrats-whitehouse/trump-accuses-democratic-congresswomen-of-hating-america-says-they-can-leave-idUSKCN1UA1Y7 Trump accuses Democratic congresswomen of hating America, says they can leave]. ''Reuters''. July 15, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Athey, Amber (July 15, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/15/trump-freshman-democrats-tweet-omar-hate-america/ Trump Triples Down On Tweets, Criticizes Democratic Congresswomen During Presser]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Berrien, Hank (July 15, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/49501/trump-fires-aoc-and-friends-apologize-america-hank-berrien Trump Fires At AOC And Friends: Apologize To America, Israel, For What You Have Said]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Caplan, Joshua (July 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/16/donald-trump-democrats-too-petrified-to-confront-anti-usa-pro-terrorist-squad/ Donald Trump: Democrats Too ‘Petrified’ to Confront ‘Anti-USA, Pro-Terrorist’ Squad]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Frazin, Rachel (July 16, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453227-trump-continues-attacks-on-democratic-congresswomen Trump: 'Petrified' Democrats afraid to take on progressive congresswomen]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Vogt, Bailey (July 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/16/donald-trump-dems-afraid-to-take-on-radical-left-s/ Trump: Dems 'afraid to take' on 'radical left' squad of female representatives]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (July 16, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-democrats-too-scared-to-condemn-pro-terrorist-ilhan-omar_3004338.html Trump: Democrats Too Scared to Condemn ‘Pro-Terrorist’ Ilhan Omar]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Blitzer, Ronn (July 16, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-fires-back-at-squad-challenges-house-to-rebuke-them-for-filthy-and-hate-laced-remarks Trump fires back at Squad, challenges House to ‘rebuke’ them for ‘filthy and hate laced’ language]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Fabian, Jordan (July 16, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453253-trump-i-dont-have-a-racist-bone-in-my-body Trump: I don't have a racist bone in my body]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Bleau, Hannah (July 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/16/trump-responds-to-critics-warns-republicans-those-tweets-were-not-racist/ Trump Responds to Critics, Warns Republicans: ‘Those Tweets Were NOT Racist’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Bufkin, Ellie (July 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-reaffirms-criticism-of-the-squad-as-democrats-call-for-official-rebuke-of-his-tweets Trump calls for House to rebuke 'Radical Left' congresswomen for being 'anti-USA' and 'pro-terrorist']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (July 16, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-responds-to-allegations-of-racism-i-dont-have-a-racist-bone-in-my-body_3004382.html Trump Responds to Allegations of Racism: ‘I Don’t Have a Racist Bone in My Body’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Yilek, Caitlin (July 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-demands-republicans-stick-with-him-as-house-votes-to-condemn-his-racist-comments Trump demands Republicans stick with him as House votes to condemn his ‘racist comments’]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Forgey, Quint (July 16, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/story/2019/07/16/trump-attack-progressive-congresswomen-1416579 Trump: My tweets 'were NOT Racist']. ''Politico''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Kan, Janita (July 16, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-says-progressive-freshman-congresswomen-can-go-wherever-they-want-or-stay-but-has-one-condition_3004799.html Trump Says Progressive Freshman Congresswomen Can ‘Go Wherever They Want’ or ‘Stay’ but Has One Condition]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Fabian, Jordan (July 17, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453557-trump-not-unhappy-with-backlash-over-tweets-democrats-can-only-play Trump signals he's pleased with backlash over tweets attacking minority congresswomen]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (July 17, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453534-trump-taunts-squad-in-new-video Trump taunts 'squad' in new video]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (July 17, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-praises-unified-republicans-after-187-declined-to-vote-for-resolution-condemning-tweets_3005934.html Trump Praises ‘Unified’ Republicans After 187 Declined to Vote for Resolution Condemning Tweets]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Wong, Kristina (July 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/17/trump-tweets-sen-kennedys-remarks-squad-if-hate-our-country-free-leave/ Trump Tweets Sen. Kennedy’s Remarks About ‘Squad’: ‘If You Hate Our Country, You Are Free to Leave’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (July 17, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453607-trump-asserts-hes-winning-the-political-fight-with-the-squad Trump asserts he's 'winning the political fight' with the 'squad']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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President Trump also strongly criticized socialism:
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*Pollak, Joel B. (July 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/15/trump-tweets-never-be-a-socialist-or-communist-country-if-you-are-not-happy-here-you-can-leave/ Trump Tweets: ‘We will never be a Socialist or Communist Country. IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY HERE, YOU CAN LEAVE!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Bleau, Hannah (July 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/15/trump-unloads-on-thesquad-they-are-socialists-definitely-might-be-communists/ Trump Unloads on #TheSquad: ‘They Are Socialists Definitely…Might Be’ Communists]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Svab, Petr (July 15, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-slams-radical-left-reps-omar-ocasio-cortez-tlaib-for-horrible-disgusting-actions_3003168.html Trump: By Embracing ‘Radical Left Congresswomen,’ Democrats Embrace Socialism]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Lucas, Fred (July 15, 2019). [https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/07/15/trumps-go-back-tweets-unify-house-democrats-in-condemnation/ As Democrats Attack Trump as ‘Racist,’ He Defends ‘Go Back’ Tweets]. ''The Daily Signal''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Shaw, Adam (July 19, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-mocks-staged-greeting-for-ilhan-omar-accuses-media-and-squad-of-sick-partnership Trump mocks ‘staged’ greeting for Ilhan Omar, accuses media of ‘sick partnership’ with squad]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (July 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/19/donald-trump-rock-star-welcome-for-ilhan-omar-staged-in-minnesota/ Donald Trump: Rock Star Welcome for Ilhan Omar ‘Staged’ in Minnesota]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
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*Duke, Selwyn (July 16, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/32861-treason-the-new-norm-media-side-with-anti-american-pols-and-call-trump-racist Treason the New Norm? Media Side With Anti-American Pols and Call Trump “Racist”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Nolte, John (July 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/16/nolte-trumps-bold-truth-telling-about-the-squad-makes-free-speech-great-again/ Nolte: Trump’s Bold Truth-Telling About ‘The Squad’ Makes Free Speech Great Again]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Huckabee, Mike (July 18, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/mike-huckabee-trump-ocasio-cortez-omar-democrats-america Mike Huckabee: President Trump will keep putting America first -- Even if it drives Democrats crazy]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Klein, Aaron (July 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/07/18/exclusive-mike-huckabee-backs-trump-for-opposing-extremist-congresswomen/ EXCLUSIVE: Mike Huckabee Backs Trump for Opposing Extremist Congresswomen]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Kay, Pam (July 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/07/16/joel-pollak-trump-was-telling-the-squad-to-show-gratitude-to-the-country/ Joel Pollak: Trump Was Telling the Squad to Show Gratitude to the Country]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Nolte, John (July 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/07/18/nolte-joyless-never-trump-scolds-melt-down-over-send-her-back-chant/ Nolte: Joyless Never Trump Scolds Melt Down over ‘Send Her Back’ Chant]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Klein, Morton A. (July 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/07/20/exclusive-zoa-applauds-trump-condemning-anti-american-antisemitic-israel-phobic-members-of-congress/ Exclusive: ZOA Applauds Trump Condemning Anti-American, Antisemitic, Israel-phobic Members of Congress]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
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*Buchanan, Patrick J. (July 23, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/reviews/opinion/item/32927-america-an-us-vs-them-country America: An Us vs. Them Country]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
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*Miniter, Frank (July 23, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/frank-miniter-trump-media-democrats-ocasio-cortez Frank Miniter: Trump is beating the mainstream media at their own game – Here's how]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
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*Kan, Janita (July 24, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/rich-valdes-ocasio-cortez-and-the-squad-have-met-their-match_3013788.html Rich Valdes: Ocasio-Cortez and ‘The Squad’ Have Met Their Match]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
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*Cortes, Steve (July 17, 2019). [https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2019/07/17/the_lefts_broad_bigoted_politics_of_vilification_140798.html The Left's Broad, Bigoted Politics of Vilification]. ''RealClearPolitics''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Williams, Walter E. (July 31, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/reviews/opinion/item/32983-being-a-racist-is-easy-today Being a Racist Is Easy Today]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
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*McLaughlin, Seth (July 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/16/donald-trump-squad-attacks-boost-his-2020-reelecti/ 'Squad' fight boosts president's reelection bid: 'Exactly where Trump wants 2020 to be fought']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Caplan, Joshua (July 15, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/15/trump-jabs-nancy-pelosi-for-very-racist-phrase-make-america-white-again/ Trump Jabs Nancy Pelosi for ‘Very Racist’ Phrase ‘Make America White Again’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Rodrigo, Chris Mills (July 15, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453108-trump-hits-pelosi-for-racist-statement-saying-maga-means-make-america Trump accuses Pelosi of 'racist statement' for saying MAGA means 'make America white again']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (July 15, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453106-trump-claims-omar-is-never-happy Trump claims Omar is 'never happy']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (July 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/17/donald-trump-thanks-vicious-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-for-approval-bump/ Donald Trump Thanks ‘Vicious’ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Approval Bump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Bowden, John (July 17, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453481-trump-thanks-vicious-young-socialist-congresswomen-for-his-poll Trump thanks 'vicious young Socialist Congresswomen' for his poll numbers]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Kan, Janita (July 17, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/president-trump-thanks-vicious-young-socialist-congresswomen-for-rise-in-approval-rating_3006531.html President Trump Thanks ‘Vicious Young Socialist Congresswomen’ for Rise in Approval Rating]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Glick, Caroline (July 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/17/caroline-glick-trumps-tweetstorm-correctly-linked-anti-americanism-to-antisemitism/ Caroline Glick: Trump’s Tweetstorm Correctly Linked Anti-Americanism to Antisemitism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Garcia, Victor (July 15, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-2020-anti-american-ocasio-cortez-ilhan-omar Trump 2020 press secretary: 'Time after time we see these anti-American remarks' from Democrat 'squad']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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*Buchanan, Patrick J. (July 16, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/reviews/opinion/item/32862-trump-fuels-a-tribal-war-in-nancy-s-house Trump Fuels a Tribal War in Nancy’s House]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
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*Pollak, Joel B. (July 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/17/pollak-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-offers-pessimistic-view-of-america/ Pollak: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Offers Pessimistic View of America]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Kirkwood, R. Cort (July 17, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/congress/item/32872-house-condemns-trump-in-resolution-that-declares-open-borders House Condemns Trump in Resolution That Declares Open Borders]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Veazey, Simon (July 18, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/report-democrats-privately-admit-trump-outflanked-them-over-far-left-progressives_3007447.html Report: Democrats Privately Admit Trump Outflanked Them Over Far-Left Progressives]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Kraychik, Robert (July 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/17/democrats-admit-to-cnns-tapper-the-president-won-this-one-squad-hurting-the-party/ Democrats Admit to CNN’s Tapper: ‘The President Won This One’ — ‘Squad’ Hurting the Party]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Wong, Kristina (July 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/18/istandwithprestrump-trends-trump-rally/ #IStandWithPresTrump Trends After Trump Rally in North Carolina]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Chasmar, Jessica (July 17, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/17/rncs-squad-goals-anarchy-ad-highlights-congresswom/ RNC's 'Squad Goals: Anarchy' ad highlights congresswomen's own comments]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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President Trump's approval rating increased after his criticisms of the far-left Democrats:
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*Nolte, John (July 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/17/nolte-gop-support-for-trump-rises-after-tweets-aimed-at-democrat-squad/ Nolte: GOP Support for Trump Rises After Tweets Aimed at Democrat ‘Squad’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Nolte, John (July 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/07/17/nolte-poll-shows-media-attack-on-trump-squad-tweets-backfired/ Nolte: Poll Shows Media Attack on Trump over ‘Squad’ Tweets Backfired]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Campisi, Jessica (July 17, 2019). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/453441-trump-sees-support-from-republicans-rise-after-go-back-tweets Trump sees Republican support rise after 'go back' tweets: poll]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Binder, John (July 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/16/yougov-poll-nearly-9-in-10-gop-voters-support-trump-telling-democrats-go-back-help-fix-foreign-countries/ YouGov Poll: Nearly 9-in-10 GOP Voters Support Trump Telling Democrats ‘Go Back, Help Fix’ Foreign Countries]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Pearce, Tim (July 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-sees-bump-in-gop-approval-after-weekend-tweets-against-the-squad Trump sees bump in GOP approval after weekend tweets against 'The Squad']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Kahn, Chris (July 16, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-poll/republican-support-for-trump-rises-after-racially-charged-tweets-reuters-ipsos-poll-idUSKCN1UB2UD Republican support for Trump rises after racially charged tweets: Reuters/Ipsos poll]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave (July 17, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/17/poll-shows-trumps-approval-among-gop-rises-after-g/ Trump gets ratings boost among GOP voters after 'go back' comments: Poll]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Kan, Janita (July 17, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/gop-support-rises-after-trumps-tirade-against-progressive-democrats-on-twitter-poll_3005893.html Trump’s GOP Support Rises After Tirade Against Progressive Democrats on Twitter: Poll]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (July 17, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/poll-88-percent-of-republicans-support-trump-telling-democrats-to-go-back-to-broken-countries_3005936.html Poll: 88 Percent of Republicans Support Trump Telling Democrats to ‘Go Back’ to Broken Countries]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.</ref> President Trump made additional strong statements criticizing them at a campaign rally on July 17, 2019,<ref>Multiple references:
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*Rambaran, Vandana (July 17, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-holds-maga-rally-in-north-carolina-after-feuds-with-house-dem-squad-pelosi Trump slams progressive congresswomen at fiery 'MAGA' rally in North Carolina]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Howell, Tom; Boyer, Dave (July 17, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/17/trump-north-carolina-rally-winning-it-lot-attacks-/ 'Send her back': Trump says he is 'winning it' with attacks on 'squad' at North Carolina rally]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Howell, Tom; Boyer, Dave (July 17, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/17/trump-north-carolina-rally-winning-it-lot-attacks-/ Trump blasts 'off a cliff' Democrats, impeachment attempt at North Carolina rally]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave (July 17, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/17/trump-road-tests-squad-attacks-north-carolina-rall/ Trump road-tests his campaign attacks on Democrats' 'Squad' to rave reviews]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Miller, S.A. (July 17, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/17/trump-quotes-ilhan-omar-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-r/ America as 'garbage': Trump lets Squad's 'horrible' words speak for themselves]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Chaitin, Daniel (July 17, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-rails-against-aoc-squad-in-nc-they-see-our-nation-as-a-force-of-evil Trump rails against liberal 'squad' in NC: 'They never have anything good to say']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (July 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/17/donald-trump-rips-angry-leftist-congress-squad-with-their-own-words/ Donald Trump Rips ‘Angry’ Leftist Congress ‘Squad’ with Their Own Words]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Fabian, Jordan; Samuels, Brett (July 17, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453644-trump-blasts-minority-democrats-rally-crowd-chants-send-her-back Trump blasts minority Democrats, rally crowd chants 'send her back']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Riechmann, Deb (July 18, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/eb7f2bf6a7bd41e282a95dcf3904a877 Trump blasts 4 congresswomen; crowd roars, ‘Send her back!’] ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Fritze, John (July 17, 2019). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2019/07/17/donald-trump-rally-greenville-n-c-amid-fury-over-squad-tweets/1749987001/ Trump slams 'squad' during North Carolina rally as crowd chants 'send her back']. ''USA Today''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Pentchoukov, Ivan (July 18, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/comments-by-4-congresswomen-are-fueling-rise-of-militant-hard-left-trump-says_3007672.html Trump Says Comments by Congresswomen are Helping Fuel Rise of ‘Militant Hard Left’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Bleau, Hannah (July 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/17/trump-rips-aoc-for-calling-america-garbage-i-think-thats-worse-than-deplorables/ Trump Rips AOC for Calling America ‘Garbage’: ‘I Think That’s Worse’ than ‘Deplorables’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Caplan, Joshua (July 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/17/trump-ayanna-pressley-believes-people-with-same-skin-color-all-need-to-think-the-same/ Trump: Ayanna Pressley Believes People with Same Skin Color ‘All Need to Think the Same’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Caplan, Joshua (July 17, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/17/watch-trump-rally-chants-send-her-back-after-president-slams-ilhan-omar/ Watch: Trump Rally Chants ‘Send Her Back’ After President Slams Ilhan Omar]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (July 17, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/video-crowd-chants-send-her-back-as-trump-rips-ilhan-omar-during-rally_3006994.html Video: Crowd Chants ‘Send Her Back’ as Trump Rips Ilhan Omar During Rally]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (July 22, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-says-antifa-is-evil-full-of-sick-bad-people_3007435.html Trump Says Antifa is ‘Evil,’ Full of ‘Sick, Bad People’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
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President Trump's statements on a certain chant made by his supporters at the rally, with him defending his supporters:
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*Bowden, John (July 18, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453801-trump-those-chanting-send-her-back-are-people-that-love-our-country Trump: Those chanting 'send her back' are 'people that love our country']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (July 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/18/donald-trump-not-happy-with-send-her-back-chant-at-ilhan-omar/ Donald Trump ‘Not Happy’ with ‘Send Her Back’ Chant at Ilhan Omar]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Shaw, Adam (July 18, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-send-her-back-chant Trump distances himself from 'send her back' chant: 'I disagree with it']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Phillips, Jack (July 18, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-distances-himself-from-crowds-spontaneous-send-her-back-chant-during-rally_3007657.html Trump Distances Himself From Crowd’s Spontaneous ‘Send Her Back’ Chant During Rally]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Wise, Lindsay; Bender, Michael C.; Lucey, Catherine (July 18, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/republicans-lay-out-2020-strategy-to-paint-democrats-as-radicals-11563469256 Trump Says He Disagrees With Rally’s ‘Send Her Back’ Chant]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Fabian, Jordan (July 18, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453735-trump-says-he-disagrees-with-send-her-back-chant Trump says he disagrees with 'send her back' chant]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave; Muñoz, Gabriella (July 18, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/18/trump-disavows-send-her-back-chant-supporters/ Trump disavows 'send her back' chant: 'I was not happy with it. I disagree with it']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Pandolfo, Chris (July 18, 2019). [https://www.conservativereview.com/news/president-trump-says-not-happy-crowd-chanting-send-back-campaign-rally/ President Trump says he ‘was not happy’ with crowd chanting ‘send her back’ at campaign rally]. ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Alper, Alexandra (July 18, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-congress-chant/trump-distances-himself-from-send-her-back-chants-idUSKCN1UD2J6 Trump distances himself from 'send her back' chants]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Morgan, David (July 18, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-congress/trump-disavows-send-her-back-rally-chant-many-republicans-alarmed-idUSKCN1UD2MY v]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (July 19, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453852-trump-complains-of-crazed-media-coverage-over-send-her-back-chants Trump complains of 'crazed' media coverage over 'send her back' chants]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
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*Fredericks, Bob (July 19, 2019). [https://nypost.com/2019/07/19/trump-renews-attack-on-ilhan-omar-praises-crowd-at-north-carolina-rally/ Trump renews attack on Ilhan Omar, praises crowd at North Carolina rally]. ''New York Post''. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (July 19, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453959-trump-steps-up-attacks-on-minority-congresswomen Trump steps up attacks on 'Squad' after post-rally furor]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (July 19, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453906-trump-takes-fresh-aim-at-omar-when-asked-about-rally-chants Trump takes fresh aim at Omar when asked about rally chants]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
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*Pappas, Alex (July 19, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-slams-dem-support-for-squad-accuses-progressives-of-trash-talking-us Trump slams Dem support for ‘Squad,’ accuses progressives of trash-talking US]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
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*Fram, Alan; Superville, Darlene; Lemire, Jonathan (July 20, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/edbb34fffc3d44e7ae11e1a588c6561e In reversal, Trump disavows criticism of chanting crowd]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
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*Howell, Tom (July 19, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/19/trump-tries-shift-outcry-supporters-squad/ Trump tries to shift outcry from supporters to 'The Squad']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
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*Byrnes, Jesse (July 20, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453986-trump-on-send-her-back-chant-i-did-nothing-to-lead-people-on Trump defends response to rally chant: I did not 'lead people on']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
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*Blake, Andrew (July 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/20/donald-trump-denies-responsibility-for-send-her-ba/ Trump denies responsibility for 'send her back' chant: 'I did nothing to lead people on']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 20, 2019.</ref> and he continued criticizing them afterward.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Mason, Jeff; Holland, Steve (July 17, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump/unbowed-trump-intensifies-attacks-on-four-democratic-congresswomen-idUSKCN1UC2PW Unbowed, Trump intensifies attacks on four Democratic congresswomen]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
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*Veazey, Simon (July 18, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/one-squad-under-god-trump-releases-patriotic-video-with-a-message_3007275.html ‘One Squad Under God:’ Trump Releases Patriotic Video With a Message]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 18, 2019.
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*Holland, Steve (July 19, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-democrats/trump-renews-attacks-on-democratic-congresswomen-idUSKCN1UE2AT Trump renews attacks on Democratic congresswomen]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
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*Kent, Simon (July 21, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/21/trump-i-dont-believe-the-squad-are-capable-of-loving-our-country/ Trump: ‘I Don’t Believe’ the ‘Squad’ Are ‘Capable of Loving Our Country’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
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*Wise, Justin (July 21, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/454035-trump-doubles-down-says-minority-congresswomen-should-apologize-to Trump doubles down, says progressive congresswomen 'should apologize to America']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave; Howell, Tom (July 21, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/21/donald-trump-renews-squad-attacks-says-liberal-con/ Trump inflames feud with 'Squad,' says congresswomen not 'capable of loving our Country']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
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*Chiacu, Doina (July 21, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-democrats/apologize-to-america-trump-tells-democratic-congresswomen-idUSKCN1UG0J2 'Apologize to America,' Trump tells Democratic congresswomen]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
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*Stimson, Brie (July 21, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-says-ilhan-omar-lucky-to-be-where-she-is Trump says Squad member Ilhan Omar 'lucky to be where she is']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
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*Pentchoukov, Ivan (July 21, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-says-4-congresswomen-should-apologize-to-america_3010566.html Trump Says 4 Congresswomen Should ‘Apologize to America’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
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*Parti, Tarini (July 21, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-continues-to-target-democratic-lawmakers-11563733912 Trump Continues to Target Democratic Lawmakers]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
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*Fabian, Jordan (July 22, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/house/454164-trump-claims-no-racial-tension-caused-by-attacks-on-democratic-lawmakers Trump claims 'no racial tension' caused by attacks on Democratic lawmakers]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
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*[https://www.apnews.com/2b11fcb0cc5647f59ed966405d696951 Trump continues attacks on Congresswoman at teen summit]. ''Associated Press''. July 23, 2019. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
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*Kan, Janita (July 23, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-aoc-plus-3-are-a-nightmare-for-america_3012235.html Trump: ‘AOC Plus 3 Are a Nightmare for America!’] ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
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*Singman, Brooke (September 2, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-democrats-party-squad-media-primary-opponent Trump says Democrats are 'Party of the Squad,' slams media as his 'primary opponent']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
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*Axelrod, Tal (January 3, 2020). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/476737-trump-lashes-out-at-squad-they-hate-jewish-people Trump lashes out at 'squad': 'They hate Jewish people']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
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*Casiano, Louis (January 3, 2020). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-squad-evangelical-rally Trump name-checks 'Squad' at evangelical rally: 'They hate Jewish people']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
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*Key, Pam (January 6, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/01/06/trump-dems-congress-antisemitic-totally-israel/ Trump: Dems in Congress Are ‘Antisemitic,’ ‘Totally Against Israel’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
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*Samuels, Brett (July 23, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/454320-trump-slams-tlaib-as-lunatic-over-resurfaced-protest-video Trump slams Tlaib as 'lunatic' over resurfaced protest video]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
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*Frazin, Rachel (July 23, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/454265-trump-says-squad-and-dems-have-trump-derangement-syndrome-over Trump says 'Squad' and Dems have 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' over impeachment]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (July 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/23/donald-trump-denounces-crazed-leftist-rashida-tlaib-squad-at-turning-point-usa-summit/ Donald Trump Denounces ‘Crazed’ Leftist Rashida Tlaib ‘Squad’ at Turning Point USA Summit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
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*Pappas, Alex (July 23, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-mocks-tlaib-for-screaming-at-2016-speech-this-is-not-a-sane-person Trump mocks Tlaib for ‘screaming’ at 2016 speech: ‘This is not a sane person’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
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*Gage, John (July 23, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/deport-this-a-hole-donald-trump-jr-calls-out-rashida-tlaib-for-2015-tweet ‘Deport this a--hole!’: Donald Trump Jr. calls out Rashida Tlaib for 2015 tweet]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
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*Robinson, Kali; Superville, Darlene (July 23, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/23/20-democrats-worse-squad-donald-trump-says/ 'We have to get the word out': Trump says 20 Democrats are worse than 'The Squad']. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved July 23, 2019.
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*Chalfant, Morgan (August 15, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/457634-trump-doubles-down-on-criticism-of-omar-tlaib Trump doubles down on criticism of Omar, Tlaib]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
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*O'Reilly, Andrew (August 15, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-calls-tlaib-omar-anti-israel-defends-netanyahu-move-to-deny-them-entry Trump calls Tlaib, Omar 'anti-Israel,' defends Netanyahu move to deny them entry]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
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*Muñoz, Gabriella (August 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/15/donald-trump-stands-ilhan-omar-rashida-tlaib-israe/ Trump stands by Omar, Tlaib ban: 'I can't imagine why Israel would want to let them in']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (August 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/16/donald-trump-rashida-tlaibs-grandmother-a-winner-after-canceled-visit/ Donald Trump: Rashida Tlaib’s Grandmother a ‘Winner’ After Canceled Visit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
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*Dorman, Sam (August 16, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-suggests-setup-after-tlaib-rejects-israel-invite-israel-acted-appropriately Trump suggests 'setup' after Tlaib rejects Israel's invite: 'Israel acted appropriately!'] ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
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*Wong, Scott; Lillis, Mike (August 16, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/house/457766-trump-finds-consistent-foil-in-squad Trump finds consistent foil in 'Squad']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
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*Brest, Michael (October 10, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/she-is-a-disgrace-to-our-country-trump-blasts-omar-before-crowd-of-cheering-minnesotans 'She is a disgrace to our country!': Trump blasts Omar before crowd of cheering Minnesotans]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
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*Rodriguez, Katherine (October 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/10/donald-trump-ilhan-omar-is-an-american-hating-socialistdonald-trump-ilhan-omar-is-an-american-hating-socialist/ Donald Trump: ‘Ilhan Omar Is an American-Hating Socialist’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
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*Bowden, John (October 10, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/house/465339-trump-calls-omar-an-america-hating-socialist-at-minnesota-rally Trump attacks Omar as 'America-hating socialist' at Minnesota rally]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
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*Folley, Aris (October 13, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/465570-trump-labels-tlaib-a-despicable-human-being Trump labels Tlaib 'a despicable human being']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 13, 2019.</ref> Among numerous other statements, President Trump turned the tables on the congresswomen by – with justification – labeling them "racist."<ref>Multiple references:
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*Fabian, Jordan (July 22, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/454134-trump-attacks-the-squad-as-racist-group-of-troublemakers Trump attacks the 'Squad' as 'Racist group of troublemakers']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (July 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/22/donald-trump-leftist-squad-very-racist/ Donald Trump: Leftist ‘Squad’ Is ‘Very Racist’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave (July 22, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/22/trump-calls-squad-dem-lawmakers-very-racist/ Trump calls 'Squad' of Dem lawmakers 'very racist']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
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*Blitzer, Ronn (July 22, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-squad-feud Trump turns tables on ‘Squad,’ calls reps ‘very racist’ as feud drags on]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (July 22, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-says-squad-a-racist-group-of-troublemakers-who-are-not-very-smart_3012052.html Trump Says ‘Squad’ a ‘Racist Group of Troublemakers’ Who ‘Are Not Very Smart’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.</ref> On August 20, 2019, President Trump criticized American Jews who voted Democrat despite the numerous anti-Semitic statements and actions of "the squad" and the support of other Democrats for their statements.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Spiering, Charlie (August 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/20/donald-trump-jews-voting-democrat-show-total-lack-of-knowledge-or-great-disloyalty/ Donald Trump: Jews Voting Democrat Show ‘Total Lack of Knowledge or Great Disloyalty’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
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*Pappas, Alex (August 20, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-tlaib-omar-jewish-voters-democrsts-lack-knowledge-great-disloyalty Trump suggests Dems' Jewish voters lack knowledge or show 'great disloyalty,' amid Omar-Tlaib feud]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
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*Rosas, Julio (August 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-jewish-people-who-vote-democrat-exhibit-total-lack-of-knowledge-or-disloyal Trump: Jewish people who vote Democrat exhibit 'total lack of knowledge' or 'great disloyalty']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
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*Dinan, Stephen (August 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/20/trump-says-jewish-voters-who-back-democrats-are-sh/ Trump says Jewish voters who back Democrats are showing 'disloyalty']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
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*Leary, Alex (August 20, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-says-jews-who-vote-for-democrats-show-ignorance-disloyalty-11566344198 Trump Says Jews Who Vote for Democrats Show Ignorance, Disloyalty]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (August 20, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/458135-trump-jews-that-vote-democrat-show-lack-of-knowledge-or-great Trump: Jews who vote Democrat show 'lack of knowledge or great disloyalty']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
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Subsequent statements:
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*Samuels, Brett (August 21, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/458247-trump-doubles-down-on-jewish-controversy Trump doubles down on Jewish controversy]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
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*Rosas, Julio (August 21, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-says-american-jews-are-being-disloyal-to-israel-by-voting-for-democrats Trump says American Jews are being 'disloyal to Israel' by voting for Democrats]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
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*Kan, Janita (August 21, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-provides-clarification-following-backlash-over-his-disloyalty-remarks_3049582.html Trump Provides Clarification Following Backlash Over His ‘Disloyalty’ Remarks]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
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*Pollak, Joel B. (August 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/08/20/pollak-trump-just-told-liberal-jews-what-theyve-been-telling-conservative-jews-for-years-about-disloyalty/ Pollak: Trump Just Told Liberal Jews What They’ve Been Telling Conservative Jews for Years About Disloyalty]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
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*Budryk, Zack (August 21, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/house/458200-trump-ramps-up-attacks-on-tlaib-this-is-the-new-face-of-the-democratic-party Trump ramps up attacks on Tlaib]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
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*Byas, Steve (August 22, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/33207-are-democrats-getting-nervous-about-defection-of-the-votes-of-jews Are Democrats Getting Nervous About Defection of the Votes of Jews?] ''The New American''. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
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*Pollak, Joel B. (August 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/08/23/blue-state-blues-jewish-democrats-not-disloyalty-but-ingratitude/ Blue State Blues: Jewish Democrats — Not ‘Disloyalty,’ but Ingratitude]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 23, 2019.</ref>
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*July 27, 2019—President Trump criticized left-wing Democrat [[Elijah Cummings]] for his attacks on U.S. immigration officers and the administration's border policies by noting that he should devote more attention to his district, which was not in good condition.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Spiering, Charlie (July 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/27/donald-trump-elijah-cummings-brutal-bully-border-patrol/ Donald Trump: Elijah Cummings Is a ‘Brutal Bully’ to Border Patrol]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
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*Shaw, Adam (July 27, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-slams-brutal-bully-elijah-cummings-baltimore Trump slams ‘brutal bully’ Elijah Cummings, claims Baltimore district is ‘more dangerous’ than border]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
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*Dorman, Sam (July 27, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/baltimore-officials-defend-hero-cummings-blame-trump-admin-for-housing-conditions Trump doubles down on Cummings criticism as Dems, Baltimore officials defend 'hero' rep]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
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*Campisi, Jessica (July 27, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/454995-trump-slams-cummings-as-a-brutal-bully-claims-baltimore-district-far Trump slams Cummings as a 'brutal bully,' claims Baltimore district 'far worse' than southern border]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
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*Chaitin, Daniel (July 27, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-trashes-elijah-cummings-and-his-rat-and-rodent-infested-maryland-district-over-border-criticism Trump trashes Elijah Cummings and his 'rat and rodent infested' Maryland district over border criticism]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (July 27, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-lambasts-cummingss-filthy-district-in-murder-riddled-baltimore_3019235.html Trump Lambasts Cummings Over ‘Filthy’ District in Murder-Riddled Baltimore]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
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*Blake, Andrew (July 27, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/27/donald-trump-rips-baltimore-during-twitter-rant-no/ Trump rips Baltimore during Twitter rant: 'No human being would want to live there']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
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*Ross, Chuck (July 27, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/27/trump-baltimore-disgusting/ Trump Calls Baltimore ‘Disgusting, Rat And Rodent Infested Mess’]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
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*Lucey, Catherine; Andrews, Natalie; Calvert, Scott (July 27, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-portrays-baltimore-district-of-democratic-rep-cummings-as-rodent-infested-mess-11564248241 Trump Portrays Baltimore District of Democratic Rep. Cummings as ‘Rodent Infested Mess’]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
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*Brunnstrom, David (July 27, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-cummings/trump-tells-black-lawmaker-to-clean-up-disgusting-rat-and-rodent-infested-district-idUSKCN1UM0HZ Trump tells black lawmaker to clean up 'disgusting, rat and rodent infested' district]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
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*Pollak, Joel B. (July 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/28/pollak-elijah-cummings-oversight/ Pollak: Elijah Cummings Is a Partisan Hack, Not an ‘Oversight’ Chair]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Xiao, Bowen (July 28, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/aides-defend-trumps-comments-on-baltimore-zero-to-do-with-race_3019839.html Trump Aides Defend His Comments on Baltimore, ‘Zero to Do With Race’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Budryk, Zack (July 28, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/455064-sunday-shows-trump-allies-defend-cummings-tweets-amid-democratic Trump allies defend attacks on Cummings amid Democratic denunciations]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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More on Baltimore's condition:
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*Richardson, Valerie (July 29, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/29/donald-trumps-racist-tweets-highlight-troubled-us-/ Trump's 'racist' tweets a reminder that most troubled U.S. cities run by Dems]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Hawkins, Awr (July 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/28/baltimore-homicides-track-top-300-5th-consecutive-year/ Baltimore Homicides on Track to Top 300 for 5th Consecutive Year]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Binder, John (July 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/29/study-baltimores-murder-rate-outpaces-central-americas-most-dangerous-countries/ Study: Baltimore’s Murder Rate Outpaces Central America’s Most Dangerous Countries]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Bedard, Paul (July 31, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/baltimore-murder-rate-worse-than-honduras-el-salvador-guatemala-driving-asylum-surge Baltimore murder rate worse than Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, driving asylum surge]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
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*Leahy, Michael Patrick (July 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/29/baltimore-on-list-of-top-ten-rattiest-cities-all-run-by-democrats/ Baltimore on List of Top Ten ‘Rattiest Cities,’ All Run by Democrats]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Betz, Bradford (July 27, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-strategist-calls-elijah-cummings-district-most-dangerous-in-america GOP strategist calls Elijah Cummings’ district ‘most dangerous’ in America]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
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*Gage, John (July 27, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trumps-infested-tweets-repeated-info-from-fox-news-segment-on-filthy-conditions-in-elijah-cummings-district UPDATED: Trump's 'infested' tweets echoed Fox News segment on filthy conditions in Elijah Cummings' district]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
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*Bleau, Hannah (July 27, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/27/trump-doubles-down-cummings-this-is-your-district/ Resident of Baltimore Agrees with Trump: Cummings ‘Hasn’t Done Anything for Us’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Starnes, Todd (July 29, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/todd-starnes-trump-is-right-baltimore-mistreated-by-elected-dems-residents-deserve-better Todd Starnes: Trump is right – Baltimore mistreated by elected Dems, residents deserve better]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Leahy, Michael Patrick (July 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/29/baltimore-number-one-city-in-country-for-bed-bug-infestation/ Baltimore Number One City in Country for Bed Bug Infestation]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Horowitz, Daniel (July 29, 2019). [https://www.conservativereview.com/news/growing-baltimore-criminals-reign-supreme/ Growing up in a Baltimore where criminals reign supreme]. ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Bleau, Hannah (July 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/29/crime-plagued-baltimore-received-1-8-billion-obamas-2009-stimulus/ Crime-Plagued Baltimore Received $1.8 Billion of Obama’s 2009 Stimulus]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Sandberg, Jeremy (July 30, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/baltimore-living-conditions-under-scrutiny-after-trump-calls-out-cummings_3021670.html Baltimore Living Conditions Under Scrutiny After Trump Calls Out Cummings]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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*Caplan, Joshua (July 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/07/30/watch-rat-runs-through-live-shot-during-story-on-trumps-baltimores-tweets/ Watch: Rat Runs Through Live Shot During Story on Trump’s Baltimore Tweets]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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*Svab, Petr (July 31, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/west-baltimore-death-drugs-and-empty-homes-3_3024892.html West Baltimore: Death, Drugs, and Empty Homes]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
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*Furr, Amy (August 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/crime/2019/08/01/baltimore-ranked-most-dangerous-big-city-usa-today-2018/ Baltimore Ranked ‘Most Dangerous Big City’ by USA Today in 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
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*Wallace, Danielle (August 3, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/baltimore-90-charged-51-guns-1-million-cash-seized-violent-crime-trump-cummings Feds' crackdown on Baltimore drug trade nets 90 indicted, 51 guns, $1M cash]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
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*Kan, Janita (August 3, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/feds-charge-90-people-seize-over-51-guns-drugs-in-baltimore-drug-conspiracy-crackdown_3028785.html Feds Charge 90 People, Seize Over 51 Guns, Drugs in Baltimore Drug Conspiracy Crackdown]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
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*Rodriguez, Katherine (August 3, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/03/baltimore-cannot-account-millions-federal-funding/ Report: Baltimore Cannot Account for Millions in Federal Funding]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
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*Svab, Petr (August 4, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/baltimore-flush-with-federal-cash-cant-tell-where-it-all-went_3029844.html Baltimore Flush With Federal Cash, Can’t Tell Where It All Went]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
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*Starr, Penny (August 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/07/pro-trump-activist-volunteers-collect-12-tons-of-trash-in-west-baltimore/ Pro-Trump Activist, Volunteers Collect 12 Tons of Trash in West Baltimore]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
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*Duke, Selwyn (August 8, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/33084-trump-supporters-clean-up-baltimore-leftist-paper-dumps-on-them Trump Supporters Clean Up Baltimore; Leftist Paper Dumps on Them]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
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*Arthur, Andrew R. (August 9, 2019). [https://cis.org/Arthur/Baltimore-and-Borders Of Baltimore and Borders]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
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Left-wing reaction:
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*Kent, Simon (July 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/28/democrats-melt-down-over-trumps-criticism-of-cummings-disgusting-and-racist/ Democrats Melt Down over Trump’s Criticism of Cummings: ‘Disgusting and Racist’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Morefield, Scott (July 27, 2019). [https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/27/media-trump-cummings-baltimore-racist/ Media Plays The Racist Card After Trump’s Tweets On Baltimore, President’s Supporters Push Back]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
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*Nolte, John (July 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/30/nolte-elijah-cummings-blames-baltimores-problems-on-trump-and-racism/ Nolte: Elijah Cummings Blames Baltimore’s Problems on Trump and Racism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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Left-wing hypocrisy:
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*Calicchio, Dom (July 27, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/bernie-sanders-blasted-baltimore-as-third-world-country-and-disgrace-in-past-comments Bernie Sanders blasted Baltimore as ‘Third World country’ and ‘disgrace’ in past comments]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
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*Klein, Aaron (July 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/07/28/bernie-sanders-blasted-elijah-cummings-district-as-a-third-world-country/ Bernie Sanders Blasted Elijah Cummings’ District as a ‘Third World Country’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Allegri, Samuel (July 29, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/bernie-sanders-previously-called-baltimore-a-disgrace-compared-to-third-world-country_3021278.html Bernie Sanders Previously Called Baltimore a ‘Disgrace,’ Compared to ‘Third World Country’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Leahy, Michael Patrick (July 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/28/pbs-aired-rat-film-documentary-about-baltimores-rodent-problem-in-2018/ PBS Aired ‘Rat Film’ Documentary About Baltimore’s Rodent Problem in 2018]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Pollak, Joel B. (July 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/28/baltimore-sun-op-ed-2016-trumps-right-declare-baltimore-a-disaster-and-rebuild-it/ Baltimore Sun Op-ed, 2016: Trump’s Right: Declare Baltimore a ‘Disaster’ and Rebuild It]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Starr, Penny (July 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/29/baltimore-sun-trump-is-a-rat-for-citing-problem-newspaper-itself-has-documented/ Baltimore Sun: Trump Is a Rat for Citing Problem Newspaper Itself Has Documented]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Pollak, Joel B. (July 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/28/richard-grenell-calls-out-lefts-hypocrisy-on-baltimore-read-the-new-york-times/ Richard Grenell Calls Out Left’s Hypocrisy on Baltimore: Read the New York Times]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Singman, Brooke; Calicchio, Dom (July 29, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-says-crazy-bernie-sanders-should-also-be-labeled-a-racist-for-calling-baltimore-a-third-world-country Trump says Bernie Sanders should also be labeled 'a racist' for calling Baltimore a 'Third World country']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (July 29, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/455116-trump-seizes-on-sanders-past-criticism-of-baltimore Trump says Sanders should be labeled a racist for remarks on Baltimore]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Dorman, Sam (July 31, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/media/resurfaced-video-shows-elijah-cummings-calling-baltimore-drug-infested-likening-residents-to-zombies Resurfaced video shows Elijah Cummings calling Baltimore 'drug infested,' likening residents to 'zombies']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
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*Bleau, Hannah (July 31, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/31/watch-1999-video-shows-cummings-calling-his-baltimore-district-drug-infested/ Watch: 1999 Video Shows Cummings Calling His Baltimore District ‘Drug-Infested’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
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*Nolte, John (July 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/07/29/new-segregationists-media-outlaw-criticizing-people-color/ Nolte: The New Segregationists in the Media Outlaw Criticizing People of Color]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.</ref> President Trump did not cave to the Left and continued criticizing Cummings and Democrat-led Baltimore.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Lucey, Catherine; Andrews, Natalie; Calvert, Scott (July 28, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-keeps-up-his-criticism-of-rep-elijah-cummings-11564335843 Trump Keeps Up His Criticism of Rep. Elijah Cummings]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Pearce, Tim (July 28, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-doubles-down-nothing-wrong-with-saying-cummings-has-done-a-very-poor-job Trump doubles down: 'Nothing wrong' with saying Cummings 'has done a very poor job']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Wise, Justin (July 28, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/455034-trump-doubles-down-on-attacks-against-cummings-and-baltimore-area Trump doubles down on attacks against Cummings and Baltimore district]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (July 28, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/455083-trump-spends-weekend-lashing-out-at-cummings Trump spends weekend lashing out at Cummings]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.</ref> Additionally, he pushed back against false left-wing claims of "racism," even responding that Cummings was the real racist, and he also criticized the state of Nancy Pelosi's district.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Blitzer, Ronn (July 28, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-throws-squad-feud-back-at-pelosi-after-racist-accusation-democrats-always-play-the-race-card Trump throws 'Squad' feud back at Pelosi after 'racist' accusation: 'Democrats always play the race card']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Wroughton, Lesley (July 28, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-cummings/trump-rejects-racism-charge-throws-it-at-black-lawmaker-idUSKCN1UN0OE Trump rejects racism charge, throws it at black lawmaker]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Miller, Zeke; Yen, Hope (July 28, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/76da6dbad40e4209827abacc0b3d3ea7 Stepping up feud, Trump assails Cummings as ‘racist’]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Miller, Zeke; Yen, Hope (July 29, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/4175ea0e61e746cd95d7c684cd6a59f7 Accused of racism, Trump blasts black congressman as racist]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Klar, Rebecca (July 28, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/455073-trump-says-theres-nothing-racist-in-attacks-against-cummings Trump says there's 'nothing racist' in attacks against Cummings]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Pearce, Tim (July 28, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-calls-elijah-cummings-racist-amid-baltimore-feud Trump calls Elijah Cummings 'racist' amid Baltimore feud]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Kaplan, Tal (July 28, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-elijah-cummings-president-calls-congressman-racist Trump ramps up war of words with Elijah Cummings, calls congressman 'racist']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Swoyer, Alex (July 28, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/28/donald-trump-rips-elijah-cummings-nancy-pelosi-ove/ Trump rips Cummings, Pelosi over poorly kept districts: 'Democrats always play the Race Card']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (July 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/28/after-elijah-cummings-attack-donald-trump-taunts-nancy-pelosi-and-failing-san-francisco/ After Elijah Cummings Attack, Donald Trump Taunts Nancy Pelosi and ‘Failing’ San Francisco]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
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*Murdock, Deroy (September 14, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/deroy-murdock-dems-slam-racist-trump-as-he-boosts-101-black-colleges Deroy Murdock: Dem presidential candidates lie when they claim Trump is a racist]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
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*Nolte, John (November 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/11/05/nolte-trump-launches-campaign-to-attract-black-voters/ Nolte: Trump Launches Campaign to Attract Black Voters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
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Later statements on Pelosi's district:
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*Spiering, Charlie (October 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/10/26/donald-trump-rips-san-francisco-mess-under-nancy-pelosi/ Donald Trump Rips San Francisco ‘Mess’ Under Nancy Pelosi]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
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*Campisi, Jessica (October 26, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/467559-trump-lashes-out-at-pelosi-slams-san-francisco-as-very-bad-and Trump lashes out at Pelosi, slams San Francisco district as 'very bad and dangerous']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
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*Chalfant, Morgan (November 4, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/468944-trump-lashes-out-at-pelosi-during-rally-tells-her-to-go-back-to-home Trump lashes out at Pelosi during rally, tells her to 'go back' to home district]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 4, 2019.</ref> President Trump continued his criticisms.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Rodrigo, Chris Mills (July 29, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/455097-trump-starts-another-day-with-cummings-attack-25-years-of-all-talk-no Trump starts another day with Cummings attack: '25 years of all talk, no action!'] ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (July 29, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-issues-new-attacks-against-elijah-cummings-calls-al-sharpton-a-con-man_3020969.html Trump Issues New Attacks Against Elijah Cummings, Calls Al Sharpton a ‘Con Man’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Blitzer, Ronn (July 29, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-blasts-con-man-al-sharpton-as-feud-with-dems-over-baltimore-heats-up Trump blasts 'con man' Al Sharpton, as feud with Dems over Baltimore heats up]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (July 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/29/donald-trump-al-sharpton-a-con-man-who-hates-whites-and-cops/ Donald Trump: Al Sharpton a ‘Con Man’ Who ‘Hates Whites And Cops’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Balluck, Kyle; Daugherty, Owen (July 29, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/455095-trump-knocks-al-sharpton-amid-controversy-over-baltimore-comments Trump rips Al Sharpton amid controversy over Baltimore comments: 'Hates Whites & Cops!'] ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Vogt, Bailey (July 29, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/29/donald-trump-says-al-sharpton-hates-whites-labels-/ Trump says Al Sharpton 'hates whites,' slams 'King' Elijah Cummings in morning tirade]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (July 29, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/455210-trump-leans-into-baltimore-controversy-by-criticizing-sharpton Trump leans into Baltimore controversy by criticizing Sharpton]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Budryk, Zack (July 29, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/house/455254-trump-goes-after-cummings-again-he-should-investigate-himself Trump renews attacks on Cummings: 'He should investigate himself']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Halaschak, Zachary (July 30, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-continues-attacks-against-elijah-cummings Trump continues attacks against Cummings]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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*Vogt, Bailey (July 30, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/30/donald-trump-elijah-cummings-should-investigate-hi/ Trump: Cummings 'should investigate himself' for 'stolen or wasted' Baltimore funds]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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*Fabian, Jordan (July 30, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/455295-trump-says-he-is-the-least-racist-person-anywhere-in-the-world Trump says he is the 'least racist person anywhere in the world']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (July 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/30/donald-trump-im-the-least-racist-person-there-is-anywhere-in-the-world/ Donald Trump: ‘I’m the Least Racist Person There Is Anywhere in the World’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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*Brest, Mike (July 30, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-im-the-least-racist-person-in-the-world Trump: I'm the 'least racist person' in the world]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (July 30, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/455424-trump-on-being-called-a-racist-everybodys-called-a-racist-now Trump on being called a racist: 'Everybody's called a racist now']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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*Singman, Brooke (July 30, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-claims-baltimore-residents-thanking-him-for-taking-on-cummings-exposing-corruption Trump claims Baltimore residents 'thanking' him for taking on Cummings, exposing 'corruption']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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*Brest, Mike (July 30, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-tells-cummings-to-start-doing-oversight-on-baltimore-as-he-continues-to-attack-the-corrupt-city Trump tells Cummings to 'start doing oversight on Baltimore' as he continues to attack the 'corrupt city']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (July 30, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-16-billion-to-baltimore-was-stolen-or-wasted-ask-elijah-cummings-where-it-went_3022553.html Trump: $16 Billion to Baltimore Was ‘Stolen or Wasted, Ask Elijah Cummings Where it Went’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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*Pentchoukov, Ivan (July 30, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/billions-in-taxpayer-dollars-wasted-and-stolen-in-cummings-district-trump-says_3023075.html Trump Says Billions in Taxpayer Dollars Wasted, Stolen in Cummings’s District]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave (July 30, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/30/donald-trump-says-black-voters-baltimore-calling-w/ Trump says black voters in Baltimore calling White House to thank him]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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*Vogt, Bailey (July 30, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/30/donald-trump-elijah-cummings-should-investigate-hi/ Trump: Cummings 'should investigate himself' for 'stolen or wasted' Baltimore funds]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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*Salama, Vivian (July 30, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-calls-for-investigation-in-baltimore-claiming-residents-are-living-in-hell-11564500863 Trump Calls for Investigation in Baltimore, Claiming Residents Are ‘Living in Hell’]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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*Rosas, Julio (July 31, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-brushes-off-being-labeled-a-racist-pelosis-own-party-called-her-a-racist Trump brushes off being labeled a racist: Pelosi's own party called her a racist]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
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*Nolte, John (July 29, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/29/nolte-fact-check-debunks-al-sharptons-claim-trump-is-racist/ Nolte: Fact Check Debunks Al Sharpton’s Claim Trump Is Racist]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
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*Webb, David (July 30, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/columnists/455418-webb-trump-delivers-sharpton-does-photo-ops Webb: Trump delivers, Sharpton does photo ops]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (July 30, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/455360-trump-theres-no-strategy-in-attacks-on-cummings Trump: 'There's no strategy' in attacks on Cummings]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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*Ballhaus, Rebecca; Lucey, Catherine (July 31, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-allies-see-personal-grudge-not-political-strategy-in-twitter-attacks-on-baltimore-cummings-11564576945 Trump Allies See Personal Grudge, Not Political Strategy, in Twitter Attacks on Baltimore, Cummings]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
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*Buchanan, Patrick J. (July 30, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/reviews/opinion/item/32976-is-trump-capturing-the-law-and-order-issue Is Trump Capturing the “Law and Order” Issue?] ''The New American''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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*Smith, Rob (July 30, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/rob-smith-trump-twitter-baltimore-racist-democrats-elijah-cummings Rob Smith: Trump is delivering for African-Americans. Dems need to work with him to benefit Baltimore]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
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*Peek, Liz (July 31, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/455394-the-real-reason-democrats-defend-baltimore The real reason Democrats defend Baltimore]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
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*Duke, Selwyn (July 31, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/32993-trump-has-done-more-to-help-blacks-than-baltimore-pols-have-just-ask-jesse-jackson Trump Has Done More to Help Blacks Than Baltimore Pols Have — Just Ask Jesse Jackson]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
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*Hurt, Charles (July 31, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/31/trump-is-the-least-racist-person-in-the-world/ Trump is the least racist person in the world]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 5, 2019.
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*Hurt, Charles (August 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/01/the-nuclear-option-last-true-american-racists-discovered-in-washington-d-c/ The Nuclear Option: Last True American Racists Discovered–in Washington, D.C.] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
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*Pearson, CJ (August 1, 2019). [https://humanevents.com/2019/08/01/donald-trump-is-no-racist/ Donald Trump Is No Racist.] ''Human Events''. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
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*Richardson, Valerie (August 2, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/2/black-conservatives-defend-trump-blast-democratic-/ He's not racist: Black conservatives defend Trump, blast Democratic record in inner cities]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
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*Baklinski, Pete (August 2, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-is-not-a-racist-mlks-niece-rebukes-liberal-archbishop ‘Trump is not a racist’: MLK’s niece rebukes liberal DC archbishop]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
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*Bowden, John (August 8, 2019). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/456749-martin-luther-king-jrs-niece-trump-is-not-a-racist Martin Luther King Jr.'s niece: 'Trump is not a racist']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave (August 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/8/alveda-king-mlks-niece-denounces-democrats-race-ba/ MLK's niece denounces Democrats' 'race baiting' of Trump]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
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*Siegel, Fred (August 1, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/you-cant-blame-trump-for-baltimores-failure-11564701067 You Can’t Blame Trump for Baltimore’s Failure]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
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*Stein, Andrew (August 7, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/456523-donald-trumps-no-racist-as-past-acts-and-presidential-record-prove Donald Trump's no racist, as past acts and presidential record prove]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
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*Kirkwood, R. Cort (August 8, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/33080-new-york-democrat-trump-s-no-racist New York Democrat: Trump’s No Racist]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
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*Williams, Walter E. (August 7, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/reviews/opinion/item/33059-was-trump-right-about-baltimore Was Trump Right About Baltimore?] ''The New American''. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
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*Duke, Selwyn (August 7, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/reviews/opinion/item/33060-murder-it-s-a-democrat-thing Murder, It’s a Democrat Thing]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
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*Arthur, Andrew R. (August 7, 2019). [https://cis.org/Arthur/Congressional-Democrats-Blame-Conditions-Border Congressional Democrats to Blame for Conditions at the Border]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
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*Gingrich, Newt (August 10, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/newt-gingrich-trump-is-right-about-baltimore-new-solutions-needed-for-old-problems Newt Gingrich: Trump is right about Baltimore – new solutions needed for old problems]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 10, 2019.
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*Scarry, Eddie (August 12, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trump-is-apparently-racist-because-the-media-say-hes-racist Trump is apparently racist because the media say he's racist]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
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*Arthur, Andrew R. (August 12, 2019). [https://cis.org/Arthur/Baltimore-Model-Democrats-Schizophrenia-Immigration Baltimore Is a Model for Democrats' Schizophrenia on Immigration]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
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*Duke, Selwyn (August 20, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/33181-why-al-sharpton-and-other-democrats-don-t-care-about-black-slavery Why Al Sharpton and Other Democrats Don’t Care About Black Slavery]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
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*Re, Gregg (August 1, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-ohio-campaign-rally-wasted-money-inner-cities-joe-biden-ilhan-omar Trump decries 'wasted money' on inner cities, tweaks Democratic rivals at Ohio campaign rally]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (August 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/01/trump-rips-corrupt-democrat-run-cities-baltimore-san-francisco-los-angeles-chicago/ Trump Rips Corrupt Democrat-Run Cities: Baltimore, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (August 1, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/455877-trump-targets-democrats-over-state-of-us-cities-at-cincinnati-rally Trump targets Democrats over state of US cities at Cincinnati rally]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
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*Xiao, Bowen (August 1, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-calls-out-democrats-for-putting-illegal-immigrants-ahead-of-americans-in-inner-cities_3026806.html Trump Calls Out Democrats for Putting Illegal Immigrants Ahead of Inner City Americans]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
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*Howell, Tom (August 1, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/1/trump-compares-baltimore-murder-rate-central-ameri/ Trump blasts Los Angeles, compares Baltimore murder rate to central America at rally]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
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*Pollak, Joel B. (August 1, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/08/01/trump-rips-california-democrats-for-destroying-san-francisco-los-angeles/ Trump Rips California Democrats For Destroying San Francisco, Los Angeles]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
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*Spiering, Charlie (August 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/08/donald-trump-democrats-use-racism-attack-every-time-down/ Donald Trump: Democrats Use Racism Attack Every Time They Are Down]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
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*Boyer, Dave (August 9, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/9/trump-dems-showing-desperate-calling-him-racist/ Trump says Dems show they're 'desperate' by calling him white supremacist]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
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*Kan, Janita (July 31, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/ben-carson-addresses-baltimore-living-conditions-during-visit-after-trump-highlights-problems-in-city_3024127.html Ben Carson Addresses Baltimore Living Conditions During Visit After Trump Highlights Problems in City]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
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*Starr, Penny (July 31, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/31/ben-carson-tours-baltimore-cannot-ignore-devastating-effect-of-vermin-ticks-mold-lead/ Ben Carson Tours Baltimore: Cannot Ignore ‘Devastating Effect’ of Vermin, Ticks, Mold, Lead]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
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*O'Reilly, Andrew (July 31, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ben-carson-visits-baltimore-amid-uproar-over-trumps-tweets Ben Carson visits Baltimore amid uproar over Trump's tweets]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
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*Baker, Trent (August 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/08/02/carson-on-baltimore-controversy-when-you-hold-people-responsible-they-dont-like-it-they-call-you-a-racist/ Carson on Baltimore Controversy: ‘When You Hold People Responsible, They Don’t Like It, They Call You a Racist’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
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*Horowitz, Daniel (September 18, 2019). [https://www.conservativereview.com/news/baltimores-drug-problem-crime-open-borders-not-opioid-prescriptions/ Baltimore’s drug problem is all about crime and open borders, NOT opioid prescriptions]. ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved September 18, 2019.</ref>
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*October 9, 2019—President Trump criticized several NBA officials and players for "pandering to China" while disrespecting the U.S.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Spiering, Charlie (October 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2019/10/09/watch-president-trump-blasts-nba-for-pandering-to-chinawatch-president-trump-blasts-nba-pandering-china/ WATCH: President Trump Blasts NBA for ‘Pandering’ to China]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (October 9, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/465085-trump-rips-nba-coaches-kerr-popovich Trump rips NBA coaches Kerr, Popovich]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
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*Phillips, Morgan (October 9, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/sports/trump-mocks-nba-coach-steve-kerr-for-china-stance-calls-him-little-boy Trump mocks NBA coach Steve Kerr for China stance, calls him 'little boy']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
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*Gage, John (October 9, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/like-a-little-boy-trump-mocks-steve-kerr-for-not-criticizing-china 'Like a little boy': Trump mocks Steve Kerr for not criticizing China]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
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*Hao, Nicole (October 10, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-criticizes-nba-for-pandering-to-china-amid-escalating-row-over-hong-kong-tweet_3113031.html Trump Criticizes NBA for ‘Pandering to China’ Amid Escalating Row Over Hong Kong Tweet]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
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*Stieber, Zachary (October 10, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-criticizes-steve-kerr-and-gregg-popovich-over-reluctance-to-speak-out-on-china_3112520.html Trump Criticizes Steve Kerr and Gregg Popovich Over Reluctance to Speak out on China]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
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*Duke, Selwyn (October 10, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/item/33651-the-manchurian-league-nba-other-big-biz-doing-china-s-bidding The Manchurian League: NBA, Other Big Biz, Doing China’s Bidding]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 10, 2019.</ref>
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*On October 9, 2017, President Trump commemorated [[Columbus Day]] without criticizing the holiday as Obama had done. despite growing left-wing opposition to the holiday.<ref>Multiple references:
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*[https://www.voanews.com/usa/trump-issues-columbus-day-proclamation-without-obamas-misgivings Trump Issues Columbus Day Proclamation Without Obama’s Misgivings]. ''Voice of America''. October 8, 2017. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
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*Fair, Julia (October 9, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/10/09/president-trumps-columbus-day-proclamation-excludes-native-americans/746436001/ How Donald Trump's Columbus Day proclamation compares to previous presidents]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
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*Anapol, Avery (October 9, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/354496-trumps-columbus-day-proclamation-leaves-out-mention-of-native Trump does not mention Native Americans in Columbus Day proclamation, breaking with Obama]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
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*Emerling, Gary (October 9, 2017). [https://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2017-10-09/trump-skips-mention-of-native-americans-in-columbus-day-proclamation Trump Skips Mention of Native Americans in Columbus Day Proclamation]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
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*Scott, Eugene (October 9, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/10/09/trump-and-the-white-house-dont-acknowledge-native-americans-in-push-not-to-erase-columbuss-legacy/ Trump and the White House don’t acknowledge Native Americans in push not to ‘erase’ Columbus’s legacy]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
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*Hurt, Charles (October 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2017/10/09/nuclear-option-columbus-deserves-day/ The Nuclear Option: Why Columbus Deserves His Day]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
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*Kassam, Raheem (October 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2017/10/08/kassam-replacing-columbus-day-with-indigenous-peoples-day-why-not-just-scream-i-wish-i-was-never-even-born/ KASSAM: Replacing Columbus Day with ‘Indigenous People’s Day’? Why Not Just Scream ‘I Wish I Was Never Even Born!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.</ref> President Trump made similarly strong statements in 2018<ref>Multiple references:
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*Spiering, Charlie (October 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/10/08/on-columbus-day-donald-trump-praises-courage-willpower-and-ambition/ On Columbus Day, Donald Trump Praises ‘Courage, Willpower, and Ambition’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
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*Samuels, Brett (October 8, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/410389-trump-makes-no-mention-of-indigenous-peoples-for-2nd-straight-year-in Trump again makes no mention of indigenous peoples in Columbus Day proclamation]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
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*[https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/trump-praises-columbus-as-man-who-inspired-generations-1.6543993 Controversial Columbus Day: Trump Praises Man Who 'Inspired Generations']. ''Haaretz'' (also from the ''Associated Press''). October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 15, 2019.</ref> and 2019.<ref>Multiple references:
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*Spiering, Charlie (October 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/14/donald-trump-celebrates-intrepid-pioneer-on-columbus-day/ Donald Trump Celebrates ‘Intrepid Pioneer’ on Columbus Day]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
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*Harper, Jennifer (October 13, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/13/trump-marks-columbus-day-praises-italian-americans/ Trump marks Columbus Day, praises explorer's drive for discovery as 'core of the American spirit']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
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*Chapman, Michael W. (October 14, 2019). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/michael-w-chapman/trump-christopher-columbus-courage-skill-and-drive-are-core-american Trump: Columbus' 'Courage, Skill, and Drive' at 'The Core of The American Spirit']. ''CNS News''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
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President Trump's comments outside the proclamation:
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*Olson, Tyler (October 16, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-defends-columbus-day-in-appearance-with-italian-president Trump defends Columbus Day in appearance with Italian president: 'Some people don't like it. I do!'] ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
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*Dinan, Stephen (October 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/16/trump-praises-columbus-day-against-movement-change/ Trump praises Columbus Day against movement to change holiday's name]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
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*Byas, Steve (October 14, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/item/33673-left-ramps-up-attacks-on-columbus-day Left Ramps Up Attacks on Columbus Day]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
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*DeRensis, Hunter (October 14, 2019). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/columbus-day-still-needs-to-be-defended/ Columbus Day Still Needs to Be Defended]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.</ref> In November 2019, President Trump also defended [[Thanksgiving]].<ref>Multiple references:
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*Spiering, Charlie (November 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/11/26/donald-trump-vows-to-protect-thanksgiving-holiday-from-the-left/ Donald Trump Vows to Protect Thanksgiving Holiday from the Left]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
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*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/26/trump-promises-not-change-name-thanksgiving/ Trump promises not to change name of Thanksgiving]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). November 26, 2019. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
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*Folley, Aris (November 26, 2019). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/472211-trump-vows-not-to-rename-thanksgiving-were-not-changing-it Trump at rally vows to supporters no name change for 'Thanksgiving']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
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*Wallace, Danielle (November 27, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-thanksgiving-name-change-sunrise-florida-rally-liberal-left Trump vows not to change the name of Thanksgiving despite cries from the 'radical left']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
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*Phillips, Jack (November 27, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-says-thanksgiving-wont-be-changed-they-dont-want-to-use-the-term_3158543.html Trump Says Thanksgiving Won’t Be Changed: ‘They Don’t Want to Use the Term’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
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*Shaw Crouse, Janice (November 28, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/indoctrinated-millennials-foolishly-want-to-get-rid-of-thanksgiving Indoctrinated Millennials foolishly want to get rid of Thanksgiving]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''American Thinker''). Retrieved December 4, 2019.
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*[https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/history/item/34196-attack-on-thanksgiving-dukes-take Attack on Thanksgiving | Duke's Take]. ''The New American''. December 2, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2019.</ref>
  
 
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Official presidential photo of President Donald Trump
Main article: Donald Trump achievements

This article is a non-exhaustive list of achievements by U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration related to their dealings with the media, particularly the mainstream media, and political correctness.

For Trump Administration antitrust actions against Big Tech companies, see Donald Trump achievements: Criminal justice, law enforcement, and other DOJ matters.

Trump's victories over the liberal media establishment

See also: Mainstream media and Donald Trump, Fake news, and Liberal media

2017

President Trump was strongly opposed by the mainstream media, and he and his allies strongly attacked them in return.[1] According to an October 2017 report, he attacked the media more than anything else on Twitter.[2] His attacks against the media reportedly resembled that of pro wrestling.[3] Trump was reported as winning the battle against the liberal media.[4][5] He was helped by the fact that multiple fake news reporting errors were discovered in the media.[6]

  • February 16, 2017—At an hour-long press conference, Trump repeatedly criticized the press as biased and "so dishonest ... out of control."[7]
  • February 17, 2017—President Trump tweeted: "The FAKE NEWS media (failing @nytimes, @NBCNews, @ABC, @CBS, @CNN) is not my enemy, it is the enemy of the American People!"[8]
  • February 24, 2017—President Trump excluded several liberal media organizations from attending a press briefing.[9][10]
  • Rather than spend his 100th day in office attending the White House Correspondents Dinner with its left-wing anti-Trump journalists and media figures, Trump went to Pennsylvania to hold a Trump Rally for his supporters.[11] Trump became the first president since Reagan in 1981 to skip the dinner.[12] That same day, a Morning Consult survey found that more American adults – 37% to 29% – trusted the White House over the media to tell the truth.[13]
  • May 17, 2017—Under heavy fire from liberals and the mainstream media for controversies regarding disgraced FBI director James Comey and Russia, Trump, in a commencement speech at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, criticized the media and made clear that he would stand his ground and not give up. He stated that "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."[14][15]
  • Rather than holding a press conference after his first foreign trip, President Trump gave a speech to U.S. soldiers.[16]
  • June 9, 2017—When President Trump held a press conference with the Romanian prime minister, CNN and The New York Times were assigned seats in the back of the Rose Garden.[17]
  • Although President Trump strongly criticized the mainstream media in general,[18] he targeted CNN in particular, calling it fake news.[19] After it was revealed that CNN did report and promote a story about Trump in late-June 2017 that was revealed to be fake news promoted for ratings purposes, President Trump strongly criticized the network for its poor reporting.[20][21] On July 2, 2017, President Trump tweeted a video of him wrestling down CNN.[22]
  • July 1, 2017—At a Celebrate Freedom Rally in Washington D.C., his first Independence Day address as U.S. President,[23] Trump stated that "the fake media is trying to silence us but we will not let them....The fake media tried to stop us from going to the White House, but I’m president and they’re not," and that "their agenda is not your agenda."[24]
  • August 22, 2017—At a campaign rally in Arizona, President Trump harshly criticized the mainstream media and exposed their liberal bias and deception in their reporting of his public statements after the Charlottesville attacks – where the mainstream media indicated that the President was, at least, sympathetic towards white supremacists – by actually re-reading his original statements again.[25]
  • According to an October 2017 Morning Consult/Politico poll, 46% of Americans believed that the media fabricates stories against the Trump Administration, while only 37% did not believe this.[26]
  • November 15, 2017—After returning from his trip to Asia, President Trump criticized CNN (along with The New York Times) after he had been forced to watch it during his trip.[27]
  • November 25, 2017—President Trump criticized CNN International for poorly representing the U.S. to the world by speading fake news.[28]
  • November 27, 2017—In addition to criticizing the mainstream media, President Trump proposed a contest in which all the mainstream media outlets, specifically including CNN and with the exception of Fox News Channel, would compete to see who had the most dishonest coverage of himself, with the winner receiving the "Fake News Trophy."[29]

2018

President Trump continued calling out the mainstream media for its bias against him.[30] According to White House Transition Project director Martha Joynt Kumar, by late April 2018, President Trump had answered questions from the media more frequently than Obama had by the same point in his presidency.[31]

  • January 17, 2018—President Trump released his "2017 Fake News Awards", which was awarded to mainstream media outlets for false stories related to himself.[32] There were eleven winners, with The New York Times in first place and with CNN in the list four times.[32]
  • April 2, 2018—President Trump defended the conservative Sinclair Broadcasting Group and criticized the mainstream media for their criticisms of the group, pointing out their double standard.[33] The next day, President Trump again defended Sinclair while criticizing the mainstream media.[34]
  • April 28, 2018—President Trump skipped the White House Correspondents' Dinner for the second year in a row, speaking at a campaign-style rally in Michigan instead.[35]
  • June 15, 2018—Among the numerous other times he criticized the mainstream media, President Trump spent a large part of the morning – impromptu – being interviewed by and strongly criticizing the media for its bias against him.[36]
  • According to an Axios/SurveyMonkey poll released on June 27, 2018, 72% of all Americans believed that the mainstream media knowingly published "fake, false or purposely misleading" stories frequently or occasionally.[37]
  • July 11, 2018—At the beginning of a NATO summit, President Trump greeted both the "the legitimate media and the fake-news media."[38]
  • July 15, 2018—President Trump labeled the mainstream media as the "enemy of the people", one of several times he used the term to describe it.[39]
  • July 29, 2018—President Trump, in several tweets, strongly criticized the media for its bias against him and even stated that it "puts the lives of many ... at risk" by inappropriately revealing private discussions within the government.[40]
  • August 2, 2018—President Trump stated that it is the fake news media – which comprises much of the media – that is the "enemy of the people."[41]
  • August 16, 2018—President Trump labeled the mainstream media the "opposition party", among other criticisms, as over 300 media organizations ran editorials attacking the president.[42]
  • August 18, 2018—President Trump strongly criticized social media companies for discriminating against and censoring conservatives and Republicans.[43] Trump made numerous subsequent statements expressing opposition to social media censorship and discrimination,[44] including in a strongly-worded tweet on August 24, 2018.[45] The DOJ announced in September 2018 that Attorney General Jeff Sessions would look into social media censorship claims.[46]
  • August 28, 2018—President Trump, threatening action, criticized Google for biased search results and for censoring conservative media sources.[47]
  • August 30, 2018—President Trump criticized the NBC and CNN, even more strongly and sustained than usual.[48]
  • October 1, 2018—At a press conference, President Trump strongly criticized the media, stating that "I consider you a part of the Democrat Party."[49]
  • October 2018—Rather than allowing the media to blame him for a politically-motivated bomb scare incident, President Trump criticized the mainstream media for their part in promoting divisiveness in American society.[50] He criticized the media for the same reason on October 28[51] and 29,[52] as well as November 2.[53]
  • December 13, 2018—It was reported that the White House canceled its annual Christmas party for the media.[54]
  • December 15, 2018—President Trump strongly criticized The Weekly Standard and Bill Kristol, both neocon opponents of the president, on the day the former announced it would shut down.[55]

2019

President Trump continued fighting bias and fake news in the mainstream media and social media,[56] and he continued pushing back against left-wing, globalist culture.[57] He also continued his frequent informal press conferences with the media.[58]

  • January 7, 2019—President Trump strongly criticized the left-wing media, describing them as "crazed lunatics," "the real Opposition Party," and "the Enemy of the People."[59]
  • January 15, 2019—According to a Media Research Center report released this day, President Trump's approval rating increased over two percentage points in 2018 despite 90% negative media coverage that year.[60]
  • January 21–22, 2019—President Trump strongly criticized the media's handling of an incident involving Catholic students wearing MAGA hats who were falsely accused of harassing an American Indian activist, describing it as a symbol "of Fake News and how evil it can be."[61]
  • February 11, 2019—President Trump criticized mainstream media "fact-checkers," calling them out for their partisanship.[62]
  • March 19, 2019—President Trump made several strong statements against the mainstream media. He described fake news as "the absolute Enemy of the People and our Country itself,"[63] and he accused social media and other media platforms of being biased against conservatives.[64] He also vowed to look into Facebook censorship of a White House official.[65] At a press conference that day, President Trump and conservative Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro expressed strong support for each other's views on fake news.[66]
  • March 26, 2019—Following the Mueller probe's confirmation that the Trump campaign did not collude with Russia, President Trump criticized the media, describing it as "the Enemy of the People and the Real Opposition Party."[67]
  • April 23, 2019—President Trump strongly criticized the media,[68] including The New York Times[69] and Joe Scarborough,[70] and he criticized Twitter for its bias against conservatives.[71]
  • April 27, 2019—President Trump skipped the White House Correspondents' Dinner for the third year in a row, holding a rally for his supporters instead.[72]
  • May 3–4, 2019—After Facebook and Twitter banned several conservative figures, President Trump strongly defended those conservatives and criticized the social media companies for their bias and censorship.[73] He also pointed out those companies' double standards.[74]
  • May 15, 2019—The Trump Administration refused to join an international agreement intended to fight "online extremism," with the administration citing its support for free speech as a reason as well as its concern that the agreement would contradict First Amendment rights.[75]
  • May 15, 2019—The White House released a tool allowing Americans to report instances of social media bias and censorship.[76]
  • June 9, 2019—President Trump criticized Twitter's censorship of conservative figures, calling on the social media company to allow them back on the site.[77]
  • July 11, 2019—President Trump hosted a social media summit at the White House in which he hosted conservative social media personalities, among other figures, and showed his support for them in the face of Big Tech censorship.[78] The president stated that he directed his administration "to explore all regulatory and legislative solutions to protect free speech and the free speech rights of all Americans."[78]
  • July 21, 2019—President Trump defended an Angel Mom banned from Twitter for criticizing far-left immigration policies and their harmful effects on the country.[79]
  • July 22, 2019—President Trump strongly criticized the mainstream media for its bias and inaccurate stories and stated that "Fake News Equals the Enemy of the People!"[80]
  • August 9, 2019—President Trump strongly criticized Hollywood for making and promoting a strongly anti-Trump movie and for promoting hatred and racism.[81]
  • August 15, 2019—President Trump criticized the left-wing media for wanting the economy to crash in the hopes that it would hurt him politically.[82]
  • August 18, 2019—President Trump strongly criticized The New York Times for shifting from the "Russian collusion" narrative to a "racism witch hunt" narrative to slander him.[83]
  • September 24, 2019—At his United Nations General Assembly speech on September 24, 2019, President Trump criticized Big Tech and the danger it posed to free speech.[84]
  • October 22, 2019—The White House confirmed it could cancel its subscriptions to The New York Times and The Washington Post.[85] White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham also encouraged other federal agencies to cancel their subscriptions.[86]

2020

  • January 12, 2020—White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham strongly condemned a letter signed by former White House press secretaries demanding that the White House resume formal briefings to the mainstream media.[87]

Trump's establishment of a massive direct line to the public via social media

Via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube – particularly Twitter[88] – Trump established a massive and effective[89] direct link to the American public unfiltered by the mainstream media. His social media audience was about 45 million people at the time of his inauguration in January 2017,[90] and by October 2017 he became the most followed world leader on Twitter with nearly 40 million followers.[91] Trump has used his social media platform for, among other things, criticizing political correctness and gun control,[92] as well as to advance his agenda.[93] CNBC reported in January 2019 that President Trump's tweets advocating for a border wall had been effective.[94] According to the analytics firm CrowdTangle, President Trump's Twitter account received the most interaction of any account on the social media platform,[95] and he was the most-tweeted-about politician in 2019.[96] His Twitter use affected the Twitter habits and strategies of business owners and CEOs.[97]

President Trump himself noted that he could "get the honest and unfiltered message out" through Twitter, and he wrote on the social media site that "if I would have relied on the Fake News of CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, washpost or nytimes, I would have had ZERO chance winning WH."[98] He also described his social media use as "the only way to fight a VERY dishonest and unfair 'press.'"[99] According to Gallup in May 2018, Trump's tweets reached 76% of Americans.[100] Although opposed by the Washington establishment, President Trump's use of Twitter was supported by his base.[101] Trump stated he would not end his use of social media regardless of what the mainstream media thought.[102] President Trump made many important statements through his Twitter account.[103] The mainstream media opposed Trump's tweets, and its stories that cited his tweets were found to more negative and biased against the president, according to the Pew Research Center in October 2017.[104]

In August 2017, the Trump Campaign launched a "Real News" program to counter mainstream media bias.[105]

Trump's association with conservative media

Rather than associate with the leftist mainstream media, Trump associated himself with the conservative media, particularly Fox News[106] – by the end of 2017, President Trump appeared on Fox News more than other outlets while generally avoiding the liberal mainstream media.[107] In April 2017, President Trump hosted a media briefing exclusively for conservative media outlets.[108] He met with libertarian-conservative commentator and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in December 2015,[109][110] becoming the first president to have ever met with Jones according to Jones's website.[111]

Much to the consternation of liberals and the mainstream media,[112] the Trump Administration was much more friendly towards and, during press briefings, called more often upon conservative[113] and smaller[114] media outlets compared to previous administrations. For example, the first three journalists Press Secretary Sean Spicer ever called upon during his tenure as secretary were "conservative-leaning" (the Associated Press traditionally received the first question).[115] This did not stop the conservative media from asking tough questions to the Trump Administration and holding it accountable.[116] It was reported on June 30, 2017, that three conservative-leaning news outlets, Newsmax, One America News Network, and the Daily Mail, had been given permanent seats in the White House briefing room.[117]

On July 22, 2017, the newly appointed White House Director of Communications Anthony Scaramucci gave his first interview during his short tenure with Breitbart News.[118] Fox News ended 2017 as the most-watched cable network, and President Trump's support for the network may have served as a reason for that.[119] In 2019, President Trump increasingly did interviews with mainstream media organizations.[120]

The media noted that President Trump hired several people associated with Fox News to various positions in his administration.[121] Trump did not hesitate to criticize Fox News when he believed it had caved to the Left.[122]

Trump's victories over political correctness

Twitter poll conducted by Elon Musk, November 19, 2022.
  • Trump has strongly and successfully challenged political correctness,[123] particularly during his 2016 presidential campaign. He insisted on using the term "anchor baby" despite a reporter saying the term was offensive.[124] He also frequently used the terms "Islamic terrorism" and "Merry Christmas."
  • January 20, 2017—Trump became the first president to say "radical Islamic terrorism" in his inaugural address.[125]
  • To the approval of CIA staffers, the Trump Administration ended Barack Obama's overemphasis on political correctness in U.S. national security policy.[126]
  • In June 2017, after an Islamic terrorist attack in the United Kingdom, President Trump used his social media platform to call for the end of political correctness.[127] In November 2017, he criticized UK Prime Minister Theresa May by telling her to "focus on the destructive Radical Islamic Terrorism that is taking place within the United Kingdom."[128] In a July 2018 speech, President Trump called "radical Islamic terrorism" the "enemy."[129] In his 2018 proclamation commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks, President Trump condemned the "radical Islamist terrorists" who conducted the attacks,[130] and he and Vice President Mike Pence referred to radical Islamic terrorism in speeches they made that day.[131] On October 25, 2018, President Trump and the White House labeled Hezbollah a "radical Islamic" group.[132]
  • One notable phrase used in Trump's speeches was that "in America, we don't worship government. We worship God."[133]
  • In August 2017, after violent and deadly clashes between white supremacists and Antifa activists in Charlottesville, Virginia, President Trump not only strongly criticized the hatred and violence, but, challenging the politically correct attitude of the establishment and the Left, criticized the "many sides" that were responsible for the hatred and violence rather than just the white supremacists.[134] Trump urged all Americans to view themselves as Americans first, saying that "above all, we must remember this truth, no matter our color, creed, religion or political party, we are all Americans first."[134] President Trump stood unmoved even after intense media criticism, and in a press conference held a few days later, he again stated that the alt-left was just as responsible for the violence as the alt-right, criticized the media for its one-sidedness and double standards in reporting on the violence, and criticized the Left's opposition to Confederate monuments.[135] As expected, President Trump shocked the mainstream media by his comments,[136] and they helped widen the gap, or at least highlight the gap, between Trump and the establishment GOP.[137] In addition to challenging political correctness, the Charlottesville incident helped "drain the swamp", as numerous executive branch advisors and officials resigned their positions due to President Trump's comments.[138] When President Trump signed a Senate Resolution condemning white supremacism and neo-Nazis, he again condemned "hatred, bigotry, and racism in all forms" and said through a White House statement that "no matter the color of our skin or our ethnic heritage, we all live under the same laws, we all salute the same great flag, and we are all made by the same almighty God."[139] On August 11, 2018, commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Charlottesville violence, President Trump again condemned "all types of racism and acts of violence" and wished "peace to ALL Americans."[140] On April 26, 2019, President Trump strongly defended his comments and described Robert E. Lee as "a great general."[141]
  • President Trump voiced support for letting Confederate monuments stay, as opposed to taking them down as supported by the Left.[142] He also opposed taking down other statues opposed by leftists, such as those of Christopher Columbus.[143]
  • President Trump and his administration have not been afraid to criticize the Barack Obama and his left-wing administration for its failures.[144] This could be seen regarding Syria and Obama's failed and broken "red line" promise concerning the Syrian Civil War,[145] as well as Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly criticizing the Obama Administration's failure regarding illegal immigration and national security.[146][147]
  • President Trump took a strong stance in advocating that NFL players be required to stand for the U.S. National Anthem, and in criticising the fact that many of them chose to kneel for the anthem.[148] In May 2018, the NFL decided to require its players and other personnel to stand for the anthem.[149] In August 2018, President Trump started a petition calling on ESPN to air the playing of the National Anthem.[150]
  • President Trump fought against the War on Christmas in 2017.[151] For Christmas 2017, the White House Christmas card used the term "Merry Christmas," a sharp departure from the Obama Administration, which avoided using the term, instead opting for politically correct alternatives that did not mention "Christmas."[152] The White House also set up a nativity scene with the baby Jesus for Christmas 2017.[153] According to a December 2017 Axios/SurveyMonkey poll, nearly two-thirds of Americans preferred the term "Merry Christmas" to "Happy Holidays."[154] By 2018, conservatives noted President Trump's impact on fighting against the War on Christmas.[155] In 2019, President Trump noted in a speech that the Christian Cross is "a powerful reminder of the meaning of Christmas" and that "Christians give thanks that the Son of God came into the world to save humanity."[156]
  • President Trump was bold enough to mock the MeToo movement[157] and stand up for men in the face of uncorroborated allegations.[158]
  • At a rally on October 22, 2018, President Trump strongly rejected globalism and labeled himself a nationalist,[159] and he defended his comments the following day after the media criticized him for them.[160]
  • President Trump stated he prefers to call the Democratic Party the "Democrat Party" as it is a more accurate description.[161]
  • President Trump was not afraid to criticize and challenge left-wing judges. For example, in November 2018, he criticized the Ninth Circuit for its left-wing decisions,[162] and he pushed back against Chief Justice John Roberts when he spoke against the president for criticizing Obama judges.[163]
  • President Trump mocked global warming several times. On December 28, 2017, for example, he trolled climate change alarmists when he tweeted that "perhaps we could use a little bit of that good old Global Warming that our Country, but not other countries, was going to pay TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS to protect against" when noting record cold weather in the U.S.[164] In November 2018, he mocked the existence of global warming as the East Coast saw record low temperatures.[165] In January 2019, President Trump stated during a harsh cold wave that it "wouldn’t be bad to have a little of that good old fashioned Global Warming right now."[166]
  • President Trump defended conservative Fox News hosts Tucker Carlson and Jeanine Pirro and called on Fox to not cave to leftists seeking to destroy their careers because of politically incorrect statements they had made.[167]
  • According to some analysts, President Trump's behavior of finding insulting nicknames for his opponents was effective.[168]
  • On July 14, 2019, President Trump criticized a group of anti-American and far-left members of Congress, known as "the Squad," for attacking the United States despite being born in poor, unstable countries and wanting to immigrate to the U.S.[169] He told those members of Congress to fix the dysfunctional countries they originated at rather tell native-born Americans to change the United States.[169] The president strongly defended this statement after receiving hysteric left-wing criticism, and he refused to cave or apologize.[170] President Trump made additional strong statements criticizing them at a campaign rally on July 17, 2019,[171] and he continued criticizing them afterward.[172] Among numerous other statements, President Trump turned the tables on the congresswomen by – with justification – labeling them "racist."[173] On August 20, 2019, President Trump criticized American Jews who voted Democrat despite the numerous anti-Semitic statements and actions of "the squad" and the support of other Democrats for their statements.[174]
  • July 27, 2019—President Trump criticized left-wing Democrat Elijah Cummings for his attacks on U.S. immigration officers and the administration's border policies by noting that he should devote more attention to his district, which was not in good condition.[175] President Trump did not cave to the Left and continued criticizing Cummings and Democrat-led Baltimore.[176] Additionally, he pushed back against false left-wing claims of "racism," even responding that Cummings was the real racist, and he also criticized the state of Nancy Pelosi's district.[177] President Trump continued his criticisms.[178]
  • October 9, 2019—President Trump criticized several NBA officials and players for "pandering to China" while disrespecting the U.S.[179]
  • On October 9, 2017, President Trump commemorated Columbus Day without criticizing the holiday as Obama had done. despite growing left-wing opposition to the holiday.[180] President Trump made similarly strong statements in 2018[181] and 2019.[182] In November 2019, President Trump also defended Thanksgiving.[183]

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