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* Boyer, Dave (May 5, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/5/trump-issues-signing-statement-spending-bill/ Trump issues statement on spending bill, rejects limits on federal marijuana laws]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 6, 2017. | * Boyer, Dave (May 5, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/5/trump-issues-signing-statement-spending-bill/ Trump issues statement on spending bill, rejects limits on federal marijuana laws]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 6, 2017. | ||
* Bowden, John (May 5, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/finance/332182-trump-pushes-back-against-ban-on-state-medical-marijuana-interference Trump pushes back against ban on state medical marijuana interference]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 6, 2017.</ref> | * Bowden, John (May 5, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/finance/332182-trump-pushes-back-against-ban-on-state-medical-marijuana-interference Trump pushes back against ban on state medical marijuana interference]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 6, 2017.</ref> | ||
| + | *According to the conservative [[Heritage Foundation]], in its first year, the Trump Administration implemented 64% of Heritage's policy recommendations, significantly higher than the Reagan Administration which had only implemented 49% of Heritage's recommendations by the same point in Reagan's presidency.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Moran, Sean (February 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/27/heritage-foundation-blown-away-64-of-trumps-already-completed-faster-than-reagan/ Heritage Foundation ‘Blown Away,’ 64% of Trump’s Agenda Already Completed, Faster Than Reagan]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 11, 2018. | ||
| + | *Bedard, Paul (February 27, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/heritage-foundation-64-of-trumps-agenda-already-done-faster-than-reagan Heritage Foundation: 64% of Trump's agenda already done, faster than Reagan]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 11, 2018. | ||
| + | *Peters, Jeremy W. (January 22, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/22/us/politics/heritage-foundation-agenda-trump-conservatives.html Heritage Foundation Says Trump Has Embraced Two-Thirds of Its Agenda]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved July 11, 2018. | ||
| + | *Setyon, Joe (January 25, 2018). [https://www.westernjournal.com/conservative-heritage-foundation-rates-first-year-trump-admin-even-better-reagans/ Conservative Heritage Foundation Rates First Year of Trump Admin Even Better Than Reagan’s]. ''The Western Journal''. Retrieved July 11, 2018. | ||
| + | *Wegmann, Philip (January 23, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/heritage-donald-trump-has-achieved-more-than-ronald-reagan-in-first-year/article/2646849 Heritage: Donald Trump has achieved more than Ronald Reagan in first year]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 11, 2018. | ||
| + | *Mackowiak, Matt (February 28, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/feb/28/trump-faster-reagan-accomplishing-conservative-age/ Trump's accomplishments truly consequential, quite conservative]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 11, 2018.</ref> | ||
*Many agencies under the Trump Administration changed their mission statements to reflect the administration's [[conservative]] priorities and policies.<ref>Multiple references: | *Many agencies under the Trump Administration changed their mission statements to reflect the administration's [[conservative]] priorities and policies.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
*Emba, Christine (March 16, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2018/03/16/trumps-edits-to-democracy-annotated/ The rewritten mission statements of Trump’s federal agencies, annotated]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved March 18, 2018. | *Emba, Christine (March 16, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2018/03/16/trumps-edits-to-democracy-annotated/ The rewritten mission statements of Trump’s federal agencies, annotated]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved March 18, 2018. | ||
*Clark, Charles S. (March 9, 2018). [http://www.govexec.com/management/2018/03/reading-between-lines-agency-mission-statements/146530/ Reading Between the Lines on Agency Mission Statements]. ''Government Executive''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> | *Clark, Charles S. (March 9, 2018). [http://www.govexec.com/management/2018/03/reading-between-lines-agency-mission-statements/146530/ Reading Between the Lines on Agency Mission Statements]. ''Government Executive''. Retrieved March 18, 2018.</ref> | ||
| + | *May 15, 2018—President Trump signed an executive order strengthening the chief information officer role in federal agencies in order to modernize and improve the information technology at those agencies.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Morrongiello, Gabby (May 15, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/trump-signs-order-to-improve-government-tech-practices Trump signs order to improve government tech practices]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 17, 2018. | ||
| + | *Mason, Jeff (May 15, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-tech/trump-issues-order-to-strengthen-cio-role-at-u-s-federal-agencies-idUSKCN1IG2ZC Trump issues order to strengthen CIO role at U.S. federal agencies]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 17, 2018. | ||
| + | *McKinnon, John D. (May 15, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-signs-order-to-overhaul-governments-computer-systems-1526423824 Trump Signs Order to Overhaul Government’s Computer Systems]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 17, 2018.</ref> | ||
| + | *June 18, 2018—President Trump signed a directive ordering the Defense and Commerce Departments to improve their ability to track space junk and to limit the amount of it.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Miller, S.A. (June 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/18/donald-trump-keeps-looking-tackles-space-traffic-o/ Trump keeps looking up: Tackles space traffic, orbital debris]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 18, 2018. | ||
| + | *Sheetz, Michael (June 18, 2018). [https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/18/national-space-council-trump-signs-space-debris-directive.html President Trump signs space junk directive aimed at cleaning up the cosmos]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved June 18, 2018. | ||
| + | *King, Ledyard (June 18, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/06/18/trump-orders-control-space-junk/709710002/ Gone to pieces: Trump administration hopes to track and limit the debris threatening the space industry]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved June 18, 2018. | ||
| + | *Lewin, Sarah (June 18, 2018). [https://www.space.com/40921-trump-space-traffic-policy-american-leadership.html Trump Orders Space Force for 'American Dominance,' Signs Space-Traffic Policy]. ''Space.com''. Retrieved June 18, 2018. | ||
| + | *Pasztor, Andy (June 18, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/white-house-issues-new-strategies-to-combat-growing-orbital-debris-risks-1529332532 White House Issues Strategies to Combat Growing Orbital Debris Risks]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 18, 2018. | ||
| + | *Nelson, Steven (June 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/trump-orders-the-commerce-department-to-create-a-space-junk-database Trump orders the Commerce Department to create a space junk database]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 18, 2018. | ||
| + | *Freedman, Andrew (June 18, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/trump-space-policy-orbital-debris-spacex-ea825f29-1d78-4ba9-92e9-b780783154cc.html New Trump directive seeks to avert major space debris problem]. ''Axios''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.</ref> | ||
| + | *On August 15, 2018, the Trump Administration revoked the security clearance of [[anti-Trump]] commentator and former CIA director [[John Brennan]].<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Moons, Michelle (August 15, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/15/trump-revokes-john-brennans-security-clearance/ Trump Revokes John Brennan’s Security Clearance]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 15, 2018. | ||
| + | *Singman, Brooke (August 15, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/15/trump-revokes-ex-cia-director-john-brennans-security-clearance.html Trump revokes ex-CIA Director John Brennan's security clearance]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 15, 2018. | ||
| + | *Boyer, Dave (August 15, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/15/donald-trump-revokes-brennans-security-clearance-c/ Brennan first to fall as Trump kicks off review of Obama officials' access]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 15, 2018. | ||
| + | *Jasper, William F. (August 15, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/29795-long-overdue-trump-revokes-former-cia-chief-john-brennan-s-security-clearance Long Overdue: Trump Revokes Former CIA Chief John Brennan’s Security Clearance]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 15, 2018. | ||
| + | *Holland, Steve; Mason, Jeff (August 15, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-brennan/trump-revokes-security-clearance-of-former-cia-director-brennan-white-house-idUSKBN1L01ZA Trump revokes ex-CIA chief's security clearance, slamming critic]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 15, 2018. | ||
| + | *Nicholas, Peter; Bender, Michael C. (August 15, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-revokes-ex-cia-director-john-brennans-security-clearance-1534358658 Trump Revokes Ex-CIA Director John Brennan’s Security Clearance]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 15, 2018. | ||
| + | See also: | ||
| + | *Zwirz, Elizabeth (August 15, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/15/john-brennans-nasty-history-with-trump-preceded-national-security-clearance-revocation.html John Brennan's nasty history with Trump preceded national security clearance revocation]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 15, 2018. | ||
| + | *Shaw, Adam (August 18, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/18/trump-again-blasts-ex-spymaster-brennan-as-political-hack-who-cannot-be-trusted-with-secrets.html Trump again blasts ex-spymaster Brennan as 'political hack' who 'cannot be trusted' with secrets]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 18, 2018.</ref> This came after the Trump Administration announced it was considering revoking the security clearances of several former Obama Administration officials who had criticized the president or become political pundits.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Spiering, Charlie (July 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/23/sarah-sanders-confirms-donald-trump-may-revoke-security-clearances-for-obama-officials/ White House: Donald Trump May Revoke Security Clearances for Former Obama Officials]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 15, 2018. | ||
| + | *Singman, Brooke (July 23, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/23/trump-looking-into-revoking-security-clearances-for-brennan-other-top-obama-officials.html Trump looking into revoking security clearances for Brennan, other top Obama officials]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 15, 2018. | ||
| + | *Byas, Steve (July 24, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/29616-trump-considers-revoking-security-clearances-for-brennan-and-others Trump Considers Revoking Security Clearances for Brennan and Others]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 15, 2018. | ||
| + | *Salama, Vivian (August 15, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-weighs-ending-security-clearances-for-six-ex-national-security-officials-1532372938 Donald Trump Weighs Ending Security Clearances for Six Ex-Officials Who Have Criticized Him]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 15, 2018. | ||
| + | *Miller, S.A.; Boyer, Dave (July 23, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/23/donald-trump-threatens-revoke-security-clearances-/ Trump threatens to revoke Obama officials' security clearances]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 15, 2018. | ||
| + | *Holland, Steve; Landay, Jonathan (July 23, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-russia-clearances/white-house-wants-to-strip-security-clearances-from-former-officials-idUSKBN1KD2BU Targeting critics, Trump threatens ex-officials' security clearances]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 15, 2018.</ref> | ||
===Political appointments=== | ===Political appointments=== | ||
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===Proclamations and commemorations=== | ===Proclamations and commemorations=== | ||
*January 20, 2017—The day he was inaugurated, President Trump instituted a national day of patriotism for the country,<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-measures-idUSKBN1542IH Trump takes first actions on Cabinet, declares day of patriotism: spokesman]. ''Reuters''. January 20, 2017. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref> and a few days later Trump officially designated his inauguration day the '''''National Day of Patriotic Devotion'''''.<ref>[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-01-24/pdf/2017-01798.pdf Proclamation 9570 of January 20, 2017 -- National Day of Patriotic Devotion]. ''Federal Register''. January 24, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2017.</ref><ref>Shelbourne, Mallory (January 23, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/315735-trump-declares-inauguration-day-national-day-of-patriotic-devotion Trump declares his inauguration day a 'National Day of Patriotic Devotion']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 2, 2017.</ref> | *January 20, 2017—The day he was inaugurated, President Trump instituted a national day of patriotism for the country,<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-measures-idUSKBN1542IH Trump takes first actions on Cabinet, declares day of patriotism: spokesman]. ''Reuters''. January 20, 2017. Retrieved January 20, 2017.</ref> and a few days later Trump officially designated his inauguration day the '''''National Day of Patriotic Devotion'''''.<ref>[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-01-24/pdf/2017-01798.pdf Proclamation 9570 of January 20, 2017 -- National Day of Patriotic Devotion]. ''Federal Register''. January 24, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2017.</ref><ref>Shelbourne, Mallory (January 23, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/315735-trump-declares-inauguration-day-national-day-of-patriotic-devotion Trump declares his inauguration day a 'National Day of Patriotic Devotion']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 2, 2017.</ref> | ||
| − | *May 1, 2017—President Trump proclaimed that day as | + | *May 1, 2017—President Trump proclaimed that day as [[Loyalty Day]], to "recognize and reaffirm our allegiance" to American values, such as "individual liberties, to limited government, and to the inherent dignity of every human being."<ref>Multiple references: |
| + | *[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-05-03/pdf/2017-09082.pdf Proclamation 9602 of April 28, 2017 -- Loyalty Day, 2017]. ''Federal Register''. May 3, 2017. Retrieved May 7, 2017. | ||
| + | *[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/28/trump-proclaims-may-1-as-loyalty-day.html Trump proclaims May 1 as 'Loyalty Day']. ''Fox News''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved April 29, 2017. | ||
| + | *Strauss, Valerie (May 1, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2017/05/01/may-1-is-loyalty-day-in-america-heres-trumps-view-of-the-day-and-obamas/ May 1 is ‘Loyalty Day’ in America. Here’s Trump’s view of the day — and Obama’s.] ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved May 6, 2018. | ||
| + | While President Trump used distinctly conservative language in his proclamation, Loyalty Day had been celebrated for decades prior to 2017: | ||
| + | *Keith, Tamara (May 1, 2017). [https://www.npr.org/2017/05/01/526384758/trump-proclaims-may-1-loyalty-day-so-did-every-president-going-back-to-eisenhowe Trump Proclaims May 1 Loyalty Day (So Did Every President Going Back To Eisenhower)]. ''NPR''. Retrieved May 6, 2018. | ||
| + | *Raphael, T.J. (May 1, 2017). [https://www.pri.org/stories/2017-05-01/no-donald-trump-didnt-invent-loyalty-day-and-its-had-support-both-sides-aisle No, Donald Trump didn't invent Loyalty Day. And it's had support from both sides of the aisle.] ''Public Radio International''. Retrieved May 6, 2018.</ref> | ||
*September 3, 2017—President Trump declared that day a National Day of Prayer for victims of Hurricane Harvey, which had just caused devastation in Texas and Louisiana.<ref>Multiple references: | *September 3, 2017—President Trump declared that day a National Day of Prayer for victims of Hurricane Harvey, which had just caused devastation in Texas and Louisiana.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
*[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-09-07/pdf/2017-19131.pdf Proclamation 9634 of September 1, 2017 -- National Day of Prayer for the Victims of Hurricane Harvey and for Our National Response and Recovery Efforts]. ''Federal Register''. September 7, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2017. | *[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-09-07/pdf/2017-19131.pdf Proclamation 9634 of September 1, 2017 -- National Day of Prayer for the Victims of Hurricane Harvey and for Our National Response and Recovery Efforts]. ''Federal Register''. September 7, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2017. | ||
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*Heretik, Jack (November 7, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/politics/white-house-recognizes-victims-communism-affirms-u-s-resolve-shine-light-liberty/ White House Recognizes Victims of Communism, Affirms U.S. Resolve to ‘Shine the Light of Liberty’]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved November 8, 2017. | *Heretik, Jack (November 7, 2017). [http://freebeacon.com/politics/white-house-recognizes-victims-communism-affirms-u-s-resolve-shine-light-liberty/ White House Recognizes Victims of Communism, Affirms U.S. Resolve to ‘Shine the Light of Liberty’]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved November 8, 2017. | ||
*[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-5060711/Trump-declares-national-day-remember-victims-communism.html Trump declares national day to remember 'victims of communism']. ''The Daily Mail''. November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> | *[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-5060711/Trump-declares-national-day-remember-victims-communism.html Trump declares national day to remember 'victims of communism']. ''The Daily Mail''. November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017.</ref> | ||
| − | * | + | *May 1, 2018—Along with proclaiming this day Loyalty Day,<ref>[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-05-04/pdf/2018-09739.pdf Proclamation 9738 of April 30, 2018 -- Loyalty Day, 2018]. ''Federal Register''. May 4, 2018. May 7, 2018.</ref> President Trump declared proclaimed Law Day, recognizing "that we govern ourselves in accordance with the rule of law rather according to the whims of an elite few or the dictates of collective will."<ref name="LawDay2018">[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-05-03/pdf/2018-09588.pdf Proclamation 9732 of April 30, 2018 -- Law Day, U.S.A., 2018]. ''Federal Register''. May 3, 2018. Retrieved May 7, 2018.</ref> He also stated in his proclamation that the "commitment to the rule of law ... drives the debates we see around the country about the growth of the administrative state and regulatory authority, and about the unfortunate trend of district court rulings that exceed traditional limits on the judicial power."<ref name="LawDay2018"/> |
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===Productivity=== | ===Productivity=== | ||
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*DeSilver, Drew (January 11, 2018). [http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/01/11/despite-gop-control-of-congress-and-white-house-lawmaking-lagged-in-2017/ Despite GOP control of Congress and White House, lawmaking lagged in 2017]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved January 13, 2018. | *DeSilver, Drew (January 11, 2018). [http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/01/11/despite-gop-control-of-congress-and-white-house-lawmaking-lagged-in-2017/ Despite GOP control of Congress and White House, lawmaking lagged in 2017]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved January 13, 2018. | ||
*Starr, Penny (January 12, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/12/pew-115th-congress-fourth-least-productive-in-three-decades/ Pew: 115th Congress Fourth Least Productive in Three Decades]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 13, 2018.</ref> | *Starr, Penny (January 12, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/12/pew-115th-congress-fourth-least-productive-in-three-decades/ Pew: 115th Congress Fourth Least Productive in Three Decades]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 13, 2018.</ref> | ||
| + | *By mid-2018, Congress had passed several major bills made some other actions to advance President Trump's agenda.<ref>Boyer, Dave (May 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/28/trump-agenda-congress-passes-dodd-frank-veterans-a/ Trump sees Congress buck tradition of legislative loafing, make significant progress on agenda]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 29, 2018.</ref> For the first time in twenty years, Congress was able to pass individual department spending bills rather than having to vote on massive "omnibus" bills.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Bedard, Paul (September 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/trump-breaks-20-year-fouled-up-budget-gridlock-scores-big-wins Trump breaks 20-year ‘fouled up’ budget gridlock, scores big wins]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 4, 2018. | ||
| + | *Owens, Caitlin (August 15, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/congress-is-actually-passing-spending-bills-98db2d4e-7838-470e-91e1-48dd1fd6d4ea.html Surprise: One area where Congress is functioning]. ''Axios''. Retrieved August 20, 2018.</ref> | ||
==Party politics== | ==Party politics== | ||
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*McLaughlin, Seth (June 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/21/jon-ossoffs-defeat-puts-democrats-at-loss/ Democrats at a loss for explanation after another special-election defeat]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 22, 2017. | *McLaughlin, Seth (June 21, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/21/jon-ossoffs-defeat-puts-democrats-at-loss/ Democrats at a loss for explanation after another special-election defeat]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 22, 2017. | ||
*Lillis, Mike (June 21, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/338891-dems-point-fingers-after-crushing-loss Dems point fingers after crushing loss]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.</ref> | *Lillis, Mike (June 21, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/338891-dems-point-fingers-after-crushing-loss Dems point fingers after crushing loss]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 22, 2017.</ref> | ||
| + | *By 2018, blue-collar manufacturing towns in the U.S. that had once supported Democrats had become strongly Republican.<ref>Davis, Bob; Chinni, Dante (July 19, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/americas-manufacturing-towns-once-solidly-blue-are-now-a-gop-haven-1532013368 America’s Factory Towns, Once Solidly Blue, Are Now a GOP Haven]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.</ref> | ||
===Conservatism in the GOP=== | ===Conservatism in the GOP=== | ||
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*Hayward, John (August 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/radio/2017/08/08/exclusive-first-interview-new-rnc-spokeswoman-whole-gop-needs-get-behind-trump-listen-american-people/ Behind Trump and Listen to American People]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref> RNC Chairwoman [[Ronna Romney McDaniel]] also was pro-Trump.<ref>Multiple references: | *Hayward, John (August 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/radio/2017/08/08/exclusive-first-interview-new-rnc-spokeswoman-whole-gop-needs-get-behind-trump-listen-american-people/ Behind Trump and Listen to American People]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref> RNC Chairwoman [[Ronna Romney McDaniel]] also was pro-Trump.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/19/gop-selects-ronna-romney-mcdaniel-to-lead-partys-operation.html RNC elects Ronna Romney McDaniel as chair]. ''Fox News''. January 19, 2017. Retrieved August 8, 2017. | *[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/19/gop-selects-ronna-romney-mcdaniel-to-lead-partys-operation.html RNC elects Ronna Romney McDaniel as chair]. ''Fox News''. January 19, 2017. Retrieved August 8, 2017. | ||
| − | *Quinn, Melissa (August 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ronna-romney-mcdaniel-republicans-who-lost-races-in-2016-a-cautionary-tale-for-those-critical-of-trump/article/2630952 Ronna Romney McDaniel: Republicans who lost races in 2016 a 'cautionary tale' for those critical of Trump]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref> | + | *Quinn, Melissa (August 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/ronna-romney-mcdaniel-republicans-who-lost-races-in-2016-a-cautionary-tale-for-those-critical-of-trump/article/2630952 Ronna Romney McDaniel: Republicans who lost races in 2016 a 'cautionary tale' for those critical of Trump]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref> By 2018, the Republican Party was adopting President Trump's positions on various issues such as trade and immigration.<ref>Multiple references: |
| + | *Miller, S.A. (May 13, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/13/donald-trump-breaks-conservative-policies-reshapes/ Trump reshaping GOP by breaking away from traditional conservative policies]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 14, 2018. | ||
| + | *Seib, Gerald F. (June 18, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-trump-veers-from-traditional-gop-he-bends-it-toward-him-1529331685 As Trump Veers From Traditional GOP, He Bends It Toward Him]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 18, 2018. | ||
| + | *Min Kim, Seung (July 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/as-trumpism-takes-hold-republicans-face-increasing-pressure-to-embrace-policies-they-once-opposed/2018/07/09/d4e44274-8133-11e8-b851-5319c08f7cee_story.html As Trumpism takes hold, Republicans face increasing pressure to embrace policies they once opposed]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved July 9, 2018. | ||
| + | *Hook, Janet (August 27, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/it-is-the-era-of-trump-how-the-president-is-remaking-the-republican-party-1535380861 ‘It Is the Era of Trump’: How the President Is Remaking the Republican Party]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 27, 2018. | ||
| + | *Barrow, Bill (May 5, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/b3dfaa2c9ddd4e7ebb5c7553e4608c25/Early-GOP-primaries-shaping-up-as-rightward-march-with-Trump Early GOP primaries shaping up as rightward march with Trump]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 18, 2018. | ||
| + | *Davis, Susan (May 4, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/2018/05/04/608193538/gop-primaries-focus-on-candidates-loyalty-to-president-trump GOP Primaries Focus On Candidates' Loyalty To President Trump]. ''NPR''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.</ref> | ||
*Despite opposition to Trump from the Left, it was reported in April 2017 that congressional Republicans were more united during Trump's presidency than in any other time in recent U.S. political history.<ref>Stucky, Phillip (April 2, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/02/trump-smashes-records-with-party-unity/ Trump Smashes Records With Party Unity]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved April 2, 2017.</ref> | *Despite opposition to Trump from the Left, it was reported in April 2017 that congressional Republicans were more united during Trump's presidency than in any other time in recent U.S. political history.<ref>Stucky, Phillip (April 2, 2017). [http://dailycaller.com/2017/04/02/trump-smashes-records-with-party-unity/ Trump Smashes Records With Party Unity]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved April 2, 2017.</ref> | ||
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| + | *January 20, 2017—President Trump gave one of the strongest inauguration addresses in American history, voicing conservative, populist, and nationalist themes.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Boyle, Matthew (January 20, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/20/america-first-president-donald-trump-brings-the-rain-in-inauguration-address/ ‘America First’: President Donald Trump Brings the Rain in Inauguration Address]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved January 20, 2017. | ||
| + | *Newman, Alex (January 20, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/25191-president-trump-cites-bible-in-unity-call-touts-america-first President Trump Cites Bible in Unity Call; Touts “America First”]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 20, 2018. | ||
| + | *Dinan, Stephen; Howell, Thomas (January 20, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/20/donald-j-trump-sworn-45th-presiden/ President Trump vows to put 'America first' and promises to 'get the job done']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 3, 2018. | ||
| + | *Bender, Michael C. (January 20, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-strikes-nationalistic-tone-in-inaugural-speech-1484957527 Donald Trump Strikes Nationalistic Tone in Inaugural Speech]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 3, 2018. | ||
| + | *Holland, Steve; Stephenson, Emily (January 20, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-inauguration-idUSKBN1540I0 Trump, now president, pledges to put 'America First' in nationalist speech]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 3, 2018. | ||
| + | *Scott, Patrick; Midgley, Robert (January 20, 2017). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/01/20/donald-trump-just-delivered-american-inauguration-speech-ever/ Donald Trump just delivered the most 'American' inauguration speech ever]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved January 20, 2017. | ||
| + | *McCaskill, Nolan D. (January 20, 2017). [http://www.politico.com/story/2017/01/key-points-of-trumps-inaugural-speech-233900 Key moments from Trump's inauguration speech]. ''Politico''. Retrieved January 20, 2017. | ||
| + | *Yeip, Randy (February 20, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/graphics/how-donald-trumps-inauguration-speech-compares-with-other-presidents/ On Speaking Terms: How Donald Trump's Inauguration Speech Compares with Other Presidents]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 4, 2018. | ||
| + | Notably, President Trump spoke out against "radical Islamic terrorism," becoming the first president to use the term: | ||
| + | *[http://www.timesofisrael.com/president-trump-puts-fights-against-radical-islamic-terrorism-at-heart-of-inauguration-speech/ President Trump puts fight against ‘radical Islamic terrorism’ at heart of inauguration speech]. ''The Times of Israel''. January 20, 2017. Retrieved January 20, 2017. | ||
| + | *Martel, Frances (January 20, 2017). [http://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). [http://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. | ||
| + | Transcript of the speech: | ||
| + | *[https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4650187/president-trump-delivers-inaugural-address President Trump Delivers Inaugural Address]. ''C-SPAN''. January 20, 2017. Retrieved June 3, 2018. | ||
| + | *[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/20/full-text-president-donald-trumps-inauguration-speech.html Full text of President Donald Trump's inauguration speech]. ''Fox News''. January 20, 2017. Retrieved June 3, 2018. | ||
| + | See also: | ||
| + | *Taylor, Guy (January 20, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/20/trump-inaugural-speech-makes-international-waves/ Trump inaugural speech makes international waves]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 3, 2018. | ||
| + | *[https://www.c-span.org/video/?422124-1/donald-trump-sworn-45th-president-united-states President Trump 2017 Inaugural Ceremony]. ''C-SPAN''. January 20, 2017. Retrieved June 3, 2018.</ref> | ||
*February 24, 2017—President Trump became the first president since [[Ronald Reagan]] to speak at [[Conservative Political Action Conference|CPAC]], and he voiced support for strongly conservative policies and ideals and criticized the [[mainstream media]].<ref>Multiple references: | *February 24, 2017—President Trump became the first president since [[Ronald Reagan]] to speak at [[Conservative Political Action Conference|CPAC]], and he voiced support for strongly conservative policies and ideals and criticized the [[mainstream media]].<ref>Multiple references: | ||
*DeSoto, Randy (February 23, 2017). [https://www.westernjournalism.com/trump-first-president-since-reagan-address-cpac-first-year/ Trump To Be First President Since Reagan To Address CPAC In First Year]. ''Western Journalism''. Retrieved October 13, 2017. | *DeSoto, Randy (February 23, 2017). [https://www.westernjournalism.com/trump-first-president-since-reagan-address-cpac-first-year/ Trump To Be First President Since Reagan To Address CPAC In First Year]. ''Western Journalism''. Retrieved October 13, 2017. | ||
*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/24/president-trumps-full-cpac-speech.html President Trump's full CPAC speech]. ''Fox News''. February 24, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017. | *[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/02/24/president-trumps-full-cpac-speech.html President Trump's full CPAC speech]. ''Fox News''. February 24, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017. | ||
*Fatzick, Joshua (February 24, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-cpac-speech/3738517.html Trump Repeats Attacks on Media During Conservative Forum Speech]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved October 13, 2017. | *Fatzick, Joshua (February 24, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-cpac-speech/3738517.html Trump Repeats Attacks on Media During Conservative Forum Speech]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved October 13, 2017. | ||
| + | *Mass, Warren (February 24, 2017). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/25469-trump-criticizes-fake-news-and-unveils-ambitious-plan-at-cpac Trump Criticizes “Fake News” and Unveils Ambitious Plan at CPAC]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 20, 2018. | ||
*Stephenson, Emily; Holland, Steve (February 24, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump/trump-vows-military-build-up-hammers-nationalist-themes-idUSKBN1630HH Trump vows military build-up, hammers nationalist themes]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 13, 2017. | *Stephenson, Emily; Holland, Steve (February 24, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump/trump-vows-military-build-up-hammers-nationalist-themes-idUSKBN1630HH Trump vows military build-up, hammers nationalist themes]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 13, 2017. | ||
*Thrush, Glenn (February 24, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/24/us/politics/trump-conservative-political-action-conference-speech.html Trump’s Blistering Speech at CPAC Follows Bannon’s Blueprint]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.</ref> | *Thrush, Glenn (February 24, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/24/us/politics/trump-conservative-political-action-conference-speech.html Trump’s Blistering Speech at CPAC Follows Bannon’s Blueprint]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 13, 2017.</ref> | ||
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Mainstream media bias and atheist attacks against the Bible studies affirmed this as an achievement: | Mainstream media bias and atheist attacks against the Bible studies affirmed this as an achievement: | ||
*McLeod, Judi (August 2, 2017). [http://canadafreepress.com/article/msm-already-queuing-up-to-smear-white-house-bible-studies MSM already queuing up to smear White House Bible Studies]. ''Canada Free Press''. Retrieved August 3, 2017. | *McLeod, Judi (August 2, 2017). [http://canadafreepress.com/article/msm-already-queuing-up-to-smear-white-house-bible-studies MSM already queuing up to smear White House Bible Studies]. ''Canada Free Press''. Retrieved August 3, 2017. | ||
| − | *Richardson, Bradford (August 3, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/3/atheists-appalled-white-house-bible-study/ Atheists ‘appalled’ by White House Bible study]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.</ref> The Bible study was possibly the first one held in the executive branch in at least 100 years.<ref>Starr, Penny (July 31, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/31/cabinet-members-launch-white-house-bible-study/ Cabinet Members Launch White House Bible Study]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 31, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration was described as being "the most evangelical Cabinet in history,"<ref>Wishon, Jennifer (July 31, 2017). [http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2017/july/bible-studies-at-the-white-house-whos-at-the-heart-of-this-spiritual-awakening Bible Studies at the White House: Who's Inside This Spiritual Awakening?] ''CBN News''. Retrieved July 31, 2017.</ref> and the Bible study suggested that the administration is, at least in part, striving to be under [[God]].<ref>Bakinski, Pete (April 29, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/mike-pence-sponsors-bible-study-for-trump-cabinet Mike Pence sponsors Bible study for Trump cabinet]. '' | + | *Richardson, Bradford (August 3, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/3/atheists-appalled-white-house-bible-study/ Atheists ‘appalled’ by White House Bible study]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 3, 2017.</ref> The Bible study was possibly the first one held in the executive branch in at least 100 years.<ref>Starr, Penny (July 31, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/31/cabinet-members-launch-white-house-bible-study/ Cabinet Members Launch White House Bible Study]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 31, 2017.</ref> The Trump Administration was described as being "the most evangelical Cabinet in history,"<ref>Wishon, Jennifer (July 31, 2017). [http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2017/july/bible-studies-at-the-white-house-whos-at-the-heart-of-this-spiritual-awakening Bible Studies at the White House: Who's Inside This Spiritual Awakening?] ''CBN News''. Retrieved July 31, 2017.</ref> and the Bible study suggested that the administration is, at least in part, striving to be under [[God]].<ref>Bakinski, Pete (April 29, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/mike-pence-sponsors-bible-study-for-trump-cabinet Mike Pence sponsors Bible study for Trump cabinet]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved April 29, 2017.<br>See also: |
| + | *Brody, David (May 3, 2018). [http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/2018/may/lsquo-the-american-people-believe-in-prayer-rsquo-mike-pence-on-national-day-of-prayer 'There's Prayer on a Regular Basis in This White House': Mike Pence Reveals Faith Behind the Scenes]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved May 8, 2018. | ||
| + | *Delk, Josh (May 3, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/386158-pence-theres-prayer-on-a-regular-basis-in-this-white-house Pence: 'There's prayer on a regular basis in this White House']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 3, 2018. | ||
| + | *Bourne, Lisa (May 4, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/mike-pence-reveals-trump-regularly-asks-to-open-white-house-meetings-in-pra Mike Pence reveals Trump regularly asks to open White House meetings in prayer]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved May 8, 2018.</ref> In addition to the Bible study, Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders reads Christian devotionals before each press briefing.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
*Wegmann, Philip (August 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/new-york-times-shocked-that-sarah-huckabee-sanders-reads-devotions-before-press-briefings/article/2630914 New York Times shocked that Sarah Huckabee Sanders reads devotions before press briefings]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 8, 2017. | *Wegmann, Philip (August 8, 2017). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/new-york-times-shocked-that-sarah-huckabee-sanders-reads-devotions-before-press-briefings/article/2630914 New York Times shocked that Sarah Huckabee Sanders reads devotions before press briefings]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 8, 2017. | ||
*Grynbaum, Michael M. (August 8, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/08/business/now-starring-in-the-west-wing-sarah-huckabee-sanders.html Now Starring in the West Wing: Sarah Huckabee Sanders]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref> | *Grynbaum, Michael M. (August 8, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/08/business/now-starring-in-the-west-wing-sarah-huckabee-sanders.html Now Starring in the West Wing: Sarah Huckabee Sanders]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved August 8, 2017.</ref> | ||
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*Pollak, Joel B. (February 23, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/23/trump-cpac-not-mention-raising-minimum-age-rifle/ Trump, at CPAC, Does Not Mention Raising Minimum Age for Guns]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.</ref> | *Pollak, Joel B. (February 23, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/23/trump-cpac-not-mention-raising-minimum-age-rifle/ Trump, at CPAC, Does Not Mention Raising Minimum Age for Guns]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.</ref> | ||
| + | *May 25, 2018—President Trump gave a strongly patriotic commencement speech to graduates of the U.S. Naval Academy, stating his intention of stand up for the United States without apology.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Shaw, Adam (May 25, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/25/trump-strikes-fiercely-patriotic-tone-at-naval-ceremony-yes-america-is-back.html Trump strikes fiercely patriotic tone at Naval ceremony: 'Yes, America is back']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 25, 2018. | ||
| + | *Spiering, Charlie (May 25, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/25/donald-trump-to-naval-academy-graduates-america-is-back/ Donald Trump to Naval Academy Graduates: ‘America Is Back’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 25, 2018. | ||
| + | *Boyer, Dave (May 25, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/25/trump-naval-academy-grads-military-stronger-ever/ Trump tells Naval Academy graduates that U.S. military is stronger than ever]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 25, 2018. | ||
| + | *Fritze, John (May 25, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/05/25/america-back-trump-tells-naval-academy-grads/644120002/ 'America is back,' President Trump tells Naval Academy grads]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved May 25, 2018. | ||
| + | *Heretik, Jack (May 25, 2018). [http://freebeacon.com/national-security/trump-touts-strength-u-s-military-naval-academy-address/ Trump Touts Strength of U.S. Military in Naval Academy Commencement Address]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved May 25, 2018. | ||
| + | See also: | ||
| + | *[https://www.c-span.org/video/?446011-1/president-trump-commencement-speech-us-naval-academy President Gives Commencement Address at U.S. Naval Academy]. ''C-SPAN''. May 25, 2018. Retrieved May 25, 2018.</ref> | ||
| + | *June 5, 2018—After disinviting the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] to a White House event because many of the team's players decided to boycott it, President Trump held a "Celebration of America" that honored the United States and its military.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Moons, Michelle (June 5, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/05/trump-honors-america-military-at-event-that-replaced-eagles-visit/ Trump Honors America, Military at Event that Replaced Eagles Visit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 5, 2018. | ||
| + | *Pappas, Alex (June 5, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/05/white-house-says-eagles-chose-to-abandon-fans-hosts-patriotic-event-in-lieu-team-ceremony.html White House says Eagles chose to 'abandon' fans, hosts patriotic event in lieu of team ceremony]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 5, 2018. | ||
| + | *Fabian, Jordan (June 5, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/390844-trump-holds-brief-celebration-of-america-event-without-eagles Trump holds brief 'Celebration of America' event without NFL's Eagles]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 5, 2018. | ||
| + | *Holland, Steve; Oliphant, James (June 5, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-football-nfl-anthem-trump/trump-keeps-up-blitz-on-nfl-players-plans-celebration-of-america-idUSKCN1J12IQ Trump keeps up blitz on NFL players with 'Celebration of America']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 5, 2018. | ||
| + | *Morrongiello, Gabby (June 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/trump-holds-brief-celebration-of-america-event-encourages-americans-to-stand-for-anthem Trump holds brief 'Celebration of America' event, encourages Americans to stand for anthem]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 5, 2018. | ||
| + | See also: | ||
| + | *Stanage, Niall (June 5, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/the-memo/390899-trump-stokes-culture-wars-over-national-anthem The Memo: Trump stokes culture wars over national anthem]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 5, 2018.</ref> | ||
| + | *June 13, 2018—Vice President [[Mike Pence]] spoke at the [[Southern Baptist Convention]]'s annual meeting, becoming the highest-ranking official in decades to speak at the event in person, speaking about his faith and the Trump Administration's policies.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Lovett, Ian (June 13, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/pence-speaks-at-baptist-convention-highest-official-to-appear-at-meeting-in-decades-1528914284 Pence Speaks at Baptist Convention, Highest Official to Appear at Meeting in Decades]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 13, 2018. | ||
| + | *Miles, Frank (June 13, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/13/pence-cheers-southern-baptist-convention-as-one-greatest-forces-for-good-anywhere.html Pence cheers Southern Baptist Convention as 'one of the greatest forces for good anywhere']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 13, 2018. | ||
| + | *Woodall, Crystal (June 13, 2018). [http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn/2018/june/the-fervent-prayers-of-a-righteous-people-can-availeth-much-pences-inspiring-words-to-southern-baptists 'The Fervent Prayers of a Righteous People Can Availeth Much': Pence's Inspiring Words to Southern Baptists]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved August 13, 2018. | ||
| + | *Nazworth, Napp (June 13, 2018). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/vp-mike-pence-sbc-annual-meeting-speech-transcript-southern-baptist-224943/ VP Mike Pence's SBC Annual Meeting Speech Transcript: 'New Beginning of Greatness in America']. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved August 13, 2018. | ||
| + | *Colson, Margaret (June 13, 2018). [http://www.bpnews.net/51078/pence-thanks-sbc-for-values-prayers-ministry Pence thanks SBC for values, prayers, ministry]. ''Baptist Press''. Retrieved August 13, 2018.</ref> | ||
| + | *According to a Gallup poll in June 2018, the proportion of Americans satisfied with the direction of the country reached the highest level since September 2005.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Nolte, John (June 18, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/18/satisfaction-with-direction-of-country-hits-12-year-high/ Satisfaction with Direction of Country Hits 12-Year High]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 18, 2018. | ||
| + | *Adelmann, Bob (June 19, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/economy/item/29311-americans-satisfaction-highest-in-twelve-years-says-gallup Americans’ Satisfaction Highest in 12 Years, Says Gallup]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 19, 2018. | ||
| + | *Richardson, Bradford (June 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/18/satisfaction-country-higher-any-point-during-obama/ Satisfaction with country higher than any point during Obama presidency: Poll]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 18, 2018. | ||
| + | *Norman, Jim (June 18, 2018). [https://news.gallup.com/poll/235739/satisfaction-direction-reaches-year-high.aspx Satisfaction With U.S. Direction Reaches 12-Year High]. ''Gallup''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.</ref> A Gallup poll released in early July 2018 found that 55% of Americans thought their country's best days were "ahead of us" rather than "behind us."<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Starr, Penny (July 3, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/03/poll-55-percent-say-americas-best-days-are-ahead/ Gallup: 55 Percent of U.S. Adults Say Country’s Best Days Are Ahead]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 3, 2018. | ||
| + | *Mizrahi, Jonathan (July 3, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/melanie-arter/poll-55-americans-think-americas-best-days-are-ahead Poll: 55% of Americans Think America’s Best Days Are Ahead]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved July 3, 2018. | ||
| + | *Muñoz, Gabriella (July 3, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/3/record-low-of-american-pride-but-increase-in-optim/ Record low of American pride, but increase in optimism for the country: Gallup polls]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 5, 2018. | ||
| + | *Harper, Jennifer (July 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/4/inside-the-beltway-gallup-satisfaction-with-americ/ Gallup: Satisfaction with America at 12-year high]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 5, 2018. | ||
| + | *McCarthy, Justin (July 3, 2018). [https://news.gallup.com/poll/236447/small-majority-say-country-best-days-ahead.aspx Small Majority in U.S. Say the Country's Best Days Are Ahead]. ''Gallup''. Retrieved July 3, 2018.</ref> | ||
| + | *June 27, 2018—Speaking to college students, President Trump called on them to love their country and to defend the Constitution and the rights enshrined in them, including the First and Second Amendments.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Miller, S.A. (June 27, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/27/trump-young-americans-dont-be-politically-correct/ Trump's advice to young Americans: Don't be politically correct]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 27, 2018. | ||
| + | *Pearlman, Jordana (June 27, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/394500-trump-urges-student-leaders-to-stand-up-for-your-values Trump urges student leaders to stand up 'for your values']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 27, 2018. | ||
| + | *Cooley, Lauren (June 27, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/red-alert-politics/trump-addresses-millennial-gen-z-leaders-white-house-event President Trump speaks to millennial and Gen Z leaders]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.</ref> | ||
| + | *July 31, 2018—President Trump strongly criticized the "globalist Koch Brothers" because of their opposition to his America First agenda.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Spiering, Charlie (July 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/31/donald-trump-globalist-koch-brothers-a-total-joke/ Donald Trump: ‘Globalist Koch Brothers’ a ‘Total Joke’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 31, 2018. | ||
| + | *Singman, Brooke (July 31, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/31/trump-slams-total-joke-koch-brothers-taking-on-mega-donor-network.html Trump slams 'total joke' Koch brothers, taking on mega-donor network]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 31, 2018. | ||
| + | *Muñoz, Gabriella (July 31, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/31/donald-trump-globalist-koch-brothers-are-a-total-j/ Trump: 'Globalist' Koch brothers are 'a total joke in real Republican circles']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 31, 2018. | ||
| + | *Balluck, Kyle (July 31, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/399622-trump-globalist-koch-brothers-have-become-a-total-joke-in-real Trump: ‘Globalist Koch brothers’ have become a ‘total joke in real Republican circles']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 31, 2018. | ||
| + | *Bykowicz, Julie (July 31, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-attacks-koch-brothers-after-gop-donors-shy-away-from-candidate-1533049722 Trump Attacks Koch Brothers After GOP Donors Shy Away From Candidate]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved July 31, 2018. | ||
| + | *[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-kochbrothers/trump-rejects-conservative-koch-donor-network-idUSKBN1KL1G4 Trump rejects conservative Koch donor network]. ''Reuters''. July 31, 2018. Retrieved July 31, 2018. | ||
| + | See also: | ||
| + | *Kirkwood, R. Cort (July 31, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/29675-trumps-tweets-tweak-the-koch-brothers Trump’s Tweets Tweak the Koch Brothers]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 31, 2018.</ref> He criticized the brothers again on August 2, 2018.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Spiering, Charlie (August 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/02/donald-trump-to-charles-koch-america-first/ Donald Trump to Charles Koch: ‘America First!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 2, 2018. | ||
| + | *Singman, Brooke (August 2, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/08/02/trump-mocks-charles-koch-for-saying-tariffs-unfair-to-foreign-workers-is-correct.html Trump mocks Charles Koch for saying tariffs unfair to foreign workers: 'He is correct']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 2, 2018. | ||
| + | *Birnbaum, Emily (August 2, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/400027-trump-charles-koch-is-correct-when-he-says-presidents-actions-are Trump: Charles Koch is correct when he says president’s actions are unfair to ‘foreign workers’]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 2, 2018.</ref> | ||
| + | *August 27, 2018—President Trump hosted a dinner for evangelical Christian leaders, highlighting his support for [[religious liberty]] and [[pro-life]] policies.<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Spiering, Charlie (August 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/27/donald-trump-celebrates-religious-freedom-with-evangelical-leaders-at-white-house-dinner/ Donald Trump Celebrates Religious Freedom with Evangelical Leaders at White House Dinner]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 27, 2018. | ||
| + | *Boyer, Dave (August 27, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/27/donald-trump-tells-evangelical-leaders-hes-deliver/ Trump tells Evangelical leaders he's delivered 'just about everything I promised']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 27, 2018. | ||
| + | *Kennedy, Ben (August 28, 2018). [http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/politics/2018/august/america-is-a-nation-of-believers-trump-honors-evangelical-leaders-with-white-house-dinner 'America Is a Nation of Believers': Trump Honors Evangelical Leaders with White House Dinner]. ''CBN News''. Retrieved August 28, 2018. | ||
| + | *Smith, Samuel (August 28, 2018). [https://www.christianpost.com/news/white-house-hosts-100-evangelical-leaders-state-like-dinner-this-is-spiritual-warfare-227044/ White House Hosts 100 Evangelical Leaders for State-Like Dinner: 'This Is Spiritual Warfare']. ''The Christian Post''. Retrieved August 28, 2018. | ||
| + | *Goodenough, Patrick (August 28, 2018). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/patrick-goodenough/trump-evangelical-leaders-weve-stopped-government-effort-undermine Trump: We’ve Stopped Government Effort to Undermine Religious Freedom]. ''CNS News''. Retrieved August 28, 2018. | ||
| + | *[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/08/27/trump-hosts-evangelical-leaders-at-white-house.html Trump hosts evangelical leaders at the White House]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). August 27, 2018. Retrieved August 27, 2018. | ||
| + | See also: | ||
| + | *Boyer, Dave (August 28, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/28/donald-trump-warns-evangelicals-democrats-violentl/ Trump warns Evangelicals of Democrats 'violently' overturning his agenda]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 29, 2018. | ||
| + | *Freiburger, Calvin (August 29, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-warns-christians-violent-left-will-overturn-everything-weve-done-if-d Trump warns Christians: ‘violent’ Left ‘will overturn everything we’ve done’ if Dems win midterms]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 29, 2018.</ref> | ||
==Failures== | ==Failures== | ||
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*Skelton, Charlie (June 1, 2017). [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jun/01/bilderberg-trump-administration-secret-meeting Bilderberg 2017: secret meeting of global leaders could prove a problem for Trump]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved July 15, 2017. | *Skelton, Charlie (June 1, 2017). [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jun/01/bilderberg-trump-administration-secret-meeting Bilderberg 2017: secret meeting of global leaders could prove a problem for Trump]. ''The Guardian''. Retrieved July 15, 2017. | ||
*[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40125253 Secretive Bilderberg group meetings begin in Virginia]. ''BBC''. June 1, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2017.</ref> | *[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40125253 Secretive Bilderberg group meetings begin in Virginia]. ''BBC''. June 1, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2017.</ref> | ||
| − | *Despite running as an anti-establishment campaign in 2016 and promoting strongly conservative policies, President Trump endorsed several [[establishment]] and [[globalist]] Republicans,<ref>Pappas, Alex (March 2, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/02/trump-kicks-off-gop-primary-season-by-siding-with-incumbents.html Trump kicks off GOP primary season by siding with incumbents]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 11, 2018.</ref> including [[Luther Strange]],<ref>Multiple references: | + | *Despite running as an anti-establishment campaign in 2016 and promoting strongly conservative policies, President Trump endorsed several [[establishment]] and [[globalist]] Republicans over their [[conservative]] opponents,<ref>Multiple references: |
| + | *Pappas, Alex (March 2, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/03/02/trump-kicks-off-gop-primary-season-by-siding-with-incumbents.html Trump kicks off GOP primary season by siding with incumbents]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 11, 2018. | ||
| + | *Peters, Jeremy W. (June 1, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/01/us/politics/chris-mcdaniel-mississippi-trump.html Trump Ran as a Renegade. Now He’s Trying to Keep Them at Bay.]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.</ref> including [[Luther Strange]],<ref>Multiple references: | ||
*Poor, Jeff (August 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/08/trump-endorses-luther-strange-al-senate-race/ Trump Endorses Luther Strange in AL Senate Race]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2018. | *Poor, Jeff (August 8, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/08/trump-endorses-luther-strange-al-senate-race/ Trump Endorses Luther Strange in AL Senate Race]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2018. | ||
*McLaughlin, Seth (August 9, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/9/donald-trump-backs-luther-strange-senate-alabama-s/ Trump backs Luther Strange for Senate in Alabama’s special election]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 23, 2018. | *McLaughlin, Seth (August 9, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/9/donald-trump-backs-luther-strange-senate-alabama-s/ Trump backs Luther Strange for Senate in Alabama’s special election]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 23, 2018. | ||
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*Shepardson, David (February 19, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-trump-romney/trump-endorses-romney-in-run-for-u-s-senate-seat-in-utah-idUSKCN1G406B Trump endorses Romney in run for U.S. Senate seat in Utah]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 23, 2018. | *Shepardson, David (February 19, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-trump-romney/trump-endorses-romney-in-run-for-u-s-senate-seat-in-utah-idUSKCN1G406B Trump endorses Romney in run for U.S. Senate seat in Utah]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 23, 2018. | ||
President Trump's endorsement of Romney likely was strategic, since Romney was expected to easily win with little competition: | President Trump's endorsement of Romney likely was strategic, since Romney was expected to easily win with little competition: | ||
| − | *Swan, Jonathan (February 20, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/trump-romney-endorsement-senate-utah-2018-e0cf6f64-e09e-4ef5-a78d-21f730dfe27a.html Between the lines on Trump’s Romney endorsement]. ''Axios''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.</ref> | + | *Swan, Jonathan (February 20, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/trump-romney-endorsement-senate-utah-2018-e0cf6f64-e09e-4ef5-a78d-21f730dfe27a.html Between the lines on Trump’s Romney endorsement]. ''Axios''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.</ref> [[Roger Wicker]],<ref>Multiple references: |
*Leahy, Michael Patrick (February 28, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/28/president-trump-backs-establishment-gops-wicker-over-grassroots-conservative-mcdaniel-in-mississippi-senate-race/ President Trump Backs Establishment GOP’s Wicker Over Grassroots Conservative McDaniel in Mississippi Senate Race]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 11, 2018. | *Leahy, Michael Patrick (February 28, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/28/president-trump-backs-establishment-gops-wicker-over-grassroots-conservative-mcdaniel-in-mississippi-senate-race/ President Trump Backs Establishment GOP’s Wicker Over Grassroots Conservative McDaniel in Mississippi Senate Race]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 11, 2018. | ||
| − | *Boyer, Dave (February 27, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/feb/27/trump-endorses-roger-wicker-mississippi-george-p-b/ Trump endorses Wicker for reelection in Mississippi, candidates in Texas]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 11, 2018.</ref> | + | *Boyer, Dave (February 27, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/feb/27/trump-endorses-roger-wicker-mississippi-george-p-b/ Trump endorses Wicker for reelection in Mississippi, candidates in Texas]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 11, 2018.</ref> [[Dan Donovan]],<ref>Multiple references: |
| + | *Binder, John (May 31, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/31/congressman-with-open-borders-record-receives-trump-endorsement/ Congressman with Open Borders Record Receives Trump Endorsement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 1, 2018. | ||
| + | *Greenwood, Max (May 30, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/389995-trump-backs-donovan-in-new-york-house-race Trump backs Donovan in New York House race]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 1, 2018. | ||
| + | *Cummings, William (May 30, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2018/05/30/trump-endorses-rep-donovan-saying-he-voted-tax-bill-he-didnt/658326002/ Trump endorses Rep. Dan Donovan who he mistakenly says voted for tax bill]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved June 1, 2018. | ||
| + | *Peoples, Steve (May 31, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/31/trump-backs-gop-congressman-but-misstates-his-tax-/ Trump backs GOP congressman, but misstates his tax vote]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 1, 2018.</ref> and [[Paul Cook]].<ref>Multiple references: | ||
| + | *Metz, Samuel (September 6, 2018). [https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/politics/elections/2018/09/04/trump-endorses-rep-paul-cook-californias-8th-district-over-challenger-tim-donnelly/1197154002/ Trump backs California candidate Paul Cook – an incumbent – over GOP outsider Tim Donnelly]. ''Palm Springs Desert Sun''. Retrieved September 7, 2018. | ||
| + | *Marinucci, Carla (September 7, 2018). [https://www.politico.com/story/2018/09/07/donald-trump-california-paul-cook-endorsement-810240 Conservative activists: Trump was ‘tricked’ into Calif. endorsement]. ''Politico''. Retrieved September 7, 2018. | ||
| + | *Johnson, Shea (September 5, 2018). [http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/20180905/after-trump-endorses-cook-donnelly-unconvinced After Trump endorses Cook, Donnelly unconvinced]. ''Daily Press''. Retrieved September 7, 2018.</ref> | ||
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- Main article: Donald Trump achievements
This article is a non-exhaustive list of miscellaneous achievements by U.S. President Donald Trump, his administration, and Congress.
Contents
Miscellaneous policy achievements
- On January 5, 2017, the U.S. House passed a motion condemning Obama's allowing a leftist anti-Israel resolution to pass in the UN.[1][2] Additionally, Trump voiced his strong support for Israel during his transition.[3][4] On April 27, 2017, all 100 members of the U.S. Senate sent a letter to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres demanding an end to the anti-Israel bias in the UN.[5] After that, the U.S. condemned the UN after the organization ignored the letter from the Senate.[6] On June 5, 2017, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution observing the 50th anniversary of the unification of Jerusalem and called for President Trump to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem,[7] and Congress commemorated the event.[8]
- January 20, 2017—On the day he took office, Trump returned the bust of UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill to the Oval Office that Obama removed when he took office.[9] He also accepted the United Kingdom's offer to re-loan the second identical bust of Churchill, which Obama removed and returned after the first loan expired.[10]
- January 28, 2017—Trump signed an executive order banning administration officials from lobbying their federal agencies for five years, as well as banning them for life from lobbying foreign nations and political parties.[11][12]
- President Trump took several actions related to space exploration:
- March 21, 2017—President Trump signed a bill into law not only funding NASA, but setting a goal of having humans visit Mars "in the 2030s" and potentially colonizing another planet.[13] The bill also funded the agency, the first time such a bill was signed into law in seven years.[14]
- June 30, 2017—President Trump signed an executive order re-establishing the National Space Council.[15]
- December 11, 2017—President Trump signed a police directive ordering NASA to "refocus America's space program on human exploration and discovery" and send astronauts back to the Moon and eventually to Mars.[16]
- May 5, 2017—President Trump attached a signing statement to a five-month spending bill he signed, ignoring several liberal provisions,[17] such as a statement ordering the administration not to enforce federal marijuana laws in states with medical marijuana.[18]
- According to the conservative Heritage Foundation, in its first year, the Trump Administration implemented 64% of Heritage's policy recommendations, significantly higher than the Reagan Administration which had only implemented 49% of Heritage's recommendations by the same point in Reagan's presidency.[19]
- Many agencies under the Trump Administration changed their mission statements to reflect the administration's conservative priorities and policies.[20]
- May 15, 2018—President Trump signed an executive order strengthening the chief information officer role in federal agencies in order to modernize and improve the information technology at those agencies.[21]
- June 18, 2018—President Trump signed a directive ordering the Defense and Commerce Departments to improve their ability to track space junk and to limit the amount of it.[22]
- On August 15, 2018, the Trump Administration revoked the security clearance of anti-Trump commentator and former CIA director John Brennan.[23] This came after the Trump Administration announced it was considering revoking the security clearances of several former Obama Administration officials who had criticized the president or become political pundits.[24]
Political appointments
- January 30, 2017—Trump showed he would not tolerate incompetent leftist administration officials when he fired acting Attorney General Sally Yates (a left-wing Obama holdover) when she refused to defend his refugee and immigration ban executive order.[25][26] Trump emulated Ronald Reagan's firing of the striking PATCO workers in 1981 by doing so,[27] contrary to the mainstream media spin.[28] That same night, Trump replaced the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (another Obama holdover) with a more competent official who had a reputation for enforcing immigration laws.[29]
- April 21, 2017—President Trump replaced Obama-appointed Vivek Murthy, who was opposed by gun rights groups, as Surgeon General of the United States.[30][31] During the same month, the Trump Administration reassigned two career government officials who had been strongly criticized by conservative organizations.[32]
- In addition to challenging political correctness after the Charlottesville incident (see Donald Trump achievements: Media and political correctness), President Trump helped "drain the swamp", as numerous executive branch advisors and officials resigned their positions due to his comments.[33]
Proclamations and commemorations
- January 20, 2017—The day he was inaugurated, President Trump instituted a national day of patriotism for the country,[34] and a few days later Trump officially designated his inauguration day the National Day of Patriotic Devotion.[35][36]
- May 1, 2017—President Trump proclaimed that day as Loyalty Day, to "recognize and reaffirm our allegiance" to American values, such as "individual liberties, to limited government, and to the inherent dignity of every human being."[37]
- September 3, 2017—President Trump declared that day a National Day of Prayer for victims of Hurricane Harvey, which had just caused devastation in Texas and Louisiana.[38]
- September 8–10, 2017—President Trump declared these days to be National Days of Prayer and Remembrance to remember those murdered in the September 11, 2001 attacks.[39]
- November 7, 2017—President Trump commemorated the National Day for the Victims of Communism.[40]
- May 1, 2018—Along with proclaiming this day Loyalty Day,[41] President Trump declared proclaimed Law Day, recognizing "that we govern ourselves in accordance with the rule of law rather according to the whims of an elite few or the dictates of collective will."[42] He also stated in his proclamation that the "commitment to the rule of law ... drives the debates we see around the country about the growth of the administrative state and regulatory authority, and about the unfortunate trend of district court rulings that exceed traditional limits on the judicial power."[42]
Productivity
- It was reported on June 10, 2017, that President Trump had signed 37 bills into law, more than each of the previous four presidents, and the U.S. House had passed 158 bills, "making it the most productive in the modern-era," according to GOP House leaders.[43] Overall, the legislature was relatively productive by mid-2017.[44]
- An August 2017 Pew Research Center study found that the 115th Congress was more productive than any other Congress since 2007 and had the fifth highest count of substantive bills signed into law in the past 30 years.[45] Congress, however, only passed parts of President Trump's conservative legislative agenda,[46] and Pew reported in January 2018 that the 115th Congress was the fourth least productive in three decades, though the study did not include 20 bills passed by Congress that President Trump did not sign by January 1.[47]
- By mid-2018, Congress had passed several major bills made some other actions to advance President Trump's agenda.[48] For the first time in twenty years, Congress was able to pass individual department spending bills rather than having to vote on massive "omnibus" bills.[49]
Party politics
Elections
- January 20, 2017—On the same day as his inauguration, Trump filed for re-election in 2020, breaking the political norm, giving him a head start on campaigning, and giving him additional legal freedoms and flexibility.[50] President Trump continued breaking the political norm by acknowledging the reality of the "permanent campaign" in February 2018 when he announced in his intent to run for re-election.[51]
- The Republican Party did not lose any of the special congressional elections held in early 2017 that were vacated by Republicans – the elections were framed as being referendums on Trump's presidency – despite attempts by Democrats to flip the seats.[52] The most notable example was the special election held in Georgia's 6th congressional district on June 20, 2017, where Republican Karen Handel defeated her Democrat opponent in a highly watched election,[53] despite Hollywood celebrities actively campaigning for the Democrat,[54] and despite the Democrat's spending advantage (the House race was the most expensive U.S. House race in history).[53][55] The election was a clear win for President Trump and his agenda[56] and showed the weakness and poor messaging of the Democrat Party.[57]
- By 2018, blue-collar manufacturing towns in the U.S. that had once supported Democrats had become strongly Republican.[58]
Conservatism in the GOP
- As an example of how the Republican Party became the "party of Trump," the RNC hired pro-Trump Kayleigh McEnany as its national spokeswoman.[59] RNC Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel also was pro-Trump.[60] By 2018, the Republican Party was adopting President Trump's positions on various issues such as trade and immigration.[61]
- Despite opposition to Trump from the Left, it was reported in April 2017 that congressional Republicans were more united during Trump's presidency than in any other time in recent U.S. political history.[62]
While the following achievements were not official policy actions by the Trump Administration, they were closely related to the Trump Administration and its policies:
2017
- January 20, 2017—President Trump gave one of the strongest inauguration addresses in American history, voicing conservative, populist, and nationalist themes.[63]
- February 24, 2017—President Trump became the first president since Ronald Reagan to speak at CPAC, and he voiced support for strongly conservative policies and ideals and criticized the mainstream media.[64]
- It was reported in late April 2017 that nine Trump Administration cabinet members, including Vice President Mike Pence, were participating in a weekly Bible study, and members of the House and Senate were also conducting their own Bible studies.[65] The media took notice of the Bible studies again in late-July 2017.[66] The Bible study was possibly the first one held in the executive branch in at least 100 years.[67] The Trump Administration was described as being "the most evangelical Cabinet in history,"[68] and the Bible study suggested that the administration is, at least in part, striving to be under God.[69] In addition to the Bible study, Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders reads Christian devotionals before each press briefing.[70]
- May 13, 2017—While newly inaugurated U.S. Presidents generally give their first commencement addresses at the University of Notre Dame, President Trump gave his at the conservative Christian Liberty University.[71] One of his lines was, "In America we don’t worship government, we worship God."[72]
- June 8, 2017—President Trump spoke to the Faith and Freedom Coalition, showing strong support for evangelical Christians and religious liberty. He repeated the statement he made at Liberty University: "in America, we don't worship government. We worship God."[73]
- June 18, 2017—In celebrating Father's Day, President Trump stated that "fathers have the ability and responsibility to instill in us core values we carry into adulthood. The examples they set and the lessons they impart about hard work, dedication to family, faith in God, and believing in ourselves establish the moral foundation for success that allows us to live up to our full potential."[74] The Department of Education invited members of the Family Research Council and Focus on the Family to a Father's Day event.[75]
- July 1, 2017—President Trump held a "Celebrate Freedom Rally" in Washington D.C. to honor veterans and celebrate Independence Day – his first Independence Day address as President.[76] In it, he spoke again strongly in favor or religious liberty and stated that "since the signing of the Declaration of Independence 241 years ago, America always affirmed that liberty comes from our creator. Our rights are given to us by God, and no earthly force can ever take those rights away."[77]
- July 7–8, 2017—Although symbolic, at the G-20 summit in Germany, President Trump wore an American flag pin, being the only world leader not to wear the G20 pin which had globalist symbolism.[78]
- In an August 3, 2017, rally in West Virginia, President Trump continued bashing the D.C. establishment, saying that "we don’t need advice from the Washington swamp."[79]
- August 22, 2017—President Trump's own words of what his political movements stood for: "This evening, joined together with friends, we reaffirm our shared customs, traditions and values. We love our country. We celebrate our troops. We embrace our freedom. We respect our flag. We are proud of our history. We cherish our Constitution, including, by the way, the Second Amendment. We fully protect religious liberty. We believe in law and order. And we support the incredible men and women of law enforcement. And we pledge our allegiance to one nation under God."[80]
- October 17, 2017—Speaking at a Heritage Foundation event,[81] President Trump stated that "the most important truth our Founders understood was this: Freedom is not a gift from government; freedom is a gift from God," and he also stated that "young Americans should be taught to love our country, honor our anthem, and proudly recite the pledge of allegiance."[82]
- November 23, 2017—President Trump made his Thanksgiving proclamation, stating that "as one people, we seek God’s protection, guidance, and wisdom, as we stand humbled by the abundance of our great Nation and the blessings of freedom, family, and faith."[83] Trump mentioned God 8 times in his Thanksgiving address, while Obama did not mention God even once in his 2016 Thanksgiving address.[84]
- December 8, 2017—At a rally in Pensacola, Florida, President Trump stated, among other strongly-conservative statements that "America is a sovereign country. We set our immigration rules. We do not listen to foreign bureaucrats. We do not listen to other countries telling us how we should be running our immigration."[85] He also stated that "we proudly pledge allegiance to one nation, under God. Our rights come from our creator, and no earthly force can ever take those rights away, and they never will. That is why my administration is taking power back from global bureaucrats and returning that power back to the American people... We don't sing a global anthem. Our troops don't weak a foreign uniform. And we will never surrender our rights to international tribunals. We won't do that. We proudly sing The Star-Spangled Banner. Our brave troops fight and die in red, white, and blue, and we protect and preserve the American Constitution that we cherish. I've said it so often, my job is not to be president of the World. My job is to be President of the United States of America."[85]
2018
- January 30, 2018—President Trump gave his 2018 State of the Union Address, in which he promoted numerous conservative policies while also trying to be conciliatory.[86] Among other statements, Trump mentioned his accomplishments regarding judicial appointments, religious liberty, and gun rights,[87] and he expressed his support for standing and honoring the U.S. and its flag for the National Anthem.[88] He took a strong stance on immigration,[89] He criticized the open borders policies of previous presidential administrations,[90] stated that "Americans are dreamers, too",[91] and called for a merit-based immigration system.[92] He also called for action against MS-13[93] and honored the parents of the gang's victims.[94]
- February 23, 2018—President Trump spoke at CPAC,[95] forcefully promoting strongly conservative policies.[96] Among other positions, President Trump took strong stances against mass migration and illegal immigration,[97] and he gave strong support for the Second Amendment.[98]
- May 25, 2018—President Trump gave a strongly patriotic commencement speech to graduates of the U.S. Naval Academy, stating his intention of stand up for the United States without apology.[99]
- June 5, 2018—After disinviting the Philadelphia Eagles to a White House event because many of the team's players decided to boycott it, President Trump held a "Celebration of America" that honored the United States and its military.[100]
- June 13, 2018—Vice President Mike Pence spoke at the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting, becoming the highest-ranking official in decades to speak at the event in person, speaking about his faith and the Trump Administration's policies.[101]
- According to a Gallup poll in June 2018, the proportion of Americans satisfied with the direction of the country reached the highest level since September 2005.[102] A Gallup poll released in early July 2018 found that 55% of Americans thought their country's best days were "ahead of us" rather than "behind us."[103]
- June 27, 2018—Speaking to college students, President Trump called on them to love their country and to defend the Constitution and the rights enshrined in them, including the First and Second Amendments.[104]
- July 31, 2018—President Trump strongly criticized the "globalist Koch Brothers" because of their opposition to his America First agenda.[105] He criticized the brothers again on August 2, 2018.[106]
- August 27, 2018—President Trump hosted a dinner for evangelical Christian leaders, highlighting his support for religious liberty and pro-life policies.[107]
Failures
- As of early April 2017, several Obama-holdovers still held their positions in the Trump Administration with little to no indication of leaving.[108][109] President Trump did not fire Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen, who targeted conservative groups under the Obama Administration.[110] President Trump also appointed at least one NeverTrump individual to the White House.[111] Due to the delay in Senate confirmations, Obama holdovers were able to continue Obama-era policies, such as removing references in official documents of "genocide" against Christians and other religious minorities by ISIS.[112]
- It was reported in 2017 that the Trump Administration had chosen few supporters of Trump's presidential campaign for national security positions.[113]
- The Trump Administration sent delegates to the 2017 meeting of the Bilderberg group, a secretive globalist elitist group.[114]
- Despite running as an anti-establishment campaign in 2016 and promoting strongly conservative policies, President Trump endorsed several establishment and globalist Republicans over their conservative opponents,[115] including Luther Strange,[116] Mitt Romney,[117] Roger Wicker,[118] Dan Donovan,[119] and Paul Cook.[120]
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