Donald Trump achievements: Miscellaneous achievements
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This article is a non-exhaustive list of miscellaneous achievements by U.S. President Donald Trump, his administration, and Congress.
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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]
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.[19][20] Trump emulated Ronald Reagan's firing of the striking PATCO workers in 1981 by doing so,[21] contrary to the mainstream media spin.[22] 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.[23]
- April 21, 2017—President Trump replaced Obama-appointed Vivek Murthy, who was opposed by gun rights groups, as Surgeon General of the United States.[24][25] During the same month, the Trump Administration reassigned two career government officials who had been strongly criticized by conservative organizations.[26]
- 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.[27]
Proclamations and commemorations
- January 20, 2017—The day he was inaugurated, President Trump instituted a national day of patriotism for the country,[28] and a few days later Trump officially designated his inauguration day the National Day of Patriotic Devotion.[29][30]
- 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."[31][32]
- 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.[33]
- 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.[34]
- November 7, 2017—President Trump commemorated the National Day for the Victims of Communism.[35]
- November 19–25, 2017—President Trump declared this week to be National Family Week to "emphasize the importance of preserving and promoting strong families, the cornerstone of our society."[36]
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.[37] Overall, the legislature was relatively productive by mid-2017.[38]
- 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.[39] Congress, however, only passed parts of President Trump's conservative legislative agenda,[40] 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.[41]
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.[42] 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.[43]
- 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.[44] 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,[45] despite Hollywood celebrities actively campaigning for the Democrat,[46] and despite the Democrat's spending advantage (the House race was the most expensive U.S. House race in history).[45][47] The election was a clear win for President Trump and his agenda[48] and showed the weakness and poor messaging of the Democrat Party.[49]
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.[50] RNC Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel also was pro-Trump.[51]
- 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.[52]
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
- 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.[53]
- 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.[54] The media took notice of the Bible studies again in late-July 2017.[55] The Bible study was possibly the first one held in the executive branch in at least 100 years.[56] The Trump Administration was described as being "the most evangelical Cabinet in history,"[57] and the Bible study suggested that the administration is, at least in part, striving to be under God.[58] In addition to the Bible study, Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders reads Christian devotionals before each press briefing.[59]
- 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.[60] One of his lines was, "In America we don’t worship government, we worship God."[61]
- 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."[62]
- 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."[63] The Department of Education invited members of the Family Research Council and Focus on the Family to a Father's Day event.[64]
- 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.[65] 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."[66]
- 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.[67]
- 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."[68]
- 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."[69]
- October 17, 2017—Speaking at a Heritage Foundation event,[70] 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."[71]
- 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."[72] Trump mentioned God 8 times in his Thanksgiving address, while Obama did not mention God even once in his 2016 Thanksgiving address.[73]
- 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."[74] 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."[74]
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.[75] Among other statements, Trump mentioned his accomplishments regarding judicial appointments, religious liberty, and gun rights,[76] and he expressed his support for standing and honoring the U.S. and its flag for the National Anthem.[77] He took a strong stance on immigration,[78] He criticized the open borders policies of previous presidential administrations,[79] stated that "Americans are dreamers, too",[80] and called for a merit-based immigration system.[81] He also called for action against MS-13[82] and honored the parents of the gang's victims.[83]
- February 23, 2018—President Trump spoke at CPAC,[84] forcefully promoting strongly conservative policies.[85] Among other positions, President Trump took strong stances against mass migration and illegal immigration,[86] and he gave strong support for the Second Amendment.[87]
Failures
- As of early April 2017, several Obama-holdovers still held their positions in the Trump Administration with little to no indication of leaving.[88][89] President Trump did not fire Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen, who targeted conservative groups under the Obama Administration.[90] President Trump also appointed at least one NeverTrump individual to the White House.[91] 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.[92]
- It was reported in 2017 that the Trump Administration had chosen few supporters of Trump's presidential campaign for national security positions.[93]
- The Trump Administration sent delegates to the 2017 meeting of the Bilderberg group, a secretive globalist elitist group.[94]
- Despite running as an anti-establishment campaign in 2016 and promoting strongly conservative policies, President Trump endorsed several establishment and globalist Republicans,[95] including Luther Strange,[96] Mitt Romney,[97] and Roger Wicker.[98]
References
- ↑ House overwhelmingly votes to condemn UN resolution on Israel settlements. Fox News. January 5, 2017. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
- ↑ Cortellessa, Eric (January 6, 2017). US House passes motion repudiating UN resolution on Israel. The Times of Israel. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
- ↑ Pollak, Joel B. (December 23, 2016). Trump on UN Anti-Israel Vote: ‘Things Will Be Different After Jan. 20’. Breitbart. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
- ↑ Swoyer, Alex (December 29, 2016). Trump: ‘I’m Very, Very Strong on Israel’. Breitbart. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
- ↑ Danan, Deborah (April 30, 2017). Netanyahu Thanks All 100 Senators for ‘Standing Up For Israel At UN’. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Wallace, Christopher; Evansky, Ben (May 2, 2017). UN ignores unanimous Senate to pass anti-Israel measure. Fox News. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
- Cortellessa, Eric (May 2, 2017). US official raps ‘biased’ UNESCO resolution on Jerusalem. The Times of Israel. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Schor, Elana (June 5, 2017). Senate prods Trump to move Israeli Embassy to Jerusalem. Politico. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
- Nazarian, Adelle (June 6, 2017). Senate Calls for U.S. Embassy Move to Jerusalem, Heralds ‘Undivided Capital of Israel’. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Pollak, Joel B. (June 7, 2017). Congress Joins Netanyahu in Celebrating 50 Years of a Free Jerusalem. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- Persons, Sally (June 7, 2017). Ryan says Jerusalem will ‘never be divided again’. The Washington Times. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ↑ Morrongiello, Babby (January 21, 2017). Trump returns Churchill bust to the Oval Office. Fox News (from the The Washington Examiner). Retrieved January 21, 2017.
- ↑ Kessler, Glenn (January 23, 2017). Here’s the real story about the Churchill bust in the Oval Office. The Washington Post. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
- ↑ Vladimirov, Nikita; Shelbourne, Mallory (January 28, 2017). Trump signs three more executive actions. The Hill. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
- ↑ Executive Order 13770 of January 28, 2017 -- Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Appointees. Federal Register. February 3, 2017. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
- ↑ Kew, Ben (March 21, 2017). WATCH: Trump Signs Bill Securing NASA Funding, Plans to Reach Mars. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
- ↑ Kaplan, Sarah (March 21, 2017). Trump signs NASA bill aimed at sending people to Mars. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Wong, Kristina (June 30, 2017). Trump Signs Executive Order Reestablishing National Space Council: ‘We’re Going to Lead Again’. Breitbart News. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- Manchester, Julia (July 1, 2017). Trump signs executive order re-launching National Space Council. The Hill. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Miller, S.A. (December 11, 2017). Trump puts Moon back on NASA’s road map to Mars. The Washington Times. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- Heinlein, Peter (December 11, 2017). Trump Orders Revival of US Manned Space Exploration Program. Voice of America. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- Rogers, James (December 11, 2017). Trump wants to see NASA boots on the Moon. Fox News. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- Spiering, Charlie (December 11, 2017). Donald Trump: United States Should Return to the Moon and Explore ‘Many Worlds Beyond’. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- Holland, Steve (December 11, 2017). Trump wants to send U.S. astronauts back to moon, someday Mars. Reuters. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- ↑ Korte, Gregory (May 5, 2017). Trump issues broad, 'Bush-style' signing statement on spending bill. USA Today. Retrieved May 6, 2017.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Boyer, Dave (May 5, 2017). Trump issues statement on spending bill, rejects limits on federal marijuana laws. The Washington Times. Retrieved May 6, 2017.
- Bowden, John (May 5, 2017). Trump pushes back against ban on state medical marijuana interference. The Hill. Retrieved May 6, 2017.
- ↑ Trump fires acting AG after Justice Department staff told not to defend refugee order. Fox News. January 30, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ↑ Statement on the Appointment of Dana Boente as Acting Attorney General. whitehouse.gov. January 30, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ↑ Boyle, Matthew (January 30, 2017). Trump’s PATCO Moment: Emanating Reagan, the President Takes Control of Federal Government to ‘Protect the Country and Its Citizens’. Breitbart. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ↑ Kurtz, Howard (February 1, 2017). Trump's firing of a defiant Obama holdover: Why he's no Richard Nixon. Fox News. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Chamberlain, Samuel (January 31, 2017). Trump names Thomas Homan acting director of ICE, replacing Obama holdover. Fox News. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- Berman, Mark; Zapotosky, Matt (January 30, 2017). Trump appoints new Immigration and Customs Enforcement director noted for his work deporting illegal immigrants. The Washington Post. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ↑ Trump replaces Obama appointee US Surgeon General Murthy. Fox News. April 22, 2017. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
- ↑ Hawins, Awr (April 23, 2017). President Trump Removes Obama’s Pro-Gun Control Surgeon General. Breitbart News. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ↑ Toosi, Nahal (April 21, 2017). State Dept. official reassigned amid conservative media attacks. Politico. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
- ↑ Carney, John (August 24, 2017). How Charlottesville Helped Drain the Swamp. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ↑ Trump takes first actions on Cabinet, declares day of patriotism: spokesman. Reuters. January 20, 2017. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ↑ Proclamation 9570 of January 20, 2017 -- National Day of Patriotic Devotion. Federal Register. January 24, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
- ↑ Shelbourne, Mallory (January 23, 2017). Trump declares his inauguration day a 'National Day of Patriotic Devotion'. The Hill. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
- ↑ Trump proclaims May 1 as 'Loyalty Day'. Fox News. April 28, 2017. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
- ↑ Proclamation 9602 of April 28, 2017 -- Loyalty Day, 2017. Federal Register. May 3, 2017. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- 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.
- Sells, Heather (September 1, 2017). 'God Is Our Refuge and Strength': President Trump Declares Sunday 'A National Day of Prayer'. CBN News. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
- Beck, Conor (September 1, 2017). Trump Declares Sunday a National Day of Prayer for People Affected by Harvey. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
- Miller, S.A. (September 1, 2017). Trump declares ‘Day of Prayer’ for Harvey victims. The Washington Times. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
- Spiering, Charlie (September 1, 2017). Donald Trump Declares Sunday a National Day of Prayer for Hurricane Harvey Victims. Breitbart News. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
- Klukowski, Ken (September 2, 2017). Trump’s National Day of Prayer Follows Tradition of Washington, Lincoln, and Reagan. Breitbart News. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Proclamation 9635 of September 8, 2017 -- National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2017. Federal Register. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
- Quimby, Tom (September 10, 2017). Christian leaders boosted by Trump recognition of National Day of Prayer for 9/11 anniversary. The Washington Times. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
- Heretik, Jack (September 8, 2017). Trump Makes Proclamations Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
- Spiering, Charlie (September 8, 2017). Donald Trump Proclaims ‘Days of Prayer’ to Remember 9/11. Breitbart News. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Bokhari, Allum (November 7, 2017). Trump Administration Marks National Day for Victims of Communism. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- Lucas, Fred (November 7, 2017). Trump White House Recognizes 100 Years of Victims of Communism. The Daily Signal. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- Heretik, Jack (November 7, 2017). White House Recognizes Victims of Communism, Affirms U.S. Resolve to ‘Shine the Light of Liberty’. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- Trump declares national day to remember 'victims of communism'. The Daily Mail. November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Proclamation 9677 of November 17, 2017 -- National Family Week, 2017. Federal Register. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
- Trump Declares National Family Week: ‘We Can Show Support to Our Family Members by Loving Selflessly’. CNS News. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
- ↑ Harper, Jennifer (June 10, 2017). So far, so good: President Trump signed more bills into law than his four predecessors: report. The Washington Times. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- ↑ Dinan, Stephen (July 13, 2017). Times’ Legislative Activity Index shows good pace for unified Congress. The Washington Times. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- DeSilver, Drew (August 29, 2017). Congressional productivity is up – but many new laws overturn Obama-era rules. Pew Research Center. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- Pullen, John Patrick (August 29, 2017). Congress Has Been More Productive Than People Think. Fortune. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- Brown, Lauretta (August 29, 2017). Study: Current Congress Actually Most Productive in Decades. Townhall. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- Lim, Naomi (August 29, 2017). Current Congress is one of the most productive in 30 years: Report. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Moran, Sean (December 31, 2017). 2017: Everything Congress Passed — or Failed to Pass — from the Trump Agenda. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
- Bowman, Michael (December 26, 2017). 2017 Saw Limited Progress on Trump's Legislative Agenda. Voice of America. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- DeSilver, Drew (January 11, 2018). Despite GOP control of Congress and White House, lawmaking lagged in 2017. Pew Research Center. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- Starr, Penny (January 12, 2018). Pew: 115th Congress Fourth Least Productive in Three Decades. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
- ↑ Schouten, Fredreka (May 7, 2017). President Trump seizes on election rules to push his agenda in new ways. USA Today. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
President Trump began preparing for his 2020 re-election campaign very early:
- Isenstadt, Alex (August 21, 2017). Trump ramping up for 2020 reelection. Politico. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
- Swanson, Mark (August 21, 2017). Trump's 2020 Re-Election Campaign Already in Full Swing. Newsmax. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
- Barabak, Mark Z. (August 23, 2017). Again breaking ground, Trump takes the permanent campaign to new heights. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Nolte, John (February 28, 2018). Nolte: Trump’s Super-Early 2020 Announcement Kills Another Dumb Norm — It’s Also Smart. Breitbart News. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- Stanage, Niall (February 28, 2018). The Memo: Trump startles with 2020 reelection move. The Hill. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Jones, Susan (June 21, 2017). Republicans Sweep All Four of Their Special Elections. CNSNews. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- Dem losses pile up with Handel win, complicating House takeover plans. Fox News. June 21, 2017. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- Derespina, Cody (June 21, 2017). Georgia race: Trump casts GOP winning streak as rejection of Dem ‘obstruction’. Fox News. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- Boyer, Dave (June 21, 2017). Trump celebrates GOP House wins in Georgia, South Carolina. The Washington Times. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- Shelbourne, Mallory (June 21, 2017). Trump: GOP is 5-0 on special elections. The Hill. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- Savransky, Rebecca (June 22, 2017). Gingrich: Media was right, special elections were a referendum. The Hill. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
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- McLaughlin, Seth (June 20, 2017). Republican Handel wins runoff for Georgia seat in House. The Washington Times. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- Republican Handel wins Georgia special House election. Fox News. June 20, 2017. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- Leahy, Michael Patrick (June 20, 2017). Republican Karen Handel Wins Special Election in Georgia’s Sixth Congressional District. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
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- Nussbaum, Daniel (June 20, 2017). Hollywood Melts Down After Ossoff Loss: ‘Grouphug, Get In’. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- Jon Ossoff loses Georgia election to Karen Handel despite Hollywood help. Fox News. June 21, 2017. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- ↑ Pramuk, Jacob (June 20, 2017). GOP's Karen Handel wins most expensive House race ever, dashing Democrat upset hopes. CNBC. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Pollak, Joel B. (June 20, 2017). Karen Handel’s Win Clears Road for Donald Trump’s Agenda. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- Antle III, W. James (June 20, 2017). Trump passed test in Georgia, even though he wasn't on the ballot. Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- Drucker, David M. (June 20, 2017). Republicans breathe easy after Handel beats Ossoff in Georgia. Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- Westwood, Sarah (June 22, 2017). Energized Trump takes victory lap after Republican special election wins. Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- Wong, Scott (June 22, 2017). Special election sweep boosts Trump agenda. The Hill. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
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- Weber, Joseph (June 21, 2017). Dems acknowledge anti-Trump message falling short after Georgia loss. Fox News. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- McLaughlin, Seth (June 21, 2017). Democrats at a loss for explanation after another special-election defeat. The Washington Times. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- Lillis, Mike (June 21, 2017). Dems point fingers after crushing loss. The Hill. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
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- Boyle, Matthew (August 7, 2017). Exclusive — Trump Backer Kayleigh McEnany Leaves CNN to Become RNC Spokeswoman. Breitbart News. August 7, 2017.
- Rutz, David (August 7, 2017). Kayleigh McEnany Joining RNC as National Spokesman. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- Hayward, John (August 8, 2017). Behind Trump and Listen to American People. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
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- RNC elects Ronna Romney McDaniel as chair. Fox News. January 19, 2017. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- Quinn, Melissa (August 8, 2017). Ronna Romney McDaniel: Republicans who lost races in 2016 a 'cautionary tale' for those critical of Trump. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ↑ Stucky, Phillip (April 2, 2017). Trump Smashes Records With Party Unity. The Daily Caller. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
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- President Trump's full CPAC speech. Fox News. February 24, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- Fatzick, Joshua (February 24, 2017). Trump Repeats Attacks on Media During Conservative Forum Speech. Voice of America. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- Stephenson, Emily; Holland, Steve (February 24, 2017). Trump vows military build-up, hammers nationalist themes. Reuters. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- Thrush, Glenn (February 24, 2017). Trump’s Blistering Speech at CPAC Follows Bannon’s Blueprint. The New York Times. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
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- TOP STORY: Trump Cabinet Members Praying, Studying the Bible Together. CBN News. April 24, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
- Gotera, Jay (April 28, 2017). Trump Cabinet Members Gather Weekly for Prayer Session; Senate and House Also Hold Bible Studies. The Christian Post. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
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- Beavers, Olivia (July 31, 2017). Report: Trump Cabinet members attend weekly Bible study. The Hill. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
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- Top Trump Cabinet officials take part in weekly Bible study class. Fox News. August 1, 2017. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
- McLeod, Judi (August 2, 2017). MSM already queuing up to smear White House Bible Studies. Canada Free Press. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
- Richardson, Bradford (August 3, 2017). Atheists ‘appalled’ by White House Bible study. The Washington Times. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
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- Wegmann, Philip (August 8, 2017). 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). Now Starring in the West Wing: Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The New York Times. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ↑ Trump urges Liberty graduates to find courage to challenge critics, assails Washington leaders as 'failed voices'. Fox News. May 13, 2017. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
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