THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary May 15, 2018 With the rising of tonight’s moon, I send my greetings and best wishes to all Muslims observing Ramadan in the United States and around the world. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Quran to the prophet Muhammad through ... Read More»
Statement by the President on Armenian Remembrance Day 2018
White House April 24, 2018 Today we commemorate the Meds Yeghern, one of the worst mass atrocities of the 20th century, when one and a half million Armenians were deported, massacred, or marched to their deaths in the final years of the Ottoman Empire. We recall the horrific events of 1915 and grieve for the ... Read More»
President’s Address to the Nation on Syria
Apr. 13: President Donald J. Trump addressed the nation to announce a combined operation with the United Kingdom and France of precision strikes against sites associated with the chemical weapons capabilities of the Assad regime in Syria. Read More»
Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary April 11, 2018 Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to discuss the current crisis in Syria. The two leaders agreed to stay in close contact about ... Read More»
President Donald J. Trump Proclaims March 2018 as Women’s History Month
Our history is rich with amazing stories of strong, courageous, and brilliant women. Since America’s founding, women have played an integral part in American innovation and productivity, while simultaneously raising generations of lively children and providing leadership in their local communities. Time and time again, women have demonstrated resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges. America’s ... Read More»
President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union Address
Remarks as prepared for delivery TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow Americans: Less than 1 year has passed since I first stood at this podium, in this majestic chamber, to speak on behalf of the American ... Read More»
Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey. President Trump relayed concerns that escalating violence in Afrin, Syria, risks undercutting our shared goals in Syria. Read More»
Release of National Security Strategy
The publication of the National Security Strategy (NSS) is a milestone for any presidency. A statutorily mandated document, the NSS explains to the American people, U.S. allies and partners, and federal agencies how the President intends to put his national security vision into practice on behalf of fellow citizens. Read More»
Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey. President Trump reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the United States and Turkey, particularly in combating terrorism in all its forms and fostering regional stability. Read More»
Presidential Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada
We mourn with all whose loved ones were murdered and injured in last night's horrible tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read More»
Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey
President Donald J. Trump met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey on September 21, 2017 in New York. Read More»
Remarks by President Trump and President Erdoğan of Turkey Before Bilateral Meeting
Remarks by President Trump and President Erdoğan of Turkey Before Bilateral Meeting in New York Read More»
President Trump Addresses the United Nations General Assembly
U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivered remarks at the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on September 19, 2017. Addressing some of the very serious threats the world faces the President began his remarks by outlining growing dangers that threaten our values. “We meet at a time of both of ... Read More»
The president on the 9/11 anniversary: Our values endure
On September 11, “in that hour of darkness, we also came together with renewed purpose,” President Trump said in marking the 16th anniversary of terrorist attacks on America. The president was speaking at the the 9/11 memorial at the Pentagon, one of three U.S. sites attacked on September 11, 2001. He and first lady Melania Trump had ... Read More»
Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey
The White House Office of the Press Secretary June 30, 2017 President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey about numerous subjects, including ways to resolve the ongoing dispute between Qatar and its Gulf and Arab neighbors while ensuring that all countries work to stop terrorist funding and to combat ... Read More»
NATO: Standing strong together and contributing equally [video]
On May 25, in Brussels, President Donald J. Trump, speaking at NATO headquarters next to a twisted metal girder from New York’s World Trade Center, vowed that by standing together the NATO Allies will vanquish the “barbaric evil” of terrorism: Reminding Allies of their pledges to devote 2 percent of gross domestic product to defense, ... Read More»
President Trump’s Trip Abroad
President Donald J. Trump embarked on his first trip overseas as President on Friday, May 19th. The President will make five stops in four countries during the eight-day trip. The President will seek to reaffirm America’s global leadership, continue building key relationships with world leaders, and deliver a message of unity to America’s friends and allies. ... Read More»
Remarks by President Trump and President Erdogan of Turkey in Joint Statement
The White House Office of the Press Secretary – May 16, 2017 Roosevelt Room 1:07 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: That’s a lot of press. Really, a lot of press. I’m shocked. It is a pleasure to welcome President Erdogan for his first visit to the White House in years. The American and Turkish peoples have ... Read More»
Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary – May 16, 2017 President Donald J. Trump met today with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to discuss how to further strengthen the deep and diverse relationship between our two countries. President Trump reiterated the commitment of the United States to the security of our NATO ... Read More»
Statement by President Donald J. Trump on Armenian Remembrance Day 2017
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary April 24, 2017 Today, we remember and honor the memory of those who suffered during the Meds Yeghern, one of the worst mass atrocities of the 20th century. Beginning in 1915, one and a half million Armenians were deported, massacred, or marched to their deaths in the ... Read More»
President Trump Welcomes NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg
By DipNote Bloggers on April 12, 2017 Today President Donald J. Trump met with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House to discuss strengthening the NATO Alliance, including its funding. In their meeting, the two leaders also discussed NATO’s role in addressing international challenges involving peace and security, counterterrorism, and the ... Read More»
President Donald J. Trump Proclaims March 2017 as Women’s History Month
The White House Office of the Press Secretary March 01, 2017 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, 2017 ___________________________ BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION We are proud of our Nation’s achievements in promoting women’s full participation in all aspects of American life and are resolute in our commitment to supporting women’s continued ... Read More»
Readout of the President’s Call with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey
THE WHITE HOUSE – Office of the Press Secretary February 7, 2017 President Donald J. Trump today spoke by phone with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey about the close, long-standing relationship between the United States and Turkey and their shared commitment to combatting terrorism in all its forms. President Trump reiterated U.S. support to ... Read More»
Trump portrait takes the spotlight
One of New York City’s most well-known figures now greets visitors at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington. A week before Donald Trump takes office as the 45th U.S. president, his photo portrait was put on display in the museum that tells the story of America through portraits. Taken in 1989 by photographer Michael O’Brien, the ... Read More»
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