The news behind the news on the president, administration and everything that happens in the White House is always in … The White House Daily Chronicles.
note: this post is updated throughout the day as events warrant
See all of the daily White House Daily Chronicles HERE.
Presidential Itinerary – the details
President Donald Trump will hold a credentialing ceremony for newly appointed ambassadors to Washington, D.C. then have lunch with Defense Secretary James Mattis.
Ambassadors that attended the ceremony were:
- His Excellency Mamadou Haidara, Ambassador of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire
- His Excellency Eric Andriamihajamananirina Robson, Ambassador of the Republic of Madagascar
- His Excellency Shinsuke Sugiyama, Ambassador of Japan
- His Excellency Otgonbayar Yondon, Ambassador of Mongolia
See all of the president’s daily schedules HERE.
Trump’s Tweets
….In the interim, Hon. Robert Wilkie of DOD will serve as Acting Secretary. I am thankful for Dr. David Shulkin’s service to our country and to our GREAT VETERANS!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 28, 2018
Great briefing this afternoon on the start of our Southern Border WALL! pic.twitter.com/pmCNoxxlkH
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 28, 2018
….release known dangerous criminals into communities across the State. All citizens have the right to be protected by Federal law and strong borders.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 28, 2018
.@USTradeRep just announced an agreement in principle with South Korea on KORUS! A great deal for American and Korean workers. Let’s now focus on our important security relationship.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 28, 2018
Received message last night from XI JINPING of China that his meeting with KIM JONG UN went very well and that KIM looks forward to his meeting with me. In the meantime, and unfortunately, maximum sanctions and pressure must be maintained at all cost!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 28, 2018
For years and through many administrations, everyone said that peace and the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula was not even a small possibility. Now there is a good chance that Kim Jong Un will do what is right for his people and for humanity. Look forward to our meeting!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 28, 2018
THE SECOND AMENDMENT WILL NEVER BE REPEALED! As much as Democrats would like to see this happen, and despite the words yesterday of former Supreme Court Justice Stevens, NO WAY. We need more Republicans in 2018 and must ALWAYS hold the Supreme Court!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 28, 2018
Official Statements
The White House had a press briefing at 2 p.m. EDT [Live Stream]
On the replacement of David Shulkin as Secretary of Veterans Affairs
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that David Shulkin would be replaced by Admiral Ronny Jackson as Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
On the benefits of infrastructure investment
The White House released a report by the Council of Economic Advisers that highlighted the benefits of infrastructure investment. The executive summary and full report are HERE.
On President Trump’s Infrastructure Plan
The White House released a statement Wednesday afternoon touting President Trump’s plan to build a stronger U.S. economy through infrastructure investment.
On U.S. – Korea Free Trade Agreement and National Security
The White House released a statement Wednesday afternoon highlighting successes of the Trump administration in negotiating a bilateral trade agreement with South Korea and National Security.
Executive Actions
On Signing H.R. 2154, S. 188, S. 324 into Law
Posted by Press Secretary March 28, 2018
On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, the President signed into law:
H.R. 2154, which redesignates the Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center in Fargo, North Dakota, as the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center;
S. 188, the “Eliminating Government-funded Oil-painting Act,” which prohibits the use of Federal funds for the costs of painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government; and
S. 324, the “State Veteran Home Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act of 2017,” which requires VA to expand alternative services for veterans eligible for nursing home care.
Executive Branch Nominations/Designations
- John Rakolta, Jr. of Michigan, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates
- Kyle McCarter of Illinois, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Kenya
- Mark Rosen of Connecticut, to be the United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund for a term of two years
Communications with Heads of State and State Officials (readouts often come the day after the conversation)
Call With Prime Minister Theresa May Of The United Kingdom
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with Prime Minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom. Both leaders agreed on the importance of dismantling Russias spy networks in the United Kingdom and the United States to curtail Russian clandestine activities and prevent future chemical weapons attacks on either countrys soil. The two leaders also discussed how the passage of the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act will improve law enforcement cooperation.
