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 receive his briefing as prepared by the intelligence community then meet with President Buhari of Nigeria. The two leaders will then hold a joint press conference. [live stream]
In the evening, the president will meet with supporters at a dinner.
See all of the president’s daily schedules HERE.
Trump’s Tweets (newest to oldest)
The White House is running very smoothly despite phony Witch Hunts etc. There is great Energy and unending Stamina, both necessary to get things done. We are accomplishing the unthinkable and setting positive records while doing so! Fake News is going “bonkers!”
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 30, 2018
The Fake News is going crazy making up false stories and using only unnamed sources (who don’t exist). They are totally unhinged, and the great success of this Administration is making them do and say things that even they can’t believe they are saying. Truly bad people!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 30, 2018
During Small Business Week, we celebrate the great, hard-working entrepreneurs across our country who have started and operate a small business!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 30, 2018
The migrant ‘caravan’ that is openly defying our border shows how weak & ineffective U.S. immigration laws are. Yet Democrats like Jon Tester continue to support the open borders agenda – Tester even voted to protect Sanctuary Cities. We need lawmakers who will put America First.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 30, 2018
I recently had a terrific meeting with a bipartisan group of freshman lawmakers who feel very strongly in favor of Congressional term limits. I gave them my full support and endorsement for their efforts. #DrainTheSwamp
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 30, 2018
Numerous countries are being considered for the MEETING, but would Peace House/Freedom House, on the Border of North & South Korea, be a more Representative, Important and Lasting site than a third party country? Just asking!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 30, 2018
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is DEAD as we know it. This was a total disaster and an embarrassment to our great Country and all that it stands for. FAKE NEWS is alive and well and beautifully represented on Saturday night!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 30, 2018
Official Statements
On Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson
From Principal Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah:
Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson is currently on active duty, assigned to the White House as Deputy Assistant to the President. Despite published reports, there are no personnel announcements at this time. Raj Shah, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary
Regarding the United States Delegation to China
Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the members of an official delegation from the United States to China to discuss the trade relationship between the two countries beginning Thursday, May 3, 2018.
Members of the United States Delegation:
The Honorable Terry Branstad, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to China
The Honorable Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury
The Honorable Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce
The Honorable Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative
The Honorable Larry Kudlow, Assistant to the President for Economic Policy
The Honorable Peter Navarro, Assistant to the President for Trade and Manufacturing Policy
The Honorable Everett Eissenstat, Deputy Assistant to the President for International Economic Affairs
Executive Actions
- Signed S. 167, “The National Memorial to Fallen Educators Act”, into law Sunday which designates the National Memorial to Fallen Educators at the National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas
- Issued memoranda to the Secretary of State and Secretary of Energy on an agreement between the U.S. and U.K. and the U.S. and Mexico on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy
- Issued two proclamations that approve section 232 tariff modifications including final agreement with South Korea on aluminum and agreements in principle with Argentina, Australia and Brazil on steel and aluminum. The proclamations also extend negotiations with Canada, Mexico and the EU.
- Issued a proclamation making May 2018 “Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month”
Executive Branch Nominations/Designations
- none
Communications with Heads of State and State Officials (readouts often come the day after the conversation)
Joint press conference with President Buhari of Nigeria [video]
Call with President Emmanuel Macron of France
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Emmanuel Macron of France to address developments concerning Syria and Iran.
