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note: this post is updated throughout the day as events warrant
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Presidential Itinerary – the details
President Donald Trump will receive his daily briefing as prepared by the intelligence community then greet the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The president will participate in a photo op with the Uzbeki president just before meeting with him.
Later in the afternoon, the president will attend a photo op with the White House News Photographers Association award recipients then host a California sanctuary state roundtable.
At the conclusion of his day, President Trump will go to Walter Reed Medical Center to visit First Lady Melania Trump who is recovering after a kidney procedure.
See all of the president’s daily schedules HERE.
Trump’s Tweets (newest to oldest)
Gina Haspel is one step closer to leading our brave men and women at the CIA. She is exceptionally qualified and the Senate should confirm her immediately. We need her to keep our great country safe! #ConfirmGina
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 16, 2018
…and voted against the massive Tax Cut Bill. He’s also weak on borders and crime. Sadly, our great Military and Vets mean nothing to Bobby Jr. Lou Barletta will win! #MAGA
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 16, 2018
Lou Barletta will be a great Senator for Pennsylvania but his opponent, Bob Casey, has been a do-nothing Senator who only shows up at election time. He votes along the Nancy Pelosi, Elizabeth Warren lines, loves sanctuary cities, bad and expensive healthcare…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 16, 2018
Today, it was my great honor to welcome President Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan to the @WhiteHouse! pic.twitter.com/3EkHChjnYA
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 16, 2018
House votes today on Choice/MISSION Act. Who will stand with our Great Vets, caregivers, and Veterans Service Organizations? Must get Choice passed by Memorial Day!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 16, 2018
…haven’t even started yet! The U.S. has very little to give, because it has given so much over the years. China has much to give!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 16, 2018
…We have not seen China’s demands yet, which should be few in that previous U.S. Administrations have done so poorly in negotiating. China has seen our demands. There has been no folding as the media would love people to believe, the meetings…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 16, 2018
The Washington Post and CNN have typically written false stories about our trade negotiations with China. Nothing has happened with ZTE except as it pertains to the larger trade deal. Our country has been losing hundreds of billions of dollars a year with China…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 16, 2018
Congratulations to Deb Fischer. The people of Nebraska have seen what a great job she is doing – and it showed up at the ballot box! #MAGA
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 16, 2018
Congratulations to Lou Barletta of Pennsylvania. He will be a great Senator and will represent his people well – like they haven’t been represented in many years. Lou is a friend of mine and a special guy, he will very much help MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 16, 2018
Official Statements
On Hosting Trade Delegation from China
The trade delegation from China, led by Vice Premier Liu He will participate in meetings at the Department of the Treasury on Thursday, May 17 and Friday, May 18, 2018. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will lead the discussions, along with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. Additional senior Administration Officials will also participate. These meetings are a continuation of the talks held in Beijing two weeks ago and will focus on rebalancing the United States–China bilateral economic relationship. Additional information will be made available during the course of the visit.
On Sanctuary Policies [full statement]
On the House Passage of the VA MISSION Act
President Donald J. Trump applauds the House of Representatives for voting to pass the VA MISSION Act today. This important legislation will transform the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) into a high-performing and integrated healthcare system for the 21st century. This system will strengthen the VA and provide timely and seamless care to VA patients, modernize VA health care by making investments in VA assets and provide $5.2 billion in urgently needed funds in order to prevent interruption of Veterans currently using the Choice Program. The President encourages members of the Senate to put the needs of our nations veterans over partisan politics, and pass this necessary legislation before Memorial Day to ensure that our Nations bravest do not have to wait in never-ending lines to receive the care they rightfully deserve.
Executive Actions
- Annual delegation of authorities executive memorandum in regards to the National Defense Authorization Act
Executive Branch Nominations/Designations
- none
Communications with Heads of State and State Officials (readouts often come the day after the conversation)
- President Trump met with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan
