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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 deliver a speech at the Prison Reform Summit.
In the afternoon, the president will meet with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.
See all of the president’s daily schedules HERE.
Trump’s Tweets (newest to oldest)
America is blessed with extraordinary energy abundance, including more than 250 years worth of beautiful clean coal. We have ended the war on coal, and will continue to work to promote American energy dominance!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 18, 2018
California finally deserves a great Governor, one who understands borders, crime and lowering taxes. John Cox is the man – he’ll be the best Governor you’ve ever had. I fully endorse John Cox for Governor and look forward to working with him to Make California Great Again!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 18, 2018
Just met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres who is working hard to “Make the United Nations Great Again.” When the UN does more to solve conflicts around the world, it means the U.S. has less to do and we save money. @NikkiHaley is doing a fantastic job! pic.twitter.com/pqUv6cyH2z
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 18, 2018
America is a Nation that believes in the power of redemption. America is a Nation that believes in second chances – and America is a Nation that believes that the best is always yet to come! #PrisonReform pic.twitter.com/Yk5UJUYgHN
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 18, 2018
.@realDonaldTrump speech on drug costs pays immediate dividends. New @Amgen drug lists at 30% less than expected. Middlemen like Pharmacy Benefit Managers, insurers & hospitals would do well by passing discounts on to patients. @SecAzar @SGottliebFDA https://t.co/mfRQ5COtev
— Steve Forbes (@SteveForbesCEO) May 18, 2018
We grieve for the terrible loss of life, and send our support and love to everyone affected by this horrible attack in Texas. To the students, families, teachers and personnel at Santa Fe High School – we are with you in this tragic hour, and we will be with you forever… pic.twitter.com/LtJ0D29Hsv
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 18, 2018
School shooting in Texas. Early reports not looking good. God bless all!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 18, 2018
Reports are there was indeed at least one FBI representative implanted, for political purposes, into my campaign for president. It took place very early on, and long before the phony Russia Hoax became a “hot” Fake News story. If true – all time biggest political scandal!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 18, 2018
Why isn’t disgraced FBI official Andrew McCabe being investigated for the $700,000 Crooked Hillary Democrats in Virginia, led by Clinton best friend Terry M (under FBI investigation that they killed) gave to McCabe’s wife in her run for office? Then dropped case on Clinton!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 18, 2018
Fake News Media had me calling Immigrants, or Illegal Immigrants, “Animals.” Wrong! They were begrudgingly forced to withdraw their stories. I referred to MS 13 Gang Members as “Animals,” a big difference – and so true. Fake News got it purposely wrong, as usual!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 18, 2018
“Apparently the DOJ put a Spy in the Trump Campaign. This has never been done before and by any means necessary, they are out to frame Donald Trump for crimes he didn’t commit.” David Asman @LouDobbs @GreggJarrett Really bad stuff!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 18, 2018
Official Statements
- Presidential Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Santa Fe, Texas [Full Text]
- What You Need To Know About The Local Leaders Standing Up To The Sanctuary Policies That Endanger Their Communities
Regarding the Proposed Title X Family Planning Program Rule from the Department of Health and Human Services
The Administrations announcement today of a proposed rule on Title X family planning program fulfills President Donald J. Trumps promise to continue to improve womens health and ensure that Federal funds are not used to fund the abortion industry in violation of the law.
The President is pleased to support the proposed rule from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which would update the regulations governing the Title X family planning program. This important proposal would ensure compliance with the programs existing statutory prohibition on funding programs in which abortion is a method of family planning.The new proposed rule would not cut funds from the Title X program. Instead, it would ensure that taxpayers do not indirectly fund abortions. Contrary to recent media reports, HHSs proposal does not include the so-called gag rule on counseling about abortion that was part of the Reagan Administrations Title X rule.
Executive Actions
- By amending the disaster declaration, President Trump made additional disaster assistance available to the territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for relief and recovery assistance as a result of Hurricane Irma during the period of September 5-7, 2017, and Hurricane Maria during the period of September 16-22, 2017
- Issued a continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq [full text]
- Proclaimed May 19. 2018 as Armed Forces Day
- Proclaimed May 19 through May 25, 2018, as National Safe Boating Week
- Proclaimed May 20 through May 26, 2018, as Emergency Medical Services Week
- Proclaimed May 20 through May 26, 2018, as World Trade Week
Executive Branch Nominations/Designations
- Robert Wilkie of North Carolina, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs
- Christopher Fall of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Science at the Department of Energy
- Christine J. Toretti of Pennsylvania, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Malta
- Harry B. Harris Jr. of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea
- Ronald Gidwitz of Illinois, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Belgium
Communications with Heads of State and State Officials (readouts often come the day after the conversation)
Meeting with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres
President Donald J. Trump met today with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and discussed issues of mutual interest, including North Korea, Syria, Iran, and reform of the United Nations. The President reiterated his support for the Secretary-General’s efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the United Nations. The two committed to work together in the months ahead to address these and other common threats and challenges.
