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Presidential Itinerary – the details
Overview
President Donald Trump will travel to the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland to participate in Naval Academy Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony.
In the afternoon, the president will meet with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in the Oval Office.
Details
The president boarded Marine one Thursday morning while the press pool loaded up on V-22 Ospreys for the trip to the Naval Academy.
About 30,000 people were in attendance at the event that started with a Blue Angels flyover and the National Anthem. The president stood with his hand over his heart during the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
See the entire speech HERE.
The president was motorcaded to Marine One for the return trip. The press pool took V-22 Ospreys back. Marine One lifted off at 1:17 p.m. EDT.
Upon landing on the South Lawn of the White House a Navy officer in full white uniform walked to the press holding area and summoned what appeared to be a family to follow him. They ducked under the chains and headed to a spot a little more than midway between the holding area and helicopter.
The family was that of Major Adam Horne who had just made his last flight with HMX-1 (Marine Helicopter Squadron 1) which is responsible for transporting the president aboard Marine One. The family took a photo with the president. Major Horne was joined by John and Lisa, his mom and dad and his children, Gunner and Riley.
See all of the president’s daily schedules HERE.
Trump’s Tweets (newest to oldest)
We are having very productive talks with North Korea about reinstating the Summit which, if it does happen, will likely remain in Singapore on the same date, June 12th., and, if necessary, will be extended beyond that date.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 26, 2018
…but complain and obstruct. They made only bad deals (Iran) and their so-called Trade Deals are the laughing stock of the world!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2018
Senator Schumer and Obama Administration let phone company ZTE flourish with no security checks. I closed it down then let it reopen with high level security guarantees, change of management and board, must purchase U.S. parts and pay a $1.3 Billion fine. Dems do nothing….
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2018
Funny to watch the Democrats criticize Trade Deals being negotiated by me when they don’t even know what the deals are and when for 8 years the Obama Administration did NOTHING on trade except let other countries rip off the United States. Lost almost $800 Billion/year under “O”
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2018
Chicago Police have every right to legally protest against the mayor and an administration that just won’t let them do their job. The killings are at a record pace and tough police work, which Chicago will not allow, would bring things back to order fast…the killings must stop!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2018
To the @NavalAcademy Class of 2018, I say: We know you are up to the task. We know you will make us proud. We know that glory will be yours. Because you are WINNERS, you are WARRIORS, you are FIGHTERS, you are CHAMPIONS, and YOU will lead us to VICTORY! God Bless the U.S.A.! pic.twitter.com/V9TgEo8MY4
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2018
On behalf of the American People, CONGRATULATIONS! We love you! https://t.co/YRlj0vRXwk
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2018
Today, it was my great honor to deliver the 2018 Commencement Address at the United States @NavalAcademy in Annapolis, Maryland. Congratulations!
Good luck. Godspeed. And ANCHORS AWEIGH! pic.twitter.com/aoLBK7y16a
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2018
Very good news to receive the warm and productive statement from North Korea. We will soon see where it will lead, hopefully to long and enduring prosperity and peace. Only time (and talent) will tell!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2018
Democrats are so obviously rooting against us in our negotiations with North Korea. Just like they are coming to the defense of MS 13 thugs, saying that they are individuals & must be nurtured, or asking to end your big Tax Cuts & raise your taxes instead. Dems have lost touch!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2018
“Everyone knows there was a Spy, and in fact the people who were involved in the Spying are admitting that there was a Spy…Widespread Spying involving multiple people.” Mollie Hemingway, The Federalist Senior Editor But the corrupt Mainstream Media hates this monster story!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2018
Can anyone even imagine having Spies placed in a competing campaign, by the people and party in absolute power, for the sole purpose of political advantage and gain? And to think that the party in question, even with the expenditure of far more money, LOST!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2018
Trump tweeted then deleted a tweet that said: “I will be making the Commencment Address today at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Look forward to being with some of the greatest people on earth!” The deletion is likely due to the misspelled word “Commencment.”
The Democrats are now alluding to the the concept that having an Informant placed in an opposing party’s campaign is different than having a Spy, as illegal as that may be. But what about an “Informant” who is paid a fortune and who “sets up” way earlier than the Russian Hoax?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2018
Official Statements
On the Houthi Missile Strike on a Turkish Wheat Ship
The United States is alarmed by the Houthi missile strike against a Turkish cargo ship 70 miles off the coast of Yemen that was attempting to deliver 50,000 metric tons of wheat to Yemen’s Saleef port near Hudaydah. This proves yet again that missile proliferation in Yemen is a real threat to all countries and underscores the need to fully enforce United Nations Security Council Resolution 2216. Additionally, reporting indicates that the Houthis have attempted another attack against an oil tanker in the Red Sea. By risking the spill of millions of barrels of oil, which could further disrupt commerce and destroy fisheries upon which many Yemenis depend for their food and livelihoods, this action further reflects the Houthis’ disregard for the Yemeni people. We deplore the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ diversion of the Iranian people’s wealth to exacerbate conflicts in other countries and threaten international commerce. Areas under the Houthi control are suffering. The Houthis should engage meaningfully with the United Nations Special Envoy in order to provide a better future for all Yemenis.
Executive Actions
- Signed Executive Order 13658 on Exemption from Executive Order 13658 for Recreational Services on Federal Lands [full text]
- Signed Executive Order Developing Efficient, Effective, and Cost-Reducing Approaches to Federal Sector Collective Bargaining [full text]
- Signed Executive Order Ensuring Transparency, Accountability, and Efficiency in Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Use [Full Text]
- Executive Order Promoting Accountability and Streamlining Removal Procedures Consistent with Merit System Principles [Full Text]
- Proclaimed Memorial Day, May 28, 2018, as a Day of Prayer for Permanent Peace [Full Text]
- Signed S.35, Black Hills National Cemetary Boundary Expansion, into law
Executive Branch Nominations/Designations
- Ronald Mortensen of Utah, to be an Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration
- Alaina B. Teplitz of Colorado, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of the Maldives
- Donald Lu of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kyrgyz Republic
- Denise Natali of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operation
Communications with Heads of State and State Officials (readouts often come the day after the conversation)
Call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada about the North American Free Trade Agreement and other trade and economic issues.
