The White House Daily Chronicle, May 4, 2018
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Presidential Itinerary – the details
President Donald Trump will speak at an event hosted by the National Rifle Association further bolstering his strong support for the Second Amendment.
See all of the president’s daily schedules HERE.
Trump’s Tweets (newest to oldest)
Our high level delegation is on the way back from China where they had long meetings with Chinese leaders and business representatives. We will be meeting tomorrow to determine the results, but it is hard for China in that they have become very spoiled with U.S. trade wins!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 5, 2018
Just returned home to the beautiful White House, from Dallas, where the Arena was packed to the rafters with the great fans and supporters of the @NRA. It was so wonderful to be there!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 5, 2018
Great book just out by very successful businessman @AndyPuzder. Always known as somebody who knows how to win, “Capitalist Comeback” will be a big hit!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 5, 2018
I want to thank all of our friends and patriots at the @NRA. We will never fail, and we will always protect your Second Amendment! God Bless you, and God Bless America! pic.twitter.com/3PoNPV24p4
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 4, 2018
We are going to demand Congress secure the border in the upcoming CR. Illegal immigration must end!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 4, 2018
Democrats and liberals in Congress want to disarm law-abiding Americans at the same time they are releasing dangerous criminal aliens and savage gang members onto our streets. Politicians who put criminal aliens before American Citizens should be voted out of office!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 4, 2018
All of us here today are united by the same timeless values. We believe that our liberty is a gift from our creator, and that no Government can ever take it away. We believe in the rule of law – and we support the men and women of law enforcement. We have pride in our history… pic.twitter.com/eONj1Y8oju
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 4, 2018
JUST OUT: 3.9% Unemployment. 4% is Broken! In the meantime, WITCH HUNT!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 4, 2018
Going to Dallas (the GREAT State of Texas) today. Leaving soon!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 4, 2018
NBC NEWS is wrong again! They cite “sources” which are constantly wrong. Problem is, like so many others, the sources probably don’t exist, they are fabricated, fiction! NBC, my former home with the Apprentice, is now as bad as Fake News CNN. Sad!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 4, 2018
Andy McCarthy will be on @LouDobbs tonight. 7:00 P.M. , @FoxBusiness.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 4, 2018
Because Jobs in the U.S. are doing so well, Americans receiving unemployment aid is the lowest since 1973. Great!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 4, 2018
Our Southern Border is under siege. Congress must act now to change our weak and ineffective immigration laws. Must build a Wall. Mexico, which has a massive crime problem, is doing little to help!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 4, 2018
Official Statements
On the Visit of President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea
President Donald J. Trump will welcome President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea to the White House on May 22, 2018. This third summit between the two leaders affirms the enduring strength of the United States–Republic of Korea alliance and the deep friendship between our two countries. President Trump and President Moon will continue their close coordination on developments regarding the Korean Peninsula following the April 27 inter-Korean Summit. The two leaders also will discuss President Trump’s upcoming meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
On the United States Trade Delegation’s Visit to Beijing
At the invitation of Vice Premier Liu He and at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, the United States trade delegation, led by Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin and including Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Assistant to the President for Economic Policy Larry Kudlow, and Assistant to the President for Trade and Manufacturing Policy Peter Navarro, traveled to Beijing, and was joined there by Ambassador Terry Branstad.
The delegation held frank discussions with Chinese officials on rebalancing the United States–China bilateral economic relationship, improving China’s protection of intellectual property, and identifying policies that unfairly enforce technology transfers. The United States delegation affirmed that fair trade will lead to faster growth for the Chinese, United States, and world economies.
The size and high level of this delegation illustrates the importance that the Trump Administration places on securing fair trade and investment terms for American businesses and workers. There is consensus within the Administration that immediate attention is needed to bring changes to United States–China trade and investment relationship.
The delegation now returns to Washington, D.C., to brief the President and seek his decision on next steps.
Commemoration of the 76th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea
On behalf of the United States, First Lady Melania and I join the people of Australia in remembrance and reflection for the 76th Commemoration of the Battle of the Coral Sea. The engagement in the Coral Sea from May 4 to 8, 1942, holds a unique place in the joint history of our two great nations. Seventy-six years ago, Americans and Australians fought side-by-side to hold back a powerful adversary in the Pacific. During that battle, over 600 service members lost their lives for the cause of freedom. We remember those brave souls who paid the ultimate sacrifice, and honor the memory of the thousands who fought in this critical battle that laid the foundation of the eventual allied victory in World War II. The alliance and sense of shared sacrifice formed on those waters also paved the way for the signing of the Australia, New Zealand, and United States Security Treaty in 1951.
The steadfast alliance between the United States and Australia remains a bedrock for security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and the world. Seventy-six years after the Battle of the Coral Sea, our countries remain committed to our common values and still share an extraordinary bond. We are grateful to our Australian partners as we continue to fight for peace, security, and prosperity around the world.
Executive Actions
- proclaimed May 6-12 as National Charter Schools Week, Public Service Recognition Week and National Hurricane Preparedness Week
Executive Branch Nominations/Designations
- Mindy Brashears of Texas, to be the Under Secretary for Food Safety at the Department of Agriculture
- Co-Chairs and Members of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition for a term of two years:
- Mariano Rivera of New York
- Misty May-Treanor of California
- Herschel Junior Walker of Georgia
- Brenda Larsen Becker of Michigan
- William Belichick of Massachusetts
- Johnny David Damon of Florida
- Trevor Joseph Drinkwater of California
- Louis Ferrigno of California
- Robert Goldman of Illinois
- Nan A.S. Hayworth of New York
- Matthew Hesse of Nebraska
- Ashlee Lundvall of Wyoming
- Jacob Olson of California
- Mehmet Oz of New Jersey
- Natalie Gulbis Rodarmel of California
- Shauna L. Rohbock of Utah
- Kyle Frederick Snyder of Maryland
- Stephen Soloway of New Jersey
- Julie Teer of Michigan
- Chris Tisi of Florida
- Robert Charles Wilkins of New Jersey
- Samuel James Worthington, Jr. of Pennsylvania
- Linda Yaccarino of New York
Communications with Heads of State and State Officials (readouts often come the day after the conversation)
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