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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 fly to New York where he will participate in a roundtable on immigration.
Later, the president will participate in a roundtable and then attend dinner with supporters.
See all of the president’s daily schedules HERE.
Trump’s Tweets (newest to oldest)
Will be interviewed on @foxandfriends tomorrow morning at 6:00 A.M. Enjoy!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 24, 2018
Thank you to all of the incredible law enforcement officers and firefighters in Bethpage, New York. Keep up the great work! pic.twitter.com/SMaZ8Hfas4
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 23, 2018
Crippling loopholes in our laws have enabled MS-13 gang members and other criminals to infiltrate our communities – and Democrats in Congress REFUSE to close these loopholes, including the disgraceful practice known as Catch-and-Release. Democrats must abandon their resistance… pic.twitter.com/VkMCIzwt8v
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 23, 2018
Today on Long Island, we were all moved to be joined by families who have suffered unthinkable heartbreak at the hands of MS-13. I was truly honored to be joined again by the courageous families who were my guests at the State of the Union… pic.twitter.com/Gs0CGJYqXU
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 23, 2018
Thank you @SBAList! #SBAGala pic.twitter.com/mPKwukX08o
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 23, 2018
WITCH HUNT!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 23, 2018
There will be big news coming soon for our great American Autoworkers. After many decades of losing your jobs to other countries, you have waited long enough!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 23, 2018
Big legislation will be signed by me shortly. After many years, RIGHT TO TRY and big changes to DODD FRANK.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 23, 2018
Our Trade Deal with China is moving along nicely, but in the end we will probably have to use a different structure in that this will be too hard to get done and to verify results after completion.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 23, 2018
“Trump should be happy that the FBI was SPYING on his campaign” No, James Clapper, I am not happy. Spying on a campaign would be illegal, and a scandal to boot!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 23, 2018
Everybody is with Tomi Lahren, a truly outstanding and respected young woman! @foxandfriends
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 23, 2018
SPYGATE could be one of the biggest political scandals in history!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 23, 2018
“It’s clear that they had eyes and ears all over the Trump Campaign” Judge Andrew Napolitano
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 23, 2018
Look how things have turned around on the Criminal Deep State. They go after Phony Collusion with Russia, a made up Scam, and end up getting caught in a major SPY scandal the likes of which this country may never have seen before! What goes around, comes around!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 23, 2018
Official Statements
On Potential National Security Investigation into Automobile Imports
Today, I met with Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross to discuss the current state of our automobile industry. I instructed Secretary Ross to consider initiating a Section 232 investigation into imports of automobiles, including trucks, and automotive parts to determine their effects on Americas national security. Core industries such as automobiles and automotive parts are critical to our strength as a Nation.
On the Senate Passage of the VA MISSION Act
President Donald J. Trump applauds the U.S. Senate for voting to pass the VA MISSION Act [Full Text of Bill] today, an important piece of legislation that will transform the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) into a high-performing and integrated healthcare system for the 21st century and provide Veterans with more Choice in their healthcare options, whether from VA doctors or from the community.
Passing this legislation is another promise made and promise kept to Americas Veterans under President Trumps leadership, which has provided the most substantial VA reform in a generation.
The Administration will continue implementing policies that transform and modernize the VA to better serve our nations heroes.
On the Amendment of the Puerto Rico Disaster Declaration
Today, President Donald J. Trump made additional disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico by authorizing an extension of increased Federal funding for certain emergency protective measures under the Public Assistance program.
Under the Presidents order today, the time period for 100 percent Federal funding for emergency power restoration is extended for 90 days and the time period for 100 percent Federal funding for emergency temporary power support and Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) is extended for 120 days.
Executive Actions
- Amended the Puerto Rico disaster declaration (see official statement above)
Executive Branch Nominations/Designations
- none
Communications with Heads of State and State Officials (readouts often come the day after the conversation)
none
