PRESIDENT TRUMP’S FIRST 50 DAYS OF
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March 10, 2017
PRESIDENT TRUMP’S FIRST 50 DAYS OF ACTION: ACHIEVING
RESULTS FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
JUMPSTARTING JOB CREATION: President Donald J. Trump
is looking out for the American workers who
Washington has left behind.
- President Trump has worked with the private
sector to deliver tens of thousands of new jobs
for Americans.
- President Trump ordered the United States to
withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership
agreement and negotiations.
- President Trump signed a Presidential
Memorandum to clear roadblocks to construction
of the Keystone XL Pipeline.
- President Trump signed a Presidential
Memorandum declaring that the Dakota Access
Pipeline serves the national interest and
initiating the process to complete its
construction.
- President Trump signed a Presidential
Memorandum to help ensure that new pipeline
construction and repair work use materials and
equipment from the United States.
CUTTING GOVERNMENT RED TAPE: President Trump has
quickly taken steps to get the Government out of the
way of job creation.
- President Trump directed each agency to
establish a Regulatory Reform Task Force to
identify costly and unnecessary regulations in
need of modification or repeal.
- President Trump has required that for every
new Federal regulation, two existing regulations
be eliminated.
- President Trump directed the Department of
Commerce to streamline Federal permitting
processes for domestic manufacturing and to
reduce regulatory burdens on domestic
manufacturers.
- President Trump signed legislation, House
Joint Resolution 38, to prevent the burdensome
“Stream Protection Rule” from causing further
harm to the coal industry.
- President Trump ordered the review of the
“Clean Water Rule: Definition of Waters of the
United States,” known as the WOTUS rule, to
evaluate whether it is stifling economic growth
or job creation.
REFORMING WASHINGTON: President Trump has taken
actions to reform the old Washington way of doing
business and to ensure that his entire
Administration are working for the American
people.
- President Trump put in place a hiring freeze
for Federal civilian employees to stop the
further expansion of an already bloated
government.
- President Trump signed an Executive Order
establishing new ethics commitments for all
Executive branch appointees, putting in place a
five-year lobbying ban and a permanent ban on
lobbying for foreign governments, so that
appointees serve the American people instead of
their own interests.
PUTTING PATIENT HEALTHCARE FIRST: After years of
false promises, rising costs, and shrinking
accessibility, President Trump is championing
reforms to put patients first.
- President Trump has supported efforts by
Republicans in Congress to repeal the worst
parts of Obamacare and replace them with the
American Health Care Act.
- President Trump acted on his first day in
office to instruct Federal agencies to minimize
the burden of Obamacare on Americans.
PRIORITIZING AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITY:
President Trump has taken action to ensure the
safety and security of the United States homeland,
its borders, and its people.
- Under President Trump’s
leadership, the Department of the Treasury
sanctioned 25 entities and individuals involved
in Iran’s ballistic missile program.
- President Trump implemented
new protections against foreign terrorists
entering our country.
- President Trump has proposed
increasing the military’s budget by $54 billion
so that it can begin to rebuild.
- As a result of a Presidential
Memorandum President Trump signed on January 28,
he has received a plan to defeat ISIS designed
by the Secretary of Defense and other members of
his Cabinet.
- President Trump ordered a
review of military readiness and made it the
policy of the United States to rebuild the
United States’ Armed Forces.
- President Trump has negotiated
to bring down the price of the F-35, saving
millions of dollars.
DELIVERING ON IMMIGRATION REFORM: President Trump
has made enforcing the Nation’s immigration laws a
priority of his Administration.
- President Trump signed an
Executive Order to start work on a southern
border wall.
- President Trump signed an
Executive Order to enhance the public safety of
Americans through enforcement of immigration
laws.
- President Trump signed an
Executive Order to halt funding to jurisdictions
in the United States that do not comply with
Federal immigration rules.
- President Trump signed an
Executive Order to begin the removal of illegal
immigrants who have committed certain crimes.
- Following through on President
Trump’s direction, the Department of Homeland
Security will hire 10,000 Immigration and
Customs Enforcement officers and agents and
5,000 border patrol agents.
RESTORING PUBLIC SAFETY TO AMERICAN COMMUNITIES:
President Trump is following through on his promise
to restore public safety for all Americans.
- President Trump signed an
Executive Order directing the Attorney General
to develop a strategy to more effectively
prosecute people who engage in crimes against
law enforcement officers.
- President Trump signed an
Executive Order to establish a task force, led
by the Attorney General, to reduce crime and
restore public safety in communities across
America.
- President Trump signed an
Executive Order re-focusing the Federal
Government’s energy and resources on dismantling
transnational criminal organizations, such as
drug cartels.
HELPING WOMEN AND MINORITIES SUCCEED: President
Trump knows the country cannot reach its potential
unless every American has a chance to prosper.
- President Trump signed an
Executive Order strengthening and repositioning
the Historically Black Colleges and Universities
initiatives within the White House to foster
better opportunities in higher education.
- President Trump and Canadian
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau launched the
United States-Canada Council for Advancement of
Women Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders?????.
- President Trump signed into
law the Promoting Women in Entrepreneurship Act
to encourage the National Science Foundation’s
entrepreneurial programs to recruit and support
women to extend their focus beyond the
laboratory and into the commercial world.
- President Trump signed into
law the Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers,
Innovators, Researchers, and Explorers (INSPIRE)
Women Act to encourage women to study science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM),
pursue careers in aerospace, and further advance
the nation's space science and exploration
efforts.
KEEPING HIS PROMISE TO DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION:
President Trump promised a U.S. Supreme Court
justice in the mold of late Justice Antonin Scalia
selected from his previously announced list of 20
judges
- President Trump nominated
Judge Neil M. Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court
because of his consistent record defending the
Constitution.
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AFTERNOON COMMUNICATIONS BRIEFING
Feb. 28, 2017
PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS TO A JOINT SESSION OF
CONGRESS
The President is committed to keeping his
promises to the American people.
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He has already saved taxpayers millions of
dollars by renegotiating promises, and will
save billions more on contracts all across
government.
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We have undertaken a historic effort to roll
back over-burdensome regulations.
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The President has begun the process of
draining the swamp of Washington corruption.
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He has cleared the way for pipeline
construction and withdrew the country from
the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Looking forward, the President will lay out an
optimistic vision for the nation with a focus on
the government putting the interests of the
American people first.
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There is a renewed spirit of optimism
sweeping the country.
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We are thinking like Americans again –
dreaming big, building and undertaking
monumental tasks and solving enormous
problems.
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But we must work together – across party
lines – to do it.
We must restart the engine of America’s economy.
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American businesses are being crushed under
an avalanche of taxes and regulations.
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We must make it easier for companies to do
business in America.
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We will deliver historic tax reform so that
American businesses can compete and thrive.
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The middle class must get tax relief.
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We must have fair trade for our workers –
foreign countries can no longer be allowed
to tax our exports while shipping goods into
our country for free.
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We must protect our workers by enforcing our
immigration laws, and it is time to
implement a merit-based immigration system.
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We will be guided by two core rules: Buy
American, and Hire American.
Our people must have access to quality,
affordable healthcare of their choosing.
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Congress must repeal Obamacare and replace
it with a system that expands choice,
increases access and lowers costs.
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Americans with pre-existing conditions must
have coverage, and we must smooth the
transition for Americans currently in the
exchanges.
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Our governors must have flexibility and
resources they need to ensure no one slips
through the cracks.
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Americans must have the freedom to purchase
health insurance in a national marketplace –
it is time for competition that benefits
consumers.
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We must eliminate the burdensome approval
process for life-saving drugs so that more
lives can be saved.
Every parent deserves a choice, and every child
deserves a chance.
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Education is a civil rights issue – every
child must have access to a quality
education, no matter their zip code.
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Our disadvantaged youth, including millions
of African-American and Latino children,
deserve access to good schools and great
teachers.
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We want to help our children break the cycle
of poverty, and education is the key.
Every family deserves the opportunity to live in
peace and safety in their homes and communities.
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We must break the cycle of violence in our
cities.
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To accomplish this, we must support our men
and women in law enforcement. They deserve
our respect and appreciation.
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For our people to be truly safe, our men and
women of the military must have the tools
they need to prevent – and, if they must,
win – a war.
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And when our veterans come home, they must
be taken care of.
Looking abroad, an America First policy calls
for robust engagement with the world in areas of
mutual interest.
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We support NATO, but our partners must meet
their financial obligations.
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Our strategic partners around the world must
play meaningful roles in operations and help
cover the costs.
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We must learn from the mistakes of the past
that have led to so much destruction around
the world.
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We are prepared to forge new partnerships
where our interests align. We are looking
for partners in peace.
OTHER NEWS OF THE DAY
Legislation and Executive Orders Signed Today
H.R. 321 – The INSPIRE Act
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This bill, which was passed unanimously by
Congress, encourages NASA to have women and
girls participate in science, technology,
engineering, mathematics, and to pursue
careers in aerospace, using existing
programs and resources.
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Specifically, the bill encourages the
expansion of the missions of:
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NASA Girls & NASA Boys
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Aspire to Inspire
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The Summer Institute in Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Research.
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Also requires NASA to produce a report in 90
days to detail how the agency can best
support engagement for women and girls in
aerospace and related fields.
H.R. 255 – The Promoting Women in
Entrepreneurship Act
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Similar to the INSPIRE Act, H.R. 255
encourages the National Science Foundation
to use existing programs to recruit and
support women in the sciences.
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R. 255 was passed by unanimous consent in
both the House and Senate and has no cost
according to the Congressional Budget
Office.
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This bill is in part of the Innovation
Initiative, launched jointly by Leader
McCarthy and Representative McHenry
Executive Order on the Waters of the United
States (WOTUS)
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The Waters of the United States issue has
had a long odyssey in the regulatory and
legal world for the last 30 years, including
3 Supreme Court decisions and revised
guidance from multiple administrations.
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The last administration overturned previous
guidance and instituted the Clean Water
Rule, previously known as the Waters of the
U.S. Rule, a massive power grab that vastly
expands federal jurisdiction into state and
local areas and decisions regarding their
land use.
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This rule is strongly opposed by
farmers, ranchers, and agricultural
workers all across our country because
it prohibits them from doing their jobs
as efficiently as possible and treats
our small farmers as if they were major
industrial polluters.
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Past Supreme Court decisions have tried to
make it clear that the jurisdiction of
federal agencies who oversee this issue
should be shrinking, not expanding.
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This order directs the Army Corps of
Engineers and the EPA to review and
reconsider the Obama administration’s rule
and provides instruction to the Attorney
General for proceeding with current legal
action regarding the rule.
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By eliminating this rule, we will unleash
our farmers and ranchers to freely, yet
still safely, expand their operations, and
allow more Americans to make their living
off our great land.
Executive Order on the Historically Black
Colleges and Universities Initiative
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President Trump is making HBCUs a priority
again by repositioning the HBCU initiative
in the White House.
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This repositioning will strengthen the
initiative by:
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Allowing it to function across all
executive departments and agencies and
utilize the full resources of the
federal government
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Establishing HBCUs as a strategic
partner in the President’s urban agenda
of creating jobs, revitalizing
communities, and making inner cities
safe again
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Increasing the private sector’s role in
supporting HBCUs
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Strengthening HBCUs participation in
federal programs that partner with
outside groups or private organizations
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Each President since Jimmy Carter has issued
an executive order on HBCUs. These previous
initiatives lost track because they did not
have the full force of the White House
behind them. That stops with President
Trump.
The President’s Budget
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The President’s first budget will be
submitted to Congress on March 16th.
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The American people elected the President to
prioritize their security, and that is
exactly what he will do.
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This budget provides for one of the
largest increases in defense spending
without increasing the debt.
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There will be a $54 billion increase in
defense spending in Fiscal Year 2018, in
addition to $30 billion in supplemental
spending for the current fiscal year.
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This funding is vital. We must
devote this money to protect the
country.
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We will also increase funding for our
veterans, secure our border, and fund
our other priorities.
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We are a nation that soon will be $20
trillion in debt, so prioritizing financial
security is as important as protecting our
nation’s physical security.
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Families all across America have made
tough choice in recent years over
tradeoffs about what they can and cannot
afford, but the federal government has
continued to spend taxpayer dollars
without pause.
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The President has instructed his Budget
Director, Mick Mulvaney, to write a
budget that rebuilds our nation’s
military, while also making tough
choices for the American people.
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This budget will insist on $54 billion
in cuts to nondefense programs. The
so-called “firewall” that protects
lesser priorities from being used to pay
for defense increases must go.
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Foreign aid to other countries will be
cut deeply. It is time to prioritize the
security of this country and ask the
rest of the world to step up and pay
their fair share.
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Many government agencies will also
experience cuts.
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These cuts will be sensible, they will
be rational, but they will be tough.
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That is what the moment calls for, and the
President looks forward to engaging the
Congress in passing his first security
budget.
ObamaCare
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ObamaCare has delivered Americans an
unsustainable health care system with out of
control premiums, rising deductibles and
dwindling choices.
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Nancy Pelosi cited three critical fronts on
which ObamaCare's success should be judged:
lowering costs, expanding benefits, and
increasing access. The law has completely
failed all three.
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Costs:
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Under ObamaCare, the American people
face rising premiums, unaffordable
deductibles, fewer insurance
choices, and higher taxes to pay for
skyrocketing costs.
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This year, the average premium for
ObamaCare insurance plans in all
four tiers (bronze, silver, gold,
platinum) are facing a double-digit
increase.
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Expanding Benefits:
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Obamacare's mandates have led to
mass cancellations of coverage,
soaring out of pocket costs, and
enrollment figures declining as
millions choose to pay a tax over
buying government mandated
insurance.
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Increased Access:
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As insurers leave the marketplace,
Americans are left with fewer
insurance choices, with 17% having
only one insurer option available in
their exchange.
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The ObamaCare Co-Op program has
failed, with 16 of 23 co-ops having
failed and gone out of business.
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We are confident that once Americans see the
choice between this failed system that has
had two terms under the last president to
deliver but has been unable to and another
choice for a patient-centered plan that will
return choice to the American consumer, both
with insurers and doctors, and bring back
down costs from where they have skyrocketed
to, they will support our effort to repeal
and responsibly replace ObamaCare.
POTUS SCHEDULE
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Meeting with National Association of
Attorneys General
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Signs H.R. 321 and H.R. 255
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Signs Executive Orders on WOTUS and HBCUs
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Visit with Guests of First Address to the
Joint Session of Congress
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Addresses Joint Session of Congress
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND ON RECENT NEWS
New Extreme Vetting EO
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As the President said at his press
conference, we’ll be issuing a new executive
action that will comprehensively protect our
country.
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The new executive order is being finalized -
what we are doing now is running it through
the different departments and agencies to
ensure that it is executed in a flawless
manner.
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This is not a matter of delaying, it’s a
matter of getting it right.
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The court which made the misguided decision
on the President’s initial executive order
had its decisions reversed by the Supreme
Court a remarkable 79% between 2010 and
2015.
Anti-Semitic Attacks Against Jewish Community
Centers and Cemeteries
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The President is deeply concerned by the
reports of further vandalism at Jewish
cemeteries.
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The cowardly destruction in Philadelphia
this weekend comes on top of similar
accounts from Missouri, and threats made to
Jewish Community Centers across the country
last week.
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The President continues to condemn these and
any other anti-Semitic and hateful acts in
the strongest terms.
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From our country’s founding, we have been
dedicated to protecting freedom of religion.
No one in America should feel afraid to
freely and openly follow the religion of
their choosing.
White House Relationship with the Media
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Every time the media turns themselves into
the story, the American people – among whom
trust in the media remains near historical
lows – roll their eyes.
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The truth is that this was simply a gaggle –
not a full briefing – in a smaller space,
and the pool was there to share what was
said with their peers. The entire gaggle was
also transcribed.
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Background: A press pool is a rotating
group of journalists from subscribing
news organizations that pool resources
and produce reports for all members to
draw from in their reporting.
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Further, we actually allowed more press
in than usual for pooled events.
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We could have kept it to the smaller
pool, but instead expanded it as much as
allowed by the space in the Press
Secretary’s office.
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It’s completely false to suggest that
outlets were “blocked.” The media was
represented by the pool, as it is in all
situations when space or other factors limit
the amount of press able to access an event.
False CNN Reporting
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The headlines and talking heads are
completely ignoring the facts of this
situation.
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The conversation, which centered entirely
around the false New York Times report and
was not related to any investigation, was
initiated by the FBI, not the White House.
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Some reports have indicated communications
between White House staff and the FBI might
be inappropriate according to previous
practice. However, those restrictions do not
apply to conversations of public affairs.
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The Deputy Director of the FBI reached out,
on his own, to the White House Chief of
Staff to let him know that the New York
Times report regarding contact between
Russia and the Trump campaign was
inaccurate. There was no “pressure” exerted
on the FBI to push back on the story.
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It was the logical next step for the Chief
of Staff to ask, once told that the story
was false, what could be done to correct the
record.
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The FBI said it would be appropriate for the
Chief of Staff to say publicly that he had
been briefed by intelligence officials at
the highest level regarding the inaccuracy
of the report.
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Quote from the Chief of Staff: “I have
talked to the highest levels of
intelligence officials, and they have
assured me that the New York Times story
about constant contacts is grossly
overstated and inaccurate. So I wouldn't
come on your show and say something like
that if I didn't have a green light and
approval to say it. It's not true.” –
Fox & Friends (FNC), 2/17/17
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Just because reporters and anchors say
something over and over again doesn’t start
to make it true. At some point, we get to a
place where we have to move on and focus on
the things that the American people actually
care about. This has been asked and
answered, let’s move forward.
Liberal Activists at Town Halls
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Every American has a right to speak his or
her mind at town halls or other events, and
we respect that.
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Reports of lawmakers distancing themselves
from the President are overblown and
exaggerated.
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In a recent poll, 70% of Americans
(including most Democrats) wanted Democrats
in Washington to work with our
Administration, not protest and oppose us at
all turns. A vocal minority doesn’t
represent the majority.
Reporting on the Yemen Raid
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Every American owes Ryan Owens and his
family a great deal of gratitude. He will
always be remembered as an American hero who
made the ultimate sacrifice in service of
his country.
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It is standard operating procedure at the
Department of Defense that, anytime there is
a fatality on an operation, an investigation
known as a 15-6 is triggered. It can take
several months to complete and a redacted
version is available to the public under
FOIA.
White House Correspondent’s Dinner
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POTUS Tweet: I will not be attending the
White House Correspondents' Association
Dinner this year. Please wish everyone well
and have a great evening!
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The President’s tweet speaks for itself. He
wishes everyone who is attending well but
will not be attending himself.
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The event was originally created for
promoting scholarships for young
journalists. It’s lost that focus entirely
and become just another chance for the
dishonest media and professional Washington
to celebrate themselves.
DHS Implementation Memos
Top Line:
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary
Kelly issued two memoranda to the DHS
workforce providing direction for
implementing two of the President’s
executive orders: “Border Security and
Immigration Improvement” and “Enhancing
Public Safety in the Interior of the United
States.”
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These memos ensure that all DHS employees
are intimately familiar with how to
implement the President’s executive orders,
key stakeholders are in the loop and the
public is well informed on the facts.
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These memos, along with fact sheets and Q&A
documents, are easily accessible by both DHS
staff and the general public at www.dhs.gov/executiveorders.
This page will continue to be updated as
appropriate.
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Ultimately, these memos direct DHS staff to
faithfully execute the immigration laws of
the United States and provide them with the
appropriate resources to do so.
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Specific questions about these memos can be
referred to DHS.
Border Security and Immigration Improvement
Memo:
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This memo outlines how DHS will comply with
the President’s executive order by deploying
all lawful means to secure the nation’s
southern border, prevent further illegal
immigration into the United States, and to
repatriate illegal immigrations swiftly,
consistently, and humanely.
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This memo does not affect DACA recipients.
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Key policies in this memo include:
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Establishing operational control of the
border, including a physical barrier
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Detaining illegal immigrants at our near
the border
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Ending the practice of “catch and
release”
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Hiring 5,000 additional border agents
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Empowering state and local law
enforcement to support federal
enforcement of immigration law
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Ensuring prosecution guidelines place a
high priority on crimes near our
southern border
Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the
United States Memo:
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This memo addresses enforcement and removal
of those who illegally enter or remain in
the United States, particularly those who
engage in criminal conduct while here.
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Key policies in this memo include:
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Establishing the Victims of Immigration
Crime Engagement (VOICE) Office within
ICE to facilitate engagement with the
victims and their families to ensure, to
the extent permitted by law, they are
provided with information about the
offender, and that their additional
questions and concerns regarding
immigration enforcement efforts are
addressed.
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Hiring 10,000 ICE agents and officers,
as well as additional mission support
and legal staff necessary
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Establishing a program to collect all
fines and penalties for which the
Department is authorized
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Facilitating the collection and
reporting of data on the apprehensions
and release of illegal immigrations
Appointment of Lieutenant General Herbert
Raymond “H.R.” McMaster to serve as Assistant to
the President for National Security Affairs
Top Line:
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General McMaster – known by his nickname,
“The Iconoclast General” -- brings over
three decades of experience to the post of
National Security Advisor.
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The President’s first duty is to keep the
American people safe. General McMaster has
the knowledge and foresight necessary to
provide the President with expert advice as
he protects America’s interests at home and
abroad.
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Bio:
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General McMaster is a graduate of West
Point and earned both his Masters of
Arts and Ph.D degrees from the
University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill.
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During his over three decades in the
United States Army, General McMaster
gained renown for his roles in the Gulf
War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and
Operation Enduring Freedom.
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He was a Captain in the Battle of 73
Easting, a critical engagement during
which outnumbered American forces took
advantage of superior military equipment
and the element of surprise to destroy
over 80 Iraqi Republican Guard vehicles
without a single loss.
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While serving during the Iraq War,
General McMaster ran the model for the
successful “clear, hold, and build”
counterinsurgency method in the town of
Tal Afar, a strategy credited with
turning the war around during the surge.
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General McMaster earned the Silver Star
for his valor during the Gulf War.
Quote from President Trump:
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“General McMaster has served with
distinction in the United States Army for
over three decades and will now bring that
tremendous experience with him to his new
post as my National Security Advisor. My
first duty as President is to keep the
American people safe. General McMaster has
the knowledge and foresight necessary to
provide me with expert advice as we work to
protect America’s interests at home and
abroad. I am pleased to welcome him to our
team.”
Quote from General McMaster:
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“I am honored to serve as President Trump’s
National Security Advisor. The safety of the
American people and security of the American
homeland are our top priorities. I will work
tirelessly in this new role to assist the
President as he addresses the complex and
growing threats our country is facing around
the globe.”
President Trump Inherited a Mess
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During his press conference on Thursday,
President Trump explained that he "inherited
a mess... As you know, our administration
inherited many problems across government,
and across the economy." Here are the facts:
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Economy
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The economy grew by just 1.6 percent
last year, and President Obama did not
have a single year of 3+ percent
economic growth.
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President Obama was the first president
since Herbert Hoover to not have at
least one year of economic growth of 3
percent or higher.
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Wage growth was stagnant under President
Obama. The median U.S. hourly wage only
increased by 34 cents, or 1.8 percent
while he was in office. Salaries and
benefits rose just 2.2 percent.
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The nation lost over 200,000
manufacturing jobs under President
Obama.
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The homeownership rate decreased under
President Obama and hit a five-decade
low last year.
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On President Obama’s watch, the national
debt increased by over 88 percent, a
total of $9.3 trillion.
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Healthcare
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Obamacare is a mess, with higher costs
and fewer choices.
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Premiums for Obamacare’s mid-level
“Silver” plans are increasing by an
average of 25 percent this year, coming
on top of the 7.5 percent increase for
2016.
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Lower level “Bronze” plans are facing
premium increases of 21 percent this
year.
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As many as 8.4 million Americans will
see a sharp rise in premiums this year,
according to HHS.
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Deductibles are rising, so consumers
have to pay more before their insurance
even kicks in.
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Taxpayers are paying billions for
skyrocketing premium subsidies.
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Foreign Policy
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The Obama administration’s foreign
policy left the world in disorder: from
the disastrous nuclear deal with Iran to
the failed Russian reset to the
humanitarian crisis in Syria.
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According to former Director of National
Intelligence James Clapper, there are
more safe havens for terrorists “than at
any time in history.”
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President Obama failed to foresee and
counter the rise of ISIS, which he
famously called a “JV Team.”
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North Korea became a more dangerous
threat to their region and the world.
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Disunity
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Race relations deteriorated under
President Obama, with polls showing that
“both blacks and whites believe race
relations have deteriorated.” (AP)
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