White House Press Releases

• Published on September 18, 2017 - 17:09 GMT

  

  A Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate

  The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 18, 2017 September 18, 2017 Dear Mr. Speaker:   (Dear Mr. President:) Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of …

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• Published on September 18, 2017 - 15:15 GMT

  

  Remarks by President Trump at the Reforming the United Nations: Management, Security, and Development Meeting

  The United Nations  New York City, New York 10:00 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP:  Well, thank you very much.  (Applause.)  Thank you. I actually saw great potential right across the street, to be honest with you, and it was only for the reason that the United …

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• Published on September 16, 2017 - 01:54 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Proclaims September 17 through September 23, 2017, as Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness ...

  PRESCRIPTION OPIOID AND HEROIN EPIDEMIC AWARENESS WEEK, 2017 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION During Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week, we draw renewed attention to the scourge that …

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• Published on September 16, 2017 - 01:52 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Proclaims September 17 through September 23, 2017, as National Farm Safety and Health Week

  NATIONAL FARM SAFETY AND HEALTH WEEK, 2017 - - - - - - -  BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As the fall harvest begins, we reflect on the vital contributions of hard-working American farmers, ranchers, and foresters, and we …

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• Published on September 16, 2017 - 01:51 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Proclaims September 17 through September 23, 2017, as National Historically Black Colleges and ...

  NATIONAL HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WEEK, 2017   - - - - - - -   BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA   A PROCLAMATION As we celebrate Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, we recognize the extraordinary …

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• Published on September 16, 2017 - 01:49 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Proclaims September 17, 2017, as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and September 17, 2017, through ...

  CONSTITUTION DAY, CITIZENSHIP DAY, AND CONSTITUTION WEEK, 2017   - - - - - - -   BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA   A PROCLAMATION On the 230th anniversary of the Constitution of the United States, we celebrate the enduring brilliance of …

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• Published on September 16, 2017 - 00:53 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Approves Georgia Disaster Declaration

  Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Georgia and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Irma beginning on September 7, 2017, and continuing. …

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• Published on September 15, 2017 - 23:07 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Signs H.R. 624 and H.R. 1616 into Law

  On Friday, September 15, 2017, the President signed into law: H.R. 624, the "Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act of 2017," which restricts the inclusion of Social Security account numbers on Federal documents sent by mail; and H.R. 1616, …

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• Published on September 15, 2017 - 23:07 GMT

  

  Remarks by the President and First Lady on the 70th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force

  Joint Base Andrews Camp Springs, Maryland  4:00 P.M. EDT MRS. TRUMP:  Good afternoon.  I want to thank the brave men and women who wear the noble uniform of the U.S. Air Force for having us here today. I had the privilege to visit with some of your …

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• Published on September 15, 2017 - 23:07 GMT

  

  Statement by the Press Secretary on the EU – U.S. Privacy Shield

  The White House applauds the preparation efforts in advance of the first annual joint review of the EU – U.S. Privacy Shield.  We firmly believe that the upcoming review will demonstrate the strength of the American promise to protect the personal data of …

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• Published on September 15, 2017 - 21:18 GMT

  

  Press Briefing by Press Secretary Sarah Sanders, National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster, and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley

  James S. Brady Press Briefing Room  1:21 P.M. EDT MS. SANDERS:  Good afternoon.  At the top I’d like to read a statement on the recent attacks in the UK and France: The United States strongly condemns the cowardly terrorist attack in London today that …

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• Published on September 15, 2017 - 21:18 GMT

  

  Statement by the Press Secretary on the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Proposed Referendum

  The United States does not support the Kurdistan Regional Government’s intention to hold a referendum later this month. The United States has repeatedly emphasized to the leaders of the Kurdistan Regional Government that the referendum is distracting from …

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• Published on September 15, 2017 - 20:10 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump's Weekly Address

  Transcript: My fellow Americans, I would like to begin by continuing to send our prayers to all of those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.  From Texas to Louisiana to Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, we are …

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• Published on September 15, 2017 - 20:10 GMT

  

  Remarks by President Trump and Senior Advisor to the President Jared Kushner on a Call to Jewish Leaders

  Via Teleconference MR. KUSHNER: Welcome, everybody, and thank you for joining us here today. This is the most special time of the year for the Jewish people. This Wednesday evening begins Rosh Hashanah, the first of 10 days of repentance, that concludes …

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• Published on September 15, 2017 - 17:27 GMT

  

  Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with Prime Minister May of the United Kingdom

  President Donald J. Trump spoke with Prime Minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom to convey his sympathies and prayers for those injured in the terrorist attack today in London.  The President pledged to continue close collaboration with the United …

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• Published on September 15, 2017 - 16:47 GMT

  

  Remarks by the President on the London Terror Bombing

  Rose Garden Q    Mr. President, any reaction to London, the terror attacks?  MR. PRESIDENT:  No, it's a terrible thing -- just keeps going and going.  And we have to be very smart, and we have to be very, very tough, which perhaps we're not nearly …

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• Published on September 15, 2017 - 14:50 GMT

  

  Remarks by First Lady Melania Trump at the White House Historical Association Reception

  State Dining Room 7:57 P.M. EDT MRS. TRUMP:  Thank you, Mr. President.  (Laughter.)  And thank you all for being here tonight.  To Frederick Ryan, Stewart McLaurin, the entire board of directors and dedicated staff of the White House Historical Association …

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• Published on September 15, 2017 - 14:13 GMT

  

  Statement from the President about the Signing of S.J. Res. 49 -- Charlottesville Resolution

  Today, I am pleased to sign S.J. Res. 49.  As Americans, we condemn the recent violence in Charlottesville and oppose hatred, bigotry, and racism in all forms.  No matter the color of our skin or our ethnic heritage, we all live under the same laws, we all …

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• Published on September 15, 2017 - 14:13 GMT

  

  President Donald J. Trump Signs S.J.Res. 49 into Law

  On Thursday, September 14, 2017, the President signed into law: S.J.Res. 49, which condemns the violence and domestic terrorist attack that took place during events between August 11 and August 12, 2017, in Charlottesville, Virginia, recognizing the first …

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• Published on September 15, 2017 - 14:13 GMT

  

  Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with President Enrique Pena Nieto of Mexico

  President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico to extend his condolences for the lives lost and homes destroyed due to the earthquake and Hurricane Katia.  President Trump expressed solidarity with the government and …

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