Category: Trump Administration

‘Trump Was Right’ With Tougher Approach to China: Biden’s Top Diplomat Nominee

President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee for secretary of state, Antony Blinken, said on Jan. 19 that the Trump administration took the correct stance toward the Chinese regime, although he disagrees with the approach. “President Trump was right in taking a tougher approach to China. I disagree very much with the way he went about it in…


Remarks by President Trump in Farewell Address to the Nation: Full Transcript

My fellow Americans, four years ago we launched a great national effort to rebuild our country, to renew its spirit, and to restore the allegiance of this government to its citizens. In short, we embarked on a mission to make America great again for all Americans. As I conclude my term as the 45th president…


President Trump’s Farewell Address to the Nation: Full Transcript

My fellow Americans, four years ago we launched a great national effort to rebuild our country, to renew its spirit, and to restore the allegiance of this government to its citizens. In short, we embarked on a mission to make America great again for all Americans. As I conclude my term as the 45th president…


Trump Gives Farewell Speech: ‘The Movement We Started Is Only Just Beginning’

President Donald Trump released his farewell speech on Tuesday afternoon, saying he will pray for the success of the forthcoming administration. “We are—and must always be—a land of hope, of light, and of glory to all the world. This week, we inaugurate a new Administration and pray for its success in keeping America safe and…


Senator Questions Constitutionality of Post-Presidential Impeachment Trial

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) said it is likely unconstitutional to carry out a Senate impeachment trial of a president after they leave office. President Donald Trump was impeached by the House earlier this month over his remarks that he made before the Capitol was breached on Jan. 6, despite the president calling on his supporters…


Trump Issues Executive Order Protecting Americans from ‘Overcriminalization’ by Regulations

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Monday that aims to protect Americans from “overcriminalization” by regulations. The order seeks to make the consequences of violating certain regulations more transparent as a safeguard against unwarranted criminal punishment for unintentional regulatory violations. “In the interest of fairness, federal criminal law should be clearly written so…


Trump Signs Executive Order to Protect US Against Security Threats from Drones

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 18 to prevent the U.S. federal government from using drones manufactured by foreign adversaries, including China. Drones, also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), have been used increasingly across all levels of the U.S. governments for tasks including assisting law enforcement and supporting natural disaster relief…


Pelosi Urges Pentagon Head to Halt Installing New NSA General Counsel

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Jan. 18 sent a letter to the acting Department of Defense secretary demanding that he halt the hiring of former Republican political operative Michael Ellis as the top lawyer at the NSA. “I ask that you immediately cease plans to improperly install Michael Ellis as the new NSA General Counsel,” Pelosi…


Trump Issues Executive Order Preventing Career Bureaucrats From Having Final Word on Federal Rules

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 18 prohibiting career bureaucrats—rather than presidential appointees—from authorizing and having the final word on new federal regulations. “The President chooses Federal agency heads who exercise executive authority and implement his regulatory agenda. The American people, in electing the President, thereby have a role in choosing the…


Trump Lifts CCP Virus Travel Ban for UK, Brazil, Keeps Ban for China, Iran

President Donald Trump issued a proclamation on Jan. 18 lifting the CCP virus travel ban for most of Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Brazil. The proclamation makes clear that travel restrictions will remain in place for China and Iran. Trump in March 2020 issued travel bans for foreign nationals from the Schengen Area of Europe,…