The
White House • July 17, 2018
The Day
Ahead
President
Donald J. Trump will meet with members of Congress to discuss
options for further tax reform to help working Americans.
Bold
American diplomacy in Finland
When
President Trump met with Russian President Vladimir
Putin yesterday, he continued a proud American tradition on the
world stage. “From the earliest days of our republic,
American leaders have understood that diplomacy and engagement
is preferable to conflict and hostility,” the President said.
America
has no illusions when it comes to Russia. President
Trump directly addressed the issue of Russian interference in
U.S. elections with President Putin, and the Trump
Administration has implemented a range
of tough sanctions on Russian individuals and entities.
“The disagreements between our two countries are well known,”
President Trump said. “But if we're going to solve many of
the problems facing our world, then we're going to have to find
ways to cooperate.”
The
bottom line: Americans want peace, not conflict.
“Nothing would be easier politically than to refuse to meet,
to refuse to engage, but that would not accomplish anything. As
president, I cannot make decisions on foreign policy in a
futile effort to appease partisan critics,” President Trump
said.
“As
the world’s two largest nuclear powers, we must get
along!” President Trump tweeted.
The First
Lady’s trip to Europe
First
Lady Melania Trump accompanied President Trump to
Europe last week, helping the President to build lasting
relationships with America’s allies.
In
Belgium, the First Lady took part in the official
spousal program of the NATO summit. “It was an opportunity
for us to come together in an exchange of ideas, and appreciate
the unique cultural traits of Belgium,” she said.
In
the United Kingdom, the First Lady visited the Royal
Hospital Chelsea, where she joined Philip May—husband of
British Prime Minister Theresa May—and local schoolchildren
in making symbols of remembrance for fallen soldiers. “It is
always an honor to meet with soldiers who have dedicated a life
of service to their country,” the First Lady said.
Photo of
the Day
Official
White House Photo by Andrea Hanks
President
Donald J. Trump and President Vladimir Putin of the Russian
Federation | July 16, 2018
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