The statement that accompanied my signing of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017, sets forth my intention to spend the funds it appropriates, including the funds for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), consistently with my responsibilities under the Constitution. It…
Category: Statement and Releases
We congratulate President-elect Macron and the people of France on their successful presidential election. We look forward to working with the new President and continuing our close cooperation with the French government.
National Security Advisor McMaster met with Venezuela’s National Assembly President Julio Borges at the White House yesterday afternoon. They discussed the ongoing crisis in Venezuela and the need for the government to adhere to the Venezuelan Constitution, release political prisoners,…
On Friday, May 5, 2017, the President signed into law: H.R. 244, which provides fiscal year (FY) 2017 full-year appropriations through September 30, 2017, for all agencies except those covered by division A of the Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction,…
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT Today I have signed into law H.R. 244, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017, which authorizes appropriations that fund the operation of the Federal Government through September 30, 2017. Certain provisions of this bill (e.g., Division C, sections…
My warmest wishes to all those celebrating Cinco de Mayo on this 155th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla. The Battle of Puebla reminds us of the incredible courage and resolve of the Mexican people as they fought for their…
President Donald J. Trump met with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull of Australia on May 4, 2017, in New York City. The President thanked Prime Minister Turnbull for traveling to New York for the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the…
President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate Matthew Bassett to the United States Department of Health and Human Services. If confirmed, Matthew Bassett of Tennessee will serve as Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services, Legislation. Mr.…
President Donald J. Trump looks forward to welcoming President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia to the White House on May 18, 2017. President Trump and President Santos will discuss ways to reinforce the strong ties that the United States and…
President Trump has accepted the invitation of King Salman bin Abd Al-Aziz, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia later this month. The visit will reaffirm the strong partnership between the United States…
