On this day in 1945, nearing the end of World War II, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt helped convene the Gold Star Wives organization in response to the incredible sacrifices made by the spouses and families of our Greatest Generation’s soldiers,…
Category: Statement and Releases
Statement from the Press Secretary Today’s announcement of the dramatic drop in illegal southern border apprehensions demonstrates that the President’s commitment to securing our border and supporting law enforcement is already showing results. Led by Secretary Kelly, the Trump Administration…
First Lady Melania Trump, along with her husband President Donald J. Trump, will greet King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan at the White House. Following a brief meeting in the Oval Office, the First Lady will host Queen…
After a brief visit to the oval office with their husbands, First Lady Melania Trump and Queen Rania Al-Abdullah enjoyed lunch in the residence and discussed their varying roles within their governments, and some of the challenges facing their nations.…
President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate Heath P. Tarbert to the Department of the Treasury. If confirmed, Heath P. Tarbert of Maryland will serve as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, International Markets and Development. Mr. Tarbert…
Today’s chemical attack in Syria against innocent people, including women and children, is reprehensible and cannot be ignored by the civilized world. These heinous actions by the Bashar al-Assad regime are a consequence of the past administration’s weakness and irresolution.…
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 6:36 P.M. EDT SENIOR ADMINISTRATON OFFICIAL: Good afternoon. Thank you for your patience. We’d like to welcome you here for today’s briefing on the upcoming visit between China and the United States. We’ll start…
President Donald J. Trump spoke with President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation to condemn today’s attack in St. Petersburg. President Trump expressed his deepest condolences to the victims and their loved ones, and to the Russian people. President Trump…
President Donald J. Trump today welcomed President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of Egypt to the White House to continue efforts to strengthen the United States-Egypt strategic partnership and to mark a new day in the relationship between the countries. The…
President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski of Peru to offer his condolences for the recent, tragic loss of life and devastation in Peru due to flooding and landslides. President Trump offered support to the Peruvian…
