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March 31, 2017

President Trump signs orders focused on trade abuse

Trump signs orders focused on trade abuse

Posted by Wild Thing at 01:38 PM

Former Best Buy CEO Brad Anderson on how President Trump’s economic agenda may be signaling the beginning of GDP growth

Posted by Wild Thing at 07:23 AM

March 30, 2017

President Trump Hails Denmark as a 'Very Good Ally'

Trump Hails Denmark as a 'Very Good Ally'

Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen became the latest wary European ally to visit the White House since Donald Trump took office. Before an Oval Office meeting Thursday, Trump called Rasmussen "a wonderful man doing a wonderful job." (March 30)

Posted by Wild Thing at 05:55 PM

March 29, 2017

First Lady Melania Trump takes part in presentation ceremony at State Dept of International Women of Courage Award

First Lady Melania Trump and Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas A. Shannon present the 2017 Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Award.

"Wherever women are diminished, the entire world is diminished with them' says Melania as she reemerges to attend International Women of Courage ceremony at the State Department

As women, we must continue to stand together with the steadfast goal of making our world safer through acts of collaborative and individual bravery. As we all know, wherever women are diminished, the entire world is diminished with them,' she said in the statement.

The award is in its 11th year. It has recognized 100 women, and is 'meant to showcase and support a group of women who put their personal safety and sometimes lives at risk in order to help improve their communities,' according to the White House.

International Women of Courage has honored more than 100 courageous women from over 60 countries around the world. This year's ceremony is meant to showcase and support a group of women who put their personal safety and sometimes lives at risk in order to help improve their communities. The award, now in its 11th year, honors those who have demonstrated exceptional courage, strength, and leadership in acting to advance the lives of others across the globe.

Full Speech: Melania Trump Presents International Women of Courage Award

Posted by Wild Thing at 10:32 AM

President Trump, First Lady, VP Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence Host Bi-Partisan Reception for Senators at the White House

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, along with Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence, were pleased to welcome members of the United States Senate and their invited spouses and guests for a cocktail reception and performance by The United States Army Chorus and The United States Marine Chamber Orchestra.

“It was my great pleasure to open the doors of the White House to these esteemed members of the United States Senate, along with their spouses and invited guests,” stated First Lady Melania Trump. “This is the people’s house and I intend to continue the tradition of hosting the elected officials who work alongside my husband to serve the American people.”

Remarks by President Trump and Vice President Pence at Reception for Senators and Spouses

THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thanks so very much. You may be seated. Well, on behalf of the First Family, it is a great, great privilege for Karen and I to welcome you to the White House for what I know will be a very special evening tonight. And as the President of the Senate, it's particularly meaningful for me to welcome Republican and Democrat members of the Senate to this very special evening.

I want to give special appreciation to Leader McConnell and Leader Schumer. Thank you so much for both being here tonight. (Applause.) Thank you for your service to the nation. And also, the President Pro Tem of the Senate, Orrin Hatch -- I think the longest-serving member of the United States Senate -- is with us. (Applause.) And lastly, a rousing round of applause for the spouses that are with us tonight -- (applause) -- that make the sacrifices so that the members who are here can serve. (Applause.) The First Family is particularly moved that so many family members could be here this evening. So I thank you all for making time to be with us.

This will be an inspiring night, and hopefully the will be an encouraging night. I know the President and the First Lady and Karen and I are well familiar with the sacrifices of public life. And tonight is just, from the First Family to each one of you, a small token of their appreciation for your service to your state and your service to the people of the United States of America.

So, with that said, it is my high honor and distinct privilege to introduce our host and hostess for this evening -- the President of the United States of America and Mrs. Melania Trump. (Applause.)

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Mike. Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Nobody ever told me that politics was going to be so much fun. (Laughter.) But we're doing well. It's going very well.

We just had a call -- long call from General Mattis. And, John, I know, is very happy to hear that, but he knows better than anybody, we're doing very well in Iraq. Our soldiers are fighting and fighting like never before, and the results are very, very good. So I just wanted to let everyone know.

I have some very special friends in this room, especially -- I must tell you, we have the Republicans, but I even have a couple of Democrats. I said -- we had a dinner here about three weeks ago, and it was so beautiful. We had these incredible musicians from the Marine Corps and from the Army -- incredible, actually. And I said, you know, I'd like to do something special -- I'd like to ask the United States Senate, with spouses, to come and hear how good it was. It was just a beautiful evening.

And so here we are. And shockingly, it's semi-bipartisan. A lot of people showed up that people weren't expecting, which is a very good thing. (Applause.) Which is a very, very good thing.

And I know that we're all going to make a deal on healthcare -- that's such an easy one. (Laughter.) So I have no doubt that that's going to happen very quickly. I think it will, actually. I think it's going to happen -- because we've all been promising -- Democrat, Republican -- we've all been promising that to the American people. So I think a lot of good things are going to happen there.

We're going to talk about infrastructure. We're going to talk about fixing up our military, which we really need. There has been a depletion, and we're going to make it so good and so strong. And there’s, I think, never been a time where we needed it so much.

And we're going to be doing a great job. But hopefully it will start being bipartisan, because everybody really wants the same thing. We want greatness for this country that we love. So I think we're going to have some very good relationships.

Right, Chuck? I see Chuck. Hello, Chuck. (Laughter.)

And I really think that will happen.

So, again, enjoy these incredible musicians. They are really something special. And I hope we're going to do this many, many times together as a unit. Thank you all for being here.

Melania, thank you very much. Our Vice President. Did we make the right decision with Pence? (Applause.) Right? And, Karen, thank you very much. So nice. Thank you.

Thank you, everybody. Have a good time.

Posted by Wild Thing at 09:29 AM

March 28, 2017

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt! Trump to Visit EPA Today to Sign Sweeping Measure! ~ Thank God!!!!

Thank God for President Trump!!!!

Trump to Visit EPA Today to Sign Sweeping Measure!

Posted by Wild Thing at 02:28 PM

President Trump Hosts Police Union Leaders at White House

Trump Hosts Police Union Leaders at White House

President Donald Trump welcomed leaders from the Fraternal Order of Police to the White House on Tuesday. He said public safety was a top concern, specifically citing shootings in Chicago. (March 28)

Posted by Wild Thing at 02:08 PM

Pres Trump Calls For Investigation Into Clinton's Russia Ties~ GOOD!!!!

Pres Trump Calls For Investigation Into Clinton's Russia Ties

Posted by Wild Thing at 01:12 PM

Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., caused a scene at a Manhattan restaurant when he screamed at people that voted for Trump

Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., caused a scene at a Manhattan restaurant when he began yelling at a wealthy and well-connected Donald Trump supporter that the POTUS is “a liar.”

FOX News

Schumer, the top Senate Democrat, lost his cool on Sunday night at Upper East Side restaurant Sette Mezzo, according to witnesses.

He was dining with friends when he encountered Joseph A. Califano Jr. — the former U.S. secretary of health, education and welfare under President Jimmy Carter and domestic policy adviser to President Lyndon B. Johnson — and his wife, Hilary, who were having a quiet dinner.

Onlookers said Schumer was incensed that Hilary — the daughter of William S. Paley, the founder and chairman of CBS — had voted for Trump, even though her husband, Joseph, is a well-known Democrat.

One witness said of the restaurant rant, “They are a highly respected couple, and Schumer made a scene, yelling, ‘She voted for Trump!’ The Califanos left the restaurant, but Schumer followed them outside.” On the sidewalk, Schumer carried on with his fantastical filibuster: “ ‘How could you vote for Trump? He’s a liar!’ He kept repeating, ‘He’s a liar!’ ”

Hilary confirmed the confrontation, telling Page Six, “Sen. Schumer was really rude . . . He’s our senator, and I don’t really like him. Yes, I voted for Trump. Schumer joined us outside and he told me Trump was a liar. I should have told him that Hillary Clinton was a liar, but I was so surprised I didn’t say anything.”

Wild Thing's comment.............

Sen Schumer is a horrible person, he always has been. Nothing he does would surprise me, he is a total waste of air and if we had term limits he would have been GONE long ago.

Posted by Wild Thing at 10:11 AM | Comments (1)

March 27, 2017

Ivanka Shares "Adorable Photos" Of Her Sharing Spaghetti With Her Youngest Child on His Birthday

Posted by Wild Thing at 10:41 AM

March 26, 2017

Sharing from President Donald Trump’s speech at the rally in Melbourne, Florida

This is some of the transcript of President Donald Trump’s speech at the rally in Melbourne, Florida last February 2017.

People want to take back control of their countries and they want to take back control of their lives and the lives of their family.

The nation state remains the best model for human happiness and the American nation remains the greatest symbol of liberty, of freedom and justice on the face of god's earth. And now we have spirit like we've never had before. It's now that we have our sacred duty and we have no choice and we want this choice to defend our country, to protect its values and to serve its great, great citizens. Erasing national borders does not make people safer. It undermines democracy and trade prosperity. We're giving it away.

The so-called global elite have done well for themselves, but left working families with shrinking wages. Really they are shrinking. 18 years ago though many of you in this room made more money working one job than you're making right now working two and three jobs. Instead of peace, we've seen wars that never end and conflicts that never seem to go away. We don't fight to win. We fight politically correct wars. We don't win anymore. We don't win at trade. We don't win in any capacity. We don't win anymore. We're going to start winning again. Believe me.

And we have the chance now working together to deliver change for the ages. This will be change for the ages. Change like never before. To pursue real peace, real stability, and real prosperity. We want to secure our borders and protect our workers. To rebuild our military and our infrastructure. To fix our schools and restore safety to our neighborhoods. To bring hope and opportunity to our inner cities. To ensure a level playing field for all women in the workforce. To reform our tax code and remove the regulations that undermine growth and innovation. And to replace chaos and distrust with community and cooperation. The tired echoes of yesterday's fights. We're fighting battles that no longer help us. We're fighting battles that other people aren't treating us fairly in the fight.

No longer are we chained down by the discredited approaches of the past. No longer must we listen to those who have nothing to brag about, but failure. New circumstances demand new solutions. Americans have fought and won wars together. Our heroes have shed their blood together and lost their lives. Our citizens have raised their children together, fought for justice together, and shared common hopes and dreams from one generation to the next. Stretching back to the first day of our American independence. This is our legacy. It belongs to all of you. And it belongs to every man, woman, and child in our nation.

Now is the time to call upon these deep ties in the name of bold acts. Let us move past the differences party and find a new loyalty rooted deeply in our country. We are all brothers and all sisters. We share one home. One destiny and one glorious American flag. We are united together by history and by providence. We will make America strong again. I promise. We will make America proud again. We will make America safe again. And we will make America great again. Greater than ever before.

May God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much.

Wild Thing's comment............

I love his dreams and his hopes, how he sees our beloved how it can be not just again but maybe even better then it ever has been before.

Posted by Wild Thing at 03:29 PM

Ivanka Takes Her Children To Zoo in DC

Making some new friends in DC!

Posted by Wild Thing at 12:15 PM

March 25, 2017

Melania Trump makes cameo as Palm Beach County GOP raises money at Mar-a-Lago

First lady Melania Trump and Gov. Rick Scott at a VIP reception in a picture snapped by an attendee.

First Lady Melania Trump was on hand Friday night at a GOP fundraiser held at the Trump-owned Mar-a-Lago resort after the Palm Beach County GOP paid $150,000 for the use of a ballroom.

While President Donald Trump skipped his weekend visit to what he calls “the Southern White House,” the First Lady made herself available for a meet and greet at a VIP reception preceding the fundraiser, reports the Palm Beach Post.

According to the Post, nearly 700 people paid $300 and more to attend the dinner, with Palm Beach County GOP Chairman Michael Barnett saying it cost around $150,000 to rent Trump’s ballroom.

Melania Trump made a cameo appearance Friday night as the Palm Beach County Republican Party held its annual Lincoln Day fundraising dinner at Mar-a-Lago.

Nearly 700 people paid $300 and up to attend the dinner, which Palm Beach County GOP Chairman Michael Barnett expected to raise a little less than $300,000 and cost around $15o,000 to rent Trump’s ballroom.

Melania Trump appeared for a few minutes at a pre-dinner VIP reception.

Gov. Rick Scott, Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam all attended and gave speeches. But the most rousing reception was given to Lynette Hardaway and Rochelle Richardson, the African-American sisters from North Carolina known as “Diamond and Silk” for their viral videos supporting Trump.

Posted by Wild Thing at 05:07 PM

Federal judge in Virginia disagrees with Hawaii judge, upholds Trump Travel Ban

Federal judge in Virginia disagrees with Hawaii judge, upholds Trump "Travel Ban"

The Associated Press describes the ruling as a “major victory” for the Trump administration.

A spokesman for the Department of Justice released a statement to the Hill saying, “As the Court correctly explains, the President’s Executive Order falls well within his authority to safeguard the nation’s security.”

The Hill

A federal judge in Virginia on Friday upheld President Trump's revised travel ban, delivering a small victory to the Trump administration as it seeks to strengthen its legal case for the executive order that has been blocked in other courts.

U.S. District Judge Anthony Trenga, who sits on the Eastern District Court of Virginia in Alexandria, rebuffed Muslim activists' request to temporarily bar the executive order on the grounds that the ban, which blocks travel to the United States for travelers from six predominately Muslim countries, acts as a discriminatory ban on a particular religious group.

The order, Trenga wrote in his opinion, falls well within the president's authority over the country's foreign policy and national security.

"The President has provided a detailed justification for the Order based on national security needs, and enjoining the operation of [executive order] would interfere with the President’s unique constitutional responsibilities to conduct international relations, provide for the national defense, and secure the nation," he wrote.

The ruling is welcome news for the Trump administration after a federal judge in Hawaii issued a ruling last week halting enforcement of the ban nationwide. The ban has also been put on hold by a federal judge in Maryland.

Posted by Wild Thing at 04:08 PM

President Trump's Weekly Address 3/25/17

Posted by Wild Thing at 02:55 PM

March 24, 2017

President Trump Participates in a Meeting with Medal of Honor Recipients

President Trump Participates in a Meeting with Medal of Honor Recipients

Remarks by the President in a Meeting with Medal of Honor Recipients

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. This is a great honor for me. These are very, very brave people standing behind me. And we're here today to mark Medal of Honor Day, and it is my great privilege and high honor to welcome 25 Medal of Honor recipients to our White House. Very special honor, thank you all very much. (Applause.) I can say officially they are much braver than I am, okay? (Laughter.) Do you agree with that, General?

GENERAL MATTIS: I do, Mr. President. (Laughter.)

A MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT: That's the right answer. (Laughter.)

THE PRESIDENT: It is the right answer.

One-third of the nation’s 75 living Medal of Honor recipients are with us. So it’s really -- that's a great tribute to all of us, a great tribute to our nation.

Each of you has risen above and beyond the call of duty in defense of our country, our people, and our flag. You have poured out your hearts, your sweat, and your tears like few others, and your blood -- most importantly your blood for the United States of America. We thank you, very much thank you.

You are the soul of our nation, and a grateful republic salutes you. Constantly we're saluting you. We have great admiration and respect, believe me. I know what you've been through.

We write your names and deeds in our national memory, and we will forever remember -- forever, forever and ever -- those who did not come home, but who died for the cause of freedom.

I want to thank the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation for preserving the incredible stories of our Medal of Honor heroes for future generations. Done a great job.

In this room hangs the portrait of our 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his courage alongside his band of Rough Riders at the Battle of San Juan Hill. You know about the Rough Riders, right? Right? Absolutely. His medal, which is also displayed here, is a reminder of how blessed we truly are to live in the land of heroes. And you are our greatest heroes.

To all of those gathered here today, and to all of those warriors who could not be with us, we thank you. Your acts of valor inspire us -- and they show us that there is always someone on the night watch to ensure a bright sun rises on America each and every morning.

God bless you. God bless our military and God bless the United States of America.

I want to just thank you very much for being here. It’s my great honor. (Applause.)

And as you know, we have David who is doing a great job at the VA. Already tremendous signs are happening, positive signs. And we have General Mattis who is doing a great job out there on the field, and you see a big difference. A lot of difference taking place over the last six weeks. So I want to thank General Mattis, too. And thank you all, and it’s great to have met you.

Oh, look at this.

A MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT: Mr. President, on behalf of the Medal of Honor Society, I’d like to present a book “Portraits of Valor,” which contains all the signatures of the men in the room here, plus about 200 Medal of Honor recipients.

THE PRESIDENT: That is very nice. That is very nice. (Applause.)

I know these folks would like to stand behind me when I do this, but I don't want to put them in a political situation, so we're going to talk a little politics. And I think it might be unfair to them, so I’ll ask them to -- they're going to go over to the Roosevelt Room, and we’ll see you a little bit later. We're going to do -- unless the press doesn't want to talk politics? (Laughter.) No? Okay, well, they do. But I want to thank you all very much.

END
4:15 P.M. EDT

Posted by Wild Thing at 06:18 PM | Comments (1)

BREAKING: ‘Obamagate’ Blows Wide Open As WikiLeaks Releases Obama’s Wiretapping ‘Victim List’

Ever since the Trump got into office, there has been a concerted effort on the part of Barack Obama to take him down. Shortly after learning of Obama’s violence resistance movement Organization For Action (OFA) where his minions around the country are being trained in Saul Alinsky tactics, we are now hearing that Obama wiretapped Trump Towers during the 2016 presidential race to spy on Trump. As this new scandal being dubbed “Obamagate” blows wide open, WikiLeaks just dropped another huge bombshell, revealing that Obama has made quite the history of wiretapping and hacking political opponents and friends alike.

Obama has a history of tapping & hacking his friends and rivals https://t.co/XbwyNSwTXg #NSA #PRISM #Merkel #Sarkozy #BanKiMoon #WTO #Trump pic.twitter.com/5CebcnkFgn

— WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) March 5, 2017

Obama’s cockiness throughout his presidency truly knew no bounds. But unfortunately for many people around the world, Obama’s antics weren’t just limited to spying Trump, as WikiLeaks just revealed. Obama bugged the meeting between UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and German Chancellor, Angela Merkel. Obama also intercepted a call between then French president, Sarkozy and Merkel. But that is just the very small beginning of Obama’s long list of spying. Check out this insane list compiled by WikiLeaks of all of Obama’s wire taps:

* The US National Security Agency bugged a private climate change strategy meeting; between UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin;

* Obama bugged Chief of Staff of UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for long term interception targetting his Swiss phone;

* Obama singled out the Director of the Rules Division of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Johann Human, and targetted his Swiss phone for long term interception;

* Obama stole sensitive Italian diplomatic cables detailing how Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu implored Italy’s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to help patch up his relationship with US President Barack Obama, who was refusing to talk to Netanyahu;

* Obama intercepted top EU and Japanese trade ministers discussing their secret strategy and red lines to stop the US “extort[ing]” them at the WTO Doha arounds (the talks subsequently collapsed);

* Obama explicitly targeted five other top EU economic officials for long term interception, including their French, Austrian and Belgium phone numbers;

* Obama explicitly targetted the phones of Italy’s ambassador to NATO and other top Italian officials for long term interception; and

* Obama intercepted details of a critical private meeting between then French president Nicolas Sarkozy, Merkel and Berluscon, where the latter was told the Italian banking system was ready to “pop like a cork”.

But the insanity doesn’t end there. In addition to the above list Obama also wiretapped individuals in the US media that were not reporting flattering information about him.

* In 2013 the liberal Washington Post expressed outrage after the revelation that the Justice Department had investigated the newsgathering activities of a Fox News reporter as a potential crime in a probe of classified leaks. The reporter, Fox News’ James Rosen and his family, were part of an investigation into government officials anonymously leaking information to journalists. Rosen was not charged but his movements and actions were tracked.

* Also in 2013, members of the Associated Press were also a target of the surveillance. The ultra liberal New Yorker even noted that “In moderate and liberal circles, at least, the phone-records scandal, partly because it involves the dear old A.P. and partly because it raises anew the specter of Big Brother, may well present the most serious threat to Obama’s reputation.”

* Reporter Sharyl Attkisson said in 2014 that her personal computer and CBS laptop were hacked after she began filing stories about Benghazi that were unflattering to the Obama administration. A source who checked her laptop said the hacker used spyware “proprietary to a government agency,” according to an article in the New York Post.

It’s truly startling how far Obama’s lawlessness goes! But what’s hilarious about all this is how Obama’s plans to take out our president are blowing up right in his anti-American face. And while Obama might have gotten away with his antics as president, Trump isn’t playing these little games and is already moving forward with a full investigation into Obama and his illegal antics.

Posted by Wild Thing at 12:51 PM | Comments (1)

Trump was Indeed Spied On!

A Smoking Gun? Trump was Indeed Spied On!

"The intelligence leaves NO DOUBT Obama admin used cover of legitimate surveillance to spy on President-elect Trump"...FOX News link to story..................

Posted by Wild Thing at 12:24 PM

Trump Surveillance: Rep Nunes Press Conference!

Other comments about this.........

"Intel agencies during the Obama admin were surveilling all Americans & prominent Americans like Trump" - Larry Klayman

Posted by Wild Thing at 11:48 AM

President Trump on Keystone Pipeline Approval! Excellent!

"It's going to be an incredible pipeline. Greatest technology known to man or woman."

Posted by Wild Thing at 11:03 AM

Friday Trump Family Photos ~ March 24, 2017

Barron Trump and his beautiful mother, First Lady Melania Trump.

Posted by Wild Thing at 10:47 AM

March 23, 2017

ISIS claims responsibility for London attack

Posted by Wild Thing at 01:59 PM

Melania Trump during her first 100 days as first lady

Posted by Wild Thing at 01:22 PM

Liberty University invites President Trump to be commencement speaker

Posted by Wild Thing at 01:18 PM

Ivanka Trump And Jared Kushner Enjoy Early Morning Date

Posted by Wild Thing at 12:55 PM

Nunes: Surveillance collected about Trump transition team

Intelligence Chairman Nunes stopped by the White House this afternoon - to reveal information/intel that was given to him by somebody regarding President Donald J. Trump & team. This is not intel information that he came across in meetings or reports. Somebody got it to him .... behind the scenes, to share with the American people. — at The White House.

Nunes says intel community collected info on Trump transition team

Wild Thing's comment.............

The person who revealed this information to Chairman Nunes, as well as Chairman Nunes are patriots and heroes. God bless them for their steadfast honor and devotion to the truth and to a positive future for all of us in our great country.

Posted by Wild Thing at 11:55 AM

Commander in Chief Donald J. Trump ~ Thank you

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump pose for a photo with members of the United States Military on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, prior to attending a private event at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

President Donald J. Trump greets audience members after delivering remarks at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

President Donald J. Trump greets service members at the Pentagon on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in Arlington, Virginia. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

President Donald Trump, GEN Joseph Votel, CENTCOM Commanding General, (right), and GEN Raymond A. Thomas III, SOCOM Commanding General, (right) review troops on Monday, February 6, 2017, prior to delivering remarks at the Central Command Headquarters in Tampa, Florida. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

Posted by Wild Thing at 10:48 AM | Comments (1)

Dr Sebastian Gorka: London attack should be a surprise to nobody

Deputy Assistant to President Trump speaks out on 'Hannity'

Dr. Sebastian Gorka: London attack should be a surprise to nobody

Posted by Wild Thing at 07:55 AM

March 22, 2017

Eric and Lara Trump......... With an adorable beagle puppy adopted from a rescue

Eric and Lara Trump......... With an adorable beagle puppy adopted from a rescue. Eric Trump and beautiful wife. Dog lovers.

Posted by Wild Thing at 06:13 PM

President Trump spoke today with PM Theresa May of the UK to offer his condolences on today's terror attack in London

President Trump spoke today with PM Theresa May of the UK to offer his condolences on today's terror attack in London.

Readout of the President's Call with Prime Minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom

President Donald J. Trump spoke today with Prime Minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom to offer his condolences on today’s terror attack in London and his praise for the effective response of security forces and first responders. He pledged the full cooperation and support of the United States Government in responding to the attack and bringing those responsible to justice.

Wild Thing's comment...............

Thoughts and prayers to everyone in the United Kingdom.

Posted by Wild Thing at 04:47 PM

Good For Donald Trump Jr. ~ He Told Off Horrible Vile Chelsea Handler

Donald Trump Jr. slammed liberal comedian Chelsea Handler for making fun of his brother, Eric Trump, after the family announced Lara Trump is pregnant. Trump writes "the liberal elite's real hatred is hopefully starting to be apparent to mainstream America. (both right and left)"

Posted by Wild Thing at 03:41 PM

From Donald Trump Jr. His Adorable Daughter Chloe

From Donald Trump Jr. ............... "Chloe went with momma to the nail salon and was able to convince everyone to give her her first baby manicure... She's too cute to say no too. I'm going to have to work hard to not spoil her rotten. 😂 #weekend #familytime #fun #family #daddysgirl

Posted by Wild Thing at 02:29 PM

London attack comes one year after Brussels bombings

London's Metropolitan Police on UK Parliament attack.....Mark Rowley, head of counterterrorism for the London Metropolitan Police, holds a news conference on the U.K. Parliament attack.

Posted by Wild Thing at 09:00 AM

President Trump Meets with the Congressional Black Caucus Executive Committee

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President Trump Meets with the Congressional Black Caucus Executive Committee

Remarks by President Trump Before Meeting with Members of the Congressional Black Caucus

Cabinet Room

3:10 P.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: Well, I’m deeply honored to welcome the members of the Congressional Black Caucus to the White House. We’re going to have a lot of meetings over the years, and I very much appreciate you being here.

Throughout my campaign, I pledged to focus on improving conditions for African American citizens. This means more to me than anybody would understand or know. Every American child has a right to grow up in a safe community, to attend great schools, to graduate with access to high-paying jobs.

America has spent trillions and trillions of dollars overseas. I guess -- I heard just recently in the Middle East we’ve spent as of about two months ago $6 trillion -- $6 trillion, and you know where we are over there -- while neglecting the fate of American children in cities like Baltimore and Chicago and Detroit.

African American citizens have given so much to this country. They’ve fought in every war since the Revolution, and they’ve fought hard. They’ve lifted up the conscience of our nation in the march toward civil rights, enriched the soul of America -- and their faith and courage. And they’ve advanced our country in the fields of science, arts and medicine.

Elijah Cummings, who was here about two weeks ago, who I happen to think is a terrific man -- I don’t know if he’ll say that about me, but I will tell you, I really liked him a lot. And we were talking about drugs and prescription drugs and the costs. And you go to Europe, you go to Canada, you go to other countries and you buy them for a fraction of what you pay in this country. And that’s been a very big subject for him, and it’s a subject for me that is very important. And we’re going to either do it in healthcare -- which I think we’re going to do it in healthcare -- or we’re going to do it separately.

But we’re going to bid on drug prices, and we’re going to try and have the lowest prices anywhere in the world, from really the highest. And that’s not only the drugs, it’s prescription drugs. But you go out to stores and you go even -- in any community, rich or poor community, and you look at the kind of drug prices that we’re paying and it’s really unfair what’s happened in our country.

So we’re going to be instituting a very, very strong bidding process. We’ll probably need some legislation, but we’re going to do it regardless. We have to do it. And we’re going to get drug prices way down, way down. Some people think it’s as important as the healthcare measure, because people are being ripped off when they need their -- they need drugs, they need prescription drugs. And we’re going to take care of that situation.

So again, I very much appreciate you being here. It’s a tremendous honor for me. And we’re going to work on different things, and we’re going to see if we can get a lot accomplished.

And with that, let’s get going. And thank you all very much.

Posted by Wild Thing at 07:45 AM

March 21, 2017

Trump to House GOP: Keep Health Care Promise

President Donald Trump was on Capitol Hill Tuesday, warning House Republicans they could lose their seats in next year's midterm elections if they failed to back the GOP health care overhaul and fulfill a long-promised goal to undo 'Obamacare.' (March 21)

Posted by Wild Thing at 04:09 PM

Ivanka Trump Gets West Wing Office

FOX News

An attorney and ethics adviser for Ivanka Trump said Monday that the first daughter will not have an official title, but will get a West Wing office, government-issued communications devices and security clearance to access classified information.

President Trump's daughter Ivanka will maintain a West Wing office, though she is not technically serving as a government employee and will not receive a salary, a senior White House official tells Fox News.

Since Trump took office, Ivanka has been a visible presence in the White House, where her husband, Jared Kushner, already serves as a senior adviser. On Friday, she participated in a meeting on vocational training with the president and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Jamie Gorelick, an attorney and ethics adviser for Ivanka Trump, told the Associated Press Monday that the first daughter will not have an official title, but will get a West Wing office, government-issued communications devices and security clearance to access classified information. Gorelick said Ivanka Trump would follow the ethics rules that apply to government employees.

"Our view is that the conservative approach is for Ivanka to voluntarily comply with the rules that would apply if she were a government employee, even though she is not," said Gorelick, who also helped Kushner with the legal strategy that led to his White House appointment. "The White House Counsel's Office agrees with that approach."

Ivanka Trump's role has already come under scrutiny because there is little precedent for a member of the first family with this kind of influence. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

A person with knowledge of Ivanka Trump's thinking, who requested anonymity to discuss private conversations, said she believes she can offer more independent perspective to her father by not serving as a White House staffer.

A popular surrogate for her father on the campaign trail, Ivanka Trump moved her young family to Washington at the start of the administration and signaled plans to work on economic issues, like maternity leave and child care. In a statement, she said: "I will continue to offer my father my candid advice and counsel, as I have for my entire life."

Federal anti-nepotism laws prevent relatives from being appointed to government positions. But the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel recently said the president's "special hiring authority" allowed him to appoint Kushner to the West Wing staff. Gorelick noted the office also made clear that the president could consult family members as private citizens, arguing that this is what Ivanka Trump will be doing.

The first daughter has sought to distance herself from the Trump Organization and her lifestyle brand, which offers shoes, clothing and jewelry. She has removed herself from executive roles and will have a more hands-off approach to the brand — though she will still get certain information and will have the power to veto new deals if they raise ethical red flags.

Richard Painter, a University of Minnesota law professor who served as President George W. Bush's chief White House lawyer on ethics, said that Ivanka Trump is effectively working as a White House employee. He said that "means that she, like her husband, has to follow the rules. It's not a huge deal if she stays out of things that affect her financial interests."

Painter said that means Trump should avoid anything to do with foreign trade with countries where her products are made, as well as recuse herself from real estate matters, given Kushner's family real estate business.

Trump says she will follow ethics rules and some of her financial information will be included in Kushner's official disclosures. She would have to disclose additional financial information if she were in a senior White House role, said Painter. That could include more details about her lifestyle brand, including her contracts and income.

Attorney Andrew Herman, who has advised lawmakers on ethics issues, said he thought the administration should make her role official. He said: "I think the right way to do that is to make her a special government employee. But that implicates all kind of formal and disclosure issues."

Ivanka Trump continues to own her brand. But she has handed daily management to the company president and has set up a trust to provide further oversight. The business cannot make deals with any foreign state, and the trustees will confer with Gorelick over any new agreements. Ivanka Trump will also be able to veto proposed new transactions.

Ivanka Trump has also barred the business from using her image to promote the products in advertising or marketing.

To be sure, the trustees are in the family — her husband's siblings Joshua Kushner and Nicole Meyer. But Gorelick said the goal of the trust wasn't to shield Trump from everything, but to remove her from the day-to-day operations. She also acknowledged that the arrangement did not eliminate conflicts, but she said Trump is trying to minimize them and will recuse herself from any administration decision-making that affects her business.

With the Trump Organization, Ivanka Trump has stepped down from a leadership role and will receive fixed payments rather than a share of the profits.

Ivanka Trump has also written a book, "Women Who Work," that will be released in May. The proceeds and royalties will be donated to charity, Gorelick said.

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President Donald J. Trump signed the NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017

Today President Donald J. Trump signed the NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017, reaffirming our national commitment to the core mission of NASA.

I'm so happy Nasa being resurrected, what Obama did to Nasa is unforgivable.

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March 20, 2017

President Trump's Full Rally Speech In Louisville, Kentucky!

Incredible crowd – thank you Louisville, Kentucky! President Trump gave a great speech. 0:03 / 42:53
President Trump's Full Rally Speech In Louisville, Kentucky!

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March 19, 2017

President Trump Interview by Jesse Waters

President Trump Interview

Trump, Trump Supporters, Air Force One, and This is Great!

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March 18, 2017

Rex Tillerson says North Korea poses imminent threat

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President Donald J. Trump Weekly Address 3/18/2017

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March 17, 2017

Friday evening, the supporters waved signs and MAGA flags and cheer for President Trump between Mar-a-Lago and West Palm Beach

Supporters of President Donald Trump have gathered near Mar-a-Lago to await the president’s arrival this evening.

The group of about two dozen people are on Bingham Island, the small piece of land between Mar-a-Lago and West Palm Beach along Southern Boulevard.

Friday evening, the supporters waved signs and MAGA flags at passersby. Maurice "Michael" Symonette, of Miami, traveled to Palm Beach with a group called "Blacks For Trump." Donning a faded "BlacksForTrump2020.com" shirt, Symonette said he hoped Trump's motorcade stopped again like it did briefly during his visit earlier this month.

"I think everything he's doing is wonderful," Symonette said.

Twelve-year-old Jackson Crosby waved to passing cars while carrying a large sign that said "Welcome Home President Trump." He said his grandmother made them for the whole family.

Gisela Crosby said they drove from Juno Beach on Friday. "I just think it's great that we get our children involved in helping make America great again," Crosby said.

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Pres. Trump, First Lady Melania and son Barron boarding Air Force One for flight to West Palm Beach

President Donald Trump has left Washington, D.C. for the warmer weather of Palm Beach. He travels to Palm Beach after meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the White House.

The president departed Andrews Air Force Base aboard Air Force One at about 4:50 p.m. He’s slated to arrive at Palm Beach International Airport sometime after flight restrictions go into effect for the area at 6 p.m.

Joining the president: First Lady Melania Trump and the couple’s son, Barron.

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President Donald Trump introduces Enda Kenny, the Taoiseach of Ireland, to Wilbur Ross, U.S. Secretary of Commerce

Remarks by President Trump and Taoiseach Enda Kenny of Ireland at Friends of Ireland Luncheon

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, Speaker Ryan, for that wonderful toast -- although I’ve heard better jokes. (Laughter.) And thank you to all of our friends and distinguished members of Congress for joining us here today -- a great honor. And a really great honor to be with you, Vice President Pence. You have been terrific. (Applause.)

And all of our friends welcoming Taoiseach. That’s my new friend; he’s my new friend. Great guy. (Applause.) And, Fionnuala, you know, you are something very special. We sat, we talked, and I think we’re friends now too, right? And it’s really an honor. Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thanks, Fionnuala. Appreciate it.

Also, the delegation members -- very, very special. Spent some time together, and we’re going to have a very, very great long-term relationship, as we would with Ireland anyway. But this is a very special group, so I very much appreciate it.

We’re here today to celebrate America’s commitment to Ireland and the tremendous contributions -- and I know it well -- the Irish immigrants and their descendants have made right here in the United States and throughout the world. The very first St. Patrick's Day parade -- I spent a lot of time at St. Patrick’s Day parades over the years, I will tell you that - was held in my hometown, New York City, on March 17th, 1762. With each subsequent year, the Irish people marched, passed another accomplishment, and celebrated another very hard-earned success. And they have had tremendous success all over the world, but in this country they have had tremendous success.

Over the years, they marched past the beautiful St. Patrick’s Cathedral, now an immortal monument to the faith of Irish Catholics in America. They celebrated their shared success in American society with the election of John F. Kennedy. (Applause.) They fought for America in war and combat. And their battlefield courage has earned admiration and acclaim throughout the world. They have great courage.

The proud tradition that started in 1762 has flourished and is now celebrated by Americans of all faiths and backgrounds all across our very beautiful and very special land. As we stand together with our Irish friends, I’m reminded of that proverb -- and this is a good one, this is one I like; I’ve heard it for many, many years and I love it -- “Always remember to forget the friends that proved untrue. But never forget to remember those that have stuck by you.” We know that, politically speaking. A lot of us know that, we know it well. (Applause.) It’s a great phrase.

The people of Ireland and the people of the United States have stuck together through good times and bad times. Over many centuries we have built a bond that thrives, inspires and endures. And with us, it’s going to be closer than ever before, I can tell you that. (Applause.)

So as we celebrate our shared history and our enduring friendship, let us commit ourselves to working together, as we will, to build on that bond for the benefit of our citizens for many more generations to come.

Thank you. God bless you. And may God always bless our deep and lasting friendship and relationship. We love Ireland and we love the people of Ireland. Thank you very much for being here. (Applause.)

SPEAKER RYAN: Thank you so much, Mr. President. It is now my pleasure to introduce An Taoiseach, our friend, Enda Kenny. (Applause.)

TAOISEACH KENNY: Thank you very much. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you.

Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Mr. Vice President, members of

Congress, ambassadors, friends of Ireland, distinguished guests.

(Speaks in Irish.)

I didn’t say anything disparaging about you there. (Laughter.) What I said was, it's a pleasure for me to be here, along with my wife, Fionnuala, to be amongst this august gathering. And on behalf of the government of Ireland and the people of Ireland, I wish you all a very happy St. Patrick's festival for you all.

They say the Irish have the capacity to change everything. I just saw the President of the United States read from his script, entirely. (Laughter and applause.) I was going to say "a change is coming." (Laughter.)

Paul, it's a pleasure. And thank you for your visit to Ireland when you called to see me in government buildings with your family and on your visit down to Kilkenny. When I had the privilege of speaking to the President on the telephone very shortly after his election, I said to him if it would be possible to continue this tradition, which began so many years ago, and he said, without hesitation, of course -- followed by the Vice President and U.S. Speaker.

This is a unique occasion for Ireland and for its people. To have the facility of being honored by the Speaker of the House, the access to the President of the United States, the Vice President, and most of the team is something that we really do cherish. It goes back a very long way from when Tip O'Neill and Ronald Reagan and all of the others put this together in the first place. So it's a really important day for us, and we're very grateful to stand between these two flags, united in history and so much.

I haven’t had the opportunity to present you with a particular piece of sculpture which is entitled "Arrival," by John Behan. It's a miniature -- but it's quite large -- of what stands at the United Nations in New York of the tale and the story and the history of Irish immigrants after the famine years.

So let me congratulate you, President Trump, on your election. You beat them all. (Laughter and applause.) Whatever they say, elections are tough-going. I know, I've been through 20 of them myself. (Laughter.) But the President and the Vice President and this administration now holds within its hands the responsibility of dealing with so many global international issues in a world that is changing so rapidly and that is so fragile in so many respects. And I know that you will do your utmost to work in the interests of our common humanity, and you will have the prayers and the support of the Irish people. And let me say to you, and the European Union -- and the work that you have to do in the times -- in the challenging times ahead.

We discussed the kind of driver that the President uses -- Titleist, 9-degree loft, Doonbeg, wind off the Atlantic. You have to roll the wrist at the top to get that shot straight. And during the course of this presidency, President Trump will visit Ireland, and he said he would put the sticks in the hold of Air Force One.

Anyway, let me just say a few words here about our country. We've come through a torrid time a number of years ago. When I took over the government back in 2011, we were blocked out of all the markets, the Troika were in town, our sovereignty was gone, our hope was gone; hemorrhage of immigration, and a falloff in all business right across every sector.

Now, because of the sacrifices of the people and tough choices made, we're in a different spot. Unemployment, which was 15.2, is now down to 6.6 percent and falling. Employment is the highest in 10 years. A growth rate of 5.2 percent last year. Fourth year running. Ireland is the fastest-growing country in Europe. Deficit eliminated next year. Two million-plus working now. I was accused in Cork three weeks ago of blocking up the Irish roads with people going to work. (Laughter and applause.) That's the challenge of success, I suppose.

It's fair to say, as you know, Mr. President, we've got 700 Irish firms, and 65 percent of the 700 firms working in America have a full-time presence in this market. And they now employ 100,000 people across 50 states. And that's because of our participation in the European Union and the confidence that our people have to expand now beyond their own shores. And this two-way conduit is to the mutual benefit of our people and of the United States. And let me say that Ireland and the European Union will never be anything but a friend to your country, to these United States here. (Applause.)

And I want you to understand that all administrations, over the last 40 years and beyond, have worked in the interests of the fragility of our country. We've had our troubles. We've had real difficulties. And George Mitchell spoke last night at the Ireland Funds about the contribution that both Europe, and particularly the United States, made towards putting that fragile peace together. We're glad to see Ian Paisley here and, indeed, Gerry Adams, who have had their difficulties. We have put it all together and have maintained a fragile peace. And that's why it's important that we recognize the contribution made by the United States to that peace, where we have no border and where people can live their lives as one would expect to contribute to their country and their economies. And all presidents and all administrations over the years have assisted us in that regard. (Applause.)

So we want to protect this peace process, and I know that you’re going to work with us in that context also. We have agreed with the British government that there would be no return to the border, as it used to apply years ago, with customs, posts on major roads, and every other road blown up or impassable because of sectarian violence that that brought with it. We have banished that. We want to see it remain banished. And the political agreement is no return to that kind of border of the past, and the challenge is to implement that in a way that works in the interests of the people North and South.

And let me say to you that as a member of the European Council, what we want to do is to work with America. I believe genuinely, with Europe having created 4.5 million jobs in the last three years, that we can work with the United States to create more employment here, create opportunities for so many millions of Americans. And it may well be that in a revised trade agenda, that we can do that to the mutual benefit of 500 million people in the European Union and your population here across the United States. We will work with this administration, Paul and Mr. President, Mr. Vice President, in the interests of everybody.

Thank you, Peter King, and thank you, Richard Neal -- I know you’re here somewhere -- for the work you’ve done over the years with the (inaudible). (Applause.) It may well be that it might be appropriate for the government and the administration to have a desk here in Washington which will associate itself with Northern Ireland, so that in the event of contact having to be made, that there’s a voice to answer that.

You had in the past envoys appointed to Northern Ireland on practically a full-time basis. I think we can work now as a priority to get this executive up and running in the next short period. But to have continued connection here with the administration would be very important, and I’m sure Peter and Rich will work at that.

I just want to say, I had a very good meeting this morning with the Vice President and with General John Kelly. Sitting at the table, we were hosted by the Vice President in the traditional breakfast in the Naval Observatory. Didn’t get much chance to eat the breakfast, I have to say; it’s one of the difficulties in politics -- it’s in front of you but you can’t get near it. (Laughter.) We did discuss the question of immigration, which is so important to the fabric of our people. And I know that in this country, this is an issue that the administration and the President are reflecting upon. And that’s something that, again, we will work with you diligently in this regard in the two sectors that we used to have a facility for E3 visas for young people who want to come to America and to work here. We discussed that very constructively this morning.

And secondly, as a part of the overall immigration reform that the Irish have contributed so much, it would be part of that. And we look forward to the works that will take place at the time ahead.

You might say that when Mike Pence’s grandfather landed here in Ellis Island in 1923, that the contribution had been made by so many Irish for so many years. It was in 1771 that the friendly Sons of St. Patrick were put together in Philadelphia, and one of their first honorary members was a young man called George Washington. And seven years later, he handed the first commission to a naval officer called John Barry, who was co-founder of the American Navy. And he was joined later by John Holland, who designed the first submarine. And he was followed by Louis Brennan, from my hometown, who had a major impact on the navigation systems for torpedoes.

And so many others, from Henry Ford, through music and culture, and so many other areas, that 22 members of the American Presidents who sat in the White House had either Scots or Irish blood in them. And you follow in that line, sir.

And I’d just like to say in finality, this is what I said to your predecessor on a number of occasions: We would like this to be sorted. It would remove a burden of so many people that they can stand out in the light and say, now I am free to contribute to America as I know I can. And that’s what people want. (Applause.)

I know you’ll reflect on this, but I’m always struck by the American National Anthem when it’s sung before the great occasions. And I suppose being an emotional Irishman, the hairs tingle at the back of your neck when you hear your own national anthem. But for us, when Old Glory waves, and you put your hand on your heart and you say, “The land of the free and the home of the brave,” ours is still as brave as ever, but maybe not as free. Because of the 4,000 Congressional Medals of Honor given out to the defense forces, over 2,000 go to the Irish Americans. So they fought in the Revolutionary War. They beat the daylights out of each other in Fredericksburg and Gettysburg and Yorktown, and other places, in Atlanta. They fought every war for America and died for America -- and will continue to do so. All they want is the opportunity to be free.

And this administration, working with Democrats and Republicans, I hope, can sort this out once and for all. And for future years, you determine what it is that you want to do. As George Mitchell said last evening, you can’t return to open immigration, but for the people who are here -- who should be here, might be here -- that’s an issue that I’m sure your administration will reflect on. And we in Ireland will give you every assistance in that regard.

There are millions out there who want to play their part for America -- if you like, who want to make America great. (Laughter.) Heard it before? Heard that before? (Applause.)

So I see Vicki here in front of me. We didn’t get as far as the Kennedy Center the other evening. I was talking to young people the other day, they were on about all the different things that are happening in the world, and they reminded me of one of JFK’s statements: “This is our planet. Together, we shall save or we shall perish in its flames.”

We have work to do. Let’s eat. Thank you. (Applause.)

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President Trump‏ Attending a great listening session with Dept Vet Affairs

President Trump‏ Attending a great listening session with Dept Vet Affairs in the Roosevelt Room.

We are going to take care of our VETS!

Remarks by President Trump and Veterans Affairs Secretary Shulkin at Veterans Affairs Listening Session

THE PRESIDENT: A special group of people. Very special to me, very important. And I want to thank you all for being here and for your work on behalf of our nation’s veterans, our great, great people, our veterans.

We’re all united by a very common mission: We will protect those who protect us. I’ve been saying that a lot over the last two years at rallies and speeches. We will protect those who protect us, and that’s just starting, because I think the veterans have not been treated fairly. And David and a group of brilliant, brilliant doctors and businessmen are forming a board, and you’ve got the most talented people that I’ve ever seen working with you. This is -- no more games going to be played at the VA.

And I want to thank David, your Secretary -- your new Secretary, who’s going to be so outstanding. I think he actually passed 100 to nothing. When I heard that vote I said, where did that come from? A hundred to nothing, right? Passed 100 to nothing -- for bringing your vision, experience and determination to the crucial task of reforming the VA and ensuring care for our returning heroes and warriors.

And tonight I’m having a major meeting with some of the people that we put on a board. Ike Perlmutter is an amazing man -- Marvel -- is one of the great, great businessmen of our time, and others -- we’re having a meeting tonight at what we call affectionately the Southern White House. Seems to be the most convenient location. Everybody always wants to go to the Southern White House. So are you going to be at that meeting? You heard about it, right? It’s going to be great -- all about the VA.

The VA’s mission statement is engraved in the plaques outside its headquarters. It reads: “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan.” And that was stated by Abraham Lincoln. That was Lincoln’s pledge -- called Lincoln’s pledge. But for too many veterans, this hasn’t been their experience at all. We’ve been reading horrible stories over the years, and already, David, I’m hearing it’s getting much better. A lot of improvements are being made and it’s going to change. And under my administration, it will change -- very important to me.

During my campaign, I outlined a detailed plan to reforming veterans’ care throughout the country, and we’re working to put that plan into effect. And it’s moving, I think I can, honestly, ahead of schedule.

As Commander-in-Chief, I will not accept substandard service for our great veterans. Every member of our government is expected to do their utmost to ensure our veterans have the care that they’re so entitled to -- maybe more entitled to than anybody. And that hasn’t been the way they were treated. But it is the way they’re going to be treated.

So again, I want to thank you all for being here. It’s a great honor. And maybe I’ll ask David just to say a few words.

SECRETARY SHULKIN: Sure. Thank you, Mr. President.

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you.

SECRETARY SHULKIN: Mr. Vice President. I wanted to let you know the people in this room are some of the most dedicated, passionate people advocating for our veterans. And they are our partners in this quest to transform VA. And we really are so grateful that they’re here with us standing as partners.

I also want to thank you, Mr. President, for the budget. I think that you’ve honored your commitment to showing that this country cares about the veterans, and you’ve given us the ability to make sure that we are able to care for them. I also wanted to tell you that yesterday the House passed an accountability bill, and we’re very, very grateful for Chairman Roe’s leadership and for the House’s leadership in doing that. We’re looking forward to the Senate bringing a bill forward.

And so, I think, as you said, we’re committed to the plan that you outlined during your campaign to making the VA the type of organization that Americans want it to be, and we’re well on our way to do that. So thank you very much.

THE PRESIDENT: Well, that’s great. And unrelated, we just had a meeting with probably 12 congressmen, and it was an amazing meeting because they were all “nos,” would you say, Mike? They were all “nos” or pretty much “no,” and after 15 minutes -- now, in all fairness, not 15 minutes, it was really actually about four or five days, but after 15 minutes, they went from “no” to all “yeses.” So the healthcare looks like it’s going to be in great shape. It’s a great plan. The press doesn’t give it a fair read but I’ve heard that before. What are you going to do -- the fake news.

But it’s a great plan or I wouldn’t be involved with it. I wouldn’t be involved. So you have 12 “nos,” and we have rejiggered it and we’ve done some great things, but the “nos” in every single case went to a “yes.” So that was a great honor, and healthcare looks like it’s really happening, and it’s going to great.

Obamacare is dead. Some of you folks have yourself -- you have family members that have suffered greatly under Obamacare. It’s dying. It’s just about on its last legs. If we did nothing, if we did absolutely nothing, Obamacare is dead. It will fail. In Tennessee, where I just left, half of the state has no insurance and --no carrier. It’s gone. And they’re going to leave the other half of the state very soon. You have that in many cases. Many states are down to one and they’ll end up with nothing.

So Obamacare is dead. We’re going to come up with a replacement that’s going to be fantastic. We have no support from the Democrats. That’s why it’s a little -- we have to go interesting little routes. Instead of just approving it, it has to be approved in pieces, and that’s working out really well. But we just got 12 very, very great people that went from “no” or “maybe” -- but “maybe” leaning to “no” -- right, Mike? And they all have given me a commitment that they’re voting for our healthcare plan. So that was great.

I want to thank you all for being here, and let’s talk. And the press will leave. Thank you very much.

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~ Happy St. Patricks Day ~

Happy St. Patricks Day everyone

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President Donald Trump with Tom Price, VP Pence and Seema Verma

President Donald Trump shares a laugh with (clockwise from left) Ms.Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Secretary Tom Price, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in the Oval Office of the White House.

Ms. Verma was sworn in as the Administrator earlier in the afternoon by Vice President Pence. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

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March 16, 2017

President Trump Speaks at "Friends of Ireland Luncheon"

Wild Thing's comment..............

Love his speech, you know when you listen to him speak and how he speaks of our beloved country you can feel his love for our land. We have not felt this from a president for so many years. I just love it about Trump how he loves our country like we that voted for him do.

Posted by Wild Thing at 12:47 PM

Mark Levin GOES NUCLEAR Over Rogue Courts Halting New Trump Travel Ban

Levin GOES NUCLEAR Over Rogue Courts Halting New Trump Travel Ban

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President Donald Trump: Judge Blocking New Immigration Order Is ‘Unprecedented Judicial Overreach

President Trump: Judge Blocking New Immigration Order Is ‘Unprecedented Judicial Overreach’

Donald Trump responded to the federal judge in Hawaii who froze his latest executive order restricting immigration just hours before it was supposed to go into effect.

Speaking from a rally in Nashville Wednesday night, the president said it was “unprecedented judicial overreach.”

“Let me give you the bad news,” Trump said. “We don’t like bad news, right? Let me give you the bad, the sad news. Moments ago, I learned that a district judge in Hawaii, part of the much overturned ninth circuit court, and I have to be nice or otherwise I’ll be criticized for speaking poorly about our courts…a judge has blocked our executive order. The order he blocked was a watered down version of the first order. That was also blocked by another judge and should have never been blocked to start with.”

“This new order was tailored to the ninth circuit’s dictates. The law and Constitution give the president the power to suspend immigration when he or she deems — fortunately, it will not be Hillary she…”

“We are talking about the safety of our nation,” he continued. “The safety and security of our people. You don’t think this was done by a judge for a political reason? This ruling makes us look weak, which by the way we no longer are. Just look at our orders…”

“We are going to take our case as far as it needs to go, even to the Supreme Court. We are going to win. I will not stop fighting for the safety of you and your families. Not today, not ever. We’re going to win it. We are going to win it. We are going to apply common sense. We are never quitting and we are never going away.”

U.S. District Judge Derrick K. Watson froze the order on Wednesday after the state filed a lawsuit against the president’s revised order last week.

The order, which temporarily bars the citizens of Sudan, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia and Yemen from entering the United States for 90 days, was supposed to go into effect at midnight Wednesday.

Wild Thing's comment............

Throw this freaking America hating judge and the other Judge in prison! If YOU out there do not agree with this ban President Trump wants to protect our country then IMO you do NOT love America and you know where you can go.

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"Where's POTUS' Portrait? - Outraged Vets Complain About Empty VA Frames

UPDATE on "Where's POTUS' Portrait? - Outraged Vets Complain About Empty VA Frames - Fox & Friends

Wild Thing's comment...............

YOU can call them ( 561) 422-8262, I did and let them know how terrible there are not to put President Trumps photo up.~Chrissie

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President Donald Trump Rally Speech in Nashville Tennessee

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President Trump Visiting Andrew Jackson's Tomb

Visiting Andrew Jackson's Tomb

Before the rally, Trump toured The Hermitage, Andrew Jackson's historic home, and placed a wreath on his tomb in honor of Jackson's 250th birthday. As Trump showed up for the rally, someone announced that he was in the building but there were still thousands of people outside, waiting to get into the building. Security delays caused fans to have trouble getting in, as a screening process slowed everything down. The rally was already 30 minutes late when Trump began speaking.

Posted by Wild Thing at 07:30 AM

March 15, 2017

Donald Trump Paid HIGHER Tax Rate than Obama, Sanders, Romney

President Donald Trump paid more in taxes and at a higher rate than Barack Obama, Bernie Sanders, and Mitt Romney.

MSNBC host Rachel Maddow broke the news of Trump's taxes on Tuesday night, but the numbers were not what the liberal personality was expecting. The returns show that the President payed approximately $38 million in taxes on $150 million in earnings, equating to a federal tax rate of 25%.

In 2015, President Obama paid roughly $80,000 in taxes on $436,000, resulting in a tax rate of just 18.7%, according to the Washington Times.

In 2014, Senator Sanders paid just $27,653 to the treasury on his joint income of $205,271, equating to a tax rate of only 13.5%.

In 2012, Republican nominee Mitt Romney paid $1.9 million in taxes on earnings of over $13 million; an effective rate of 14.1%.

Not only did the President pay his 'fair share' to the US Treasury, Press Secretary Spicer vowed this week that President Trump will donate his entire salary in 2017 to charity.

Case closed.

Posted by Wild Thing at 03:47 PM

Love this. Donald Trump Jr's Reaction To Hate Monger Rachel Maddow News Of Pres. Trump Tax Reutrns

Donald Trump Jr.'s reaction to Rachel Maddow report on his fathers tax returns.

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Samsung Will Shift Manufacturing from Mexico to U.S., Invest $300 Million

Samsung announced an investment in expanding production in the United States this week, according to The Wall Street Journal.

According to sources close to the company, the initial capital investment will total close to $300 million and will involve shifting some production from Mexico to the United States. The sources claim that the move could generate around 500 jobs.

Samsung, which is based in Seoul, South Korea, may increase manufacturing of home appliances such as refrigerators, washer, and dryers in the United States. According to The Wall Street Journal, the decision to move production to the United States was influenced by President Trump after he campaigned to move manufacturing jobs for products bought in the United States from overseas into this country.

The tech giant has engaged in initial discussions with several states, including Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio and South Carolina. According to the sources, South Carolina is likely one of the strongest contenders for a Samsung manufacturing plant, which could specifically be located in Blythewood, S.C.

Samsung Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong attended a meeting in December at Trump Tower with the then president-elect. Since that time, several large firms based in Asia have agreed to expand operations or invested into the United States.

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March 14, 2017

Meet Gracie, the newest staff member at Greenlawn Funeral Home North

Meet Gracie, the newest staff member at Greenlawn Funeral Home North.

Posted by Wild Thing at 02:23 PM

President Trump Meets With Saudi Deputy Crown Prince

President Donald Trump is meeting with the Deputy Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman

Posted by Wild Thing at 02:18 PM

President Trump Signs Order To Reduce The Size Of the Federal Bureaucracy

President Donald Trump on Monday began a far-reaching reorganization of the federal government.

Trump signed the Comprehensive Plan For Reorganizing The Executive Branch, which he called a “major step towards making the federal government efficient, effective and accountable.”

Trump said the order empowers his Cabinet members to revamp their departments.

“We have assembled one of the greatest Cabinets in history and I believe that so strongly,” Trump said. “And we want to empower them to make their agencies as lean and effective as possible and they know how to do it. Today there is duplication and redundancy everywhere. Billions and billions of dollars are being wasted.”

“This order requires a thorough examination of every executive department and agency to see where money is being wasted, how services can be improved and whether programs are truly serving American citizens,” Trump said.

The Office of Management and Budget will oversee the evaluation, which, according to the order, will “reorganize governmental functions and eliminate unnecessary agencies … components of agencies, and agency programs.”

“Based on this input, we will develop a detailed plan to make the federal government work better, reorganizing, consolidating and eliminating where necessary. In other words, making the federal government more efficient and very, very cost productive. So we’re going to do something, I think, very, very special,” he said.

Trump campaigned on cutting the size and scope of the federal bureaucracy, and last month noted that he was purposefully leaving some existing jobs vacant.

“When I see a story about ‘Donald Trump didn’t fill hundreds and hundreds of jobs,’ it’s because, in many cases, we don’t want to fill those jobs,” Trump said in a Feb. 28 interview with Fox & Friends.

“A lot of those jobs, I don’t want to appoint, because they’re unnecessary to have,” Trump said. “You know, we have so many people in government, even me. I look at some of the jobs and it’s people over people over people. I say, ‘What do all these people do?’ You don’t need all those jobs.”

“Many of those jobs I don’t want to fill,” Trump said. “I say, isn’t that a good thing? That’s not a bad thing. That’s a good thing. We’re running a very good, efficient government.”

Wild Thing's comment............

WOW I LOVE this. I LOVE everything that President Trump has been doing.

Posted by Wild Thing at 01:28 PM

President Trumps White House Seeks to Cut Billions in Funding for United Nations

White House Seeks to Cut Billions in Funding for United Nations

tate Department staffers have been instructed to seek cuts in excess of 50 percent in U.S. funding for U.N. programs, signaling an unprecedented retreat by President Donald Trump’s administration from international operations that keep the peace, provide vaccines for children, monitor rogue nuclear weapons programs, and promote peace talks from Syria to Yemen, according to three sources.

The push for such draconian measures comes as the White House is scheduled on Thursday to release its 2018 budget proposal, which is expected to include cuts of up to 37 percent for spending on the State Department, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and other foreign assistance programs, including the U.N., in next year’s budget. The United States spends about $10 billion a year on the United Nations.

It remains unclear whether the full extent of the steeper U.N. cuts will be reflected in the 2018 budget, which will be prepared by the White House Office of Management and Budget, or whether, as Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has proposed, the cuts would be phased in over the coming three years. One official close to the Trump administration said Tillerson has been given flexibility to decide how the cuts would be distributed.

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Good in fact I wish we could get rid of the UN on our soil.

Posted by Wild Thing at 10:50 AM

President Trump Holds First Cabinet Meeting, Eyeing Storm

Trump Holds First Cabinet Meeting, Eyeing Storm

During his first cabinet meeting Monday, President Donald Trump described the ongoing debate over the final replacement for the Affordable Care Act as a 'big, fat, beautiful negotiation. (March 13)

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I love the snow, always have and I guess I always will. I miss it so much!

Posted by Wild Thing at 08:56 AM

March 13, 2017

President Trump's Cabinet Minus 4 Seats Due to DEMOCRATS Delaying!

Proud to welcome our great Cabinet this afternoon for our first meeting. Unfortunately 4 seats were empty because Senate Dems are delaying!

Posted by Wild Thing at 05:37 PM

President Trump Leads a Listening Session on Healthcare

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Ivanka with Arabella and Joseph making hamentashen for Purim

After-school fun making hamentashen for Purim with Arabella and Joseph

Posted by Wild Thing at 10:55 AM

March 12, 2017

Sarah Huckabee Sanders rising star in Trump orbit...

In this March 8, 2017, photo, White House deputy press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders works in her office at the White House in Washington. The 34-year-old spokeswoman for President Donald Trump was schooled in hardscrabble politics _ and down-home rhetoric _ from a young age by her father, folksy former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. Her way with a zinger, and her unshakable loyalty to an often unpredictable boss, is a big reason why the deputy press secretary is a rising star in Trump's orbit. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Sarah Huckabee Sanders rising star in Trump orbit...

Trump looking to Sarah Huckabee Sanders in tough moments

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Faced with aggressive on-air questioning about the president's wiretapping claims, Sarah Huckabee Sanders didn't flinch, she went folksy.

Speaking to George Stephanopoulos on "Good Morning America," she pulled out a version of an old line from President Lyndon Johnson: "If the president walked across the Potomac, the media would be reporting that he could not swim."

The 34-year-old spokeswoman for President Donald Trump was schooled in hardscrabble politics - and down-home rhetoric - from a young age by her father, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. Her way with a zinger - and her unshakable loyalty to an often unpredictable boss - are big reasons why the deputy press secretary is a rising star in Trump's orbit.

In recent weeks, Sanders has taken on a notably more prominent role in selling Trump's agenda, including on television and at White House press briefings. As White House press secretary Sean Spicer's public profile has fluctuated in recent weeks amid criticism of his performance, Sanders has increasingly become a chief defender of Trump in some of his toughest moments.

Sanders' rise has fueled speculation that she's becoming the president's favored articulator, a notion she disputes. "It's hard for any one person to maintain a schedule of being the singular face all day every day," she said. She argued that more than one press aide spoke for President Barack Obama.

"When Eric Schultz went on TV did anybody say Josh Earnest is getting fired?" Sanders asked. "Was that story ever written?"

Spicer echoed that message: "My goal is to use other key folks in the administration and the White House to do the shows."

Indeed, speaking on behalf of this president is a challenging and consuming job.

Trump often presents his own thoughts directly on Twitter in the early hours of the morning and is known to closely follow his surrogates on television, assessing their performances. He has been happy with Sanders' advocacy, said Kellyanne Conway, a counselor to the president.

"She understands America. She understands the president. And she understands how to connect the two," said Conway, who noted that Sanders had appeared on television throughout the campaign as well. "The president has a great deal of trust in Sarah."

On some days recently Sanders has been the administration's messenger of choice, even when news outlets aren't thrilled. Last Sunday, NBC's Chuck Todd said on-air that "Meet the Press" had sought a "senior administration official or a Cabinet secretary," but that the "White House offered a deputy press secretary. And so we declined."

Sanders credits her larger-than-life dad with helping her learn how to deliver a message. Huckabee, a frequent political commentator, has long been famed for his pithy rhetoric. The two speak most mornings before 6 a.m.

"I'll call and say, 'What do you think if I say this?' He'll say, 'That's really good. You might try to say it a little bit more like X,'" she said.

On advocating for the unconventional Trump, Sanders admits that even in the press office, they don't always get a heads up before Trump tweets. But she says part of Trump's appeal is that he "directly communicates with the American people on a regular basis."

Arkansas-raised, Sanders moved her young family to Washington to be part of the administration. She is married to a Republican consultant and they have three young children. She joined the Trump campaign not long after her father's second presidential bid - which she managed - fizzled out in the 2016 Iowa caucuses. She said she was drawn to Trump's message of economic populism and his outsider attitude.

"One of the big things my dad was running on was changing Washington, breaking that cycle," Sanders said. "I felt like the outsider component was important and I thought he had the ability to actually win and defeat Hillary."

She also said she was drawn to the Trump family's close involvement in the campaign, "having kind of been in the same scenario for my dad's campaign."

Being part of an effort to defeat Hillary Clinton had extra significance for Sanders, whose father entered the Arkansas governor's mansion just a few years after Bill Clinton exited and who shared advisers and friends in the state. Sanders said at times it was difficult to be aggressive, but she "so disagreed" with Hillary Clinton's policies, that she kept on.

Sanders entered politics young, helping with her father's campaigns as a child and then working her way up the ranks until she had the top job in 2016. In 2007, she moved to Iowa to run her father's operation in the leadoff caucus state, where he was the surprise winner. She has also served in the Education Department under President George W. Bush and worked on a number of Senate and presidential campaigns.

Mike Huckabee said his daughter was always a natural.

"When most kids at 7 or 8 are jumping rope, she's sitting at the kitchen table listening to Dick Morris doing cross tabs on statewide polls," said Huckabee, referring to the adviser-turned-adversary to President Bill Clinton.

Those Arkansas ties continue to hold strong. Sanders has consulted with friends from the state about her new role, including Mack McLarty, the former Clinton chief of staff, who she said counseled her to appreciate the "historic opportunity" to work in the White House.

Her rising profile has come with ups and downs. Sanders says she is turning off social media alerts because she has been flooded with criticism. For now, she has not been treated to a portrayal on "Saturday Night Live" - like Spicer and Conway. But her dad says that if that comes next, she should roll with it.

"One of the great honors of life is to be parodied," Huckabee said. "It's kind of an indication that you've arrived at a place of real power."

Posted by Wild Thing at 02:11 PM

President and VP at Governors Ball

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump pose for a photo with Vice President Mike Pence and Mrs. Karen Pence during the Governors Ball photo receiving line on Sunday, February 26, 2017, in the Blue Room on the State Floor of the White House in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

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Diamond And Silk Investigate All Of The Snakes In Obamagate

OBAMAGATE PART 2: Diamond and Silk Investigate All The Snakes In Obamagate.

OBAMAGATE PART 2: Diamond And Silk Investigate All Of The Snakes In Obamagate.
Diamond and Silk search for the truth and find a pot of gold. When something is smelling fishy that means something fishy is going on. Draining the swamp means draining the cover ups, the wiretap and the corruption.
#Wiretap #Obamagate

Posted by Wild Thing at 11:12 AM

March 11, 2017

BREAKING: Man Wearing Backpack Breaches White House Grounds With Trump Inside…

A person scaled a White House fence Friday night and was arrested on the grounds of the presidential residence, according to the U.S. Secret Service.

The incident occurred about 11:38 p.m. on the south grounds of the executive mansion. Uniformed officers with the Secret Service arrested the person without incident, according to a statement.

Authorities said the person was carrying a backpack that was searched. It did not contain any hazardous materials, the Secret Service statement said.

Officials did not identify the person who was arrested. Officers searched the north and south grounds of the White House complex and found nothing.

The Associated Press reported that President Trump was in the White House at the time.

Wild Thing's comment...............

Praying every day for the safety of President Trump and his entire family.

Posted by Wild Thing at 12:14 PM

Eric and Ivanka Trump in Washington, DC

A Tweet from Eric Trump......................

Eric Trump‏Verified account @EricTrump Mar 9

Great seeing @IvankaTrump and the kids today! Miss her back in New York

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March 10, 2017

President Trump Friday Family Photos

Father and son relaxing at home. Donald and his youngest son Barron. I love this photo of the two of them.

Posted by Wild Thing at 12:45 PM

President Donald J. Trump- at The White House for his Weekly Address

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Donald Trump Jr. Sharing About His Family

Daddy Donut Day at Chloe's school this morning. She was definitely more interested in the donuts than dad but I fully understand. #daddysgirl #daddydaughter #family #familytime #dad

another daddy donuts day this time at Tristan and Spencer's school. LOL more donuts.

Wild Thing's comment...............

Taking time out of your busy schedule to share special moments with your children says a lot for you as a parent. The apple didn't fall far from the tree! Your father is a GREAT man!

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March 09, 2017

President Trump's First Full Month in Office Sees Biggest Jobs Gain 'In Years'

FOX News

U.S. businesses added 298,000 jobs in February, the most in three years, as unseasonably warm weather boosted growth in several sectors across the labor market.

Construction, mining and manufacturing all grew at their fastest pace in several years, pushing jobs growth above the 261,000 pace in January, according to the ADP employment report, a survey measuring private-sector hiring.

"February proved to be an incredibly strong month for employment, with increases we have not seen in years,” said Ahu Yildirmaz, vice president of the ADP Research Institute.

Construction added 66,000 jobs, the best showing in 11 years; manufacturing added 32,000, the most in five years; while mining, which has been gradually picking up pace in recent months after years of shedding jobs, added 8,000 positions last month.

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March 08, 2017

First Lady Melania Trump on International Women’s Day

MELANIA TRUMP on International Women’s Day: “I’m an Immigrant Who Grew Up Under Communism So I Know All About Equality”

First lady Melania Trump hosts a luncheon to mark International Women's Day in the State Dining Room at the White House on March 8, 2017.

President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump, as well as White House adviser Kellyanne Conway, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, Senator Susan Collins, second lady Karen Pence and her daughter, Charlotte Pence, and fashion designer Rachel Roy were also present at the luncheon.

President Trump and VP Mike Pence made a brief appearance at the event, which also featured, of course, lunch. According to CNN, guests enjoyed tomato mozzarella salad, thyme-brined chicken, spinach gnocchi and honeycrisp apple crostata and white wine.

Posted by Wild Thing at 10:20 PM

March 07, 2017

Rush Limbaugh Believes Trump has Every Right to be Suspicious of #Obamagate and Obama Wiretapping

Limbaugh Believes Trump has Every Right to be Suspicious of #Obamagate

Rush Limbaugh addressed Obama wiretapping Trump Tower on his nationally syndicated radio show, and he stuck close to President Trump’s side, stating that it’s not at all unreasonable for the president to be suspicious.

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ExxonMobil spending $20 billion to expand on the Gulf Coast ~Thank you Pres. Trump!

ExxonMobil spending $20 billion to expand on the Gulf Coast

President Trump Congratulates Exxon Mobil for Job-Creating Investment Program - Bring Back Jobs !

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President Trump Surprises First White House Tour Visitors

As White House tours resume, President Trump treated the first group to walk the storied halls on Tuesday with a surprise visit.

The White House announced daily tours would resume on Tuesday after a nearly seven-week pause -- an effort led by first lady Melania Trump. The president has a full schedule today including a call with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and meetings with GOP congressional leadership, but that didn't stop him from making a quick pit stop to greet students visiting the White House.

The crowd burst into cheers at the sight of the president, and Trump even brought up one young male student whose facial reaction was one of clear happiness.

Posted by Wild Thing at 10:15 AM

The Story Behind Donald Trump's Epic Mar-A-Lago Portrait

At Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, a portrait of the club's owner, Donald Trump, hangs in the bar. Artist Ralph Wolfe Cowan painted "The Visionary," as it's called, in 1989.

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Can President Trump outlast the White House press corps? ~ Yes!

Can President Trump outlast the White House press corps?

Washington Post

Erik Wemple frets that the journalists tasked with covering Donald Trump’s White House are growing weary thanks to the “unsustainable” pace the president is setting — with long days, “ruined weekends,” and “unpredictable” moves.

President Trump has attempted to undercut the U.S. media in a number of ways — by calling them the “enemy”; by denying coverage credentials to certain outlets during his campaign; by telling falsehoods and lying; by siccing his aides on reporters. As we close in on two months of the Trump White House, however, another strategy may be emerging: Outlast the media.

April D. Ryan, White House correspondent and Washington bureau chief for American Urban Radio Networks, tells this blog that “this pace of covering this new president is unsustainable for the long haul.” That comment came amid a news-filled weekend that wasn’t supposed to be that way. According to a White House official quoted in The Post, Saturday was supposed to be a “down day, pretty quiet.” Someone forgot to tell Trump, who unleashed his now-famous string of tweets alleging involvement by former president Barack Obama in a Trump Tower wiretapping expedition.

All of a sudden, a down day for White House aides as well as for journalists became a tangle of tweets and phone calls and URLs. And this was a Saturday — a day when journalists could once unplug with minimal risk of missing a big story. “Nothing happens on Saturday,” wrote former Bloomberg staffer Dawn Kopecki in a widely read memo to colleagues. “We have very little readership and we’re often paying editors to kill time by surfing the Web.” That was 2015.

The Sunday news cycle kicked off with more morning tweets from Trump as well as a statement from White House press secretary Sean Spicer requesting congressional scrutiny of the allegations in Trump’s wiretapping tweets. Then came another wave of news as the New York Times reported that FBI Director James B. Comey had asked the Justice Department to rebut the wiretapping claims. The weekend? What weekend?

Tweeting, of course, is just one of the ways in which Trump has ruined weekends. Haste is another; after signing a poorly vetted executive order on immigration on Jan. 27 — a Friday — Trump sent the country’s airports into chaos over the ensuing days. Reporters scrambled to cover the protests and the response from the White House, not to mention the actual parameters of the executive order.

Evenings are another thing. “We’re basically together from 6:30 in the morning until about 11 o’clock at night,” said White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus about the work schedule that he and strategist Stephen K. Bannon maintain. Combine that workaholic dedication with a commitment to the “deconstruction of the administrative state,” as advocated by Bannon, and you have … a lot of stories.

The frenetic nature of the Trump White House was apparent to those who’d watched the frenetic nature of the Trump campaign. “We’re used to Donald Trump as a a candidate making wild accusations at the spur of the moment and that becoming the dominant news story immediately,” says Washington Post White House Bureau Chief Philip Rucker. “So we’re all trained.” And staffed up. Outlets such as Politico — with seven White House reporters — and The Post and the New York Times — six apiece — upped their White House staffing to historic levels. The early weeks raise questions as to whether those deployments will be sufficient. “I think we’re okay,” says Elisabeth Bumiller, the Washington bureau chief for the New York Times. Bumiller was one of two White House reporters in the early days of the George W. Bush administration. That number reached four during the Obama administration — “that’s really because of the demands of the Web,” she says.

Now there’s the Web and there’s Trump, working together. “It’s the demands of the beat,” says Bumiller. “It is completely unpredictable, as you’ve seen, and it’s relentless and we’re also in uncharted territory. We’ve never covered this kind of a president before.” To properly shadow this kind of a president, the New York Times puts two people per day on White House coverage, the better to ensure that there’s someone on the beat from 6 a.m. till midnight. Those folks have what’s called a “duty week” — seven days of breaking-news coverage of Team Trump — after which they rotate into less of a spot-news role and focus on enterprise reporting on the White House.

How long can this go on? “It’ll be that way until he finds some reason to change, but this is who he is,” says Haberman. Though Haberman confesses she’s tired, she says she has trouble unplugging in any case. “I don’t ever totally turn off — Trump or no Trump. I just so happen to have encountered a president who doesn’t turn off,” she says. On Saturday, Haberman recounts that “from the minute I opened my eyes this weekend, my phone was ringing from my desk wanting to talk about Trump’s [tweets], and I had been working till late on Friday. And instead of taking my kids where I was going to take them, my husband did.” Many hours later, Haberman — who credits her history with the New York Post as instilling a never-stop ethic — had to interrupt her workday to bring “someone a cake for a party.” Needy people!

That’s all by way of commentary, not complaint. Rucker echoes the sentiment: “It’s important to note that nobody’s complaining. We’re tired, it’s a lot of work. It takes an extraordinary amount of attention and it can be stressful. But this is our job and it’s what we live to do.”

Politico’s Van Hall says that there’s enough redundancy in the site’s White House team to ensure people come up for air. But: “A lot of reporters do want to be in the game at all times to cover this presidency,” she says.

Wild Thing's comment..............

LOL love this, well better taker your vitamins when covering Trump, he is fantastic and in good health. Thank God.

Posted by Wild Thing at 08:55 AM

March 06, 2017

President Trump's Executive Order Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States

Executive Order Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States

PROTECTING THE NATION FROM FOREIGN TERRORIST ENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq., and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, and to protect the Nation from terrorist activities by foreign nationals admitted to the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:

Section 1. Policy and Purpose. (a) It is the policy of the United States to protect its citizens from terrorist attacks, including those committed by foreign nationals. The screening and vetting protocols and procedures associated with the visa-issuance process and the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) play a crucial role in detecting foreign nationals who may commit, aid, or support acts of terrorism and in preventing those individuals from entering the United States. It is therefore the policy of the United States to improve the screening and vetting protocols and procedures associated with the visa-issuance process and the USRAP.

(b) On January 27, 2017, to implement this policy, I issued Executive Order 13769 (Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States).

(i) Among other actions, Executive Order 13769 suspended for 90 days the entry of certain aliens from seven countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. These are countries that had already been identified as presenting heightened concerns about terrorism and travel to the United States. Specifically, the suspension applied to countries referred to in, or designated under, section 217(a)(12) of the INA, 8 U.S.C. 1187(a)(12), in which Congress restricted use of the Visa Waiver Program for nationals of, and aliens recently present in, (A) Iraq or Syria, (B) any country designated by the Secretary of State as a state sponsor of terrorism (currently Iran, Syria, and Sudan), and (C) any other country designated as a country of concern by the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence. In 2016, the Secretary of Homeland Security designated Libya, Somalia, and Yemen as additional countries of concern for travel purposes, based on consideration of three statutory factors related to terrorism and national security: "(I) whether the presence of an alien in the country or area increases the likelihood that the alien is a credible threat to the national security of the United States; (II) whether a foreign terrorist organization has a significant presence in the country or area; and (III) whether the country or area is a safe haven for terrorists." 8 U.S.C. 1187(a)(12)(D)(ii). Additionally, Members of Congress have expressed concerns about screening and vetting procedures following recent terrorist attacks in this country and in Europe

(ii) In ordering the temporary suspension of entry described in subsection (b)(i) of this section, I exercised my authority under Article II of the Constitution and under section 212(f) of the INA, which provides in relevant part: "Whenever the President finds that the entry of any aliens or of any class of aliens into the United States would be detrimental to the interests of the United States, he may by proclamation, and for such period as he shall deem necessary, suspend the entry of all aliens or any class of aliens as immigrants or nonimmigrants, or impose on the entry of aliens any restrictions he may deem to be appropriate." 8 U.S.C. 1182(f). Under these authorities, I determined that, for a brief period of 90 days, while existing screening and vetting procedures were under review, the entry into the United States of certain aliens from the seven identified countries -- each afflicted by terrorism in a manner that compromised the ability of the United States to rely on normal decision-making procedures about travel to the United States -- would be detrimental to the interests of the United States. Nonetheless, I permitted the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant case-by-case waivers when they determined that it was in the national interest to do so.

(iii) Executive Order 13769 also suspended the USRAP for 120 days. Terrorist groups have sought to infiltrate several nations through refugee programs. Accordingly, I temporarily suspended the USRAP pending a review of our procedures for screening and vetting refugees. Nonetheless, I permitted the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security to jointly grant case-by-case waivers when they determined that it was in the national interest to do so.

(iv) Executive Order 13769 did not provide a basis for discriminating for or against members of any particular religion. While that order allowed for prioritization of refugee claims from members of persecuted religious minority groups, that priority applied to refugees from every nation, including those in which Islam is a minority religion, and it applied to minority sects within a religion. That order was not motivated by animus toward any religion, but was instead intended to protect the ability of religious minorities -- whoever they are and wherever they reside -- to avail themselves of the USRAP in light of their particular challenges and circumstances.

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March 05, 2017

Mark Levin on Trump Wiretapping Claims: ‘The Evidence Is Overwhelming’

Obama Nailed! Bigtime! by Mark Levin. Watch This! PART ONE

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Mark Levin on Trump Wiretapping Claims: ‘The Evidence Is Overwhelming’

Sunday on Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends,” while discussing President Donald Trump’s tweets accusing the former Obama administration of wiretapping Trump Tower before the election, conservative radio talk show host Mark Levin broke down the wiretapping reporting.

Levin said, “Well, a pleasure to be here. The evidence is overwhelming. This is not about President Trump’s tweeting. This is about the Obama administration spying, and the question is not whether it spied. We know they went to the FISA court twice. The question is who they did spy on and the extent of the spying that is the Trump campaign, the Trump transition, Trump surrogates.”

Levin then read several news articles about the surveillance.

Posted by Wild Thing at 12:29 PM

'The Obama Camp’s Disingenuous Denials on FISA Surveillance of Trump'

by Andrew C. McCarthy

March 5, 2017

President Trump’s early Saturday morning tweeting has exploded to the forefront an uncovered scandal I’ve been talking about since early January (including in this weekend’s column): The fact that the Obama Justice Department and the FBI investigated associates of Donald Trump, and likely Trump himself, in the heat of the presidential campaign.

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To summarize, reporting indicates that, prior to June 2016, the Obama Justice Department and FBI considered a criminal investigation of Trump associates, and perhaps Trump himself, based on concerns about connections to Russian financial institutions. Preliminary poking around indicated that there was nothing criminal involved. Rather than shut the case down, though, the Obama Justice Department converted it into a national-security investigation under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). FISA allows the government, if it gets court permission, to conduct electronic surveillance (which could include wiretapping, monitoring of e-mail, and the like) against those it alleges are “agents of a foreign power.” FISA applications and the evidence garnered from them are classified – i.e., we would not know about any of this unless someone had leaked classified information to the media, a felony.

In June, the Obama Justice Department submitted an application that apparently “named” Trump in addition to some of his associates. As I have stressed, it is unclear whether “named” in this context indicates that Trump himself was cited as a person the Justice Department was alleging was a Russian agent whom it wanted to surveil. It could instead mean that Trump’s name was merely mentioned in an application that sought to conduct surveillance on other alleged Russian agents. President Trump’s tweets on Saturday claimed that “President Obama . . . tapp[ed] my phones[,]” which makes it more likely that Trump was targeted for surveillance, rather than merely mentioned in the application.

In any event, the FISA court reportedly turned down the Obama Justice Department’s request, which is notable: The FISA court is notoriously solicitous of government requests to conduct national-security surveillance (although, as I’ve noted over the years, the claim by many that it is a rubber-stamp is overblown).

Not taking no for an answer, the Obama Justice Department evidently returned to the FISA court in October 2016, the critical final weeks of the presidential campaign. This time, the Justice Department submitted a narrowly tailored application that did not mention Trump. The court apparently granted it, authorizing surveillance of some Trump associates. It is unknown whether that surveillance is still underway, but the New York Times has identified – again, based on illegal leaks of classified information – at least three of its targets: Paul Manafort (the former Trump campaign chairman who was ousted in August), and two others whose connection to the Trump campaign was loose at best, Manafort’s former political-consulting business partner Roger Stone, and investor Carter Page. The Times report (from mid-January) includes a lot of heavy breathing about potential ties between the Trump campaign and Russia; but it ultimately concedes that the government’s FISA investigation may have nothing to do with Trump, the campaign, or alleged Russian efforts to interfere in the U.S. election by hacking e-mail accounts.

Trump’s tweets on Saturday prompted some interesting “denials” from the Obama camp. These can be summarized in the statement put out by Obama spokesman Kevin Lewis:

A cardinal rule of the Obama Administration was that no White House official ever interfered with any independent investigation led by the Department of Justice. As part of that practice, neither President Obama nor any White House official ever ordered surveillance on any U.S. citizen. Any suggestion otherwise is simply false.

This seems disingenuous on several levels.

First, as Obama officials well know, under the FISA process, it is technically the FISA court that “orders” surveillance. And by statute, it is the Justice Department, not the White House, that represents the government in proceedings before the FISA court. So, the issue is not whether Obama or some member of his White House staff “ordered” surveillance of Trump and his associates. The issues are (a) whether the Obama Justice Department sought such surveillance authorization from the FISA court, and (b) whether, if the Justice Department did that, the White House was aware of or complicit in the decision to do so. Personally, given the explosive and controversial nature of the surveillance request we are talking about – an application to wiretap the presidential candidate of the opposition party, and some of his associates, during the heat of the presidential campaign, based on the allegation that the candidate and his associates were acting as Russian agents – it seems to me that there is less than zero chance that could have happened without consultation between the Justice Department and the White House.

Second, the business about never ordering surveillance against American citizens is nonsense. Obama had American citizens killed in drone operations. Obviously, that was not done in the U.S. or through the FISA process; it was done overseas, under the president’s commander-in-chief and statutory authority during wartime. But the notion that Obama would never have an American subject to surveillance is absurd.

Third, that brings us to a related point: FISA national-security investigations are not like criminal investigations. They are more like covert intelligence operations – which presidents personally sign off on. The intention is not to build a criminal case; it is to gather information about what foreign powers are up, particularly on U.S. soil. One of the points in FISA proceedings’ being classified is that they remain secret – the idea is not to prejudice an American citizen with publication of the fact that he has been subjected to surveillance even though he is not alleged to have engaged in criminal wrongdoing.

Consequently, there is nothing wrong, in principle, with a president’s ordering national-security surveillance of a potential foreign agent who may be helping a foreign power threaten American security and interests. That is one of the president’s main jobs – there would be something wrong if a president, who truly believed the nation was threatened by a foreign power, failed to take action. Prior to FISA’s enactment in 1978, courts had no formal role in the surveillance of foreign agents for national-security purposes – it was a unilateral executive-branch function. Beginning with the Carter administration during FISA’s enactment, it has been the position of presidential administrations of both parties that, despite the enactment of the FISA process, the president maintains inherent authority under Article II of the Constitution to order surveillance even in the absence of court authorization.

Of course, doing so is controversial, as President Bush learned after he directed the NSA to conduct warrantless wiretapping of suspected terrorists following the 9/11 attacks. Nevertheless, we should not allow the statements of Obama spokesmen to confuse us here. The Justice Department and FBI have two missions: (a) criminal law-enforcement and (b) national security. It would be scandalous (though probably not constitutional unconstitutional) for a president to interfere in the law-enforcement mission by ordering the Justice Department to prosecute someone outside its normal procedures. But it would not be inappropriate e–ven though civil libertarians would raise holy hell — for the president to direct warrantless surveillance against a target, even an American citizen, if the president truly believed that target was functioning as an agent of a foreign power threatening U.S. interests.

To be clear, there does not seem to be any evidence, at least that I know of, to suggest that any surveillance or requests to conduct surveillance against then-candidate Donald Trump was done outside the FISA process.

Nevertheless, whether done inside or outside the FISA process, it would be a scandal of Watergate dimension if a presidential administration sought to conduct, or did conduct, national-security surveillance against the presidential candidate of the opposition party. Unless there was some powerful evidence that the candidate was actually acting as an agent of a foreign power, such activity would amount to a pretextual use of national-security power for political purposes. That is the kind of abuse that led to Richard Nixon’s resignation in lieu of impeachment.

Moreover, it cannot be glossed over that, at the very time it appears the Obama Justice Department was seeking to surveil Trump and/or his associates on the pretext that they were Russian agents, the Obama Justice Department was also actively undermining and ultimately closing without charges the criminal investigation of Hillary Clinton despite significant evidence of felony misconduct that threatened national security.

This appears to be extraordinary, politically motivated abuse of presidential power.

Posted by Wild Thing at 09:38 AM

March 04, 2017

Obama Admin Source Confirms Wiretapping

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Lt. Col. Shaffer on Obama wiretapping: This is Soviet behavior

Lt. Col. Shaffer ( Retired U.S. Army intelligence officer speaks out) on wiretapping: This is Soviet behavior

Making The Case - POTUS: Obama Tapped Phones Prior To Election - Fox & Friends

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Ivanka & her daughter Arabella Join Pres.Trump, Gov. Scott and others at Orlando School

Arabella and I were honored to join Pres. Trump, Marco Rubio, Governor Rick Scott and Secretary Betsy DeVos Friday in Orlando to learn about the great work being done at St. Andrew Catholic School. Thank you to the committed teachers and staff for all that they do for their amazing students.

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March 03, 2017

President Trump and Marine One

Trump considers it an honor to exchange salutes with the military personnel. Unlike vile Obama who barely lifted his arm.

The children running up those steps reminds me of the Kennedy's. Love the respect shown in this image too, thank you President Trump!

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Just like Grandpa Donald's helicopter! Ivanka Trump's son Joseph plays with a toy replica of Marine One as he boards the real deal to head to Florida for the weekend

Three-year-old Joseph Kushner brought along a toy version of Marine One as he flew the real deal to Joint Base Andrews on Friday

The President and his family flew to Orlando in the afternoon to visit a school in Orlando

They plan to spend the rest of the weekend at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach

Any kid can own a Marine One replica toy, but little Joseph Kushner is one of the few lucky tots to get a chance to ride on the real thing.

Ivanka Trump's three-year-old son brought along his toy version of the presidential helicopter on Friday, as the the Kushners boarded Marine One on the White House lawn.

The toddler held onto the toy in his left hand while Grandpa Donald held onto his right hand, leading him and sister Arabella into the aircraft, his daughter and her husband following.

The family then took a quick flight over to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, where Air Force One was waiting to take them to Florida.

Three-year-old Joseph Kushner clutched a mini Marine One model toy as he boarded the real thing on Friday

President Trump led Joseph and sister Arabella out to Marine One on the White House lawn

President Trump then helped the tots aboard the presidential helicopter

First, the Trumps flew to Orlando, where the president visited St. Andrew Catholic School.

Trump visited the school in order to push his education agenda, which focuses on school choice.

He is spending the rest of the weekend with his family in Palm Beach, at the 'winter White House' Mar-a-Lago

He started his tour of St. Andrew 's with a visit to a fourth-grade classroom, where he shook hands with students and talked about their history lesson.

He then joked to one girl who said she wanted to own her own business that she's 'gonna make a lot of money. But don't run for politics.'

Trump was joined on the tour by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, Florida Senator Marco Rubio and Florida Gov. Rick Scott.

Teachers' unions were quick to criticize the visit, saying it shows Trump's hostility toward public schools and his intention to turn education into a profit-making industry.

After the school visit, Trump and his family got back on Air Force One and jetted down to Palm Beach.

The Kushners joined the president for a flight down to Florida, where he visited a private school in Orlando

The family later got back on Air Force One to jaunt down to Palm Beach, where they are spending the rest of the weekend. This time their youngest son Theo was seen in mom Ivanka's arms

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President Trump's Weekly Address today at 11:00am EST

Wild Thing's comment..............

Thank you President Trump. America is so grateful that you are our President and CIC.

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A special Tweet from Eric Trump

Eric Trump‏Verified account @EricTrump

An adorable young girl just gave me this on my flight! Thank you #McKennaGrace

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VP Mike Pence Visiting Blain's Farmand Fleet in Wisconsin

From VP Mike Pence.......

"The POTUS has an unwavering belief in the American people—hardworking men and women like those here at Blain's Farmand Fleet in Wisconsin.

We have a lot of work to do. But as POTUS likes to say, with faith in the American people and in God, we will Make America Great Again.

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Eric Trump Donates $20 Million To St. Jude Children’s Hospital

Eric Trump, President-Elect Donald Trump’s son, and his wife Laura confirmed they donated an astounding $20 million dollars to help sick children.

They gave the money to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. An organization devoted to helping children with rare or incurable diseases.

Eric Trump described St Jude’s as a “national treasure.”

In this video Eric is stunned and visibly moved when he recounts his first visit to the hospital and saw all the wonderful work that was being done.

He decided he had to be involved with such a worthy cause, but even St Jude was shocked at the amount he gave to help their incredible mission.

Eric said he was proud to be a part of such an important organization. While he acknowledged how blessed he was to have healthy children he understands the importance of charity, to help others less fortunate, and in this case he wants to help find a solution for pediatric cancer. The disease that takes so many young children before their time.

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March 02, 2017

President Donald J. Trump toured the USS Gerald R. Ford - CVN 78

"The new ships...[will] carry out vital missions on the oceans to project American power...Hopefully it's power we don't have to use, but if we do, they're in big, big trouble."

President Donald J. Trump toured the USS Gerald R. Ford - CVN 78 and talked about ways it will help the U.S. military.

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First Lady Reads Dr. Seuss To Hospitalized Kids

First Lady Melania Trump read a Dr. Seuss book to a group of children at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in honor of National Read Across America Day. (March 2)

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Former Texas Governor Rick Perry has been confirmed by the Senate as secretary of the Department of Energy

FOX News

The Senate on Thursday confirmed former Texas Gov. Rick Perry as the next energy secretary, as lawmakers stepped up the pace of filling President Trump's Cabinet.

The Senate confirmed Perry on a 62-37 vote following a brief floor debate. Earlier in the day, the Senate also confirmed retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson for housing secretary.

Eleven Democrats supported Perry in the final vote, including Sens. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, Mark Warner of Virginia, Tom Carper of Delaware and Joe Manchin of West Virginia.

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First Lady Melania Visits Children's National a Pediartric Hospital for Children

From First Lady Melania....... ""Thank you for welcoming me @ChildrensHealth. My prayers and thoughts are with all of the children and families."

Children’s National is one of just 4 pediatric hospitals ranked in the top 20 in every specialty in the U.S. News and World Report 2016-17 Best Children’s Hospital Survey.

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Praise For Police - President Trump Lauded Law Enforcement In Address

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Coal mining begins seeing revival as Trump gives industry hope

FOX News

Wise County, Virginia – A long-awaited revival is under way in this beleaguered Central Appalachia community where residents see coal as the once and future king.

Trucks are running again. Miners working seven days a week cannot keep up with current demand. Coal mines, long dormant after the industry’s collapse, are now buzzing again with antlike activity.

“We load coal every day for the power plant in Virginia City,” explained Rick, a long-time supervisor for a major local operation who did not want to give his last name. “There's one shipment a week for Georgia Power, and one for Tennessee Eastman.”

The past month has seen a resurgence of the coal industry that once formed the backbone of the region's economy, and locals credit President Trump's aggressive, pro-energy agenda.
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In Wise County, Virginia, coal trucks are running again.

Crippled by a slew of factors, from changing times, an emphasis on renewable energy, and the Obama administration's harsh penalties on coal-fired power plants, the area's economy took a devastating hit over the past eight years. Many of the people living in these mountains had nearly given up hope that the area could ever recover.

The smaller communities in this county in southwest Virginia, such as the towns of Appalachia, Pound and St. Paul, were the hardest hit, but the ripple effects were felt far and wide.

Prospects changed nearly overnight. President Trump had promised to do everything he could to lift the coal mining industry. Trump began to make good on his pledge last month when he eliminated the Stream Protection Rule, which had placed layers of regulations on the industry.
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The coal mining industry in West Virginia is in an upswing.

COAL MINER WHO SPOKE ALONGSIDE TRUMP: I'M EXCITED, HE KEPT HIS PROMISE

Although it will take a while before the coal industry recovers, the metallurgical or "met coal" markets – coal used to make steel – are already seeing a major upswing. The price for met coal is twice as high as it was a year ago, which is causing a boom in the coalfields.

The turnaround owes to more than just Trump. China cut its own production, which helps lift the met industry in the United States. But, many in this area say, Trump’s moves to lift regulations are stoking a rally they have not seen in years.

Ramasco Resources began producing its first coal mine in December and said it would open two more this year. In Pennsylvania, Corsa Coal also announced this month that it would begin mining operations beginning in May, according to Bloomberg.

“There’s definitely cautious optimism after years of being brutally beaten down,” Jeremy Sussman, an analyst at Clarksons Platou Securities Inc., told Bloomberg.

TRUMP OVERTURNS BILL ON COAL MINING DEBRIS

Coal mines, long dormant after the industry’s collapse, are now buzzing again with antlike activity. (Johnny Giles)

The production of coal reached its peak in 2008. But then President Obama came into office and rolled out a series of regulations that he said were designed to protect America’s streams and waterways from the pollution the mining emitted.

Those regulations crippled the industry and left many in the region out of well-paying jobs.

For those whose livelihood depended on the industry, the most important thing that Trump has given them is hope.

Wild Thing/'s comment..............

Thank God for President Trump. Obama did al he could to try to bankrupt the entire coal industry and Hillary wanted to continue that as well. Both of those evil people, ( Obama and Hillary) wanted to destroy the coal industry.

Trump has made it possible for it to come back again.

Posted by Wild Thing at 10:49 AM

March 01, 2017

President Trump Ended His Awesome Speech To Congress With This....

Trump ended his speech with the following.

“The time for small thinking is over. The time for trivail fights is behind us. We just need the courage to share the dreams that fill our hearts … and the confidence to turn those hopes and those dreams into action. From now on America will be empowered by our aspirations, not burdened by our fears. Inspired by the future, not bound by failures of the past, and guided by a vision, not blinded by our doubts. I am asking all citizens to embrace this renewal of the American spirit. I am asking all members of Congress to join me in dreaming big and bold… I’m asking everyone watching … to seize this moment, believe in yourselves, believe in your future, and believe once more in America.”

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President Trump and The Joint Session of Congress

President Trump's FIRST speech at The Joint Session of Congress

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US First Lady Melania Trump arrives before US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the US Congress

US First Lady Melania Trump arrives before US President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the US Congress on February 28, 2017, in Washington, DC.

Melania took a seat in front of First Daughter Ivanka Trump

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Here are some of the best quotes from President Donald Trump from his speech to a joint session of Congress

President Donald Trump gave his first official speech to a joint session of Congress last night. Although not formally known as a “State of the Union,” it’s essentially the same.

Here are some of the best quotes from President Trump

“A new chapter of America greatness is now beginning. A new national pride is sweeping across our nation. And a new surge of optimism is placing impossible dreams firmly within our grasp. What we are witnessing today is a renewal of the American spirit.”

“In nine years, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our founding… It will be one of the great milestones in the history of the world. But what will America look like?… I will not allow the mistakes of recent decades past to define the course of our future.”

“The rebellion started as a quiet focus spoken by families of all colors and creeds … who just wanted a fair shot for their children. For them, the quiet voices became a loud chorus as thousands of citizens now spoke out together… Finally the chorus became an earthquake and the people turned out by tens of millions and they were all united by one very simple and crucial demand: that America must put its own citizens first. Because only then can we truly make America great again.”

“We’re going to stop the regulations that threaten the future and livelihood of our great coal miners. We have cleared the way for the construction of the Keystone and Dakota Access Pipelines, thereby creating tens of thousands of jobs. And I’ve issued a new directive that new American pipelines be made with American steel.”

“We will stop the drugs from pouring into our country and poisoning our youth and we will expand treatment to those who have become so badly addicted.”

“At the same time, my administration has answered the plea … for immigration enforcement and border security. By finally enforcing our immigration laws, we will raise wages, help the unemployed, save billions and billions of dollars, and make our communities safer for everyone.”

“We want all Americans to succeed, but that cant’ happen in an environment of lawless chaos.”

“We will soon begin the construction of a great, great wall along our southern border. As we speak tonight, we are removing gang members, drug dealers and criminals that threaten our community and prey on our very innocent citizens. bad ones are going out as I speak. To any in Congress who do not believe we should enforce our laws, I would ask you … what would you say to the American family that loses their jobs … or loved ones because America refused to uphold its laws and defend its borders.”

“Our obligation is to serve protect and defend the citizens of the United States. We’re also taking strong measures to protect our nation from radical Islamic terrorism.”

“We have seen the attacks at home from Boston to San Bernardino to the Pentagon and yes, the World Trade Center… It is not compassion but reckless to allow uncontrolled entry from places where proper vetting can not occur.”

“We cannot allow our nation to become a sanctuary for extremists. That is why my administration has been working on improved vetting procedures.”

“I have kept my promise to appoint a Justice to the United States Supreme Court … to defend our Constitution. I am greatly honored to have Maureen Scalia with us in the gallery tonight. Her late great husband … will forever by a symbol of American justice.”

“94 million Americans are out of the labor force … 1 in 5 people in their prime working years are not working … In the last eight years the past administration has put on more new debt than nearly all of the other presidents combined. We’ve lost nearly 1/4 of our manufacturing job since NAFTA … Our trade deficit in good with the world last year was nearly $800 billion and overseas we’ve inherited a series of tragic foreign policy disasters. Solving these … will require us to work past our differences of party. It will require us to tap into the American spirit that has overcome every challenge … To accomplish our goals, we must restart the engine of the American economy…”

“I believe strongly in free trade, but it also has to be fair trade. It’s been a long time since we had fair trade. The first Republican president, Abraham Lincoln, warned that the abandonment of the protective policy of the American government would create want and ruin in the country… It’s time we heeded his advice and his ways.”

“I am not going to let America and its great companies and workers be taken advantage of any longer… They have taken advantage of our country no longer.”

“I’m going to bring back millions of jobs, protecting our workers also means reforming our system of legal immigration. The current outdated system depresses wages for our poorest workers and puts great pressure on tax cuts. Nations around the world have a merit-based immigration system. IT’s a basic principle that those seeking to enter a country ought to be able to support themselves financially, yet in America we do not enforce this rule. … Our current immigration system costs American taxpayers many billions of dollars a year. Adopting a merit-based system, … it will save countless dollars, raise workers wages, and help struggling families… enter the middle class and they will do it quickly and they will be very, very happy indeed.”

“To improve jobs and wages for America, to strengthen our nation’s security, and to restore respect for our laws. If we are guided by the wellbeing of American citizens, then I believe Republicans and Democrats … can achieve an outcome that has eluded our country for decades.”

“Dwight D. Eisenhower initiated the last truly great national infrastructure program. The time has come for a new program of national rebuilding. America has spent approximately six trillion dollars in the Middle East, all the while our infrastructure at home is crumbling…”

“I will be asking Congress to approve legislation that produces a $1 trillion investment in infrastructure in the United States… This effort will be guided by two core principles: buy American and hire American.”

“Tonight I am also calling on this Congress to repeal and replace Obamacare… Mandating every American to buy government-approved health insurance was never the right solution for our country. The way to make health insurance available to everyone is to lower the cost … and that is what we are going to do.”

“Remember when you were told that you could keep your doctor and keep your plan. We now know that all of those promises have been totally broken. Obamacare is failing and we must act decisively to protect all Americans.”

“On this and so many other things, Democrats and Republicans should get together and unite for the good of our country and for the good of the American people.”

“An incredible young woman is with us this evening who should serve as an inspiration… Today is rare disease day and joining us in the gallery is a rare disease survivor: Megan Crowley… Megan was not expected to live past five. … Megan’s dad fought with everything he had to save the life of his precious child… He helped develop the drug that saved Megan’s life. Today’s she’ 20-years-old and a sophomore at Notre Dame.”

“Our slow approval … process at the Food and Drug Administration keeps too many advances from reaching those in need. … If we slash the restraints … across our government then we will be blessed with far more miracles just like Megan.”

“Education is the civil rights issue of our time.”

“It’s pure unadulterated division. We have to unify. Police and sheriffs are members of our community. They’re friends and neighbors … and they leave behind loved ones every day who worry about whether or not they will come home… We must support the incredible men and women of law enforcement…”

“And we must support the victims of crime. VOICE: Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement. … We are providing a voice to those who have been ignored by our media.”

“I am sending Congress a budget that builds the military, eliminates the defense sequester, and calls for one of the largest increases in national defense spending in American history. My budget will also increase funding for our veterans.”

“The Bible teaches us there’s no greater act of love than to lay down one’s life for his friends. Ryan laid down his life for his friends and his country, for our freedom, and we will never forget Ryan.”

“We will respect historic institutions, but we will respect the foreign rights of all nations, and they have to respect our rights as a nation also… America respects the rights of all nations to chart their own path. My job is not to represent the world, my job is to represent the United States of America.”

“We want harmony and stability not war and conflict. America is friends today with former enemies. … This history should give us all faith in the possibilities for a better world. Hopefully the 250th year for America will see a world that is more peaceful, more just, and more free.”

“Think of the marvels we could achieve if we set free the dreams of our people… American footprints on distant worlds are not too big a dream. Millions lifted from welfare to work is not too much to expect. And streets where mothers are safe from fear … and jobs where Americans prosper and grow are not too much to ask. When we have all of this we will have made America greater than ever before… We can only get their together, we are one people with one destiny. We all bleed the same blood. We all salute the same great American flag. And we all are made by the same God.”

“The time for small thinking is over. The time for trivail fights is behind us. We just need the courage to share the dreams that fill our hearts … and the confidence to turn those hopes and those dreams into action. From now on America will be empowered by our aspirations, not burdened by our fears. Inspired by the future, not bound by failures of the past, and guided by a vision, not blinded by our doubts. I am asking all citizens to embrace this renewal of the American spirit. I am asking all members of Congress to join me in dreaming big and bold… I’m asking everyone watching … to seize this moment, believe in yourselves, believe in your future, and believe once more in America.”

Posted by Wild Thing at 04:57 PM

Photos from President Trumps Address to Congress

Energy Department Secretary Rick Perry (L) and Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson arrive to a joint session of the U.S. Congress with U.S. President Donald Trump on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC.

During his speech Trump talked about Obamacare. “Tonight I am also calling on this Congress to repeal and replace Obamacare… Mandating every American to buy government-approved health insurance was never the right solution for our country. The way to make health insurance available to everyone is to lower the cost … and that is what we are going to do.”

Posted by Wild Thing at 04:40 PM

Dow Jones punches past 21,000 for first time

Dow Jones punches past 21,000 for first time ...ever!

Lori Rothman reports from the New York Stock Exchange

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Some of of Trump’s Family at Presidential Address to Congress

Ivanka Trump and her husband White House Senior Advisor to the President for Strategic Planning Jared Kushner (R) look on as U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of the U.S. Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC.

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RUSH: Trump's HEARTFELT Thanks To SEAL Widow Carryn Owens Hit Dems 'Like A Slap Upside The Head'

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March 31, 2017

President Trump signs orders focused on trade abuse

Former Best Buy CEO Brad Anderson on how President Trump’s economic agenda may be signaling the beginning of GDP growth

March 30, 2017

President Trump Hails Denmark as a 'Very Good Ally'

March 29, 2017

First Lady Melania Trump takes part in presentation ceremony at State Dept of International Women of Courage Award

President Trump, First Lady, VP Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence Host Bi-Partisan Reception for Senators at the White House

March 28, 2017

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt! Trump to Visit EPA Today to Sign Sweeping Measure! ~ Thank God!!!!

President Trump Hosts Police Union Leaders at White House

Pres Trump Calls For Investigation Into Clinton's Russia Ties~ GOOD!!!!

Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., caused a scene at a Manhattan restaurant when he screamed at people that voted for Trump

March 27, 2017

Ivanka Shares "Adorable Photos" Of Her Sharing Spaghetti With Her Youngest Child on His Birthday

March 26, 2017

Sharing from President Donald Trump’s speech at the rally in Melbourne, Florida

Ivanka Takes Her Children To Zoo in DC

March 25, 2017

Melania Trump makes cameo as Palm Beach County GOP raises money at Mar-a-Lago

Federal judge in Virginia disagrees with Hawaii judge, upholds Trump Travel Ban

President Trump's Weekly Address 3/25/17

March 24, 2017

President Trump Participates in a Meeting with Medal of Honor Recipients

BREAKING: ‘Obamagate’ Blows Wide Open As WikiLeaks Releases Obama’s Wiretapping ‘Victim List’

Trump was Indeed Spied On!

Trump Surveillance: Rep Nunes Press Conference!

President Trump on Keystone Pipeline Approval! Excellent!

Friday Trump Family Photos ~ March 24, 2017

March 23, 2017

ISIS claims responsibility for London attack

Melania Trump during her first 100 days as first lady

Liberty University invites President Trump to be commencement speaker

Ivanka Trump And Jared Kushner Enjoy Early Morning Date

Nunes: Surveillance collected about Trump transition team

Commander in Chief Donald J. Trump ~ Thank you

Dr Sebastian Gorka: London attack should be a surprise to nobody

March 22, 2017

Eric and Lara Trump......... With an adorable beagle puppy adopted from a rescue

President Trump spoke today with PM Theresa May of the UK to offer his condolences on today's terror attack in London

Good For Donald Trump Jr. ~ He Told Off Horrible Vile Chelsea Handler

From Donald Trump Jr. His Adorable Daughter Chloe

London attack comes one year after Brussels bombings

President Trump Meets with the Congressional Black Caucus Executive Committee

March 21, 2017

Trump to House GOP: Keep Health Care Promise

Ivanka Trump Gets West Wing Office

President Donald J. Trump signed the NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017

March 20, 2017

President Trump's Full Rally Speech In Louisville, Kentucky!

March 19, 2017

President Trump Interview by Jesse Waters

March 18, 2017

Rex Tillerson says North Korea poses imminent threat

President Donald J. Trump Weekly Address 3/18/2017

March 17, 2017

Friday evening, the supporters waved signs and MAGA flags and cheer for President Trump between Mar-a-Lago and West Palm Beach

Pres. Trump, First Lady Melania and son Barron boarding Air Force One for flight to West Palm Beach

President Donald Trump introduces Enda Kenny, the Taoiseach of Ireland, to Wilbur Ross, U.S. Secretary of Commerce

President Trump‏ Attending a great listening session with Dept Vet Affairs

~ Happy St. Patricks Day ~

President Donald Trump with Tom Price, VP Pence and Seema Verma

March 16, 2017

President Trump Speaks at "Friends of Ireland Luncheon"

Mark Levin GOES NUCLEAR Over Rogue Courts Halting New Trump Travel Ban

President Donald Trump: Judge Blocking New Immigration Order Is ‘Unprecedented Judicial Overreach

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