Apr 15, 2020 ~ GA State Democratic Representative Vernon Jones said he is backing Trump in 2020. 'President Trump's handling of the economy, his support for historically black colleges and his criminal justice initiatives drew me to endorse his campaign' black unemployment 'at historic lows'. [Trump Win, Politics, Economy, Race]
Apr 8, 2020 ~ Trump convinces India to release millions of hydroxychloroquine pills for America after they were initially going to disallow exports of their supplies. 'I called Prime Minister Modi of India... and I said I'd appreciate it if they would release the amounts that we ordered.' [Coronavirus, Trump Win]
Apr 6, 2020 ~ CNBC, 'Trump and 3M strike deal to bring 55.5 million masks a month to US to help coronavirus response' After a brief dispute Trump said, 'So the 3M saga ends very happily.' 3M CEO, 'I want to thank President Trump and the Administration for their leadership and collaboration.' [Coronavirus, Trump Win]
Apr 6, 2020 ~ FCC Chairman Ajit Pai dismissed a petition demanding the agency stop networks from airing Trump's coronavirus press briefings. Pai, 'The federal government will not and never should investigate broadcasters for their editorial judgments' or 'how to cover... our nation's leaders.' [Coronavirus, Trump Win, Free Speech, Silencing]
Apr 6, 2020 ~ MI Dem State Rep. Karen Whitsett thanks Trump for enabling her to use hydroxychloroquine which she credits for saving her life. Turned around in 2 hrs after going downhill fast. 'a lot to do with the president ? bringing it up... to make it a priority... I do thank him for that.' [Coronavirus, Trump Win]
Mar 31, 2020 ~ Trump Admin enacts Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule, a much more sensible alternative to Obama's CAFÉ increases. Cars can be heavier, thus safer, and will save American's $1000s. Unrealistic CAFÉ standards necessitate unsafe cars killing thousands a year. [Climate Change, Economy, Environment, Trump Win]
Mar 30, 2020 ~ HHS Secretary Alex Azar announced that the FDA had granted physicians in the US an emergency authorization to prescribe chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine. Azar highlighted the leadership of President Trump in getting this drug fast tracked through the FDA despite resistance. [Coronavirus, Trump Win]
Mar 25, 2020 ~ Trump Administration defends women and girls. Barr, Per 'Title IX, the basis for single-sex athletics is rooted in the reality of biological differences between the sexes. Clearly then, eligibility to participate in a single-sex team must be based on objective biological fact.' [Trump Win, Trans, Trans Athletes]
Mar 25, 2020 ~ Bill Barr and the Trump Administration defend women and girls. Say that biological males should not be able to take titles, records and spots from females. Title 9 guarantees 'single-sex athletic competitions' 'Girls... should never be forced to be spectators in their own sports' [Trump Win, Trans, Trans Athletes]
Mar 22, 2020 ~ New York Post, 'Man with coronavirus says drug touted by Trump saved his life'. Was dying of Coronavirus and told he would probably not make it through the night. Said goodbye to family. Asked to try hydroxychloroquine, drug Trump got fast tracked. Felt fine shortly afterward. [Coronavirus, Trump Win]
Mar 20, 2020 ~ President Trump won another frivolous lawsuit. The Center for Popular Democracy Action demanded that the administration spend an additional $770 million on the census or else minorities would be undercounted they claimed. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein dismissed the case. [Trump Win]
Mar 19, 2020 ~ Sec. of State Mike Pompeo announced 'American citizen Amer Fakhoury, who has been in detention in Lebanon since September, is returning to the United States' Trump said, 'We've been working very hard to get him freed.' Senators Shaheen and Cruz were instrumental in his release. [Trump Win]
Mar 17, 2020 ~ Members of 'The Resistance' are getting annoyed that not everyone is abiding by the 'Trump is always wrong' rule. Dana Bash, 'He is being the kind of leader that people need'. Gov. Cuomo, 'he's sincere. He's acted on it... he's doing what he has to do and I respect him for it.' [Coronavirus, Trump Win]
Mar 15, 2020 ~ Ellen Atkinson, 'Trump came to Nashville to assess damage from the tornado. He visited each area via helicopter 2 avoid burdening traffic flow in the city. With no publicity he wrote PERSONAL checks 2 many in need. He brought his own personal accountant. No other Pres' has done. [Trump Win]
Mar 14, 2020 ~ Trump announces partnership with Walmart, Walgreens, Target, CVS and others to fight Coronavirus. 'They're the biggest business people, the greatest retailers anywhere in the world.' Walmart CEO, 'we were eager to do our part to help serve the country.' Testing, space, resources. [Trump Win, Coronavirus]
Mar 13, 2020 ~ Dr. Anthony Fauci explains on MSNBC why Trump's travel bans were 'smart' and are saving lives, 'Clearly, early on, we made a travel ban with regard to China. That was a very smart move because what that did was prevent a major influx from China. Today, the new China is Europe.' [Trump Win, Coronavirus]
Mar 10, 2020 ~ President Trump and Vice President Pence met with insurance companies and secured a deal whereby they will cover Coronavirus tests with no copay. Anthem, United Health, Humana, Centene, AHIP, Express Scripts, Cigna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, AETNA/CVS, Kaiser. [Trump Win, Coronavirus]
Mar 6, 2020 ~ Another huge jobs number. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 273,000 in February blowing out the economist estimate of 175,000. The unemployment rate fell even further to 3.5%. [Trump Win, Economy]
Mar 5, 2020 ~ The apprehension of migrant families illegally crossing the border in February fell by 92% from the 2019 peak in May due to Trump's policies both in and out of the US. Ending the 'catch and release' policy. The 'stay in Mexico' policy. Convincing Mexico to secure its own borders. [Trump Win, Illegal Immigration]
Mar 4, 2020 ~ Because the MSM won't, Kim Kardashian highlights the good deeds Trump is doing by commuting sentences of deserving people. 'President Trump commuted the sentences of three really deserving women. I didn't hear much about it in the news so I wanted to share with you their stores!' [Trump Win, Crime, First Step]
Mar 3, 2020 ~ President Trump nominates General Charles Q. Brown Jr. to be the Air Force chief of staff. If confirmed, he will be the first African American Air Force chief of staff. 'I am truly honored and humbled by the nomination to serve as the Air Force's 22nd chief of staff.' Brown said. [Trump Win, Race]
Feb 29, 2020 ~ The US and NATO signed a peace agreement with Taliban militants to finally end the War in Afghanistan after 18 years! All 13,000 US troops will return home over 14 months. The Taliban will not allow anyone use Afghanistan soil to threaten the security of the US and its allies. [Trump Win, Afghanistan]
Feb 27, 2020 ~ Former Minnesota Vikings player Jack Brewer, who helped fundraise for President Obama said to President Trump, 'I gotta say this because it's black history month: man, you the first black president.' at a White House roundtable event Trump hosted for about 2 dozen black leaders. [Trump Win, Race, Politics]
Feb 26, 2020 ~ The U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that President Trump can withhold federal law enforcement grants from sanctuary cities that are refusing to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement laws. Cities must inform ICE when illegal criminals are being released from jail. [Trump Win, Illegal Immigration]
Feb 24, 2020 ~ OAN, 'President Trump has appointed more than one-third of judges on liberal Ninth Circuit Court in Calif.' Judge Milan Smith Jr. says, 'Trump has effectively flipped the circuit. You will see a sea change in the Ninth Circuit on day-to-day decisions.' [Trump Win]
Feb 24, 2020 ~ Sean Moran, 'Net Neutrality Repeal Raises Annual Incomes by $50 Billion' The White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) reports that repealing net neutrality 'raised real annual incomes by more than $50 billion per year and consumer welfare by nearly $40 billion per year.' [Trump Win, Economy, Net Neutrality, Regulations]
Feb 24, 2020 ~ President and Melania Trump received very warmly in India, hosted by President Modi. Trump spoke to a crowd of over 110,000 people at Motera Stadium. 'The world's biggest democracy welcomes you, Mr. Trump.' 'America will always be faithful and loyal friends to the Indian people.' [Trump Win]
Feb 22, 2020 ~ Supreme Court upholds 'public charge rule' which withholds green cards from immigrants that are dependent on government welfare programs. The rule previously existed but Trump clarified that it was intended to apply to non-cash assistance also like food stamps. SCOTUS agreed. [Trump Win, Immigration, Entitlements, SCOTUS]
Feb 22, 2020 ~ New York Post, 'President Trump made history this week after appointing Richard Grenell to serve as acting Director of National Intelligence. The new job, a cabinet-level position, makes Grenell the highest serving openly gay man to hold federal office in United States history.' [Trump Win, LGBT]
Feb 21, 2020 ~ John Binder, "Report: Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' Stopping Anchor Baby Schemes" San Diego reporter Max Rivlin-Nadler reports that the 'remain in Mexico' agreement Trump negotiated with Mexico is causing many pregnant women to have their babies in Mexico prior to court date. [Trump Win, Illegal Immigration]
Feb 21, 2020 ~ Democrats, embarrassed or annoyed that Trump has achieved the lowest black unemployment rate in history have to deflect in absurd ways. James Clyburn says its not the lowest 'unless you count slavery. We were fully employed during slavery.' Unknown how this makes Trump look bad. [Trump Win, Economy, Slavery]
Feb 13, 2020 ~ The IEA reports 'The United States saw the largest decline in energy-related CO2 emissions in 2019 on a country basis'. Despite pulling out of the Paris Accord, the US led the world in reductions thanks to fracking which Obama banned on Fed land and most dems want to ban totally. [Trump Win, Climate Change]
Feb 12, 2020 ~ Van Jones admits that Trump has accomplished what dems including Obama never could or would. 'The conservative movement in this country, unfortunately from my point of view, is now the leader on this issue of (criminal) reform.' 'Unfortunate' only because he wanted dems to do it. [Trump Win, Crime]
Feb 7, 2020 ~ Jorge Ramos acknowledges that Trump has accomplished his promise of building a wall and making Mexico pay for it. Trump's negotiations with Mexico has gotten Mexico to become the wall for him at their expense and manpower. 'Mexico is now the wall. President Trump got his wish.' [Trump Win, Illegal Immigration, Wall]
Feb 7, 2020 ~ NY Times, 'President Trump frequently celebrates the experience of black workers, noting correctly that the group's unemployment rate is at its lowest on record... Their wages are also going up... wage growth for black workers has accelerated recently after lagging for' a decade. [Trump Win, Economy, Race]
Feb 7, 2020 ~ The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the lawsuit filed by 215 members of congress. They tried to claim Trump was in violation of the Constitution's emoluments clause, claiming he was using his office to illegally profit in his private business. Total vindication for Trump. [Trump Win, Witch Hunt]
Feb 7, 2020 ~ Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that U.S. economy added 255,000 jobs, exceeding expectations again. 'These are blow out numbers'. Wage growth continues to be strong. Hourly wages have grown at the 3% rate or better for 18 months straight. [Trump Win, Economy]
Feb 6, 2020 ~ U.S. drone strike kills Qasim al-Raymi in Yemen. Al-Raymi was a founder and the leader of a-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and was a deputy for Ayman al-Zawahiri, the current leader of al-Qaeda. 'The United States, our interests, and our allies are safer as a result of his death' [Trump Win, Islam, Terrorism]
Feb 6, 2020 ~ Patrick Pizzella, deputy secretary of Labor, 'The Deregulatory Achievements of the Trump Labor Department' Intelligent deregulation to unburden employers, 'We target only regulations whose good intentions never materialized or whose burden outweighs whatever supposed benefit' [Trump Win, Economy, Regulations]
Feb 5, 2020 ~ Alan Dershowitz on acquittal, Impeachment grounds of 'obstruction of congress and abuse of power. They're not constitutionally permissible grounds.' 'Today was a great day for the constitution. The constitution was saved from people who were trying to destroy it and diminish it.' [Trump Win, Impeachment, Ukraine Hoax]
Feb 5, 2020 ~ President Trump is acquitted on Impeachment Charges. 'Chief Justice John Roberts. "Two-thirds of the senators present not having pronounced him guilty, the Senate adjudges that the respondent Donald John Trump, President of the United States, is not guilty' on both counts. [Trump Win, Impeachment, Ukraine Hoax]
Feb 5, 2020 ~ In SOTU Trump describes why America is doing great, 7 million new jobs, lowest unemployment ever for Blacks, Latinos, women, lowest unemployment in 50 years, 7 million Americans lifted off food stamps, black poverty lowest rate ever, USMCA, top terrorists killed, border secured. [Trump Win]
Feb 5, 2020 ~ CNBC, 'Private payrolls soar in January, the best monthly gain in nearly 5 years' 'Private payrolls rose by 291,000 in January, the best month since May 2015, according to ADP and Moody's Analytics.' 'nearly twice the expected gains.' 'Growth came across a swath of industries.' [Trump Win, Economy]
Feb 5, 2020 ~ Van Jones warns dems to 'wake up' because 'What he [Trump] was saying to African-Americans can be effective?black colleges have been struggling... he threw a lifeline to them in real life in his budget. He talked about criminal justice reform. He talked about Opportunity Zones.' [Trump Win, Race, Politics]
Feb 4, 2020 ~ Gallup Poll shows President Trump's approval rating is at an all time high of 49%. 63% approval on the economy. 50% of Americans say Trump deserves reelection, up from 41% just prior to the 2018 midterms. 48% of Americans identify as Republican now vs. 44% as Democrat. [Trump Win, Politics]
Jan 30, 2020 ~ Gallup Poll shows Americans are feeling better about almost everything since President Trump started. Satisfaction with Economy, up 22%, Security from Terrorism up 28%, Military Strength, Preparedness up 15%, Reduce, Control Crime up 9%, even the state of race relations up 34%. [Trump Win, Economy, Crime, Terrorism, Race]
Jan 29, 2020 ~ President Trump signed the historic USMCA United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the USMCA fulfilling a campaign promise to replace the flawed NAFTA. Even democrats and union leaders agree that USMCA is far better than NAFTA. Expected to create 80,000 new auto jobs alone. [Trump Win, Economy, Trade]
Jan 27, 2020 ~ The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to enforce The Immigration and Nationality Act that will deny green cards to foreign nationals who are 'likely to become a public charge', i.e. a net economic drain, dependent on entitlements. Does not apply to refugees. [Trump Win, Immigration, Entitlements]
Jan 26, 2020 ~ Ivanka Trump, 'The U.S. economy added 1.5 million jobs for women in 2019, 72% of total jobs added!' 'This party is leading on doubling access, we've eliminated child care wait lists in dozens of states across the country? passing into law' 12 weeks of paid family leave for govt. [Trump Win, Economy, Gender]
Jan 25, 2020 ~ President Trump becomes the first President in history to attend the March For Life. Pro-lifers thank him for his support. 'Together, we are the voice for the voiceless.' [Trump Win, Abortion]