Presidential Proclamation on Columbus Day, 2019
On October 12, 1492, after a perilous, two-month journey across the treacherous Atlantic Ocean, Christopher Columbus and his crew aboard the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria landed in what is today The Bahamas. This watershed voyage ushered in the Age of Exploration, changing the course of history and setting the foundation for development of our Nation. Today, we commemorate this great explorer
Presidential Message on Yom Kippur, 2019
Melania and I wish all Jewish people a blessed Yom Kippur.
Known as the “Sabbath of Sabbaths,” Yom Kippur is the holiest of days in the Jewish faith and the culmination of the High Holy Days. Through teshuva, tefilla, and tzedakah, Jews on Yom Kippur reach toward God to reunite and seek spiritual closeness to our Creator
Presidential Message on Rosh Hashanah, 2019
As the High Holy Days commence, Melania and I wish those observing Rosh Hashanah a blessed and happy New Year.
This sacred day marks the start of a 10-day period of both celebration and reflection
Presidential Proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the accomplishments of Hispanic Americans, who have enriched our culture and society and helped make America into the incredible country it is today
VIDEO: President Trump Addresses the Nation
President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House this morning, following the horrific acts of violence in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio over the weekend
President Trump Condemns “Act of Cowardice” in El Paso, Texas
“Today’s shooting in El Paso, Texas was not only tragic, it was an act of cowardice. I know that I stand with everyone in this Country to condemn today’s hateful act
Clean Up Baltimore: Volunteers Wanted
Trump supporter and conservative activist Scott Presler has organized a national effort to clean up trash in the City of Baltimore.
“So far, 194 volunteers have signed up to work shifts at our Baltimore cleanup,” he tweeted earlier today
TRANSCRIPT: President Trump at Jamestown Settlement Museum
On this day 400 years ago, here on the shores of the James River, the first representative legislative assembly in the New World convened. By the devotion of generations of patriots, it has flourished throughout the ages. And, now, that proud tradition continues with all of you.
To every Virginian and every legislator with us today, congratulations on four incredible centuries of history, heritage, and commitment to the righteous cause of American self-government. This is truly a momentous occasion
Presidential Message on Juneteenth, 2019
Melania and I send our best wishes for a memorable celebration to all those commemorating Juneteenth.
On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger of the United States Army marched into Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order Number 3, declaring, “all slaves are free.” With this order, the message enshrined in President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 was brought to Texas
Presidential Proclamation on Father’s Day, 2019
On Father’s Day, we celebrate and honor the men who have embraced the essential role of fatherhood. Through acts of selflessness, determination, and love, fathers and father figures enrich and bless all of our lives. Today, we thank them for boldly embracing the tremendous responsibility of raising our Nation’s children to be happy, productive, and responsible adults, and for their ceaseless devotion to their families