Statement from President Donald J. Trump on the Maduro Regime in Venezuela

Washington, DC - Today, I have taken action to prevent the Maduro regime from conducting “fire sales,” liquidating Venezuela’s critical assets—assets the country will need to rebuild its economy.  This money belongs to the Venezuelan people.

President Donald J. Trump Signs S.J.Res. 57 into Law

Washington, DC - On Monday, May 21, 2018, the President signed into law:

Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq

Washington, DC - On May 22, 2003, by Executive Order 13303, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States posed by obstacles to the orderly reconstruction of Iraq, the restoration and maintenance of peace and security in the country, and the development of political, administrative, and economic institutions in Iraq.

President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts

Washington, DC - President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate the following individuals key positions in his Administration:

Secretary f State Mike Pompeo's Call With Qatari Foreign Minister Al Thani

Washington, DC - Secretary Mike Pompeo spoke today with Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The Secretary thanked the Foreign Minister for Qatar’s strategic partnership with the United States, including Qatar’s hosting of al-Udeid Air Base.