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*At February 16, 2017—At an hour-long press conference on February 16, 2017, Trump repeatedly criticized the press as biased and "so dishonest ... out of control."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2017/02/16/politics/donald-trump-press-conference-amazing-day-in-history/index.html|title=An amazing moment in history: Donald Trump's press conference|accessdate=February 16, 2017}}</ref>*On February 17, 2017, 2017—President Trump tweeted: "The FAKE NEWS media (failing @nytimes, @NBCNews, @ABC, @CBS, @CNN) is not my enemy, it is the enemy of the American People!"<ref>Greenwood, Mark (February 17, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/320168-trump-the-media-is-the-enemy-of-the-american-people Trump tweets: The media is the 'enemy of the American people']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 27, 2017.</ref>*On February 24, 2017, President 2017—President Trump excluded several liberal media organizations from attending a press briefing.<ref>Fabian, Jordan (February 24, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/321049-white-house-hand-picks-select-media-for-briefing White House hand-picks select media outlets for briefing]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Pollak, Joel B. (February 24, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/02/24/fake-news-media-outrage-white-house-exclusion/ Media Outrage over White House ‘Exclusion’ is Fake News]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved February 27, 2017.</ref>

*On May 17, 2017, under 2017—Under heavy fire from liberals and the mainstream media for controversies regarding disgraced FBI director [[James Comey]] and [[Russia]], Trump, in a commencement speech at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, criticized the media and made clear that he would stand his ground and not give up. He stated that "I didn’t get elected to serve the Washington media—I got elected to serve the forgotten men and women and that’s exactly what I’m doing."<ref>Spiering, Charlie (May 17, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/05/17/donald-trump-vows-to-fight-on-no-politician-in-history-has-been-treated-worse-or-more-unfairly/ Donald Trump: ‘I Didn’t Get Elected to Serve the Washington Media’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 17, 2017.</ref><ref>Singman, Brooke (May 17, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/17/trump-takes-on-media-during-coast-guard-commencement-speech.html Trump takes on media during Coast Guard commencement speech]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 17, 2017.</ref>

President Trump continued fighting bias and fake news in the mainstream media and social media.,<ref>Multiple references:

*Hurt, Charles (July 9, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/9/charles-hurt-book-excerpt-trump-sees-collusion-bet/ Hurt book: Trump talks Mexican rapists, Obama spying, Russia, Dem collusion with Facebook, Google]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 10, 2019.*Haq, Masooma (September 2, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-condemns-the-washington-post-mainstream-media-in-labor-day-tweets_3065349.html Trump Condemns the Washington Post, Mainstream Media in Labor Day Tweets]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved September 3, 2019.*Bedard, Paul (August 28, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/poll-public-backs-criticism-of-journalists-trumps-attacks-appropriate Poll: Public backs criticism of journalists, Trump’s attacks ‘appropriate’]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved September 4, 2019.*Spiering, Charlie (September 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/09/donald-trump-fake-news-cnn-bad-for-america/ Donald Trump: ‘Fake News’ CNN Bad for America]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 9, 2019.*Spiering, Charlie (October 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/02/unleashed-donald-trump-thunders-against-democrat-impeachment-efforts-at-the-white-house/ Unleashed: Donald Trump Thunders Against Democrat Impeachment Efforts at the White House]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 2, 2019.*Halaschak, Zachary (October 2, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/youre-corrupt-trump-blasts-media-as-he-scolds-reporter-during-press-conference 'You're corrupt': Trump blasts media as he scolds reporter during raucous press conference]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 2, 2019.*Pollak, Joel B. (October 18, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/10/18/blue-state-blues-the-media-are-trumps-greatest-asset/ Blue State Blues: The Media Are Trump’s Greatest Asset]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 18, 2019.*Copeland, Rob (October 22, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/breakup-of-tech-giants-on-the-table-u-s-antitrustchief-says-11571765689 Breakup of Tech Giants ‘on the Table,’ U.S. Antitrust Chief Says]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-antitrust/existing-u-s-antitrust-laws-can-address-tech-monopolies-doj-antitrust-chief-says-idUSKBN1XI2LS Existing U.S. antitrust laws can address tech monopolies, DOJ antitrust chief says]. ''Reuters''. November 8, 2019. Retrieved November 9, 2019.*Bajak, Frank (November 8, 2019). [https://apnews.com/a31ee585d23143769823791942e736ab Top antitrust enforcer warns Big Tech over data collection]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved November 9, 2019.*Quinn, Melissa (November 14, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/antitrust-efforts-put-big-tech-under-a-microscope Antitrust efforts put big tech under a microscope]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 15, 2019.*Tracy, Ryan (November 18, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/ftc-says-multiple-antitrust-probes-are-under-way-11574100990 FTC Says Several Tech Antitrust Probes Are Under Way]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved November 18, 2019.*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-tech-antitrust/ftc-chief-says-has-multiple-investigations-of-tech-platforms-idUSKBN1XS2AE FTC chief says has 'multiple' investigations of tech platforms]. ''Reuters''. November 18, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2019.*Howell, Tom (November 26, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/26/trump-campaign-slams-google-rule-changes-says-shif/ Trump campaign slams Google rule changes, says shift will suppress turnout, stifle democracy]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.*Svab, Petr (November 27, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-campaign-gop-accuse-google-of-voter-suppression-with-new-ad-rules_3158749.html Trump Campaign, GOP Accuse Google of Voter Suppression With New Ad Rules]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.*Krishan, Nihal (November 28, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/top-tech-regulator-at-the-doj-also-regulates-technology-use-in-his-personal-life Top tech regulator at the DOJ also regulates technology use in his personal life]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved November 29, 2019.*Ernst, Douglas (December 12, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/12/brad-parscale-rips-tech-giants-for-voter-suppressi/ Trump team rips tech giants for 'voter suppression,' blocking campaign from hardcore supporters]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 12, 2019.*Fisher, Kristin (December 13, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-camp-fumes-google-new-political-ads-policy-free-speech Trump camp fumes over Google’s new political ads policy: ‘It is a removal of free speech’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 13, 2019.*Bokhari, Allum (December 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/12/16/brad-parscale-google-censoring-trump-ads-because-2016-freaked-them-out/ Brad Parscale: Google Censoring Trump Ads Because ‘2016 Freaked Them Out’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 16, 2019.</ref> and he continued pushing back against left-wing, globalist culture.<ref>Hanson, Victor Davis (September 19, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/victor-davis-hanson-trumps-culture-war Victor Davis Hanson: Trump wages war on progressive culture – Dems respond with Trump Derangement Syndrome]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 20, 2019.</ref> He also continued his frequent informal press conferences with the media.<ref>Multiple references:*Wallace, Danielle (August 23, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-chopper-talks-reporters-criticize-accesible-accountable-marine-one-helicopter-press-secretary-grisham Trump's 'chopper talk' news conferences blow away White House press corps: report]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 23, 2019.*Stieber, Zachary (August 23, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/reporters-moan-about-trumps-frequent-press-conferences_3053490.html Reporters Moan About Trump’s Frequent Press Conferences]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved August 23, 2019.See also:*Samuels, Brett (September 20, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/462254-california-trip-shows-trump-doesnt-always-hate-the-media California trip shows Trump doesn't always hate the media]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 20, 2019.*Concha, Joe (September 23, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/462587-white-house-press-secretary-defends-lack-of-daily-briefings-trump-is-the-most White House press secretary defends lack of daily briefings: Trump 'is the most accessible president in history']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved September 23, 2019.*Key, Pam (December 31, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/12/31/sen-blunt-trump-gives-more-media-access-than-any-president-in-history/ Sen. Blunt: Trump Gives More Media Access Than Any President in History]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2020.</ref>

*Poor, Jeff (July 19, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/07/19/gop-rep-aderholt-trumps-tweets-part-of-his-personality-why-so-many-people-across-the-country-rally-behind-him/ GOP Rep. Aderholt: Trump’s Tweets ‘Part of His Personality,’ ‘Why So Many People Across the Country Rally Behind Him’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 20, 2019.*Blake, Andrew (September 21, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/21/donald-trump-tweeting-nearly-twice-as-much-as-at-s/ Trump tweeting nearly twice as much as at start of his presidency: Report]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 21, 2019.*Dale, Daniel (September 21, 2019). [https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/21/politics/trump-unleashed-speaking-tweeting-more/index.html Trump unleashed: He's talking more and tweeting more]. ''CNN''. Retrieved September 21, 2019.*Shear, Michael D.; Haberman, Maggie; Confessore, Nicholas; Yourish, Karen; Buchanan, Larry; Collins, Keith (November 2, 2019). [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/11/02/us/politics/trump-twitter-presidency.html How Trump Reshaped the Presidency in Over 11,000 Tweets]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved November 3, 2019.*Boyer, Dave (December 30, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/30/donald-trumps-tweets-set-records-in-2019/ A year in tweets: Provocations prod Trump to set personal records]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 30, 2019.</ref> – Trump established a massive and effective<ref>Lovelace, Ryan (November 7, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/7/pacronym-liberal-group-seeks-trump-social-media-se/ Trump's social media 'secret' eludes Democrats in digital war]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 7, 2019.</ref> direct link to the American public unfiltered by the mainstream media. His social media audience was about 45 million people at the time of his inauguration in January 2017,<ref>Steeve, Dustin (January 17, 2017). [https://thefederalist.com/2017/01/17/donald-trumps-social-media-use-key-sidelining-press/ Donald Trump’s Social Media Use Is Key To Sidelining The Press]. ''The Federalist''. Retrieved June 4, 2017.</ref> and by October 2017 he became the most followed world leader on Twitter with nearly 40 million followers.<ref>Multiple references:

*Fair, Julia (October 4, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/10/04/trump-now-twitters-most-followed-world-leader/732753001/ Trump now Twitter's most followed world leader]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.</ref> Trump has used his social media platform for, among other things, criticizing political correctness and [[gun control]],<ref>Feldscher, Kyle (June 4, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-slams-political-correctness-and-gun-control-activists-after-london-attacks/article/2624894 Trump slams 'political correctness' and gun control activists after London attacks]. ''The Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 4, 2017.</ref> as well as to advance his agenda.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (June 30, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/30/trumps-tweets-actually-help-agenda/ How Trump’s Tweets Actually Help His Agenda]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 1, 2017.</ref> CNBC reported in January 2019 that President Trump's tweets advocating for a border wall had been effective.<ref>Schoen, John W. (January 6, 2019). [https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/06/trump-steps-up-border-wall-tweet-storm-in-his-battle-with-congress-over-government-shutdown.html How Trump's tweet storms to rally support for the government shutdown seem to be working]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved January 6, 2019.</ref> According to the analytics firm CrowdTangle, President Trump's Twitter account received the most interaction of any account on the social media platform.,<ref>Multiple references:

*Rothschild, Neal (May 26, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/president-trump-tweets-engagement-4c6067a8-734d-4184-984a-d5c9151aa339.html Trump's tweets are losing their potency]. ''Axios''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.</ref> and he was the most-tweeted-about politician in 2019.<ref>Multiple references:*Coleman, Justine (December 9, 2019). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/473736-trump-tops-list-of-most-tweeted-about-politicians-in-2019 Trump tops list of most tweeted about politicians in 2019]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 9, 2019.*Fischer, Sara (December 10, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/trump-twitter-2019-realdonaldtrump-1d218d5e-1985-4961-bba9-dffc4a01a212.html Trump is the most tweeted about politician globally in 2019]. ''Axios''. Retrieved December 10, 2019.</ref> His Twitter use affected the Twitter habits and strategies of business owners and CEOs.<ref>Marks, Gene (October 29, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/467905-trumps-biggest-impact-on-business-has-nothing-to-do-with-the-economy Trump's biggest impact on business has nothing to do with the economy]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 29, 2019.</ref>

Rather than associate with the leftist mainstream media, Trump has associated himself with the [[conservative media]], particularly [[Fox News]]<ref>Multiple references:

*Chang, Peggy (May 14, 2018). [https://www.voanews.com/a/fox-news-powerful-promoter-donald-trump/4393552.html Fox News and Its Powerful Promoter: President Trump]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved May 14, 2018.*Blake, Andrew (December 19, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/19/donald-trump-has-live-tweeted-fox-programming-600-/ Trump has live-tweeted Fox programming 600+ times in 2019: Report]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 19, 2019.</ref> – by the end of 2017, President Trump appeared on Fox News more than other outlets while generally avoiding the liberal mainstream media.<ref>Differing figures for the number of interviews on Fox News, but still at least a plurality either way:

*Brest, Mike (July 31, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/what-the-hell-is-going-on-trump-is-worried-about-liberal-turn-in-fox-coverage-report 'What the hell is going on?' — Trump is worried about liberal turn in Fox coverage: Report]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved July 31, 2019.*Gage, John (August 18, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/theres-something-going-on-at-fox-trump-blasts-news-network-over-polls-and-pundits 'There's something going on at Fox': Trump blasts news network over polls and pundits]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 18, 2019.*Vogt, Bailey (August 19, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/19/donald-trump-upset-with-fox-news-coverage-reminds-/ Trump, upset with Fox News coverage, says network 'a lot different than it used to be']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 19, 2019.*Wise, Justin (August 25, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/458743-trump-again-lashes-out-at-fox-news-over-polling-not-what-it-used-to-be Trump again lashes out at Fox News: 'Not what it used to be']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 25, 2019.*Bender, Michael C.; Flint, Joe (August 28, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-steps-up-criticism-of-fox-news-11567034058 Trump Steps Up Criticism of Fox News]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 28, 2019.*Boyer, Dave (August 28, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/28/donald-trump-slams-fox-news-letting-down-his-suppo/ Trump slams Fox News for 'letting down' his supporters]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 28, 2019.*Samuels, Brett (August 28, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/459105-trump-criticizes-fox-which-isnt-working-for-us-anymore Trump criticizes Fox, which 'isn't working for us anymore']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 28, 2019.*Spiering, Charlie (August 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/28/donald-trump-hits-new-fox-news-letting-supporters-down/ Donald Trump Hits ‘New Fox News’ for Letting Supporters Down]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 28, 2019.*Upadhayaya, Venus (August 30, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/we-have-to-start-looking-for-a-new-news-outlet-trump-tells-supporters-fox-news-is-letting-them-down_3062402.html ‘We Have to Start Looking for a New News Outlet:’ Trump Tells Supporters Fox News Is Letting Them Down]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved August 30, 2019.President continued complimenting the specific Fox News shows that supported him:*Axelrod, Tal (August 31, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/459519-trump-top-shows-on-fox-news-cable-are-fair-or-great-to-me Trump: 'Top shows' on Fox News, cable are 'Fair (or great)' to me]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 31, 2019.*Blake, Andrew (August 31, 2019). [Trump ties glowing coverage to higher ratings, lauds Fox's Hannity after attacking network]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 31, 2019.*Samuels, Brett (October 10, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/465155-trump-says-fox-news-doesnt-deliver-for-us-anymore-after-poll-shows Trump says Fox News 'doesn't deliver for US anymore' after poll shows rising impeachment support]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 10, 2019.*Caplan, Joshua (October 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/10/they-suck-trump-rips-fox-news-poll-showing-record-impeachment-support/ ‘They Suck’ — Trump Rips Fox News Poll Showing Record Impeachment Support]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2019.*Wise, Justin (December 8, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/473591-trump-claims-fox-news-panders-to-democrats-by-having-liberal-guests Trump: Fox News 'panders' to Democrats by having on liberal guests]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 8, 2019.*Pearce, Tim (December 8, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-trashes-fox-news-panders-to-dnc-by-allowing-democrats-on-air Trump trashes Fox News: 'Panders' to DNC by allowing Democrats on-air]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 8, 2019.*Caplan, Joshua (December 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/12/14/trump-slams-fox-news-over-planned-interviews-with-sleazebag-james-comey-corrupt-adam-schiff/ Trump Slams Fox News over Planned Interviews with ‘Sleazebag’ James Comey, ‘Corrupt’ Adam Schiff]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 14, 2019.*Bufkin, Ellen (December 14, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trying-sooo-hard-to-be-politically-correct-trump-slams-fox-for-planned-interview-with-james-comey 'Trying sooo hard to be politically correct': Trump slams Fox for planned interview with James Comey]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 14, 2019.*Wise, Justin (December 15, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/474611-trump-rails-against-fox-news-for-planning-interviews-with-schiff-comey Trump rails against Fox News for planning interviews with Schiff, Comey]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 15, 2019.*Richardson, Valerie (December 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/15/fox-news-sunday-hosts-adam-schiff-james-comey-draw/ Trump rips Fox for hosting Schiff, Comey: 'Trying sooo hard to be politically correct']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 15, 2019.</ref>

[[File:Trump Musk Twitter poll.PNG|right|400px|thumb|Twitter poll conducted by [[Elon Musk]], November 19, 2022.]]*Trump has strongly and successfully challenged [[political correctness]], <ref>Wise, Justin (December 10, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/474012-trump-on-removal-of-protester-at-rally-we-dont-want-to-be Trump on removal of protester at rally: 'We don't want to be politically correct']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 11, 2019.</ref> particularly during his 2016 presidential campaign. He insisted on using the term "[[anchor baby]]" despite a reporter saying the term was offensive.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPKuYhKanao Donald Trump: I'll keep saying "anchor baby" even if it's not PC.]</ref> He also frequently used the terms "Islamic terrorism" and "Merry Christmas."

*Starr, Penny (April 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/04/09/zionist-organization-of-americas-klein-media-lied-about-trumps-charlottesville-remarks/ Zionist Organization of America’s Klein: Media Lied About Trump’s Charlottesville Remarks]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 9, 2019.*Caplan, Joshua (August 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/08/flashback-trump-on-charlottesville-neo-nazis-should-be-condemned-totally/ Flashback: Trump on Charlottesville: Neo-Nazis ‘Should be Condemned Totally’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.*Starr, Penny (August 8, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/08/realclearpolitics-flashback-trump-didnt-call-neo-nazis-fine-people-heres-proof/ RealClearPolitics Flashback: Trump Didn’t Call Neo-Nazis ‘Fine People,’ Here’s Proof]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.*Byas, Steve (August 9, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/33087-biden-falsely-insists-that-trump-praised-white-supremacists-at-charlottesville Biden Falsely Insists That Trump Praised White Supremacists at Charlottesville]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.*Cortes, Steve (August 13, 2019). [https://humanevents.com/2019/08/13/the-democratic-media-complex-bitterly-clings-to-the-charlottesville-lie/ The Democratic/Media Complex Bitterly Clings to the Charlottesville Lie]. ''Human Events''. Retrieved August 13, 2019.*Nolte, John (August 21, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/21/nolte-grandpa-joe-biden-forgot-trumps-repeatedly-condemned-white-supremacism/ Nolte: Grandpa Joe Biden Forgot Trump’s Repeatedly Condemned White Supremacism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 21, 2019.</ref> Trump urged all Americans to view themselves as Americans first, saying that "above all, we must remember this truth, no matter our color, creed, religion or political party, we are all Americans first."<ref name="ManySides"/> President Trump stood unmoved even after intense media criticism, and in a press conference held a few days later, he again stated that the [[alt-left]] was just as responsible for the violence as the [[alt-right]], criticized the media for its one-sidedness and double standards in reporting on the violence, and criticized the Left's opposition to [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] monuments.<ref>Multiple references:

*Poor, Jeff (April 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/04/10/bolton-problems-the-u-s-faces-in-the-western-hemisphere-directly-relate-to-ideological-policies-of-the-obama-administration/ Bolton: Problems the U.S. Faces in the Western Hemisphere ‘Directly Relate to Ideological Policies’ of the Obama Administration]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 10, 2019.*Boyer, Dave (October 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/16/donald-trump-insists-nothing-wrong-rudy-giulianis-/ Trump pins blame on Obama directly for 'corrupt' 2016 election]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 17, 2019.</ref> This could be seen regarding Syria and Obama's failed and broken "red line" promise concerning the [[Syrian Civil War]],<ref>Multiple references:

*Thompson, Krissah; Koncius, Jura (November 27, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/trump-vowed-to-end-the-war-on-christmas-heres-how-the-white-house-is-decorated-this-season/2017/11/27/8a18aa3e-cfbb-11e7-a1a3-0d1e45a6de3d_story.html Trump vowed to end the ‘war on Christmas.’ Here’s how the White House is decorated this season.] ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved November 28, 2017.</ref> The White House also set up a [[The Nativity|nativity scene]] with the baby [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]] for Christmas 2017.<ref>Chretien, Claire (November 27, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-white-house-displays-stunning-nativity-set-with-baby-jesus Trump White House displays stunning nativity set with baby Jesus]. ''LifeSite News''. Retrieved December 10, 2017.</ref> According to a December 2017 Axios/SurveyMonkey poll, nearly two-thirds of Americans preferred the term "Merry Christmas" to "Happy Holidays."<ref>Nather, David (December 25, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/the-votes-are-in-merry-christmas-wins-2519396832.html The votes are in: 'Merry Christmas' wins]. ''Axios''. Retrieved December 26, 2017.</ref> By 2018, conservatives noted President Trump's impact on fighting against the War on Christmas.<ref>Baklinski, Pete (December 24, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/how-trump-brought-christmas-back-to-america How Trump brought Christmas back to America]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 25, 2018.<br>See also:*Stiles, Andrew (December 2, 2019). [https://freebeacon.com/politics/melania-trump-christmas-war/ The War on Christmas Is Over, and America Won]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved December 3, 2019.*Berry, Susan (December 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/12/23/trump-administration-investigates-ban-christmas-decoration-hud-complex/ Trump Administration Investigates Ban on Christmas Decorations at HUD Complex]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 24, 2019.*Kan, Janita (December 24, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-administration-investigates-ban-on-christmas-displays-at-hud-subsidized-complex_3183287.html Trump Administration Investigates Ban on Christmas Displays at HUD-Subsidized Complex]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved December 24, 2019.</ref> In 2019, President Trump noted in a speech that the [[Christian Cross]] is "a powerful reminder of the meaning of Christmas" and that "Christians give thanks that the Son of God came into the world to save humanity."<ref>Multiple references:*Mainwaring, Doug (December 6, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-the-cross-is-a-powerful-reminder-of-the-meaning-of-christmas Trump: The cross is ‘a powerful reminder of the meaning of Christmas’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 6, 2019.*[https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2019/december/trump-lights-national-christmas-tree-keeping-holiday-tradition President Trump: The Cross of Jesus Christ Reminds Us of the True Meaning of Christmas]. ''CBN News''. December 5, 2019. Retrieved December 6, 2019.*Bois, Paul (December 6, 2019). [https://www.dailywire.com/news/watch-trump-says-the-cross-is-a-powerful-reminder-of-the-meaning-of-christmas WATCH: Trump Says The Cross Is ‘A Powerful Reminder Of The Meaning Of Christmas’]. ''The Daily Wire''. Retrieved December 6, 2019.*Starnes, Todd (December 6, 2019). [https://www.toddstarnes.com/show/isnt-it-refreshing-to-have-a-president-who-celebrates-the-reason-for-the-season/ Isn’t it Refreshing to Have a President Who Celebrates the Reason for the Season?] ''Todd Starnes''. Retrieved December 6, 2019.*Parker, Alex (December 6, 2019). [https://www.redstate.com/alexparker/2019/12/06/national-tree-lighting-trump-hails-different-symbol-cross-powerful-reminder-meaning-christmas/ At the National Tree Lighting, Trump Hails a Different Symbol – the Cross, ‘a Powerful Reminder of the Meaning of Christmas’]. ''Red State''. Retrieved December 6, 2019.See also:*Berry, Susan (December 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/12/07/family-research-councils-tony-perkins-salvation-army-gets-ringing-endorsement-from-trump/ Family Research Council’s Tony Perkins: ‘Salvation Army Gets Ringing Endorsement’ from Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 7, 2019.*Van Brugen, Isabel (December 5, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-first-lady-light-national-christmas-tree-in-holiday-tradition_3166846.html Trump, First Lady Light National Christmas Tree in Holiday Tradition]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved December 6, 2019.*Boyer, Dave (December 5, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/5/trumps-light-national-christmas-tree-97th-annual-c/ Trumps light National Christmas Tree in 97th annual ceremony]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved December 7, 2019.</ref>

*Robinson, Kali; Superville, Darlene (July 23, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/23/20-democrats-worse-squad-donald-trump-says/ 'We have to get the word out': Trump says 20 Democrats are worse than 'The Squad']. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved July 23, 2019.*Chalfant, Morgan (August 15, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/457634-trump-doubles-down-on-criticism-of-omar-tlaib Trump doubles down on criticism of Omar, Tlaib]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 15, 2019.*O'Reilly, Andrew (August 15, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-calls-tlaib-omar-anti-israel-defends-netanyahu-move-to-deny-them-entry Trump calls Tlaib, Omar 'anti-Israel,' defends Netanyahu move to deny them entry]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 15, 2019.*Muñoz, Gabriella (August 15, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/15/donald-trump-stands-ilhan-omar-rashida-tlaib-israe/ Trump stands by Omar, Tlaib ban: 'I can't imagine why Israel would want to let them in']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 15, 2019.*Spiering, Charlie (August 16, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/16/donald-trump-rashida-tlaibs-grandmother-a-winner-after-canceled-visit/ Donald Trump: Rashida Tlaib’s Grandmother a ‘Winner’ After Canceled Visit]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 16, 2019.*Dorman, Sam (August 16, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-suggests-setup-after-tlaib-rejects-israel-invite-israel-acted-appropriately Trump suggests 'setup' after Tlaib rejects Israel's invite: 'Israel acted appropriately!'] ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 16, 2019.*Wong, Scott; Lillis, Mike (August 16, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/house/457766-trump-finds-consistent-foil-in-squad Trump finds consistent foil in 'Squad']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 16, 2019.*Brest, Michael (October 10, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/she-is-a-disgrace-to-our-country-trump-blasts-omar-before-crowd-of-cheering-minnesotans 'She is a disgrace to our country!': Trump blasts Omar before crowd of cheering Minnesotans]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 11, 2019.*Rodriguez, Katherine (October 10, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/10/donald-trump-ilhan-omar-is-an-american-hating-socialistdonald-trump-ilhan-omar-is-an-american-hating-socialist/ Donald Trump: ‘Ilhan Omar Is an American-Hating Socialist’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 11, 2019.*Bowden, John (October 10, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/house/465339-trump-calls-omar-an-america-hating-socialist-at-minnesota-rally Trump attacks Omar as 'America-hating socialist' at Minnesota rally]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 11, 2019.*Folley, Aris (October 13, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/465570-trump-labels-tlaib-a-despicable-human-being Trump labels Tlaib 'a despicable human being']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 13, 2019.</ref> Among numerous other statements, President Trump turned the tables on the congresswomen by – with justification – labeling them "racist."<ref>Multiple references:

*Stieber, Zachary (July 22, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-says-squad-a-racist-group-of-troublemakers-who-are-not-very-smart_3012052.html Trump Says ‘Squad’ a ‘Racist Group of Troublemakers’ Who ‘Are Not Very Smart’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.</ref> On August 20, 2019, President Trump criticized American Jews who voted Democrat despite the numerous anti-Semitic statements and actions of "the squad" and the support of other Democrats for their statements.<ref>Multiple references:*Spiering, Charlie (August 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/20/donald-trump-jews-voting-democrat-show-total-lack-of-knowledge-or-great-disloyalty/ Donald Trump: Jews Voting Democrat Show ‘Total Lack of Knowledge or Great Disloyalty’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.*Pappas, Alex (August 20, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-tlaib-omar-jewish-voters-democrsts-lack-knowledge-great-disloyalty Trump suggests Dems' Jewish voters lack knowledge or show 'great disloyalty,' amid Omar-Tlaib feud]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.*Rosas, Julio (August 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-jewish-people-who-vote-democrat-exhibit-total-lack-of-knowledge-or-disloyal Trump: Jewish people who vote Democrat exhibit 'total lack of knowledge' or 'great disloyalty']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.*Dinan, Stephen (August 20, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/20/trump-says-jewish-voters-who-back-democrats-are-sh/ Trump says Jewish voters who back Democrats are showing 'disloyalty']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.*Leary, Alex (August 20, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-says-jews-who-vote-for-democrats-show-ignorance-disloyalty-11566344198 Trump Says Jews Who Vote for Democrats Show Ignorance, Disloyalty]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.*Samuels, Brett (August 20, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/458135-trump-jews-that-vote-democrat-show-lack-of-knowledge-or-great Trump: Jews who vote Democrat show 'lack of knowledge or great disloyalty']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.Subsequent statements:*Samuels, Brett (August 21, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/458247-trump-doubles-down-on-jewish-controversy Trump doubles down on Jewish controversy]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 21, 2019.*Rosas, Julio (August 21, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-says-american-jews-are-being-disloyal-to-israel-by-voting-for-democrats Trump says American Jews are being 'disloyal to Israel' by voting for Democrats]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved August 21, 2019.*Kan, Janita (August 21, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-provides-clarification-following-backlash-over-his-disloyalty-remarks_3049582.html Trump Provides Clarification Following Backlash Over His ‘Disloyalty’ Remarks]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved August 21, 2019.See also:*Pollak, Joel B. (August 20, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/08/20/pollak-trump-just-told-liberal-jews-what-theyve-been-telling-conservative-jews-for-years-about-disloyalty/ Pollak: Trump Just Told Liberal Jews What They’ve Been Telling Conservative Jews for Years About Disloyalty]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 20, 2019.*Budryk, Zack (August 21, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/house/458200-trump-ramps-up-attacks-on-tlaib-this-is-the-new-face-of-the-democratic-party Trump ramps up attacks on Tlaib]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 21, 2019.*Byas, Steve (August 22, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/33207-are-democrats-getting-nervous-about-defection-of-the-votes-of-jews Are Democrats Getting Nervous About Defection of the Votes of Jews?] ''The New American''. Retrieved August 22, 2019.*Pollak, Joel B. (August 23, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2019/08/23/blue-state-blues-jewish-democrats-not-disloyalty-but-ingratitude/ Blue State Blues: Jewish Democrats — Not ‘Disloyalty,’ but Ingratitude]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 23, 2019.</ref>

*Svab, Petr (August 4, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/baltimore-flush-with-federal-cash-cant-tell-where-it-all-went_3029844.html Baltimore Flush With Federal Cash, Can’t Tell Where It All Went]. ''AxiosThe Epoch Times''. Retrieved August 5, 2019.*Starr, Penny (August 7, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/07/pro-trump-activist-volunteers-collect-12-tons-of-trash-in-west-baltimore/ Pro-Trump Activist, Volunteers Collect 12 Tons of Trash in West Baltimore]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 7, 2019.*Duke, Selwyn (August 8, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/item/33084-trump-supporters-clean-up-baltimore-leftist-paper-dumps-on-them Trump Supporters Clean Up Baltimore; Leftist Paper Dumps on Them]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.*Arthur, Andrew R. (August 9, 2019). [https://cis.org/Arthur/Baltimore-and-Borders Of Baltimore and Borders]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved August 9, 2019.

*Spiering, Charlie (July 28, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/28/after-elijah-cummings-attack-donald-trump-taunts-nancy-pelosi-and-failing-san-francisco/ After Elijah Cummings Attack, Donald Trump Taunts Nancy Pelosi and ‘Failing’ San Francisco]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 28, 2019.See also:*Murdock, Deroy (September 14, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/deroy-murdock-dems-slam-racist-trump-as-he-boosts-101-black-colleges Deroy Murdock: Dem presidential candidates lie when they claim Trump is a racist]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 14, 2019.*Nolte, John (November 5, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/11/05/nolte-trump-launches-campaign-to-attract-black-voters/ Nolte: Trump Launches Campaign to Attract Black Voters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 5, 2019.Later statements on Pelosi's district:*Spiering, Charlie (October 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/10/26/donald-trump-rips-san-francisco-mess-under-nancy-pelosi/ Donald Trump Rips San Francisco ‘Mess’ Under Nancy Pelosi]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 26, 2019.*Campisi, Jessica (October 26, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/467559-trump-lashes-out-at-pelosi-slams-san-francisco-as-very-bad-and Trump lashes out at Pelosi, slams San Francisco district as 'very bad and dangerous']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 26, 2019.*Chalfant, Morgan (November 4, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/468944-trump-lashes-out-at-pelosi-during-rally-tells-her-to-go-back-to-home Trump lashes out at Pelosi during rally, tells her to 'go back' to home district]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 4, 2019.</ref> President Trump continued his criticisms.<ref>Multiple references:

*Baker, Trent (August 2, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/08/02/carson-on-baltimore-controversy-when-you-hold-people-responsible-they-dont-like-it-they-call-you-a-racist/ Carson on Baltimore Controversy: ‘When You Hold People Responsible, They Don’t Like It, They Call You a Racist’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 2, 2019.*Horowitz, Daniel (September 18, 2019). [https://www.conservativereview.com/news/baltimores-drug-problem-crime-open-borders-not-opioid-prescriptions/ Baltimore’s drug problem is all about crime and open borders, NOT opioid prescriptions]. ''Conservative Review''. Retrieved September 18, 2019.</ref>*October 9, 2019—President Trump criticized several NBA officials and players for "pandering to China" while disrespecting the U.S.<ref>Multiple references:*Spiering, Charlie (October 9, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2019/10/09/watch-president-trump-blasts-nba-for-pandering-to-chinawatch-president-trump-blasts-nba-pandering-china/ WATCH: President Trump Blasts NBA for ‘Pandering’ to China]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 9, 2019.*Samuels, Brett (October 9, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/465085-trump-rips-nba-coaches-kerr-popovich Trump rips NBA coaches Kerr, Popovich]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 9, 2019.*Phillips, Morgan (October 9, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/sports/trump-mocks-nba-coach-steve-kerr-for-china-stance-calls-him-little-boy Trump mocks NBA coach Steve Kerr for China stance, calls him 'little boy']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 9, 2019.*Gage, John (October 9, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/like-a-little-boy-trump-mocks-steve-kerr-for-not-criticizing-china 'Like a little boy': Trump mocks Steve Kerr for not criticizing China]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 9, 2019.*Hao, Nicole (October 10, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-criticizes-nba-for-pandering-to-china-amid-escalating-row-over-hong-kong-tweet_3113031.html Trump Criticizes NBA for ‘Pandering to China’ Amid Escalating Row Over Hong Kong Tweet]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 10, 2019.*Stieber, Zachary (October 10, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-criticizes-steve-kerr-and-gregg-popovich-over-reluctance-to-speak-out-on-china_3112520.html Trump Criticizes Steve Kerr and Gregg Popovich Over Reluctance to Speak out on China]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 10, 2019.See also:*Duke, Selwyn (October 10, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/item/33651-the-manchurian-league-nba-other-big-biz-doing-china-s-bidding The Manchurian League: NBA, Other Big Biz, Doing China’s Bidding]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 10, 2019.</ref>*On October 9, 2017, President Trump commemorated [[Columbus Day]] without criticizing the holiday as Obama had done. despite growing left-wing opposition to the holiday.<ref>Multiple references:*[https://www.voanews.com/usa/trump-issues-columbus-day-proclamation-without-obamas-misgivings Trump Issues Columbus Day Proclamation Without Obama’s Misgivings]. ''Voice of America''. October 8, 2017. Retrieved October 15, 2019.*Fair, Julia (October 9, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/10/09/president-trumps-columbus-day-proclamation-excludes-native-americans/746436001/ How Donald Trump's Columbus Day proclamation compares to previous presidents]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.*Anapol, Avery (October 9, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/354496-trumps-columbus-day-proclamation-leaves-out-mention-of-native Trump does not mention Native Americans in Columbus Day proclamation, breaking with Obama]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.*Emerling, Gary (October 9, 2017). [https://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2017-10-09/trump-skips-mention-of-native-americans-in-columbus-day-proclamation Trump Skips Mention of Native Americans in Columbus Day Proclamation]. ''U.S. News & World Report''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.*Scott, Eugene (October 9, 2017). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/10/09/trump-and-the-white-house-dont-acknowledge-native-americans-in-push-not-to-erase-columbuss-legacy/ Trump and the White House don’t acknowledge Native Americans in push not to ‘erase’ Columbus’s legacy]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.See also:*Hurt, Charles (October 9, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2017/10/09/nuclear-option-columbus-deserves-day/ The Nuclear Option: Why Columbus Deserves His Day]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.*Kassam, Raheem (October 8, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2017/10/08/kassam-replacing-columbus-day-with-indigenous-peoples-day-why-not-just-scream-i-wish-i-was-never-even-born/ KASSAM: Replacing Columbus Day with ‘Indigenous People’s Day’? Why Not Just Scream ‘I Wish I Was Never Even Born!’] ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.</ref> President Trump made similarly strong statements in 2018<ref>Multiple references:*Spiering, Charlie (October 8, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/10/08/on-columbus-day-donald-trump-praises-courage-willpower-and-ambition/ On Columbus Day, Donald Trump Praises ‘Courage, Willpower, and Ambition’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.*Samuels, Brett (October 8, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/410389-trump-makes-no-mention-of-indigenous-peoples-for-2nd-straight-year-in Trump again makes no mention of indigenous peoples in Columbus Day proclamation]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.*[https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/trump-praises-columbus-as-man-who-inspired-generations-1.6543993 Controversial Columbus Day: Trump Praises Man Who 'Inspired Generations']. ''Haaretz'' (also from the ''Associated Press''). October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 15, 2019.</ref> and 2019.<ref>Multiple references:*Spiering, Charlie (October 14, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/14/donald-trump-celebrates-intrepid-pioneer-on-columbus-day/ Donald Trump Celebrates ‘Intrepid Pioneer’ on Columbus Day]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 14, 2019.*Harper, Jennifer (October 13, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/13/trump-marks-columbus-day-praises-italian-americans/ Trump marks Columbus Day, praises explorer's drive for discovery as 'core of the American spirit']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.*Chapman, Michael W. (October 14, 2019). [https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/michael-w-chapman/trump-christopher-columbus-courage-skill-and-drive-are-core-american Trump: Columbus' 'Courage, Skill, and Drive' at 'The Core of The American Spirit']. ''CNS News''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.President Trump's comments outside the proclamation:*Olson, Tyler (October 16, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-defends-columbus-day-in-appearance-with-italian-president Trump defends Columbus Day in appearance with Italian president: 'Some people don't like it. I do!'] ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 16, 2019.*Dinan, Stephen (October 16, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/16/trump-praises-columbus-day-against-movement-change/ Trump praises Columbus Day against movement to change holiday's name]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 16, 2019.See also:*Byas, Steve (October 14, 2019). 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