*Bauder, David (September 9, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/ec9e76c9ac9c4c1e985a364f402882e7 Even for Trump, it’s been a busy stretch of media attacks]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
*Spiering, Charlie (September 12, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/12/donald-trump-fighting-two-battles-2020-media-democrats/ Donald Trump: We’re Fighting Two Battles in 2020 — Media and Democrats]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
*Xiao, Bowen (December 20, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/barrage-of-big-tech-probes-are-unprecedented-experts-say_3174199.html Barrage of Big Tech Probes Are Unprecedented, Experts Say]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
The Trump Administration took a skeptical stance toward Big Tech:
*Liedtke, Michael (September 6, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/c580125b2b064885863ef2c70405bae9 Antitrust regulators dig deeper into dominant tech companies]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved September 6, 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>
*January 7, 2019—President Trump strongly criticized the left-wing media, describing them as "crazed lunatics," "the real Opposition Party," and "the Enemy of the People."<ref>Multiple references:
*Freiburger, Calvin (January 22, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-media-made-covington-students-symbols-of-fake-news-and-how-evil-it-ca Trump: Media made Covington students ‘symbols of Fake News and how evil it can be’]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
*Smith, Allen (January 22, 2019). [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-his-eldest-son-weigh-viral-controversy-involving-maga-hat-n961136 Trump, Don Jr. weigh in on viral controversy involving MAGA hat-clad teens]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
Later comments:
*Spiering, Charlie (October 30, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/30/donald-trump-cheers-nick-sandmanns-lawsuit-washington-post/ Donald Trump Cheers Nick Sandmann’s Libel Lawsuit Against Washington Post]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
*Boyer, Dave (November 4, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/4/covington-catholic-boys-fell-prey-leftists-authori/ Trump: Covington Catholic boys fell prey to leftists' 'authoritarian ideology']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
See also:
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jan/22/covington-catholic-students-get-white-house-backin/ White House backs Covington Catholic students: 'We've reached out and voiced our support']. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). January 22, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2019.
See also:
*Bohon, Dave (August 19, 2019). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/33180-nyt-signals-change-in-trump-editorial-narrative-from-collusion-to-racism NYT Signals Change in Trump Editorial Narrative From Collusion to Racism]. ''The New American''. Retrieved August 19, 2019.</ref>
*September 24, 2019—At his [[United Nations General Assembly]] speech on September 24, 2019, President Trump criticized Big Tech and the danger it posed to free speech.<ref>Multiple references:
*Bokhari, Allum (September 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/09/24/trump-a-free-society-cannot-allow-social-media-giants-to-silence-free-speech/ Trump: ‘A Free Society Cannot Allow Social Media Giants to Silence’ Free Speech]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
*Hall, Alexander (September 24, 2019). [https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/alexander-hall/2019/09/24/president-trump-blasts-big-tech-un-speech President Trump Blasts Big Tech at UN Speech]. ''NewsBusters''. Retrieved September 26, 2019.</ref>
*October 22, 2019—The White House confirmed it could cancel its subscriptions to ''The New York Times'' and ''The Washington Post''.<ref>Multiple references:
*Spiering, Charlie (October 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/22/white-house-confirms-plans-to-cancel-new-york-times-and-washington-post-subscriptions/ White House Confirms Plans to Cancel New York Times and Washington Post Subscriptions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
*Campisi, Jessica (October 22, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/466930-white-house-to-cancel-subscriptions-to-new-york-times-washington-post-after White House to cancel subscriptions to New York Times, Washington Post after Trump remarks]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
*Calderone, Michael (October 22, 2019). [https://www.politico.com/news/2019/10/22/white-house-cancel-times-post-subscriptions-054314 White House to cancel Times, Post subscriptions after Trump's 'Hannity' comments]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
*Gage, John (October 23, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house-confirms-it-will-cancel-subscriptions-to-the-new-york-times-and-washington-post White House confirms it will cancel subscriptions to the New York Times and Washington Post]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
*Stieber, Zachary (October 23, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/white-house-confirms-it-wont-renew-subscriptions-to-new-york-times-washington-post_3125226.html White House Confirms It Won’t Renew Subscriptions to New York Times, Washington Post]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
See also:
*Chalfant, Morgan (October 21, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/466822-trump-says-he-doesnt-want-nyt-in-the-white-house Trump says he doesn't want NYT in the White House]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
*Brest, Mike (October 22, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-white-house-might-terminate-new-york-times-washington-post-subscriptions Trump: White House might 'terminate' New York Times and Washington Post subscriptions]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
*Stieber, Zachary (October 22, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-says-white-house-will-probably-stop-subscriptions-to-new-york-times-washington-post_3123967.html Trump Says White House Will Probably Stop Subscriptions to New York Times, Washington Post]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
*Stieber, Zachary (October 24, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/white-house-keeps-some-subscriptions-after-canceling-new-york-times-washington-post_3126681.html White House Keeps Some Subscriptions After Canceling New York Times, Washington Post]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.</ref> White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham also encouraged other federal agencies to cancel their subscriptions.<ref>Multiple references:
*Spiering, Charlie (October 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/24/donald-trump-wants-federal-agencies-to-cancel-washington-post-and-new-york-times-subscriptions/ Donald Trump Wants Federal Agencies to Cancel Washington Post and New York Times Subscriptions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
*Samuels, Brett (October 24, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/467331-white-house-urges-federal-agencies-to-cancel-subscriptions-to-nyt White House urges federal agencies to cancel subscriptions to NYT, WaPost]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/24/white-house-tell-all-federal-agencies-end-new-york/ White House to tell 'all federal agencies' to end New York Times, Washington Post subscriptions]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 24, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
*Restuccia, Andrew (October 24, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-to-tell-federal-agencies-to-cut-new-york-times-washington-post-subscriptions-11571937831 Trump to Tell Federal Agencies to Cut New York Times, Washington Post Subscriptions]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
*Freking, Kevin (October 24, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/129baf8e83824dcfb75c3f4e6533582c White House moves to halt Times, Post subscriptions]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-media/white-house-plans-to-end-federal-subscriptions-to-new-york-times-washington-post-idUSKBN1X32JK White House plans to end federal subscriptions to New York Times, Washington Post]. ''Reuters''. October 24, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
*Stieber, Zachary (October 24, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/white-house-to-tell-federal-agencies-to-stop-subscribing-to-ny-times-washington-post_3126988.html White House to Tell Federal Agencies to Stop Subscribing to NY Times, Washington Post]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
*Halaschak, Zachary (October 24, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-administration-to-tell-federal-agencies-to-end-washington-post-and-new-york-times-subscriptions Trump administration to tell federal agencies to end Washington Post and New York Times subscriptions]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved October 24, 2019.</ref>
===2020===
*January 12, 2020—White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham strongly condemned a letter signed by former White House press secretaries demanding that the White House resume formal briefings to the mainstream media.<ref>Chasmar, Jessica (January 13, 2020). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/13/stephanie-grisham-slams-open-letter-from-ex-press-/ Stephanie Grisham slams open letter from ex-press secretaries: 'This is groupthink at its finest']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 13, 2020.</ref>
==Trump's establishment of a massive direct line to the public via social media==
*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:
*Ciaccia, Chris (October 4, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/tech/2017/10/04/president-trump-surpasses-pope-to-become-most-followed-world-leader-on-twitter.html President Trump surpasses the Pope to become most followed world leader on Twitter]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-becomes-most-followed-leader-twitter/4056441.html Trump Becomes Most Followed Leader on Twitter, Media Tracker Says]. ''Voice of America'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 4, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
*Samuelsohn, Darren (October 4, 2017). [https://www.politico.com/story/2017/10/04/trump-most-followed-world-leader-twitter-243444 Trump now Twitter’s most followed world leader]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
*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:
*Concha, Joe (February 19, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/430619-trump-harris-ocasio-cortez-charlie-kirk-among-twitters-most-engaged Trump, Harris, Ocasio-Cortez, Charlie Kirk among Twitter's most-engaged users]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
*Rothschild, Neal (February 19, 2019). [https://www.axios.com/top-facebook-twitter-instagram-accounts-interactions-1550456097-439fdbe1-33c1-42be-a8d4-189c1899a6bb.html Instagram is an engagement powerhouse]. ''Axios''. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
*Halaschak, Zachary (May 26, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/the-impact-of-trump-tweets-is-on-the-decline The impact of Trump tweets is on the decline]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*Budryk, Zack (May 27, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/445657-trumps-tweets-having-less-impact-data-show Trump's tweets having less impact, analysis shows]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
*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>
President Trump himself noted that he could "get the honest and unfiltered message out" through Twitter, and he wrote on the social media site that "if I would have relied on the Fake News of CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, washpost or nytimes, I would have had ZERO chance winning WH."<ref>Multiple references:
==Trump's association with conservative media==
Rather than associate with the leftist mainstream media, Trump has associated himself with the [[conservative media]], particularly [[Fox News]]<ref>Multiple references:
*Stelter, Brian (March 19, 2017). [http://www.nbc-2.com/story/34948054/donald-trump-a-fox-news-president Donald Trump: A Fox News president]. ''nbc-2.com''. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
*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:
*Bredemeier, Ken (July 20, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/donald-trump-six-months-into-his-presidency/3951981.html By the Numbers: Six Months into Trump's Presidency]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
*Concha, Joe (October 24, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/356896-trump-set-for-14th-fox-interview-since-taking-office Trump set for 14th Fox interview since taking office]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
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>
== Trump's victories over political correctness ==
[[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."
*January 20, 2017—Trump became the first president to say "radical Islamic terrorism" in his inaugural address.<ref>Multiple references:
*Scott, Patrick; Midgley, Robert (January 20, 2017). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/01/20/donald-trump-just-delivered-american-inauguration-speech-ever/ Donald Trump just delivered the most 'American' inauguration speech ever]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
*Martel, Frances (January 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/20/inaugural-address-trump-reaffirms-vow-eradicate-radical-islamic-terrorism/ In Inaugural Address, Trump Reaffirms Vow to ‘Eradicate’ Radical Islamic Terrorism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
*Martel, Frances (January 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/live/inauguration-2017-swearing-president-donald-trump/history-trump-becomes-first-president-use-words-islamic-urban-inaugural-address/ History: Trump Becomes First President to Use Words ‘Islamic,’ ‘Urban’ in Inaugural Address]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 24, 2017.</ref>
*To the approval of CIA staffers, the Trump Administration ended [[Barack Obama]]'s overemphasis on political correctness in U.S. national security policy.<ref>Dorman, Sam (November 5, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/media/book-cia-staff-obama-white-house CIA staff complained about Obama White House's political correctness, new book claims]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 5, 2019.</ref>
*In June 2017, after an [[Islamic terrorism|Islamic terrorist attack]] in the [[United Kingdom]], President Trump used his social media platform to call for the end of political correctness.<ref>Multiple references:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/04/trump-assails-political-correctness-in-tweet-on-terror-attacks.html Trump assails 'political correctness' in tweet on terror attacks]. ''Fox News''. June 4, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
*Boyer, Dave (November 2, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/nov/2/donald-trump-slams-legacy-barack-h-obama-campaign-/ Trump slams legacy of 'Barack H. Obama' on campaign trail]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
*Spiering, Charlie (November 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/09/donald-trump-responds-to-michelle-obama-ill-never-forgive-your-husband/ Donald Trump Responds to Michelle Obama: I’ll ‘Never Forgive’ Your Husband]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
*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:
* Moons, Michelle (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/04/white-house-on-syria-heinous-attack-consequence-of-obama-administrations-weakness-and-irresolution/ White House: ‘Heinous’ Syria Chemical Attack a Result of Obama Admin’s ‘Weakness and Irresolution’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
* [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/05/trump-faults-obama-for-middle-east-mess-says-s-now-responsible.html Trump faults Obama for Middle East ‘mess,’ says he’s now responsible]. ''Fox News''. April 5, 2017. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
See also:
*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/27/first-lady-goes-with-classic-traditional-christmas-decor.html First lady goes with classic, traditional Christmas decor]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). November 27, 2017. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
*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>
*President Trump was bold enough to mock the [[MeToo movement]]<ref>Multiple references:
*Spiering, Charlie (October 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/10/10/donald-trump-edits-campaign-speech-for-rules-of-metoo/ Donald Trump Edits Campaign Speech for ‘Rules of #MeToo’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
*Kan, Janita (July 23, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-aoc-plus-3-are-a-nightmare-for-america_3012235.html Trump: ‘AOC Plus 3 Are a Nightmare for America!’] ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
*Singman, Brooke (September 2, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-democrats-party-squad-media-primary-opponent Trump says Democrats are 'Party of the Squad,' slams media as his 'primary opponent']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
*Axelrod, Tal (January 3, 2020). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/476737-trump-lashes-out-at-squad-they-hate-jewish-people Trump lashes out at 'squad': 'They hate Jewish people']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
*Casiano, Louis (January 3, 2020). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-squad-evangelical-rally Trump name-checks 'Squad' at evangelical rally: 'They hate Jewish people']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 4, 2020.
*Key, Pam (January 6, 2020). [https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/01/06/trump-dems-congress-antisemitic-totally-israel/ Trump: Dems in Congress Are ‘Antisemitic,’ ‘Totally Against Israel’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
See also:
*Samuels, Brett (July 23, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/454320-trump-slams-tlaib-as-lunatic-over-resurfaced-protest-video Trump slams Tlaib as 'lunatic' over resurfaced protest video]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 23, 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:
*Fabian, Jordan (July 22, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/454134-trump-attacks-the-squad-as-racist-group-of-troublemakers Trump attacks the 'Squad' as 'Racist group of troublemakers']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
*Spiering, Charlie (July 22, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/22/donald-trump-leftist-squad-very-racist/ Donald Trump: Leftist ‘Squad’ Is ‘Very Racist’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 22, 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.
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*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:
*Rodrigo, Chris Mills (July 29, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/455097-trump-starts-another-day-with-cummings-attack-25-years-of-all-talk-no Trump starts another day with Cummings attack: '25 years of all talk, no action!'] ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
*Stieber, Zachary (July 29, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-issues-new-attacks-against-elijah-cummings-calls-al-sharpton-a-con-man_3020969.html Trump Issues New Attacks Against Elijah Cummings, Calls Al Sharpton a ‘Con Man’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
*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.
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*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.
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*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). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/item/33673-left-ramps-up-attacks-on-columbus-day Left Ramps Up Attacks on Columbus Day]. ''The New American''. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
*DeRensis, Hunter (October 14, 2019). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/columbus-day-still-needs-to-be-defended/ Columbus Day Still Needs to Be Defended]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved October 15, 2019.</ref> In November 2019, President Trump also defended [[Thanksgiving]].<ref>Multiple references:
*Spiering, Charlie (November 26, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/11/26/donald-trump-vows-to-protect-thanksgiving-holiday-from-the-left/ Donald Trump Vows to Protect Thanksgiving Holiday from the Left]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/26/trump-promises-not-change-name-thanksgiving/ Trump promises not to change name of Thanksgiving]. ''The Washington Times'' (from the ''Associated Press''). November 26, 2019. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
*Folley, Aris (November 26, 2019). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/472211-trump-vows-not-to-rename-thanksgiving-were-not-changing-it Trump at rally vows to supporters no name change for 'Thanksgiving']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
*Wallace, Danielle (November 27, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-thanksgiving-name-change-sunrise-florida-rally-liberal-left Trump vows not to change the name of Thanksgiving despite cries from the 'radical left']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
*Phillips, Jack (November 27, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-says-thanksgiving-wont-be-changed-they-dont-want-to-use-the-term_3158543.html Trump Says Thanksgiving Won’t Be Changed: ‘They Don’t Want to Use the Term’]. ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
See also:
*Shaw Crouse, Janice (November 28, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/indoctrinated-millennials-foolishly-want-to-get-rid-of-thanksgiving Indoctrinated Millennials foolishly want to get rid of Thanksgiving]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from the ''American Thinker''). Retrieved December 4, 2019.
*[https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/history/item/34196-attack-on-thanksgiving-dukes-take Attack on Thanksgiving | Duke's Take]. ''The New American''. December 2, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2019.</ref>
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