The White House Daily Chronicle, April 24, 2018

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Presidential Itinerary – the details

President Donald Trump will participate in the arrival ceremony of President Emmanuel Macron of France and his wife Brigitte Macron.

The president and first lady will then participate in a day-long series of activities with the French President during his State Visit.

See all of the president’s daily schedules HERE.

Trump’s Tweets (newest to oldest)

Official Statements

by the Press Secretary on Nicaragua

The repugnant political violence by police and pro-government thugs against the people of Nicaragua, particularly university students, has shocked the democratic international community.As a Nation that supports free speech as a human and civil right, the United States condemns the violence and repression propagated by the Government of Nicaragua and any closing of media. The Administration joins the international community in calls for broad-based dialogue and support for the people of Nicaragua, who yearn for the political freedom of expression and true democratic reforms they so richly deserve.

On Armenian Remembrance Day 2018

Today we commemorate the Meds Yeghern, one of the worst mass atrocities of the 20th century, when one and a half million Armenians were deported, massacred, or marched to their deaths in the final years of the Ottoman Empire. We recall the horrific events of 1915 and grieve for the lives lost and the many who suffered.

We also take this moment to recognize the courage of those individuals who sought to end the violence, and those who contributed to aiding survivors and rebuilding communities, including the U.S. Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, Henry Morgenthau, who sought to end the violence and later raised funds through the Near East Relief to help the Armenian people. We note with deep respect the resilience of the Armenian people, so many of whom built new lives in the United States and have made countless contributions to our country.

As we honor the memory of those who suffered, we also reflect on our commitment to ensure that such atrocities are not repeated. We underscore the importance of acknowledging and reckoning with painful elements of the past as a necessary step towards creating a more tolerant future.

On this solemn day, we stand with the Armenian people throughout the world in honoring the memory of those lost and commit to work together to build a better future.

Executive Actions

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Executive Branch Nominations/Designations

• Jeffrey Gerrish of Maryland, to be Acting President of the Export-Import Bank
• Lisa Nelson of Virginia to be a member of the Presidents Commission on White House Fellowships
• Philip J. Montante Jr. of New York to be a member of the Presidents Commission on White House Fellowships
• Justin J. Sayfie of Florida to be a member of the Presidents Commission on White House Fellowships

Communications with Heads of State and State Officials (readouts often come the day after the conversation)

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