The White House Daily Chronicle – January 4, 2019

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Presidential Itinerary – the details

President Donald Trump will hold a press briefing Thursday.

See all of the president’s daily schedules HERE.

Trump’s Tweets (newest to oldest)

Official Statements

Update on the Pay Freeze:

“This is another unnecessary byproduct of the shutdown. The Administration is aware of the issue and we’re exploring options to prevent this from being implemented while some federal workers are furloughed. Congress can easily take care of this by funding the government and securing our borders.” – Sarah Sanders

On the President’s Letter to Congress on border security

President Donald Trump sent a letter to Congress Friday morning in which he described the need to secure the nation’s borders.

President Trump delivered remarks in the Rose Garden

2:00 PM – President Delivers Remarks – Rose Garden [Live Stream]

Executive Actions

Letter informing Congress of troops deployed near the Congo

January 4, 2019

TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE

Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:)

United States Armed Forces personnel have deployed to Libreville, Gabon, to be in position to support the security of United States citizens, personnel, and diplomatic facilities in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. This deployment of approximately 80 personnel is in response to the possibility that violent demonstrations may occur in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in reaction to the December 30, 2018, elections there. The first of these personnel arrived in Gabon on January 2, 2019, with appropriate combat equipment and supported by military aircraft. Additional forces may deploy to Gabon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or the Republic of the Congo, if necessary for these purposes. These deployed personnel will remain in the region until the security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo becomes such that their presence is no longer needed.

This action was taken consistent with my responsibility to protect United States citizens both at home and abroad, and in furtherance of United States national security and foreign policy interests, pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct United States foreign relations and as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive.

I am providing this report as part of my efforts to keep the Congress fully informed, consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148). I appreciate the support of the Congress in these actions.

Sincerely,

DONALD J. TRUMP

Executive Branch Nominations/Designations

• None

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

None

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