THE WHITE HOUSE NEWSLETTER SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15 2025
Welcome to the first official newsletter from the Trump White House!
The Trump Administration has been incredibly busy this week.
President Trump became the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl
(https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/1888949637576315013) , and welcomed home imprisoned
American, Marc Fogel (https://x.com/POTUS/status/1889675492090949841) , from Russia.
The president also held two productive diplomatic meetings with King Abdullah II of
Jordan (https://x.com/POTUS/status/1889399276142248231) and Indian Prime Minister
Narendra Modi (https://x.com/POTUS/status/1890401390725358044) .
Vice President Vance visited Paris to lead the US delegation at the AI Action Summit
(https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1889297041722925262) . After, he flew to
Germany for the Munich Security Conference
(https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1890397675779977253) and to speak with
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
(https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/1890468220194210290) on initial peace talks
between Ukraine and Russia.
First Lady Melania Trump announced the opening of White House Public Tours
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/02/first-lady-melania-trump-announces-opening-of-white-house-public-tours/)
citing the “extraordinary story of this iconic and beautiful landmark”. You may
request a tour here (https://www.whitehouse.gov/Visit/) .
⏰ THE MAGA MINUTE
https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/1890543988714717480
🖊️ PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS
https://x.com/POTUS/status/1888706337699238047
* President Trump Demands Fair, Reciprocal Trade
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/02/president-trump-demands-fair-reciprocal-trade/)
| 02/13/2025
* Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/02/reciprocal-trade-and-tariffs/) |
02/13/2025
* Establishing the President’s Make America Healthy Again Commission
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/establishing-the-presidents-make-america-healthy-again-commission/)
| 02/13/2025
* One Voice for America’s Foreign Relations
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/one-voice-for-americas-foreign-relations/)
| 02/12/2025
* Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into The United States
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/adjusting-imports-of-aluminum-into-the-united-states/)
| 02/11/2025
* Implementing The President’s “Department of Government Efficiency” Workforce
Optimization Initiative
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/implementing-the-presidents-department-of-government-efficiency-workforce-optimization-initiative/)
| 02/11/2025
* Adjusting Imports of Steel into The United States
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/adjusting-imports-of-steel-into-the-united-states/)
| 02/10/2025
* Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and
National Security
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/pausing-foreign-corrupt-practices-act-enforcement-to-further-american-economic-and-national-security/)
| 02/10/2025
* Eliminating the Federal Executive Institute
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/eliminating-the-federal-executive-institute/)
| 02/10/2025
* Ending Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/ending-procurement-and-forced-use-of-paper-straws/)
| 02/10/2025
* Gulf of America Day, 2025
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/gulf-of-america-day-2025/)
| 02/09/2025
* Addressing Egregious Actions of The Republic of South Africa
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/addressing-egregious-actions-of-the-republic-of-south-africa/)
| 02/07/2025
* Protecting Second Amendment Rights
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/protecting-second-amendment-rights/)
| 02/07/2025
* Establishment of The White House Faith Office
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/establishment-of-the-white-house-faith-office/)
| 02/07/2025
📰 MAJOR EVENTS
President Trump Signs Executive Orders in the Oval Office,
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0f-ZAVOoPk)
Feb. 11, 2025 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0f-ZAVOoPk)
The Executive Order aims to cut the size of the federal government – eliminating
waste and bloat while empowering American families, workers, taxpayers, and the
government itself.
☑️ SENATE CONFIRMATIONS
Join President Trump in welcoming the following members to the administration:
* Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins
* Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
* Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard
📄 FROM THE BRIEFING ROOM
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media,
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC7I8urUirk)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC7I8urUirkFeb. 12, 2025
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC7I8urUirk)
#️⃣ NUMBER OF THE WEEK
11
The number of hostages released since
President Trump took office.
** President Donald J. Trump greets Marc Fogel at the White House after his release
from a Russian prison, February 11, 2025. (White House Photo by Daniel Torok)
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🗳️ WE THE PEOPLE
President Trump has enacted several executive orders and actions since taking
office. Based on those actions, which of the following below do you see as the most
important priority of the administration?
A. Ordering tariffs to protect American economic interests.
B. Securing our borders against violent criminals and drugs by signing the Laken
Riley Act.
C. Supporting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in their efforts to
eliminate waste.
D. Protecting women’s sports from male competitors.
E. Ending the wars in Ukraine and Israel.
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