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President Donald J. Trump Is Devoted To Protecting American Freedoms And Promoting American Values

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DEFENDING RELIGIOUS LIBERTY: President Donald J. Trump is a steadfast advocate for religious liberty.

  • President Trump is committed to protecting the liberty and freedom of our religious communities, organizations, and students.
  • The Trump Administration issued new guidance to protect religious liberty and expression in public schools.
    • The Administration’s action will help protect each student’s constitutional right to pray.
  • The Trump Administration took crucial action to support and defend Jewish students who face anti-Semitism on college campuses.
  • President Trump reversed the Obama-era policy that prevented the government from providing disaster relief to religious organizations.
  • The President signed an Executive Order establishing the Faith and Opportunity Initiative, which recognizes and promotes the essential contributions of faith-based organizations.
PROTECTING INNOCENT LIFE: President Trump is the most fearless pro-life president in American history.
  • Since his first day in office, President Trump has taken historic action to protect the sanctity of every American life.
  • President Trump has urged Congress to pass legislation banning the horrendous practice of late-term abortion.
  • Last year, President Trump took action to end Federal research using fetal tissue from abortions.
  • Shortly after taking office, President Trump issued a memorandum reinstating and expanding the Mexico City Policy, banning funding to organizations that provide abortion overseas.
  • The Trump Administration issued a rule preventing Title X family planning funds from supporting the abortion industry.
  • President Trump became the first sitting president to address the annual March for Life rally.
STANDING UP FOR AMERICANS’ CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS: President Trump is a strong champion and defender of Americans’ First and Second Amendment rights.
  • President Trump signed an Executive Order promoting free speech and inquiry at colleges and universities receiving Federal research or education grants.
  • President Trump held the first ever Presidential Social Media Summit to celebrate and promote freedom of speech on social media platforms.
  • The President has made clear that he will always stand up for Americans’ Second Amendment rights to keep and bear arms.