Donald Trump makes Major Achievements in First 500 Days of Presidency
June 05, 2018 16:10(Image source from: ABC News)
Describing the first 500 days of presidency as a period of unprecedented success, United States President Donald Trump has reinforced U.S. ties with number of foreign leaders.
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said that since U.S. president has taken charge, he strengthened American leadership, security, prosperity and accountability.
"There have been a number of major foreign policy achievements. Certainly, I think the strengthening of relationships with a number of foreign leaders," Sanders told reporters at her daily news conference.
Sanders described the initial 500 days on behalf of all Americans at home and abroad as a period of "unprecedented success."
In an apparent reference to the upcoming summit between Trump and the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore on June 12, Sanders said, "I think that the conversation that we're looking forward to having here in the next.
"Moving the embassy in Israel would certainly be on that list. Being tough on Russia. Being tough on trade and making sure that countries that have engaged in unfair trade practices are held accountable. Those are just a few," Sanders said in response to a question.couple of weeks is certainly a step in the right direction."
"Since taking office, the President has strengthened American leadership, security, prosperity, and accountability. And as we saw from Friday's jobs report, our economy is stronger, Americans are optimistic, and business is booming," she said.
"When the president predicted 3 per cent economic growth, a number of economists didn't take him seriously, including President Obama's Director of the National Economic Council and Moody's chief economist. The economy has now grown by 2.8 per cent during the first four full quarters of this administration. And we believe we are well on our way to reaching the level of growth the President has predicted," Sanders said.
"The American people do not believe this strong economy is fantasy or unrealistic. Just as he promised, President Trump believes in the American people and is putting them first in every decision," she added.
Trump has reasserted American leadership on the world stage and is achieving results for American people and Trump followed his promise of moving the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
According to White House, Trump's administration has lend to return of 17 Americans held overseas and during May 2018 alone, one American was released from Venezuela and three Americans from North Korea to their homeland United States.
On completion of 500 days presidency, he said that many believe he has achieved more than any of his predecessors in that same time frame.
By Sowmya Sangam