Politics & Government
President Trump Tweets And Context: 'Republicans ... are working hard to get their failed ObamaCare replacement approved'
Here's what President Trump is tweeting about — and what it means.

Twitter has become a modern-day version of the fireside chat for Donald Trump, whose tweets are his preferred 140-character forum for getting out his message — both when he was a candidate and now as commander in chief.
Patch will share Trump's daily dispatches from his preferred platform in one handy post, as well as the context and facts, when appropriate. (For more national political news, sign up for the free White House Patch email newsletter)
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Left Paris for U.S.A. Will be heading to New Jersey and attending the#USWomensOpen, their most important tournament, this afternoon.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2017
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Great conversations with President @EmmanuelMacron and his representatives on trade, military and security.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2017
The tweet:
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The United States mourns for the victims of Nice, France. We pledge our solidarity with France against terror. pic.twitter.com/7irbz08oT3
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2017
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It was a great honor to represent the United States at the magnificent #BastilleDay parade. Congratulations President @EmmanuelMacron! pic.twitter.com/1J4vZiy98y
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2017
The tweets:
Republicans Senators are working hard to get their failed ObamaCare replacement approved. I will be at my desk, pen in hand!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2017
So impt Rep Senators, under leadership of @SenateMajLdr McConnell get healthcare plan approved. After 7yrs of O'Care disaster, must happen!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 201— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2017
.@VP Mike Pence is working hard on HealthCare and getting our wonderful Republican Senators to do what is right for the people.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2017
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Great bilateral meetings at Élysée Palace w/ President @EmmanuelMacron. The friendship between our two nations and ourselves is unbreakable. pic.twitter.com/IOSoC0MdPv
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 13, 2017
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President @EmmanuelMacron,
Thank you for the beautiful welcome ceremony at Les Invalides today! pic.twitter.com/RKir1GcRrB
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 13, 2017
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Melania and I were thrilled to join the dedicated men and women of the @USEmbassyFrance, members of the U.S. Military and their families. pic.twitter.com/ZSdsJ0Bsbl
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 13, 2017
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Just landed in Paris, France with @FLOTUS Melania. pic.twitter.com/knULGOQF1K
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 13, 2017
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Big WIN today for building the wall. It will secure the border & save lives. Now the full House & Senate must act! https://t.co/TTg7lvBdo2 pic.twitter.com/xhiknXko70
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 12, 2017
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JOBS, JOBS, JOBS! #MAGA pic.twitter.com/HScS4Y9ZJK
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 12, 2017
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Stock market hits another high with spirit and enthusiasm so positive. Jobs outlook looking very good! #MAGA pic.twitter.com/Vwxsb2vWGe
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 12, 2017
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Getting rdy to leave for France @ the invitation of President Macron to celebrate & honor Bastille Day and 100yrs since U.S. entry into WWI.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 12, 2017
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"After 14 years, U.S. beef hits Chinese market. Trade deal an exciting opportunity for agriculture." https://t.co/gDGgejqFMs
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 12, 2017
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The W.H. is functioning perfectly, focused on HealthCare, Tax Cuts/Reform & many other things. I have very little time for watching T.V.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 12, 2017
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Why aren't the same standards placed on the Democrats. Look what Hillary Clinton may have gotten away with. Disgraceful!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 12, 2017
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.@WashTimes states "Democrats have willfully used Moscow disinformation to influence the presidential election against Donald Trump."
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 12, 2017
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ISIS is on the run & will soon be wiped out of Syria & Iraq, illegal border crossings are way down (75%) & MS 13 gangs are being removed.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 12, 2017
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Remember, when you hear the words "sources say" from the Fake Media, often times those sources are made up and do not exist.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 12, 2017
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My son Donald did a good job last night. He was open, transparent and innocent. This is the greatest Witch Hunt in political history. Sad!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 12, 2017
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My son, Donald, will be interviewed by @seanhannity tonight at 10:00 P.M. He is a great person who loves our country!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 12, 2017
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Big wins against ISIS!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 11, 2017
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Marine Plane crash in Mississippi is heartbreaking. Melania and I send our deepest condolences to all!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 11, 2017
The context: The FBI is investigating the deadly crash of a military plane in Mississippi that killed all sixteen passengers Monday night, according to officials.
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Working hard to get the Olympics for the United States (L.A.). Stay tuned!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 11, 2017
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The Senate Democrats have only confirmed 48 of 197 Presidential Nominees. They can't win so all they do is slow things down & obstruct!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 11, 2017
The context: "Of the 197 nominations to agencies, the Senate 'has only confirmed 48,'" according to a handout from the White House Monday, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.
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When I left Conference Room for short meetings with Japan and other countries, I asked Ivanka to hold seat. Very standard. Angela M agrees!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 10, 2017
If Chelsea Clinton were asked to hold the seat for her mother,as her mother gave our country away, the Fake News would say CHELSEA FOR PRES!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 10, 2017
The context: Trump was criticized for having his daughter Ivanka briefly sit in his seat at the G20 summit.
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I cannot imagine that Congress would dare to leave Washington without a beautiful new HealthCare bill fully approved and ready to go!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 10, 2017
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James Comey leaked CLASSIFIED INFORMATION to the media. That is so illegal!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 10, 2017
The context: The Hill reports: "More than half of the memos former FBI Director James Comey wrote as personal recollections of his conversations with President Trump about the Russia investigation have been determined to contain classified information, according to interviews with officials familiar with the documents."
Watch: Some Of Comey's Memos On Trump Might Have Classified Information
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