Will Trump Host Netanyahu at the White House?
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Washington, Feb 11 (NationPress) US President Donald Trump is set to welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House on Wednesday for an important bilateral discussion, as confirmed by the White House.
During the daily briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted the upcoming meeting. "Tomorrow, here at the White House, the president will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a bilateral meeting," she stated.
Leavitt indicated that the remainder of the week would concentrate on energy and deregulation.
On Wednesday afternoon, Trump will lead an event in the East Room to advocate for coal. "Tomorrow afternoon, the president will hold an event in the East Room to promote clean, beautiful coal as America’s most reliable and affordable energy source, particularly during peak demand periods," she added.
She pointed out that Trump will assert that coal is "keeping the lights on in our country" and "reducing electricity costs nationwide."
On Thursday, Trump is scheduled to appear with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin. "Additionally, on Thursday, President Trump will be joined by Administrator Lee Zeldin to formalize the rescission of the 2009 Obama-era endangerment finding," Leavitt remarked.
She labeled it as "the largest deregulation action in American history," claiming it would save the American populace $1.3 trillion in oppressive regulations.
Leavitt mentioned that "most of the savings will arise from lower costs for new vehicles," citing an anticipated "average per vehicle savings of over $2,400 for popular light-duty cars, SUVs, and trucks."
"This is just another way this administration is striving to enhance affordability for everyday Americans," she emphasized.
On Friday, Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will head to Fort Bragg in North Carolina. "Finally, on Friday, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will travel to Fort Bragg in the great state of North Carolina to meet with military families and the brave members of our special forces who executed the successful Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela and helped bring narcoterrorist Nicolas Maduro to justice," Leavitt explained.
The briefing commenced with Leavitt addressing what she described as a "heartbreaking situation" concerning Savannah Guthrie’s mother. She noted that Trump had reviewed "newly released surveillance footage" and urged the public to assist investigators.
"The president encourages any American with knowledge of this suspect to please contact the FBI," she urged.
The 2009 endangerment finding referenced by Leavitt serves as the legal basis for several federal climate regulations. Its repeal would signify a substantial shift in US environmental policy.
The visit from Netanyahu occurs amidst the ongoing significance of US-Israel relations, which remain pivotal to Washington’s Middle East strategy. White House bilateral discussions typically emphasize regional security and defense collaboration.