Martin Luther King, Jr., model of an American patriot Martin Luther King, Jr., would have turned 89 yesterday. Instead, his life was cruelly cut short by an assassin’s bullet 50 years ago this April. King’s greatest legacy is fighting to secure civil rights while strengthening America’s national idea. He understood that our country’s long struggle for equality was not a rejection of American values. To the contrary, it was our Nation’s attempt to live up to them. “The Reverend’s devotion to fighting the injustice of segregation and discrimination ignited the American spirit of fraternity and reminded us of our higher purpose,” President Trump’s proclamation read. Read more: If you love America, King’s story is worth remembering.
Statement on the mudslides in California President Trump has been briefed and will continue to monitor the mudslides in California. The President and First Lady extend their deepest sympathies to the families affected, their appreciation for the first responders saving lives, and their prayers for those who remain missing.
POTUS TODAY
Today, President Trump will hold a meeting with President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan in the Oval Office. The two will then participate in a joint press statement and working lunch. This morning, Vice President Mike Pence will participate in a phone call with President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan. The Vice President will then join President Trump to participate in a working lunch with President Nazarbayev.