The White House 1600 Daily• May 22, 2019 Today, Democrat Leaders Chose the Far Left Over America’s Working Families

The White House • May 22, 2019 Today, Democrat leaders chose the far left over America’s working families President Donald J. Trump invited Democrat leaders Sen. Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the White House today to discuss a bipartisan solution to fixing America's crumbling infrastructure. Congressional Democrats had other plans.  Something to share: Congress showed today why its approval rating is 20% Far-left activists, both inside Congress and out, have made it clear they don’t want Democrats to work with President Trump to help govern. So before coming to the White House this morning, Speaker Pelosi changed her tune. Rather than talk about an opportunity for bipartisan leadership, she played to the party donors and base, lobbing a fresh conspiracy theory: “The President of the United States is engaged in a cover-up.” Right.  Congressional Democrats spent more than $35 million on the Mueller report. It took 675 days, included nearly 3,000 subpoenas, and required 500 witness accounts. Despite being conducted by a far-from-unbiased legal team—one that has collectively donated at least 20 times more to Democrat as Republican candidates over the years—it found zero evidence of collusion or obstruction of justice. No charges were recommended for either. There is no legal case against the President, in other words. All Democrats have left is a political one. In a democracy, that’s what elections are for. Democrat leaders might know this, but they’re powerless: Their activist base doesn’t want voters to have the last say. The result is a string of stunts like the one Americans saw today. Speaker Pelosi and Sen. Schumer know they have to keep giving lip service to the real issues that working Americans care about—tax relief, jobs, high prescription drug prices, immigration, and so on—while only delivering on the agenda their base wants: obstruction and resistance. President Trump wants bipartisan compromise because it’s the right thing to do for our country. Fortunately, he’s getting results either way. Today, 7 in 10 Americans rate the economy as good or very good. Of those, 85 percent say some or most of the credit goes to President Trump. Pay growth has “picked up sharply at the bottom half of the wage distribution,” a new report says, showing that working-class families are the ones seeing the biggest gains. Those amazing results could be even better if Congressional Democrats chose to work with the President. And for that reason alone, it’s no surprise that they won’t. Watch President Trump deliver a statement from the Rose Garden. More: Democrats in Congress wasted millions of taxpayer dollars on a hoax… Video of the day: President Trump presents the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor  This afternoon, President Trump presented some of America’s best and bravest with our Nation’s highest public safety award, the Medal of Valor. “We express the gratitude and pride of our Nation for your immortal acts of courage,” the President said during a ceremony in the White House East Room. “To the families who join us, you carry a great burden so that our citizens can live in safety and in peace.” Photo of the Day Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead President Donald J. Trump gives remarks in the Rose Garden following his meeting with Congressional Democrats | May 22, 2019

First Lady Melania Trump Presents Purple Heart to Wounded Warrior at Walter Reed Medical Center

Office of the First Lady FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2019 First Lady Melania Trump Presents Purple Heart to Wounded Warrior at Walter Reed Medical Center WASHINGTON D.C.  – Today, First Lady Melania Trump traveled to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to meet with wounded service members recovering from injuries sustained while overseas.  Upon arrival, Mrs. Trump was greeted by Colonel Rodney Gonzalez, Chief of Staff at Walter Reed National Medical Center, and Dr. Jesse Schonau, currently serving with the White House Medical Unit. The First Lady presented the Purple Heart to a wounded warrior recently injured during combat.  Also present were members of the wounded warrior’s family.  Mrs. Trump met with two other injured service members and their families.  All three patients have deployed multiple times and all three are expected to recover from their injuries.  “I want to thank the service members I met today,” First Lady Melania Trump said.  “As each of them recovers, we are reminded of the cost of our country’s security.  I am grateful to each of these warriors and their families for what they sacrifice for our country.  The President and I will always stand with our men and women in uniform.  I also want to thank all the medical leadership and staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for the care and support they give our military members.”

REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP AT PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER MEDAL OF VALOR CEREMONY

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2019 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP AT PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER MEDAL OF VALOR CEREMONY East Room   3:25 P.M. EDT      THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you very much, Mr. Attorney General.  That’s great.  Appreciate it. I welcome everyone to the White House -- a very special place -- as we award our very bravest law enforcement officers and firefighters our nation’s highest public safety award: the Medal of Valor.  Congratulations.  It's a great award.  (Applause.) Also joining us for the ceremony is Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen.  Jeff.  And congratulations.  (Applause.)  Along with a friend of mine -- a great senator -- Rob Portman.  Rob, thank you.  (Applause.)  And Representative -- and one of the best hockey players you'll ever see -- Pete Stauber.  Pete, thank you very much.  (Applause.)  To the heroes we honor today: This afternoon, we express the gratitude and pride of our nation for your immortal acts of courage. To the families who join us: You carry a great burden so that our citizens can live in safety and in peace.  We cherish and thank each and every one of you. Here with us today is Trooper Nicholas Cederberg from Oregon State Police.  Where is Nicholas?  Good.  That’s what I thought.  On Christmas night of 2016, Nic was with his family when he got a call that a man in the nearby neighborhood of King City had shot and killed a woman and was now speeding through the city streets very dangerously.  Nic raced to find him, and soon located the murderer and chased him into a dead-end road.  The suspect made a U-turn, rammed right into Nic’s car, and then immediately opened fire. Nic thought he had it, but he didn't, because Nic was shot in the hip -- very badly injured.  He laid on the ground.  Amid a barrage of gunfire, he kept firing back, preventing the shooter from escaping until other officers arrived. That Christmas night, Nic took 12 bullets.  After a very tough recovery, Nic survived.  And, Trooper Cederberg, we are very honored to have you with us in the White House.  Thank you very much.  Great job.  (Applause.)  He looks awfully good.  Twelve bullets.  He looks good if he took no bullets, you know?  (Laughter.)  Some pretty good doctors, I guess.  Right? TROOPER CEDERBERG:  I had good doctors. THE PRESIDENT:  Great job. Also with us today is Officer Alan Horujko of the Ohio State University Police.  On November 28, 2016, an ISIS-inspired terrorist sped into a crowd of students at Ohio State.  I remember that.  He then got out of his car and chased them with a knife. Alan ran to the scene and yelled at the man to drop his knife.  The man charged toward Alan after doing a lot of damage to others, but Alan shot him and killed him immediately.  Thanks to Alan’s swift action, not a single innocent person that day died.  Some very badly injured people, however.  Officer Horujko, we are forever grateful.  Thank you very much.  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Great.    This afternoon, we also honor two incredible firefighters: Captain Dustin Moore and Firefighter Andrew Freisner of the Lenexa Fire Department in Kansas.  In April of 2016, Dustin and Andrew responded to an apartment fire, where they learned that a family was trapped on the second floor.  It was looking very bad. Dustin and Andrew climbed up a ladder to the balcony of the apartment and raced into a blinding hail of smoke and deadly heat.  They found a woman who was unconscious and two small children, and carried them all to safety.  Captain Moore and Firefighter Freisner, you made a tremendous difference and you make all Americans proud.  It was a great job.  Thank you very much.  Great job.  (Applause.)  You saved those lives. Today, we also recognize eight law enforcement officers from Azusa, California: Tommy Avila, Manuel Campos, Seth Chapman, Carlos Plascencia -- I didn't get that great, Carlos, but not bad.  (Laughter.)  Where is Carlos?  I owe you one.  (Laughter.) Andrew Rodriguez, Terry Smith, Xavier Torres, and Rocky Wenrick.  Thank you, fellas, that's fantastic.  (Applause.)  Fantastic.   These officers responded to a call of a crazed man firing at citizens near a voting site on November 8th, 2016.  When they arrived, Carlos and Xavier raced through a hail of bullets to save a woman who had been shot in the head.  At the same time, Terry, Andrew, and Seth returned fire.  Tommy, Rocky, and Manuel drew the gunman out of his house, enabling their fellow officers to shoot him and bring the rampage to an end.  A very dangerous situation. To each of you: You represent the unity, devotion, teamwork, and swift action that makes America’s law enforcement the best and bravest anywhere in the world.  Well done.  And I want to thank you all for being here.  Thank you very much.  Thank you.  (Applause.) And earlier today, in a private ceremony, I was profoundly honored to present the Medal of Valor to the families of two fallen officers who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty: Sergeant Verdell Smith and Officer Brent Thompson. Sergeant Smith was a member of the Memphis Police Department.  In June 2016, a gunman was speeding toward a busy intersection downtown.  As Sergeant Smith cleared the street, the attacker struck and fatally injured Sergeant Smith. I want to just thank Sergeant Smith's family.  Where are you?  We just left -- where are you, Sergeant Smith's family?  Thank you.  Thank you very much.  Thank you. On July 7, 2016, Dallas Police Officer Brent Thompson was on duty during a large protest against law enforcement that soon turned violent when a gunman opened fire on the police.  Brent charged across the three-lane road and fired on the shooter.  Brent was killed instantly in the firefight, but his act of courage saved many lives.  Many, many lives. An attack on our police is an attack upon our entire nation.  Through their sacrifice, Sergeant Smith and Officer Thompson defeated evil men with the goodness and bravery of true American heroes.  We are eternally grateful in their debt.  Thank you very much.  It's really great.  Every officer, firefighter, and first responder who receives this award embodies the highest ideals of service and sacrifice, character and courage, love and loyalty.  Your lives of patriotism, your devotion to duty, and your deeds of valor lift up our entire nation. Today and every day, we thank God that you were there when our communities needed you the most. And we want to thank you all.  And God bless you, God bless law enforcement, and God bless the United States of America.  Thank you very much.  (Applause.)  Thank you. So now I'd like to ask the military aide to come forward and read the citations as I present these incredible and very brave recipients with the Medal of Valor.  Thank you.      MILITARY AIDE:  Senior Trooper Nicholas Cederberg. The Medal of Valor is presented to Senior Trooper Nicholas Cederberg of the Oregon State Police for taking brave and decisive action to bring a murderer to justice on Christmas night, 2016.  After an extended vehicle chase, Senior Trooper Cederberg prevented the escape of the killer, placing himself directly in the line of fire and sustaining several life-threatening gunshot wounds. (The Medal of Valor is presented.)  (Applause.) University Law Enforcement Officer Alan Horujko of the Ohio State University Police Division. The Medal of Valor is presented to University Law Enforcement Officer Alan Horujko of the Ohio State University Police Division for singlehandedly saving the lives of more than a dozen civilians on the Ohio State University Campus by quickly and skillfully neutralizing a violent knife attacker who had plowed his vehicle into a crowd. (The Medal of Valor is presented.)  (Applause.) Fire Captain Dustin Moore and Firefighter Paramedic Andrew Freisner. The Medal of Valor is presented to Fire Captain Dustin Moore and Firefighter Paramedic Andrew Freisner of the Lenexa, Kansas, Fire Department for braving a furious fire and billowing smoke, at great personal risk, to rescue the occupants of a burning apartment building who were within minutes of perishing from the flames. (The Medal of Valor is presented.)  (Applause.) Retired Lieutenant Xavier Torres, Sergeant Seth Chapman, Retired Sergeant Terry Smith Jr., Sergeant Thomas Avila III, Sergeant Rocky Wenrick, Retired Corporal Andrew Rodriguez Sr., Senior Officer Carlos Plascencia, and Detective Manuel Campos. The Medal of Valor is presented to these men for acting with composure and bravery in the face of life-threatening danger during a mass shooting on Election Day, 2016.  These courageous officers arrived at the deadly and chaotic scene in Azusa, California, and immediately took command, risking their lives to protect innocent civilians and successfully neutralizing the killer. (The Medal of Valor is presented.)  (Applause.)        THE PRESIDENT:  These are tremendous people.  I want to just congratulate everybody.  It’s an amazing honor to have you in the White House.  Say hello to your families, and thank you all for being here.  Thank you very much.  Congratulations.      Thank you everybody.  Thank you.  (Applause.)                            END                 3:41 P.M. EDT

Americans Feel Good About Economy and Give Trump Credit, CBS News Poll Says “Most Americans remain confident about the U.S. economy and in their own financial situation,” CBS News reports. “Seven in 10 Americans say the economy is in good shape, including a quarter who say it is very good. Nearly all Republicans and most Democrats and independents share this view.” The results under President Trump have drowned out the media and political spin about his Presidency: Today, 85 percent of Americans who rate the economy as good said the President’s policies are mostly or at least partially responsible for it. Click here to read more. “Democrats are fuming that Don McGahn skipped a Congressional hearing on Tuesday . . . But Mr. McGahn has every constitutional right not to appear, and this isn’t a close legal call,” The Wall Street Journal editorial board writes. House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-NY) “doesn’t expect to learn anything new. He wants a show. He wants to use Mr. McGahn as a prop to spend three hours claiming that Mr. Trump tried to obstruct the Mueller investigation. Yet Mr. Mueller wasn’t obstructed in any way, his copious report was released for all to see, and there was no collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign.” “US employers are stepping on the accelerator — and that’s lifting average salaries and fueling record raises across many sectors. For the typical American worker, pay increases could soon surge past 4 percent or 5 percent for the year, according to labor experts,” John Aidan Byrne reports for the New York Post. “Single-payer. Government-run. Government takeover. One-size-fits-all. Socialist. Each is an accurate description of Democrats’ preferred health-care scheme, proposed in the mislabeled ‘Medicare-for-All Act,’” Reps. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Greg Walden (R-OR) write in Fox News. “The more Americans learn, the further support sinks for their centralized government health-care system. It will bring delays in access to needed health care. The $32 trillion price tag is so massive it’s hard to wrap your head around.” “In a new Hill-HarrisX survey, a majority of registered voters said they support a new Department of Justice inquiry into whether official procedures were followed when the FBI began examining allegations of connections between Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and Russia,” Matthew Sheffield reports for The Hill. “Sixty-two percent of respondents to the May 17-18 survey said they support Attorney General William Barr's” actions—including nearly half of Democratic respondents.

President Donald J. Trump Approves Disaster Declaration for the Navajo Nation

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2019

President Donald J. Trump Approves Disaster Declaration for the Navajo Nation Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists for the Navajo Nation and ordered Federal aid to supplement the Tribe’s efforts in the areas affected by a snowstorm and flooding from February 21 to February 24, 2019. Federal funding is available to the Navajo Nation and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work resulting from the snowstorm and flooding.  In addition, Federal funding is available to the Navajo Nation on a cost-sharing basis for snow assistance for a continuous 48-hour period during or proximate to the incident period. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures for the Navajo Nation. Pete Gaynor, Acting Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Benigno Bern Ruiz as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the Tribe and warranted by the results of further damage assessments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION MEDIA SHOULD CONTACT THE FEMA NEWS DESK AT (202) 646-3272 OR FEMA-NEWS-DESK@FEMA.DHS.GOV.

President Donald J. Trump Meets with President of the Republic of Palau Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr., President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Hilda C. Heine, and President of the Federated States of Micronesia David W. Panuelo

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2019 President Donald J. Trump Meets with President of the Republic of Palau Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr., President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Hilda C. Heine, and President of the Federated States of Micronesia David W. Panuelo         President Donald J. Trump poses for a photo with leaders of the Freely Associated States Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in the Cabinet Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

1600 Daily The White House • May 21, 2019 Now is the time for USMCA

The White House • May 21, 2019 Now is the time for USMCA Last November, President Donald J. Trump fulfilled one of his most important promises to voters when he joined leaders from both Canada and Mexico to sign the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), replacing the outdated NAFTA. “In short, this is a model agreement that changes the trade landscape forever. And this is an agreement that, first and foremost, benefits working people,” the President said. Reps. Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Steve Scalise (R-LA) explain that “the U.S. will be losing out on more jobs, more customers for Made-in-America goods and a stronger economy unless the U.S. House of Representatives takes up the updated trade agreement with Mexico and Canada.” Yesterday, America’s leading manufacturing group upped the pressure on Congress to act. “Passage of this agreement is critical for U.S. manufacturing sector,” said Linda Dempsey, the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) vice president of international economic affairs. “Canada and Mexico are manufacturers’ most important partners.” “USMCA passage is critical for manufacturers in every state,” according to a new comprehensive, state-by-state analysis by NAM. “Canada and Mexico purchase one-fifth of the total value of U.S. manufacturing output – more than the next 11 countries combined,” NAM’s Andrew Clark writes. “These exports support about 2 million American manufacturing jobs and 43,000 small- and medium-sized businesses.” Vice President Mike Pence told workers in Jacksonville, Florida, yesterday that “we are not going to allow an outdated trade deal to hurt American manufacturers or American farmers anymore.” Under NAFTA, nations like China were able to game the system, shipping their products to Canada or Mexico—and then sending them into the United States duty-free. “Those days are over,” the Vice President said. “We’re not going to let them undermine good-paying jobs that build the . . .  American middle class in this country, or the middle class I grew up in.” Reps. Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Steve Scalise (R-LA): “We must pass USMCA now.” In the headlines: USMCA will boost the American economy and create jobs President Trump hosts the Freely Associated States President Trump welcomed the presidents of the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia to the Oval Office today—the first time all three leaders from the Freely Associated States have been hosted together at the White House by an American President. In a joint statement with President Trump, the three leaders reaffirmed their common interest in a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. America shares a special relationship with these nations, dating back to our shared sacrifice during World War II. This partnership didn’t end with the war. Today, citizens from the Freely Associated States are permitted to serve in the U.S. military, with several hundred currently on active duty. “We are confident our relationships will further our abiding mutual interests and remain a source of regional security, stability, and prosperity,” the four leaders said. Read the statement from President Trump and leaders of the Freely Associated States.   Photo of the Day Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead President Donald J. Trump poses for photos with leaders of the Freely Associated States in the Cabinet Room of the White House | May 21, 2019

Letter from President Donald J. Trump to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and to the Minority Leader of the Senate Charles Schumer

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2019 Letter from President Donald J. Trump to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi and to the Minority Leader of the Senate Charles Schumer

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2019 Joint Statement from the President of the United States Donald J. Trump, President of the Republic of Palau Tommy E. Remengesau, Jr., President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Hilda C. Heine, and President of the Federated States of Micronesia David W. Panuelo The United States of America, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia, as Pacific nations, jointly reaffirm our interest in a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.  We recognize our unique, historic, and special relationships, and reaffirm our countries’ commitments to the Compacts of Free Association, resolving to continue our close cooperation in support of prosperity, security, and the rule of law. Our nations believe in an economic development model that supports inclusive economic growth and an environment in which the autonomy of all nations is respected.  It is in our mutual interest that the Pacific Ocean remains an important and vibrant corridor for maritime trade, and that we work together to reduce vulnerabilities to economic fluctuation and natural disasters.  We seek to continue encouraging private-sector investment and trade between our countries and to strengthen the bonds between our peoples. We remember the sacrifices of our sons and daughters to guarantee a more secure world where freedom can thrive.  Today, many citizens of the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia serve in the United States military.  Their service is a proud reminder of our countries’ enduring commitment to our shared security in a dynamic and critical region. We resolve to continue developing joint initiatives, both bilaterally and through multilateral forums, such as the Pacific Islands Forum, to tackle the region’s most pressing issues, including responding to natural disasters; combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing; advancing economic development; strengthening the rule of law; and supporting the resiliency of the Pacific islands environment.  We recognize these shared priorities and are committed to collaborate on effective solutions responding to the unprecedented challenges of the 21st century. We are confident our relationships will further our abiding mutual interests and remain a source of regional security, stability, and prosperity.

NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2019 NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE:      Gary Richard Brown, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, vice Sandra J. Feuerstein, retired.      Stephanie A. Gallagher, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maryland, vice William D. Quarles, Jr., retired.      Diane Gujarati, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, vice John Gleeson, resigned.      Eric Ross Komitee, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, vice Eric Nicholas Vitaliano, retired.      Rachel P. Kovner, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, vice Carol Bagley Amon, retired.      Lewis J. Liman, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York, vice Paul A. Crotty, retired.      Mary S. McElroy, of Rhode Island, to be United States District Judge for the District of Rhode Island, vice Mary M. Lisi, retired.      Martha Maria Pacold, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, vice John W. Darrah, retired.      Mary M. Rowland, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, vice Amy J. St. Eve, elevated.      Steven C. Seeger, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, vice James B. Zagel, retired.      John L. Sinatra, Jr., of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of New York, vice William M. Skretny, retired.      Mary Kay Vyskocil, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York, vice Loretta A. Preska, retired.        ###

West Wing Reads Delaying Approval of New Trade Deal Hurts American Workers, Families and the Economy

Delaying Approval of New Trade Deal Hurts American Workers, Families and the Economy “The U.S. will be losing out on more jobs, more customers for Made-in-America goods and a stronger economy unless the U.S. House of Representatives takes up the updated trade agreement with Mexico and Canada,” Reps. Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Steve Scalise (R-LA) write in The Hill. “After years of stagnation America’s economy is growing 50 percent faster than earlier projected. Paychecks are rising, especially among blue-collar and low-income workers. America’s manufacturing is back. And jobs and investment are flowing back into the U.S. from overseas. Delaying USMCA means fewer economic benefits to hard working Americans.” Click here to read more. “Americans’ confidence in the U.S. job market is the highest in Gallup’s trend originating in 2001, with 71% in May saying now is a good time to find a quality job,” Lydia Saad reports for Gallup. “The longer-term picture shows that Americans' positive perceptions of both the economy and the job market are substantially improved today over the prior decade.” “Comprehensive new state-level data from the National Association of Manufacturersshows the USMCA’s positive impact, and manufacturers are voicing their support for this deal,” Andrew Clark writes. “As manufacturers’ most critical partners, Canada and Mexico purchase one-fifth of the total value of U.S. manufacturing output – more than the next 11 countries combined. These exports support about 2 million American manufacturing jobs and 43,000 small- and medium-sized businesses.” Last week, President Trump offered a blueprint for resolving a crisis that “has reduced the border to a mere speed bump for the masses clamoring to get in,” The Washington Timeseditorial board writes. “At a time when science can calculate the weight of every element in the known universe, down to the tiniest atom, official Washington cannot come up with an accurate number of illegal immigrants residing within the nation’s borders . . . Bringing order to immigration chaos will assure a better future for citizens and immigrants alike.” “Attorney General Bill Barr traveled to El Salvador this week with the goal of protecting Americans from dangerous gang members crossing the border into our country,” Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) writes in Fox News. “Americans are victim to the violence emanating from the MS-13 gang’s base in El Salvador. In fact, MS-13 members in the U.S. often follow orders from gang leaders in the Central American nation.”