Trump Hosts Netanyahu Amid Focus On Energy Deregulation
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Washington — President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday for a bilateral meeting, the White House said. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the visit and said the week would focus on energy and deregulation, including a Wednesday East Room event promoting coal. She said Trump would appear Thursday with EPA administrator Lee Zeldin to formalize rescission of the 2009 Obama-era endangerment finding. Netanyahu held private meetings, faced protests in Washington, and no joint press conference was scheduled. Officials reported discussions on regional security and Iran. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- White House briefing announced Netanyahu's White House visit and weeklong energy focus (Feb 11 announcement).
- Netanyahu traveled to Washington and engaged in private meetings while protesters gathered (arrival reported prior to the Wednesday meeting).
- Closed-door bilateral meeting occurred at the White House on Wednesday (no joint press conference scheduled).
- Wednesday afternoon East Room event promoted coal as reliable, affordable energy during peak demand.
- Thursday appearance with EPA administrator scheduled to formalize rescission of the 2009 endangerment finding.
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The US coal industry, pro-deregulation policymakers, and officials seeking closer US–Israel alignment benefited from the administration's emphasis on coal promotion and high-level diplomatic engagement during the visit.
Environmental groups, communities concerned about air quality, and stakeholders opposing rollback of EPA protections faced setbacks from the announced coal promotion and the planned rescission of the 2009 endangerment finding.
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