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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- 1. White House briefing announced Netanyahu's White House visit and weeklong energy focus (Feb 11 announcement).
- 2. Netanyahu traveled to Washington and engaged in private meetings while protesters gathered (arrival reported prior to the Wednesday meeting).
- 3. Closed-door bilateral meeting occurred at the White House on Wednesday (no joint press conference scheduled).
- 4. Wednesday afternoon East Room event promoted coal as reliable, affordable energy during peak demand.
- 5. Thursday appearance with EPA administrator scheduled to formalize rescission of the 2009 endangerment finding.
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