The Nord Stream 2 pipeline would increase Europe’s dependence on Russian gas and Russia's leverage over Central Europe. Today, Department of State imposed sanctions on KVT-RUS for providing a vessel engaged in pipe-laying & identified the vessel as blocked property.go.usa.gov/xAvTZ

I have determined that the People’s Republic of China is committing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, China, targeting Uyghur Muslims and members of other ethnic and religious minority groups.

Today we honor King Mohammed VI of Morocco. We applaud his role in advancing the deep and enduring partnership between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United States across all domains.
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“The declassification of the Framework today demonstrates, with transparency, America’s strategic commitments to the Indo-Pacific and to our allies and partners in the region.” -- NSA Robert C. O’Brien
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Today’s Executive Order on small modular reactors will further revitalize the U.S. nuclear energy sector, reinvigorate America's space exploration program, and develop diverse energy options for national defense needs.
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“The world cannot continue to pay heavy prices for its naiveté and complicity in Beijing’s irresponsible and harmful practices – whether it is ending the rule of law in Hong Kong or not cooperating with health officials on the pandemic.” NSA O’Brien
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”Great phone call yesterday with British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to discuss key defense and geopolitical issues. Also an opportunity to highlight the special relationship and enduring ties between the U.S.-UK.” - NSA Robert O’Brien

“Violence has absolutely no place in our democracy. I applaud the men and women of law enforcement and the National Guard, who are working to restore order and protect our institutions. Our country is better than what we saw today at our Capitol.”- NSA Robert C. O’Brien

“Thanks to the impressive men and women of @SOUTHCOM, the U.S. was able rapidly to provide robust COVID-19 and hurricane relief throughout Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Your dedication to your country and the region is truly impressive.” – NSA Robert O’Brien

NSA O’Brien met with U.S. Southern Command Commander ADM Craig Faller today to discuss the importance of Latin America and the Caribbean, ongoing regional missions, counter-narcotics operations, promoting democracy, and outcompeting America’s adversaries.

The continuing activity of the PRC & #CCP to steal Americans’ personal data is a clear attempt to advance China’s economic & national security agenda at our expense. In signing today’s Executive Order, Donald J. Trump is protecting U.S. consumers’ data & U.S. national security.