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January 16 – January 22

One year ago, President Trump was inaugurated with a mandate to make America great again. Since then, he’s delivered win after win for the American people.

Here’s what happened at State this week. 

•  The Trump Administration marked its year of promises made and kept.
•  The Board of Peace charter is ratified to bring peace to Gaza.
• President Trump delivered remarks at World Economic Forum.

A Year of Promises Made and Promises Kept

(State Dept.)

In his first year, President Trump has prioritized national security, economic growth, and global leadership.

The Trump Administration has kept America safe by revoking 100,000 visas from foreign nationals and signing seven Safe Third Country agreements to speed deportations. To combat drug cartels and the opioid crisis, the administration designated eight major cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, empowering law enforcement, and leading to thousands of arrests.

The Trump Administration has kept America strong by capturing outlawed dictator and narcoterrorist Nicolás Maduro. In addition, the administration has designated Muslim Brotherhood chapters and radical Antifa groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.

The administration also responded rapidly to natural disasters, delivering humanitarian aid to the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa. The U.S. expanded liquefied natural gas exports to dozens of countries and is on track to double LNG production capacity by 2029, strengthening global energy security.

Internationally, President Trump brokered eight historic peace agreements and implemented President Trump’s Peace Plan in Gaza.

At the June 2025 NATO Summit, allies agreed to double defense spending targets, significantly increasing NATO’s resources and enhancing its ability to deter conflict.

Board of Peace to Bring Stability to Gaza

President Trump participates in the Board of Peace Charter Announcement and Signing ceremony during the World Economic Forum. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

At The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump signed and ratified the Board of Peace charter on January 21, officially making it an international organization. The Board of Peace will oversee Gaza’s transition from conflict to peace.

 “Together we are in a position to have an incredible chance … to end decades of suffering, stop generations of hatred and bloodshed, and forge a beautiful, everlasting, and glorious peace for that region,” said President Trump at the Board of Peace Charter Announcement.

Chaired by President Trump, the Board’s Executive Board includes leaders in diplomacy, development, and economic strategy, each managing key portfolios for Gaza’s stabilization.

“This is a group of leaders that are about action and the President of the United States is a president of action, of getting things done,” said Secretary of State Marco Rubio, “and today is the beginning of that, of a new era and a new stage we think is so important as a model to the rest of the world of what is possible.”

President Trump Delivers Remarks in Davos

President Trump delivers remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

President Trump delivered a major address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he reaffirmed America’s leadership and the importance of its relationship with Europe.

Following his speech, President Trump held a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the forum, after which the President announced a “framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and… the entire Arctic Region.”

The President emphasized that the deal will be good for the United States and all NATO nations.

The U.S. Will Bid for World Expo 2035

President Trump announced January 22 that the United States would be bidding for the World Expo 2035 to be held in Florida.

The World Expo is a once-every-five-year event that brings together nations, private sector leaders, and policymakers to foster international cooperation on trade, investment, and cultural exchange.

“Miami Expo 2035 can be the next big milestone in our new Golden Age of America,” President Trump said in a Truth Social post.

To advance the bid, President Trump appointed Miami native Secretary Rubio to coordinate with international partners and prospective host city stakeholders to advance the bid, and reinforce the U.S. commitment to global leadership.

News You May Have Missed

• The United States and Israel launched a strategic partnership on artificial intelligence, research, and critical technologies.
• The United States sanctioned Hamas and covert funding networks, including six Gaza-based organizations supporting Hamas’s military wing.
• In support of the people of Iran, the United States is sanctioning several Iranian security officials and designating the notorious Fardis Prison, as well as 18 individuals and entities tied to Iran’s “shadow banking” networks.
• The United States designated several networks giving financial support to Iranian regime-backed Houthi terrorists.
• The United States withdrew from the World Health Organization.

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January 9 – January 15

As we approach the one-year anniversary of the Trump Administration next week, we recognize the promises made and promises kept over the past year.

Here’s what happened at State this week. 

•  The United States withdrew from 66 wasteful, ineffective, and harmful international organizations.
•  The State Department announced that 100,000 foreign visas were revoked in 2025 under the Trump Administration.
•  President Trump and Secretary Rubio discussed the release of political prisoners and the stabilization plan for Venezuela.

Reducing U.S. Participation in International Organizations

President Trump delivers remarks to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, September 23, 2025, at U.N. Headquarters in New York City. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

In an Executive Order on January 7, President Trump withdrew the United States from 66 international organizations.

This action “sends a clear message that it is no longer acceptable to invest the American people’s hard-earned tax dollars in institutions that cannot demonstrate results, accountability, or respect for our national interests,” Secretary Rubio said.

In a recent Substack article, Secretary Rubio discussed how the U.S. evaluated the affected organizations’ purposes and alignment with U.S. national interests.

“Our review of United States participation in international organizations remains ongoing,” the Secretary added, explaining that “This does not mean America is turning its back on the world.”

“The Trump Administration is demanding real results from the institutions we fund and participate in, and we stand ready to lead a campaign for reform.”

Revoking 100,000 Foreign Visas in 2025

In 2025, the U.S. Department of State revoked 100,000 foreign visas, more than twice as many as in 2024.

The 100,000 visas included approximately 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized visas for individuals who had encounters with U.S. law enforcement for criminal activity.

Beyond the revoked visas, the U.S. Department of State will pause immigrant visa processing from 75 countries whose nationals disproportionately receive welfare after arriving in the United States.

The freeze will remain active until the U.S. can ensure that new immigrants will not extract wealth from the American people.

The Situation in Venezuela

President Trump and Secretary Rubio address the press at Mar-a-Lago after Operation Absolute Resolve and the capture of Venezuela’s President Maduro, January 3, 2026. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley)

President Trump and Secretary Rubio discussed the future of Venezuela and the United States’ goals.

The United States want to see Venezuela transition to a “normal country that we have strong economic and diplomatic relations with,” Secretary Rubio said.

On January 10, President Trump announced on Truth Social the release of Venezuela’s political prisoners.

“Venezuela is releasing large numbers of political prisoners as a sign of ‘Seeking Peace.’ This is a very important and smart gesture. The U.S.A. and Venezuela are working well together,” said President Trump.

On January 14, President Trump spoke with Interim President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez and discussed stabilization and recovery in Venezuela including oil, minerals, trade, and national security.

“This partnership between the United States of America and Venezuela will be a spectacular one FOR ALL”, President Trump said.

News You May Have Missed

• The U.S. Department of State announced direct humanitarian shipments to Cuba as part of the Trump Administration’s $3 million disaster assistance after Hurricane Melissa.
• The United States and the Government of Malawi signed a five-year bilateral health cooperation MOU that sets a new course for national ownership, co-investment, and measurable results.
• Qatar and the United Arab Emirates signed the Pax Silica declaration that will explore opportunities to partner on flagship projects across the global technology stack.
• The United States ​​imposed terrorist designations on the Lebanese, Jordanian, and Egyptian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood.