Trump deemed this “Made in America” week, but that already seems like a distant memory. While it might have been short lived, it did not go well, as Trump’s administration couldn’t defend his Made in America hypocrisy:
Trump’s “Made in America” week started off as a disaster:
“Made In America Week enjoyed a nice 8 hour run.” –U.S. News and World Report’s David Catanese
“Well, ‘Made in America’ week seems to be off to a good start.” – Five Thirty Eight’s Ben Casselman
“So how's everyone's ‘Made in America’ week going so far?” – Politico’s Nick Juliano
“Remember Show & Tell in elementary school? That was basically 'Made In America' Day at the White House for President Trump” – Now This News
Trump’s administration was not able to defend the hypocrisy of “Made in America” week, when Trump outsources his own products:
“On ‘Made in America Week,’ White House fields questions about what’s not: Trump products” – Yahoo News’ Hunter Walker
“’Made in America’ week renews the focus on Trump goods that are manufactured overseas” – NBC News
“Trump-branded items notably absent from ‘Made in America’ week event” – CBS News
For ‘Made in America’ week, Stephanie Ruhle asks Trump: “Will you practice what you preach,” and sell American-made products at Trump Tower? – MSNBC
“Official White House position: companies that outsource production are bad, except Trump companies, which can't find good help around here.” – Toronto Star’s Daniel Dale
“’Made in America’ theme week at the White House? Are they kidding? Their own election wasn't even made in America.” – Former Bush White House ethics chief Richard Painter
“Spicer argues against 'Made in America' protectionism – for Trump's businesses” – CNBC’s John Harwood
“Spicer says ‘inappropriate’ to discuss the Trump's businesses
“The President has visited & advertised his businesses 54 times as POTUS” – CNBC’s Steve Kopack
Trump couldn’t even get out of his own way, cutting programs that help U.S. firms compete abroad, increasing visas for foreign workers used at Trump properties, and using a pen made in China to sign his “Made in America” proclamation (seriously, you can’t make this up):
“Pens used by Pres Trump to sign bills and proclamations such as ‘Made in America,’ partially made in China and assembled in US.” – CBS News’ Mark Knoller
“As Trump touts ‘Made in America,’ WH seeks to cut office U.S. firms say helps them compete.” – Washington Post’s Matea Gold and Drew Harwell
“DHS will allow more seasonal foreign workers — announced on Trump's ‘made in America’ week kickoff” – CNN’s Tal Kopan and Eli Watkins
