The statement commemorates Abraham Lincoln’s 217th birthday on February 12, 2026.
It reviews Lincoln’s biography: born in 1809 in Kentucky, largely self-taught, became a lawyer, state representative, member of Congress, and elected the 16th U.S. president in 1860.
It notes Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865, just over a month into his second term.
The administration says it honors Lincoln’s legacy by defending the Constitution, enforcing law and order, advancing justice, and protecting free speech and religious liberty.
The statement links Lincoln’s support for strategic tariffs to the administration’s current use of tariffs to protect American workers and industry.
The statement frames these commitments alongside the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary and calls for renewed national unity and purpose.
Follow Up Questions
Who formally issued this statement — the President, the White House communications office, or another office?Expand
The page is credited to “The White House” (the White House communications/press office); it is posted as an official White House briefing/statement rather than as a separately signed personal statement by the President.
Which specific tariffs or tariff actions is the administration referring to, and have any new tariffs been announced or enacted recently?Expand
The statement refers to the administration’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ program (multiple executive orders in 2025 modifying country‑specific additional ad‑valorem duties) and to recent targeted tariffs, including a Jan. 14, 2026 Section 232 proclamation imposing a 25% ad‑valorem duty on certain advanced semiconductors (effective Jan. 15, 2026).
What is “The Great Healthcare Plan” mentioned elsewhere on the page, and is it an active policy proposal from this administration?Expand
“The Great Healthcare Plan” is a named White House initiative shown on the administration website; White House pages present it as an active administration policy/ messaging initiative, but I find no single enacted law titled that name — it appears to be an administration program/priority rather than a separately enacted statute.
What does the administration mean by "rebuilding our military" — are there specific programs, budgets, or legislation tied to this claim?Expand
Rebuilding the military refers to the administration’s stated defense priorities in its FY2026 proposals — including a record/high defense budget request (about $1 trillion range in administration materials) and related Pentagon modernization and readiness programs. Those budget proposals and Pentagon/White House statements (FY2026 budget request and DoD briefings) are the specific policy actions tied to the claim; actual funding requires Congressional appropriation.
What is "Freedom 250" and how does it relate to the 250th anniversary referenced in the statement?Expand
Freedom 250 appears on the White House site as a named initiative tied to the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary; it is an administration branding/initiative on the White House website associated with America’s 250th birthday activities rather than a single standalone federal statute.