page_title: Timeline of the Donald Trump presidency (2017 Q2)
section_title: Week 15
hierarchical_section_title: Timeline of the Donald Trump presidency (2017 Q2) / Timeline / May 2017 / Week 15
caption_attribution_description: Defense Secretary Jim Mattis stands with the Minister of Defence for the Czech Republic Martin Stropnický before a meeting at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., May 2, 2017. (DOD photo by Army Sgt. Amber I. Smith)
context_page_description: The following is a timeline of the presidency of Donald Trump during the second quarter of 2017. To navigate between quarters, see Timeline of the Donald Trump presidency.
context_section_description: Monday, May 1
  In an interview with Bloomberg News, President Trump expresses an openness to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un under the right circumstances.
  Press Secretary Spicer confirms that Congress is currently under whip in preparation for a new attempt to secure a vote on President Trump's plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
  Tuesday, May 2
  President Trump speaks by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since the Khan Shaykhun chemical attack. They discuss the ongoing Syrian Civil War, Middle Eastern terrorism, and issues concerning the North Korean nuclear missile program, and agree to meet in person.
  In a pair of tweets, President Trump suggests the abandonment of existing supermajority voting rules in the Senate, in favor of the principle of simple majority.
  Secretary of State Tillerson delivers remarks at the Model United Nations Conference at the State Department.
  The Department of Health and Human Services announces a plan to roll back regulations interpreting the Affordable Care Act's nondiscrimination provisions to protect transgender people.
  Wednesday, May 3
  President Trump holds a bilateral meeting and joint press conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the White House.
  Thursday, May 4
  President Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, in Trump's first return to New York since his inauguration.
  Vice President Pence speaks at a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
  The House of Representatives votes 217–213 in favor of repealing and replacing major parts of the Affordable Care Act.
  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Pruitt recuses himself from a number of lawsuits which he had helped to bring against the EPA.
  Friday, May 5
  Mark Green withdraws from President Trump's nomination for the position of Secretary of the Army following prior controversial remarks made by Green concerning Muslims and concerning the LGBT community.
  At least five scientists on the Board of Scientific Counselors are informed by the Environmental Protection Agency that their terms will not be renewed.
  Saturday, May 6
  Sunday, May 7
  President Trump tweets a message of congratulation to Emmanuel Macron following his victory over Marine Le Pen in the French presidential election.
caption: Secretary of Defense Mattis meets with Czech Minister of Defence Martin Stropnický
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