Presidential Document 17 Jul 2025 national emergency, u.s. foreign policy, wrongful detention, hostage-taking

🛑Continuation of National Emergency Against Hostage-Taking

The President declares the continuation of a national emergency in response to the ongoing threat posed by hostage-taking and wrongful detention of U.S. nationals abroad. This action underscores the seriousness of these acts as threats to national security, foreign policy, and the safety of American citizens abroad, emphasizing the need for an ongoing response to these international issues.

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