President Trump hosted America’s titans of business yesterday for the Pledge to America’s Workers Event.
Business leaders gathered at the White House to announce their commitment to increase job training and hiring programs. Numerous new avenues of career advancement and vocational programs were revealed by representatives from a wide array of industries.
In his speech Trump recognized their efforts, complementing those in attendance, “We’re really especially grateful to be joined today by the top CEOs, union leaders, trade associations and educators from all around the country. These are the biggest. These are the best. These are the most talented. Today, 23 companies and associations are pledging to expand apprenticeships.”
After the ceremony concluded with the president signing an executive order, Trump shook the hand of every business leader. One of the representatives from Microsoft had a powerful message to tell him.
Benny Johnson, of The Daily Caller, explains:
Chris Cortez told Trump, “Mr. President, on behalf of Microsoft — 10,000 opportunities — I’m really proud to be their representative.” Cortez then dropped his mic and leaned in to tell Trump something personal. A hot mic picked up what he said.
“I served 33 years in the Marines,” Cortez told Trump in hushed tones.
“Whoa, that’s fantastic,” Trump responded.
“I served with John Kelly and Jim Mattis,” Cortez continued, “and you got two good ones.”
General John Kelly, now Trump’s chief of staff, enlisted in the Marines in 1970. General James Mattis signed up in 1969 and is our current secretary of defense.
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