From Danny KEMPSent Wednesday, September 9, 2026 2:42 PM
POTUS left M1 at 2.24pm and came over to gaggle on the tarmac. He immediately talked about the slide and then talked about the convention. On the slide: “So they're checking the slide over here, and I think it's going to take 15 minutes. They were doing a check on the slide, you know, the emergency. So I think it takes about 15 minutes.” Asked if he was the sure this plane is safe to fly? “Yeah, I am, or I wouldn't…
From Danny KEMPSent Wednesday, September 9, 2026 2:22 PM
As of 2.19pm, the door of M1 has not opened. The old (white and blue) AF1 could be seen moving from its hangar into position a couple hundred meters behind the Qatar-gifted plane as M1 rolled to a stop. The old AF1 then deployed its front and rear steps. Meanwhile on the Qatari plane, pool noticed that what appeared to be an inflatable emergency slide had been deployed from the right hand side front door, opposite t…
From George CondonSent Wednesday, September 9, 2026 2:13 PM
After a last look at the ballroom and helipad construction from above, President Trump departed the White House enroute Texas. He arrived at the Ellipse at 1:43 p.m., considerably later than scheduled. He was out of the limo and on Marine One after a short walk by 1:45. He was too far away from the pool for any questions. Marine One lifted off at 1:51, followed quickly by a second Marine helicopter. Under a blue sky…
From Danny KEMPSent Wednesday, September 9, 2026 2:03 PM
Hello from a warm and breezy Joint Base Andrews. I’ll be your print pooler for President Trump’s trip to Dallas, Texas for the Republican Midterm Convention. We will be traveling on the Qatari Air Force One. Marine One was wheels down at JBA at 2.01pm. Per the WH, some of the AF1 Travelers today (including former press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who’s due to speak at the RNC today; Natalie Harp; and Margo Martin):…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 AND THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: ABC Secondary TV Corr: Scripps Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: National Journal Secondary Print: Washington Times Radio: NPR New Media: Heartlander News Out-of-Town Travel Pool TV Corr & Crew: ABC Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: AFP Additional…
From Ceballos, AnaSent Tuesday, September 8, 2026 4:41 PM
Border Czar Tom Homan spoke to reporters outside the White House for about 10 minutes. Homan said he "cannot judge" a series of arcade-style video games the White House launched to promote Trump's agenda, including a game about Border Patrol picking up migrants along the border. "I haven't seen it," he said. He said he does not know what the administration is planning regarding the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) p…
Information is for planning purposes only – not for publication or broadcast. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP’S VISIT TO NEW YORK, NEW YORK (UNGA 81) September 21 - 22, 2026 The White House Travel Office is officially opening registration for President Donald J. Trump’s Visit to New York, New York. The deadline to complete the online registration is Friday, September 11th at 5:00 PM EDT. Your signup on WHPressTravel.com i…
Today, President Donald J. Trump stood with first responders, Gold Star families, and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation to honor the Americans who ran toward the fire on September 11, 2001. At his side was a 21-foot steel beam recovered from the wreckage of the South Tower — carried more than 10,500 miles on Tunnel to Towers’ Steel Across America tour as a living reminder of the courage that rose from the ruins and ou…
From Ceballos, AnaSent Tuesday, September 8, 2026 11:20 AM
POTUS spoke behind a protective glass at the outdoor event. His remarks concluded at 11:17 a.m. and he walked off stage at 11:18 a.m. During the event, Trump said the U.S. Coast Guard will commission a brand new ship, the fast response cutter, in honor of Jeffrey Palazzo. POTUS said he helped negotiate the price. POTUS also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Welles Reny Crowther, an equities trader who sav…
From Ceballos, AnaSent Tuesday, September 8, 2026 11:00 AM
President Trump began speaking at 10:51 a.m. He opened his remarks by saying the nation's capital is "one of the safest cities anywhere in the country," remembering those who died in 9/11 and complimenting the U.S. military for its efforts in the Iran war. "We will never forget those we lost, and we will never forget the immortal heroes of September 11, 2001. And I will tell you, we're right now fighting because we…
From Ceballos, AnaSent Tuesday, September 8, 2026 10:52 AM
President Trump, wearing a white cap with the words USA, walked on stage at 10:51 a.m. POTUS entrance came after remarks by Frank Siller, the chairman and CEO of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Siller gifted POTUS an American flag containing 9/11 steel from the South Tower The event is ongoing and live-streamed. On display at the event are: a 21-foot, 17,000-pound steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center's…
From Ceballos, AnaSent Tuesday, September 8, 2026 9:23 AM
Good morning, I will be your in-town print pooler today. POTUS is participating in the Steel Across America event at 10:35 a.m at the Ellipse. This event will be open to the pool and pre-credentialed media. For the rest of the day, the president has closed meetings. If they open up, I will advise. Ana Ceballos Washington Correspondent, Los Angeles Times
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: NBC Secondary TV Corr: Lindell TV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: LA Times Secondary Print: Daily Caller Radio: AP New Media: Gateway Pundit EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 10:35 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Steel Across…
The White House Office of Communications has determined the In-Town press rotation for the week of September 8- September 13, 2026. Outlets and reporters interested in joining the White House Press Pool are welcome to email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) to express interest. Date TV Secondary TV Print Secondary Print Radio New Media 8-Sep NBC Lindell TV LA Times Daily Caller AP Gateway Pundit 9-Sep ABC…