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“The April jobs report smashing expectations thanks to robust private-sector growth is yet another sign that the American economy remains on a solid trajectory under President Trump. America added 12,600 factory construction jobs in April as trillions in investments continue pouring into American manufacturing. Every leading indicator is pointed in the right direction, and Americans can rest assured that the best is…
Good morning on a brilliant spring morning from the White House. The president has a single public appearance that is open to the press, a noon appearance on the Rose Garden patio. That is to be carried live by C-SPAN, possibly others. He is later going to an LIV golf dinner at his golf course in Northern Virginia. That is closed press, although attendees may be posting photos and video on social media. 30-
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CBS Secondary TV Corr: Lindell TV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: HuffPost Secondary Print: USA Today Radio: AURN New Media: Just The News EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 12:00 PM THE PRESIDENT delivers Remarks Rose Garden White House…
The motorcade arrived back at the White House at 8:17pm after a short ride from the National Mall. Your pooler did not spot POTUS. The White House has called a travel/photo lid. Have a great night all! Sent from my iPhone
POTUS emerged from the Beast at the Reflecting Pool at 7:27 with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, and Boarder Czar Tom Homan. POTUS spoke for 27 minutes, including questions from the pool. He wrapped at 7:54pm. Notes are below but here’s full Otter Link: https://otter.ai/u/Jex4eLC7FBxLDVKl_kboB7Q2Vnk He spoke in front of a few men with hard hats on and roughly 20 construction workers b…
Pool is in the vans and rolling to an undisclosed location. More to come.
@realDonaldTrump Just concluded my meeting with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the very dynamic President of Brazil. We discussed many topics, including Trade and, specifically, Tariffs. The meeting went very well. Our Representatives are scheduled to get together to discuss certain key elements. Additional meetings will be scheduled over the coming months, as necessary. President DONALD J. TRUMP See the Truth HERE.
The White House has called a lunch lid until 3:30pm. Here is President Trump's TruthSocial on the Lula meeting in case anyone hasn't seen: Truth Details | Truth Social
No update on meeting, but the Brazilian press is leaving the White House. Your pooled has inquired with the White House on the status of the meeting and will share updates as soon as I get them.
Your pool still has not been called to gather for the bilateral meeting. I have inquired with the White House if they have any updates. Will share if I get them.
The White House has informed the pool that Lula arrived at 11:21am.
Good Morning– I’ll be your print pooler for today. Brazilian President President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, also known as Lula, arrived at the White House at 11:12am, per the foreign pool. He came through the South Lawn entrance, but your pooler did not see as the arrival was closed press. We’re now awaiting the bilateral meeting with President Trump, which is open press. Julia Manchester White House Correspondent,…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: ABC Secondary TV Corr: CNBC Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: The Hill Secondary Print: Reuters Radio: ABC New Media: Reason Magazine EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Greeting with the President…
The pool received a photo/travel lid at 6:37 pm. It's been a pleasure being your pooler today. Have a great evening! Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC
Trump said stock market is up: “Higher now than when we started this war.” He reiterated that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. He said Question on Rubio trip to Pope: Trump said Pope seemed to suggest that Iran wants to nuclear weapon. He said his only message to the pope is that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. He cut questions short to allow the UFC fighters to go outside, adding, “I think it’s going to be the…
Gaethje, who said the sport is the only one that is “merit based,” praised Trump, whom he said he voted for. Pictures will be taken at Truman balcony. Q&A began moments ago; First question on Iran: Trump said Iran wants to make a deal. “They don't have any anti aircraft, they don't have any radar left their missiles are mostly decimated… “I think we won” POTUS said they had “very good talks” with Iranian officials.…
Forgive your pooler who is not well versed in UFC sport, but pooler cannot name guests by name other than Justin Gaethje, who is spoke briefly while standing to POTUS’ left. Guests will be going outside to check out the South Lawn, POTUS said. Fighter to Trump’s right said he was surprised by how kind POTUS was. POTUS said he has a “false image.” Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent Managing Editor of Polit…
POTUS is flanked by group of UFC fighters and showed a preview of the “big fight” happening on the South Lawn on June 14. He called them “warriors” and “champions.” Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC
Pool entered Oval at 2:46pm. Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC
We are holding to enter Oval. Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC