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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CNN Secondary TV Corr: Spectrum Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Hearst Newspapers Secondary Print: Financial Times Radio: iHeartMedia New Media: Townhall EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 1:00 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy M…
We have a travel/photo lid. Have a great night everyone. Amy Mackinnon US-Europe Foreign Affairs Correspondent | Financial Times XXX-XXX-XXXX (Cell, Signal, WhatsApp)
M1 touched down on the South Lawn at 1954. The President came down the steps of M1 at 1957, accompanied by his son Don Jr. The President waved to the press but did not stop to talk. He did not answer shouted questions about Iran. At 2000 the President walked part way down the Presidential Walk of Fame by the Rose Garden accompanied by Don Jr. They stopped to speak for a moment, looking out across the Rose Garden tow…
M1 lifted at 7:42 pm en route to WH Handing off to in town pool. It’s been a pleasure pooling this weekend. Annie Linskey WHITE HOUSE REPORTER M: XXX-XXX-XXXX E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] A: 1025 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 800 | Washington, D.C. 20036
POTUS came down the AF1 stairs at 7:35. Asked about Iran, potus said it is “going very well” He made the comment at the bottom of the steps and then walked to M1 His son Don Jr walked down the AF1 steps behind him and walked with him to M1. Annie Linskey WHITE HOUSE REPORTER M: XXX-XXX-XXXX E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] A: 1025 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 800 | Washington, D.C. 20036
AF1 was wheels up from MIA at 5:23 pm AF1 landed at JBA at 7:19 pm Pool saw potus board the plane shortly before takeoff. There were no visitors to the back of the plane during the flight. The president’s son Donald Trump Jr appeared briefly near the press cabin prior to takeoff and exchanged pleasantries with the pool. Fox News was playing on AF1 throughout the flight. Annie Linskey WHITE HOUSE REPORTER M: XXX-XXX-…
Good evening — Pool is gathering at the briefing room doors for the President’s arrival, which is open press. Amy Mackinnon US-Europe Foreign Affairs Correspondent | Financial Times XXX-XXX-XXXX (Cell, Signal, WhatsApp)
POTUS motorcade arrived at MIA at 5:09 pm Motorcade left Doral in an unusual configuration where Press 3 van (containing your pooler) was initially directly behind an armored limo. POTUS briefly waved at the press 3 driver The motorcade was quickly reorganized to put the press van further back. Annie Linskey WHITE HOUSE REPORTER M: XXX-XXX-XXXX E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] A: 1025 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 800 | Washington,…
POTUS motorcade left Trump National Doral at 5:58pm Destination undisclosed. I’m sure you’ve seen, Trump sent a note about ships that have been stuck near Iran via Truth Social. https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/116512555123589170 Countries from all over the World, almost all of which are not involved in the Middle Eastern dispute going on so visibly, and violently, for all to see, have asked the United State…
The White House Office of Communications has determined the In-Town press rotation for the week of May 4 - May 10, 2026. Outlets and reporters interested in joining the White House Press Pool are welcome to email [EMAIL ADDRESS] to express interest. Date TV Secondary TV Print Secondary Print Radio New Media 4-May CNN Spectrum Hearst Newspapers Financial Times iHeartMedia Townhall 5-May FOX FOX 5 DC Daily Caller Axio…
Good afternoon from soggy Miami. POTUS has been seen via Golf Channel footage attending the Cadillac Championship tournament here at his Trump National Doral club. The TV footage showed him walking with his son Eric Trump. Pool hasn't seen POTUS independently today and has been holding at Doral for much of the day. Reminder of today's public sked: EDT: 7:30 AM Out- of-Town Travel Pool Call Time 9:30 PM In-Town Pool…
The WH called a lid at 7:57 pm Annie Linskey WHITE HOUSE REPORTER M: XXX-XXX-XXXX E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] A: 1025 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 800 | Washington, D.C. 20036
POTUS motorcade arrived at the president’s Doral club at 7:31. Annie Linskey WHITE HOUSE REPORTER M: XXX-XXX-XXXX E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] A: 1025 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 800 | Washington, D.C. 20036
POTUS walked down the AF1 stairs at MIA at 7:19 pm. Motorcade began rolling at 7:21. A Trump aide confirmed there is no presser set for later today at Doral. Annie Linskey WHITE HOUSE REPORTER M: XXX-XXX-XXXX E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] A: 1025 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 800 | Washington, D.C. 20036
(Apologies for sending two reports number 9. ) AF1 was wheels up from PBI 6:44pm AFI was wheels down at MIA at 7:04 pm POTUS spoke briefly to reporters before take off (when he was on the tarmac at PBI.) POTUS referenced canceling a plan to speak with reporters later this evening at his Doral club. “We can do this right here instead of Doral,” Trump said. He started by talking about Iran. “We’re doing very well with…
POTUS spoke for about 3 minutes at the tarmac. Said he is reviewing the Iranian proposal. He mentioned that he might have more to say this on this this evening at doral. But he was not clear on the point. Annie Linskey WHITE HOUSE REPORTER M: XXX-XXX-XXXX E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] A: 1025 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 800 | Washington, D.C. 20036
POTUS motorcade arrived at PBI at 6:24 pm The public sked shows POTUS going to MIA tonight Annie Linskey WHITE HOUSE REPORTER M: XXX-XXX-XXXX E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] A: 1025 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 800 | Washington, D.C. 20036
POTUS motorcade left MAL at 6:16 pm. Destination undisclosed Annie Linskey WHITE HOUSE REPORTER M: XXX-XXX-XXXX E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] A: 1025 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 800 | Washington, D.C. 20036
WH called a dinner lid until 5 pm It was called at 3:03 pm. Annie Linskey WHITE HOUSE REPORTER M: XXX-XXX-XXXX E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] A: 1025 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 800 | Washington, D.C. 20036
POTUS motorcade arrived at Mar-a-lago at 3:03 pm Pool didn’t see potus. Annie Linskey WHITE HOUSE REPORTER M: XXX-XXX-XXXX E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] A: 1025 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 800 | Washington, D.C. 20036