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In-town pool report #1

From Scherer, Michael Sent Sunday, April 26, 2026 10:56 AM

Greetings good people, Your pooler's call time was pushed last night from 9 a.m. on weekend guidance to 11 a.m.The President has no public events scheduled today. He was active on Truth Social at 8:46 a.m., arguing that the lawsuit against the new White House ballroom should be dropped in light of the WHCA dinner attack last night. https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116471074928310119 Fox News has been t…

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In-town pool report #1

From Scherer, Michael Sent Sunday, April 26, 2026 10:56 AM

Greetings good people, Your pooler's call time was pushed last night from 9 a.m. on weekend guidance to 11 a.m.The President has no public events scheduled today. He was active on Truth Social at 8:46 a.m., arguing that the lawsuit against the new White House ballroom should be dropped in light of the WHCA dinner attack last night. https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116471074928310119 Fox News has been t…

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In-Town Pool Report #23 -- Travel/Photo Lid

From Jeff Mordock Sent Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:21 PM

We have a travel/photo lid at 11:19 on this shocking and unexpectedly newsy day. I hope everyone who attended tonight's WHCA dinner is safe and doing ok. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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In-Town Pool Report #22 -- POTUS remarks --suspect was 50 yards away

From Jeff Mordock Sent Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:03 PM

Select remarks from POTUS press conference. POTUS wrapped up remarks at 11:02. He gave a thumbs up on his way out. "I was totally shocked that something happened" "The fact that the first lady and I and I heard a noise and I thought it was a tray going down and it was a pretty loud noise and quite far away. He hadn’t breached the area at all." "I've studied assassinations and the most impactful people. The people wh…

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In-Town Pool Report #21 -- Blanche/Patel remarks

From Jeff Mordock Sent Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:44 PM

Todd Blanche said there will multiple charges arising from the shooting, but emphasized that the investigation just began. Kash Patel said law enforcemetn acted quickly to take down the suspect. "You saw the very best of America tonight. The very best unite as at time of uncertainty," Kash Patel said. He urged anyone with information to come forward, adding that "no information is too small." "We will analyze all ev…

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In-Town Pool Report #20 -- Remarks/Color

From Jeff Mordock Sent Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:41 PM

FLOTUS was spotted off stage standing just a few feet away from VP Vance. Marco Rubio, Karoline Leavitt, and Pete Hegseth are standing along the wall near the podium. "We need to resolve our differences, Republicans, Democrats and independents." POTUS noted that it was a very "traumatic experience" for FLOTUS POTUS said he "fought like hell to stay." but they will do the WHCA dinner again within 30 days. Todd Blanch…

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In-Town Pool Report #19 -- POTUS Remarks begin -- Officer Shot

From Jeff Mordock Sent Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:36 PM

POTUS took to the podium at 10:31, still in his tuxedo "That was very unexpected One officer was shot but saved buy the fact that he was wearing a bulletproof vest. POTUS said he juist spoke to the office and that he told him that "he loves him and respects him." There is terrible feedback in the briefing room making it very hard to hear the president. He is accompanied on the stage by VP J.D. Vance and FBI Director…

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In-Town Pool Report #18 -- Two Minute Warning

From Jeff Mordock Sent Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:25 PM

We have a two-minute warning to POTUS remarks at 10:24 The Briefing room has filled up with reporters in tuxes and fancy dresses as many dashed right from the WHCA dinner to the briefing room. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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In Town Pool Report 17 - Gathered in the briefing room

From Jeff Mordock Sent Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:02 PM

The pool has gathered in the briefing room ahead of POTUS statement. We do not have an ETA on when he’ll make his remarks Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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In Town Pool Report #16 — Rolling

From Jeff Mordock Sent Saturday, April 25, 2026 9:51 PM

The Pool Returned to the White House at 9:50. We were dropped off at the North Lawn entrance. We are holding outside the main press entrance. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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In Town Pool Report #16 — Rolling

From Jeff Mordock Sent Saturday, April 25, 2026 9:47 PM

The motorcade is rolling as of 9:46. We are flying back to WH. Fastest motorcade I’ve ever been in Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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In Town Pool Report #15 - Trump Presser

From Jeff Mordock Sent Saturday, April 25, 2026 9:44 PM

PressSec (@Karoline Leavitt) posted: President Trump will deliver a statement in the White House Briefing Room. https://x.com/presssec/status/2048215065560576398?s=51 Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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In Town Pool Report #14 — Hegseth/Law Enforcement

From Jeff Mordock Sent Saturday, April 25, 2026 9:40 PM

Attached are two photos. One of the various law enforcement mapping out what to do. The second is Def. Secretary Pete Hegseth returning to the dinner The pool is still holding in the vans at 9:40 pm. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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In Town Pool Report 13— Departing Hilton

From Jeff Mordock Sent Saturday, April 25, 2026 9:36 PM

At 9:28 the pool was hurriedly rushed into pool vans. We are departing the Hilton. The whole motorcade is still here but we have no information on where POTUS is. Your pooler has asked and has not received any updates. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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In Town Pool Report #12 — Trump TS on shooting

From Jeff Mordock Sent Saturday, April 25, 2026 9:24 PM

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116468367583052130 Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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In-Town Pool Report #11 -Inside ballroom

From Jeff Mordock Sent Saturday, April 25, 2026 9:23 PM

Here are some photos inside the ballroom as you can see it’s emptier and people are standing around. In the second photo, you’ll see the stage is empty Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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In-Town Pool Report #10 - Returning to ballroom

From Jeff Mordock Sent Saturday, April 25, 2026 9:15 PM

The pool is being ushered back into the ballroom. The pool as asked but has received no information on POTUS’ whereabouts or condition. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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In-Town Pool Report 9 - Still at Hilton

From Jeff Mordock Sent Saturday, April 25, 2026 8:57 PM

The Pool is still at the Hilton as of 8:56, which means POTUS hadn’t departed yet. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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In-Town Pool Report #8 - Kash Patel spotted

From Jeff Mordock Sent Saturday, April 25, 2026 8:50 PM

We are being blocked by Secret Service. We did spot Kash Patel on his cellphone walking briskly past the pool. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]

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In Town Pool Report #7 - Appearant shooter in custody

From Jeff Mordock Sent Saturday, April 25, 2026 8:43 PM

We just heard Secret Service say alleged shooter is in custody. RFK JR and Cheryl Hines. RFK was limping. No word on POTUS also Jeanine Pirro were ushered past us. secret service is holding pool back. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]