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Pool was loaded into vans at 9:37 pm before President Trump finished up at the DJT Institute of Peace. Your pooler did not see him enter the beast. Motorcade is headed to the White House at 10:03 pm. Mabinty Quarshie, White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
Pool is holding inside a conference room in the DJT institute of peace. Your pooler did not see President Trump exit the beast. Mabinty Quarshie, White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
Motorcade arrived at the DJT institute of Peace at 7:20 pm. There were some protesters who held up a sign that said “Trump stole usip” One protestor flipped off the motorcade. Mabinty Quarshie, White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
Your pooler did not see President Donald Trump enter the beast. The motorcade left for the DJT Institute of Peace at 7:15 pm. Mabinty Quarshie, White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
Pool is gathering at the palm room doors before heading to the Donald J. Trump institute of peace. Mabinty Quarshie, White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
Pool was escorted out of the Oval Office at 5:52 pm. Otter to the event is here: https://otter.ai/u/N9bNSOXZJSenrg-fHb17BR_zrvo Mabinty Quarshie, White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
Vice President Vance announced the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is extended. “We're going to extend the ceasefire for three weeks that's already in place between Israel and Lebanon,” Vance said. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mick Huckabee is also in the Oval Office. Mabinty Quarshie, White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
Pool entered the Oval Office at 5:23 pm. President Trump started speaking at 5:24 pm. Vp Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are also in the Oval Office for the greeting with Lebanese Ambassador to the U.S. Nada Hamadeh Moawad and her Israeli counterpart Yechiel Leiter. Mabinty Quarshie, White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
Pool has gathered at the briefing room doors. Mabinty Quarshie, White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
I meant to include my otter of the event, which is here: https://otter.ai/u/OR02C1P17UNB8F5fwHUBosLlqUA?utm_source=copy_url Your pooler was informed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio popped into the Oval Office briefly before he left. More quotes from Trump (please double-check them!): On Navy Secretary John Phelan: "He's a wonderful guy. Just put out a statement ... He's a very good man. I really liked him but he…
Pool was escorted out of the Oval Office at 4:18 pm. The event has concluded. Mabinty Quarshie, White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
During the healthcare President Trump directed press to look at the granite outside the Oval Office. “But we're putting magnificent new granite. It's called charcoal. It's a black granite against the white, beautiful white walls. We've stripped all of the paints off, 200 years of paint, and we've redone it, and it's beautiful,” he said (double check quotes) Mabinty Quarshie, White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
President Trump announced a drug pricing deal with Regeneron which he claimed is “ the biggest cut in drug prices in the history of our country, by many percentage points.” “With this announcement, 17 of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, representing 80% of the branded drug market, have now agreed to sell their drugs to American patients at the lowest prices anywhere in the world” Trump continued. “The c…
The pool entered the Oval Office at 3:11 pm. President Trump was already seated at his desk when pool entered. You can find the event being live-streamed at the usual websites. Mabinty Quarshie, White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
The pool has been called to gather for 3pm Oval Office event. Mabinty Quarshie, White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
Sending this note on background from a White House official: “The ambassador-level talks between Israel and Lebanon will now take place at the White House. President Trump will greet the representatives upon their arrival.” Mabinty Quarshie, White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
In her remarks, Melania Trump issued a call to action for Americans to help “change people’s lives for the better.” Quotes from the first lady: "America’s children are our moral equals. As parents and leaders, it is our ethical obligation to ensure our kids develop emotionally and physically within a safe environment." “We are not here to prepare our children for yesterday’s world. Be purposeful with your objectives…
First Lady Melania Trump entered the annual First Lady’s luncheon at 12:37 pm. Second Lady Usha Vance is also here, walking in just before the First Lady. She introduced Mrs. Trump as a woman of accomplishments and her friend. Vance: “Serving as first lady for two terms is no small feat, but ours does with an inspiring grace.” Mrs. Trump is wearing an ivory double breasted jacket from Dior with a black Dolce pencil…
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Hello all, We have a lunch lid until 1 pm. Thanks, Mabinty Quarshie, White House reporter