From David SmithSent Friday, September 4, 2026 4:07 PM
Some more detailed comments from POTUS in the Oval Office on three topics: Air Force One Question: "Does the new Air Force One still need to be maxed out? Is it safe to fly to Ireland?" POTUS: "Yeah, it's going to go away and it's a magnificent plane. Interior-wise, the best. Engine is the best. Oh yeah, no, it's, well, it has a lot of stuff, but to max it out, meaning you can go into any territory, it'll take about…
From David SmithSent Friday, September 4, 2026 3:46 PM
Here is POTUS's full response to the first question on Iran. Question: "Mr President, the Vice President said yesterday that he would not describe the conflict with Iran as a war. But the US resumed strikes for the first time in recent weeks. Can you explain to the American people: if this is not a war, what exactly is it?" POTUS replied: "Well, I tell you what. A lot of people don't call it a war. I call it a milit…
From Kerry PicketSent Friday, September 4, 2026 3:35 PM
Pool is back in the briefing room at 3:33 p.m. after briefly loading onto a van. We are now holding in the briefing room. Kerry Picket | White House Correspondent
From David SmithSent Friday, September 4, 2026 3:07 PM
Asked when his Super PAC will spend on the midterms, POTUS said: “We already did. I think I have close to a billion dollars in the Super PAC.” He said he think Republicans can do well. “I’m going to spend whatever amount of money is necessary.” Asked about Kushner and Witkoff’s trip to Moscow, POTUS said: “They’re bringing with them a plan to end the war.” POTUS complained about not winning the Nobel Peace Prize. “I…
From Kerry PicketSent Friday, September 4, 2026 3:18 PM
Good afternoon from your out-of-town pool for weekend travel to Bedminster, NJ. We are gathered at the stake out location for motorcade departure and will soon be loading into vans. Kerry Picket | White House Correspondent
EXECUTIVE ORDER ________________________________________________________________ By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Policy. Ranchers play a vital role in our Nation's food supply chain and cultural heritage. These hardworking Americans ensure that our country has a reliable domestic source of high-quality anima…
EXECUTIVE ORDER ________________________________________________________________ By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. American ranchers want to be able to butcher, process, package, and sell their meat to consumers across State lines while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and avoid being…
From David SmithSent Friday, September 4, 2026, at 2:45 PM
Asked about JD Vance saying the Iran conflict is not a war, POTUS replied: “A lot of people don’t call it a war. I call it a military conflict. It’s small potatoes for us… We do intermittent strikes… We’re not fighting right now.” When pressed by a reporter, he asked: “How long were we in Vietnam?” He continued: “We took out all the mines… I don’t think it matters what you call it. What matters is we had tremendous…
From David SmithSent Friday, September 4, 2026, at 2:36 PM
POTUS said he is also signing an order allowing ranchers to protect their own cattle. He spoke to a rancher about the threat from Mexican gray wolves. Told by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins that ranchers cannot shoot the wolves because they are an endangered species, POTUS replied: “You can shoot them as of today?” Rollins laughed and indicated that the change is not quite so immediate. When one rancher mentio…
From David SmithSent Friday, September 4, 2026, at 2:19 PM
At 2.13pm the pool was led into the Oval Office, where POTUS is sitting behind the Resolute desk. A group of farmers and ranchers are standing behind. POTUS announced action to help farmers and ranchers with meat processing. He said: “For years I’ve heard they have problems with the big processors.” They say the four are a “nasty group”. “People have been asking for this change for decades and we’re getting it done.…
From David SmithSent Friday, September 4, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Greetings from the White House on a warm and sunny day. After an uneventful morning, a lunch lid has been called until 1pm. David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media
“America added 162,000 jobs in August — triple economists’ expectations. The private sector has now created over one million jobs under President Trump, whose reindustrialization agenda continues to drive manufacturing and factory construction job growth. America is in the middle of a historic investment boom, and the August jobs report is the latest data point showing how Americans are benefitting from the Trump ad…
WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2026 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: ABC Secondary TV Corr: RAV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: The Guardian Secondary Print: AFP Radio: AP New Media: NOTUS Out-of-Town Travel Pool TV Corr & Crew: ABC Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Washington Times Secondary Print: Bloomberg Radio: AP Ne…
From Gerren Keith GaynorSent Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 6:04 PM
The White House called a photo/travel for the pool at 6pm. Have a great evening! Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC
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From Gerren Keith GaynorSent Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 2:41 PM
The briefing with VP Vance ended at 2:40 p.m., lasting 57 minutes. The VP updated on his office’s work on tackling fraud, U.S.-Venezuela oil operation, and the Second Lady’s summer reading challenge before taking questions from reporters. Vance praised Karoline Leavitt and her legacy in her departure from the White House. He took questions on a range of topics: Inflation/Midterms His weight loss High gas prices Iran…
On Thursday, September 3, 2026, Second Lady Usha Vance announced that students across the country have one day left to complete her annual Summer Reading Challenge. “This summer has flown by, and there’s just one day left to complete my Summer Reading Challenge! I’m excited to see even more students take part and send in their submissions on the final day. Students who have read 12 books this summer can visit wh.gov…
From Gerren Keith GaynorSent Thursday, September 3, 2026 1:37 PM
The White House has called a 2-minute warning for press briefing with Vice President Vance, which is being streamed live: https://www.youtube.com/live/rNXZbscEn6I?is=JoNvNXS6lHIk7mLt Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC
From Gerren Keith GaynorSent Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 11:45 AM
The pool has a lunch lid until 12:45 p.m. ET. Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC