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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CBS Secondary TV Corr: Scripps Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Roll Call Secondary Print: Reuters Radio: iHeartMedia New Media: Military Times EDT: 8:30 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 9:00 AM THE PRESIDENT signs an Executive Order Oval Of…
Motorcade arrived at Phoenix Sky Harbor International at 4:13 pm. POTUS immediately boarded AF1. Consider this your wheels up to JBA. Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX
Motorcade is rolling to airport at 3:53 pm. Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX
POTUS wrapped at 3:47 pm. YMCA blasted over the speakers as he waved to the crowd and clapped. Pool did not see him exit, as we were ushered to the vans. More remarks: POTUS wrapped by running through a slew of topics, including the administration's crackdown on fraud. He shouted out VP Vance, who is leading the effort and said fraud is running rampant in a number of states: "We're on their ass" "We will make Americ…
"I'm the peacemaker" ... "you have to sometimes get involved" "We're using American strength to advance American interests" Trump touted VZ operation. "We're going to help them out with Cuba" ... "Watch what happens" On DHS funding: "they want to keep [criminals] in the country." POTUS mentioned recent case with a Haitian migrant. "Republicans want to put them in jail" "We've deported a record number of criminal ali…
Speech continued with POTUS hitting lots of topics, including immigration, crime, men in women's sports, DEI, etc. "We have a country now that is based again on merit" POTUS highlighted some moments from his SOTU speech, as he looks to draw a contrast with Dems. He mentioned some of his guests during the speech, telling the crowd that Dems didn't clap "That night was a very telling night" On ICE, Border Patrol. "The…
POTUS said Charlie Kirk’s message remains “unstoppable” “He was a special person.” "This November, we're going to win the midterms" "We have some good news ... would anybody like to talk about Iran?" "In 2024, Turning Points grassroots army" helped us win On Iran “Iran has just announced the strait of Hormuz is fully open and ready for business” Again said the blockade will remain in effect until a deal with Iran is…
POTUS walked on stage at 2:52 pm to Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA" following a montage of his voice with photos and videos from the campaign trail and his first year in office. The president stood for the entirety of the song, as sparklers sprayed up from the stage. The crowd erupted into a "USA" chant. Before POTUS, Erika Kirk walked on stage at 2:42 pm, gave remarks and introduced the president. More below fr…
Inside Dream City Church, attendees fill the seats on the main floor, and one level above. The very top level is closed off. Your pool, which is positioned in the back on the main level, has asked the White House for an official count of attendees. Some attendees are standing, and others are sitting while a playlist -- at one point playing Phantom of the Opera -- runs over the loudspeaker. Lots of red and white Trum…
Motorcade arrived at Dream City Church for POTUS' TPUSA remarks at 2:24 pm. Ride was uneventful -- lots of onlookers recording the motorcade along the way. Dozens of protesters gathered outside of the entrance of the venue parking lot, with lots of signs -- including "Trump must testify," "You suck," and others related to Epstein, ICE, etc Pool did not lay eyes on POTUS entering the building. Myah Ward White House r…
Please check audio feed for quotes "We'll see how it all turns out, but it should be good, some very good discussions, and hopefully that subject that you like to talk about will be very good. And we've done a good job, but we'll see ... the talks are going on and going over the weekend, and a lot of good things are happening that includes Lebanon" On differences between US/ Iran "If there are, I'm going to straight…
POTUS briefly gaggled, and answered a few questions on Iran, including on remaining differences and how long he was willing to continue blockade. He didn't know when asked about Anthropic meeting. Motorcade rolling at 2:02 pm for TPUSA event Otter link: https://otter.ai/u/wwnuYB7ZexU-BxE1Okr10ZT_WOE Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX
POTUS disembarked at 1:59 pm. POTUS gaggle more tk Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX
AF1 was wheels down in Phoenix at 1:45 pm Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX
Motorcade arrived to Harry Reid International Airport at 12:45 pm after an uneventful ride. POTUS exited the beast and immediately boarded AF1 for Phoenix. Consider this your wheels up. Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX
Motorcade is rolling from Trump International Hotel Las Vegas en route to Harry Reid International Airport at 12:27 pm. Pool could not see POTUS enter his vehicle. Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX
Your pool has been swept and is holding near Trump International Hotel Las Vegas. I’ll update when we’re rolling for the airport. Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX
President Donald J. Trump returned yesterday to the birthplace of his signature No Tax on Tips policy to highlight its massive success and the transformative impact of the largest tax cuts in American history. Standing with workers in Las Vegas, President Trump showcased how his groundbreaking reforms are putting more money directly in their pockets — relief every single Democrat in Congress voted against. Over 53 m…
Good morning from Las Vegas. Pool call time is 10:30 am for the president's trip to Phoenix later today. Flagging timing from WH: 2:00 PM MST (5:00 PM EDT) THE PRESIDENT delivers Remarks to TPUSA Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX
Motorcade arrived at Trump International Hotel Las Vegas at 6:05 pm. Pool could not see POTUS enter. And we have a travel/ photo lid. Thanks everyone! Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX