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Motorcade is rolling to Trump International Hotel Las Vegas. Pool did not lay eyes on POTUS. Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX
POTUS went around the table and introduced participants to speak about the various provisions and how the policies have impacted them. At the end, POTUS ran through three policies — no tax on social security, tips and overtime — and had the crowd clap for their favorite. Event wrapped at 5:46 pm, as the YMCA blasted over the speakers. POTUS danced on stage, and the crowd cheered. Pool was moved to vans, so did not s…
POTUS mostly stuck to remarks on the economy and tax cuts, with asides throughout — mostly on Iran. Again, please check against feed. “In one form or another, more than 50% [of Americans] have taken advantage of the things that we put into the bill.” “We can never forget” Dems voted for tax increases “They voted for the largest tax hike in history” “Despite our little diversion to the little country of Iran” … “the…
POTUS, sitting center stage between Nevada Lt Gov Stavros Anthony and Treasury Sec Scott Bessent, said this is the “birthplace” of no tax on tips, as he retold the story of the waitress he met who he says inspired the policy. Check any quotes against transcript. “The tax cuts are enormous” Said "we got to win the midterms" or the policies will be taken away POTUS talked about his DoorDash delivery to the Oval this w…
Roundtable is kicking off. POTUS entered at 4:59 pm to Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA," as the crowd broke into a "USA" chant. Some attendees are singing along. Treasury Sec Scott Bessent is also on the stage alongside others. Your pooler has asked for a full list of roundtable participants. This is being live streamed at the link below, but I will continue to send highlights and color from the room. https://www…
The roundtable is set up on a stage in the hotel ballroom, with a massive "NO TAX ON TIPS" banner as the backdrop. Your pooler estimates a few hundred are in the crowd, with red Make America Great Again hats scattered throughout. We have asked the White House for an official count for attendees. Sinéad O'Connor's "Nothing Compares 2 U" is currently playing over the loudspeaker. Myah Ward White House reporter POLITIC…
At 4:36 pm, the motorcade arrived at the AC Hotel Las Vegas Symphony Park, where the president will participate in a roundtable discussion and give remarks. Pool could not see POTUS enter the building. Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX
POTUS exited AF1 at 4:15 pm and loaded into the beast. He waved but did not stop to speak to the pool. Pool then quickly loaded into vans, and motorcade is rolling at 4:17 pm, en route to roundtable site. Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX
AF1 touched down at Harry Reid International Airport at 4:03 pm after an uneventful flight. POTUS did not come back to see the pool, and TVs were set to Fox News for the entirety of the flight. Reminder that all times in pool notes will be local. Next stop is the roundtable. I will flag when we’re loaded and motorcade is rolling. Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX
Couldn’t hear all of the gaggle, but some quotes below. Thanks for the assist from Julian at the Boston Globe. On criticism from the pope- “Very important that the Pope understands very, very important… nice not to say it— Iran killed 42,000 people that were totally unarmed. They were protestors. Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. If they did, every country, including Italy, where he’s stationed, every single countr…
POTUS descended the M1 steps at 2:44 pm wearing a suit and his signature red tie. He waved to the pool on the tarmac before walking up the steps. POTUS stopped at the top and gave the pool a pump before boarding Air Force One. Reminder, if POTUS gaggles in flight, there should be an audio stream. But either way, you'll hear from your pooler once we touch down in Vegas with details from any potential gaggles. Conside…
Happy Thursday, I'll be your print pooler for POTUS' trip to Las Vegas today where he'll be participating in a roundtable focused on his tax cuts. On Friday, the president will then head to Phoenix, AZ, for remarks to TPUSA. Marine One touched down at JBA at 2:35 pm. Still waiting on POTUS to disembark Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX
POTUS boarded Marine One at 2:21pm after taking over 20 minutes of questions from the media. Before boarding, he pointed to a large group of people standing outside the White House and waved. Marine One was wheels up at 2:25pm. Gaggle quotes tk. Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House | POLITICO
POTUS walked out of the Oval at 1:54pm. He is gaggling now. More tk. Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House | POLITICO
We have a call to gather now at the Palm Room doors for President Trump’s Marine One departure. Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House | POLITICO
Hi all, I’m your in-town print pooler today, filling in for RealClearPolitics. We have a lunch lid until 12:30pm. Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House | POLITICO
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White House called a lid at 6 pm. A good evening to all! Diana Nerozzi | White House reporter POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX | diana_nerozzi
At 2:08pm, the first lady entered the Ways and Means committee hearing room in the Longworth building on Capitol Hill for a roundtable on “supporting America’s foster youth.” Members of congress from both parties turned up for it. Among them: Congressman Jason Smith, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee (R-MO-08) Congressman Danny Davis, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and W…
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