From Birnbaum, MichaelSent Tuesday, March 24, 2026 2:23 PM
Attorney General Pam Bondi administered the oath to Markwayne Mullin, starting at 2:20pm and finishing a minute later. President Trump praised Markwayne Mullin's business and political record. He talked about what he said was Democrats’ desire to keep open borders. "I see the midterms are close. I don't know what close means," he said, saying he doesn't understand how people can vote for Democrats. Referenced trans…
From Birnbaum, MichaelSent Tuesday, March 24, 2026 2:14 PM
Stephen Miller, Pam Bondi, Tom Homan, Pete Hegseth among others are here in the Oval for the Mullin ceremony, along with a passel of Mullins, his family. Michael Birnbaum White House correspondent The Washington Post XXX-XXX-XXXX (mobile) [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Birnbaum, MichaelSent Tuesday, March 24, 2026 2:08 PM
The event to swear in Markwayne Mullin as the ninth homeland security secretary is starting, as a crew of eight workers jackhammers the tiles off the floor of the Rose Garden colonnade. The colonnade wall is protected by white plastic. The plaques that highlight presidential achievements are still mounted underneath the plastic, but the presidential photos, including the autopen, have been removed. There is also a w…
From Birnbaum, MichaelSent Tuesday, March 24, 2026 1:57 PM
White House has instructed pool to line up for the Mullin ceremony. Michael Birnbaum White House correspondent The Washington Post XXX-XXX-XXXX (mobile) [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Birnbaum, MichaelSent Tuesday, March 24, 2026 1:30 PM
The Mullin event in the Oval Office is delayed. No clarity about how late- I'll ping when we are officially lining up. I have asked the White House for a list of participants and will send it if I receive it. Michael Birnbaum White House correspondent The Washington Post XXX-XXX-XXXX (mobile) [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Birnbaum, MichaelSent Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:24 AM
The White House has called a lunch lid until 12:20pm. Guten appetit! Michael Birnbaum White House correspondent The Washington Post XXX-XXX-XXXX (mobile) [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Emily GoodinSent Tuesday, March 24, 2026 10:17 AM
First Lady Melania Trump arrived at her Fostering The Future Together Global Coalition Summit at the State Department at 10:01 am. The spouses of leaders from 38 countries were present for the opening of the event. Flagging that Olena Zelenska, the first lady of the Ukraine, and Sara Netanyahu, spouse of Israeli PM, are among those present. (Full list of countries below). Mrs. Trump welcomed the spouses and thanked…
From Birnbaum, MichaelSent Tuesday, March 24, 2026 9:20 AM
Good morning, everyone! I'm your print pooler today. A chilly morning at the White House today: my reliable iPhone tells me it's 37 degrees. President Trump's lone public event today is at 1:30 p.m. in the Oval Office, the swearing-in ceremony for Homeland Security Secretary-designate Markwayne Mullin. I'll update if that changes. Michael Michael Birnbaum White House correspondent The Washington Post XXX-XXX-XXXX (m…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CBS Secondary TV Corr: Spectrum Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Washington Post Secondary Print: Politico Radio: FOX New Media: Lindell TV EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 10:00 AM THE FIRST LADY delivers Opening Remarks at the Fos…
From Soellner, MicaSent Monday, March 23, 2026 5:47 PM
Marine One was wheels down at 5:43 pm. The president did not take any questions as he entered the Oval Office. Mica Soellner Senior White House Reporter Bloomberg Government C: XXX-XXX-XXXX
From Andrew FeinbergSent Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:34 PM ET
POTUS exited Air Force One at 1725 followed by a large group of staff and other passengers, all of whom descended the large front airstairs. He returned a salute from the Air Force greeter, waved to pool and immediately boarded Marine One after returning a salute from the Marine at the door of that aircraft. Marine One was wheels up from JBA and en route to the South Lawn at 1732, thereby ending my pooling responsib…
From Soellner, MicaSent Monday, March 23, 2026 5:05 PM
Good evening from the White House. Pool is gathering at Palm Doors now for the president’s arrival. Mica Soellner Senior White House Reporter Bloomberg Government C: XXX-XXX-XXXX
From Andrew FeinbergSent Monday, March 23, 2026, 2:25 PM CT
Motorcade pulled onto the Memphis tarmac at 1422. As we were making our way to the aircraft, POTUS boarded at 1423 and waved as he ascended the airstairs. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Andrew FeinbergSent Monday, March 23, 2026, 2:11 PM CT
Pool was very rapidly ushered out before being able to ask any further questions at 1403 local time. Staff exiting ahead of POTUS included Miller and Boris Epshteyn. POTUS exited at 1408 CT. He was asked what he thought of the tour but pool did not hear answer. Motorcade rolling at 1410 CT. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Andrew FeinbergSent Monday, March 23, 2026, 2:03 PM CT
POTUS came upstairs to the “Jungle Room” as the tour guide explained how he’d bought the furniture for the room after his father had complained about seeing very ugly furniture at a store. Asked about his favorite Elvis song, POTUS replied that it was “hurt.” After he spent a moment admiring Elvis’ gold bedside telephone, he signed a replica of one of Elvis’ guitars with a gold-colored Sharpie marker. Andrew Feinber…
From Andrew FeinbergSent Monday, March 23, 2026, 1:53 PM CT
Previous report should have been numbered 16. Pool was relocated to the kitchen, where Elvis’ Army helmet and a blue dress uniform cover (which he wore on a Frank Sinatra special) are being displayed. The tour guide also showed POTUS Elvis’ copy of a Frank Sinatra record. After the tour guide said Elvis considered Memphis home, POTUS remarked that the city is “safe again.” Pool is relocating to the Jungle Room while…