From Andrew FeinbergSent Monday, March 23, 2026, 1:44 PM CT
“Who doesn’t love Elvis? Everybody loves Elvis!” That’s what POTUS said upon entering the mansion at 1337 before he began to boast about crime stats in Memphis. “Elvis would be very happy about that,” he said. POTUS also lamented not having ever met Elvis but said he “loves” his music. “I never get tired of that music, I hear it a lot.” The Medal of Freedom which POTUS presented to Elvis Presley posthumously was on…
From Andrew FeinbergSent Monday, March 23, 2026, 1:37 PM CT
“I'm going to Graceland, Graceland Memphis, Tennessee, I'm going to Graceland Pool vans and POTUS with staffers And we are going to Graceland” (With apologies to Paul Simon) Motorcade arrived at Graceland at 1334 CT after a journey along streets that appeared to be completely shut down to allow POTUS to pass. The streets were lined with numerous police and national guard, some of whom saluted. Motorcade stopped at 1…
From Andrew FeinbergSent Monday, March 23, 2026, 1:14 PM CT
The event ended at 1310 local time with POTUS thanking participants and attendees and the playing of “YMCA.” Pool is leaving the venue on foot and loading into vans — pool did not see POTUS exit. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Andrew FeinbergSent Monday, March 23, 2026, 1:24 PM CT
Motorcade is on the move as of 1323 CT. Destination presumably Graceland, per POTUS. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Andrew FeinbergSent Monday, March 23, 2026, 12:17 PM CT
POTUS just told the audience that SecDef Hegseth has signed a directive to provide National Guard soldiers deployed as part of the administration's law enforcement initiatives in Tennesee, Washington, New Orleans and along the U.S.-Mexico border will recieve "the same benefits as active duty, because you deserve it." Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Andrew FeinbergSent Monday, March 23, 2026, 12:11 PM CT
The president tells roundtable attendees he will be making a visit to Graceland, the estate of the late Elvis Presley, after this event concludes. He said: "I love Elvis. I never met Elvis. Everyone said, 'Did you?'" "I met them all. I met Sinatra. I knew all of them. I never met Elvis. Sometimes I feel I should tell little fibs that I knew him," he continued. "Well, I love Elvis, but I never met him. But I'm going…
From Andrew FeinbergSent Monday, March 23, 2026, 12:08 PM CT
A White House official has passed along this list of participants: THE PRESIDENT Secretary Pete Hegseth, Department of War Attorney General Pam Bondi, Department of Justice Governor Bill Lee, Governor of Tennessee Director Kash Patel, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Gady Serralta, U.S. Marshals Service The Honorable Stephen Miller, Assistant to The President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland…
From Andrew FeinbergSent Monday, March 23, 2026, 11:52 AM CT
Trump opened his remarks by marvelling at the quality of the sound system being used in the venue and is now providing an "update" on Iran. He repeated previously-used talking points about how the talks (which Iran has denied having) have been "very good" and how his "entire life" is a negotiation. Event is being livestreamed/broadcast. The task force members (including AG Bondi, SecDef Hegseth, are seated at tables…
From Andrew FeinbergSent Monday, March 23, 2026, 11:40 AM CT
After a very short walk and multiple attempts to set up WiFi, Pool is now set up at the back of an empty Air National Guard hangar where a stage has been erected for the law enforcement roundtable. Members of the task force entered to applause, while National Guard soldiers who'd been seated on bleachers set up on either side of the stage stood once the task force entered the venue and sat at their places on stage.…
Today, President Donald J. Trump travels to Memphis to highlight the remarkable progress in restoring safety to a city long ranked among the nation’s most dangerous. Under President Trump’s leadership, the Memphis Safe Task Force — a decisive, aggressive federal intervention involving the National Guard and a host of federal agencies — has crushed violent crime where the policies of Democrats had failed. The results…
From Andrew FeinbergSent Monday, March 23, 2026, 12:25 PM CT
POTUS exited Air Force One at 1121. He immediately descended the airstairs, returned a salute from an Air Force greeter at the bottom and proceeded directly into The Beast for a short drive to the Tennessee ANG facility that will host his first event. Pool is walking to the venue, as it’s quite a short distance and it’s quite nice outside today. Also, it’s much healthier to walk. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspo…
From Andrew FeinbergSent Monday, March 23, 2026, 11:02 AM CT
Air Force One touched down in Memphis (much like any FedEx overnight package) at 1101 local time (1201 ET). Gaggle quotes should be in your inbox, apoologies for having lost signal while sending them during takeoff. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Andrew FeinbergSent Monday, March 23, 2026 10:21 AM
On Iran denying any talks happening: "They have to get themselves better on public relations people.We have had very, very strong talks. We'll see where they lead. We have points of major points of agreement, I would say, almost all points of agreement. Perhaps that hasn't been conveyed. The communication, as you know, has been blown to pieces. They're unable to talk to each other, but we've had very strong talks" "…
The White House Office of Communications has determined the In-Town press rotation for the week of March 24 - March 29, 2026. Outlets and reporters interested in joining the White House Press Pool are welcome to email [EMAIL ADDRESS] to express interest. Date TV Secondary TV Print Secondary Print Radio New Media 24-Mar CBS Spectrum Washington Post Politico FOX Lindell TV 25-Mar CNN Bloomberg TV Washington Times AP i…
From Andrew FeinbergSent Monday, March 23, 2026 10:16 AM
Air Force One is wheels up for Memphis at 1015 ET. Will send gaggle quotes ASAP. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Andrew FeinbergSent Monday, March 23, 2026 10:08 AM
Motorcade pulled onto the tarmac at Palm Beach International at 0937. Pool spotted POTUS in the Beast with his mobile phone pressed to his ear as the motorcade doubled back on itself along the airport service road. POTUS exited the Beast at 0939. He spoke for approximately 20 minutes, said Jared Kushner/Steve Witkoff leading talks with Iran, he also said Iran agreed to not have a nuclear weapon Full quotes will be t…
From Andrew FeinbergSent Monday, March 23, 2026 8:18 AM
Good morning and sincere condolences to those of you who, like Sir Bob Geldof, don’t like Mondays. Pool has been swept, gear has been sniffed, and we are presently holding in vans across from Mar-a-Lago to await POTUS for a quick drive to Palm Beach International. Before he returns to Washington, POTUS will first make a stop in Memphis, home of Beale Street and Elvis Presley’s Graceland. POTUS has made some news thi…
From Andrew FeinbergSent Sunday, March 22, 2026 2:17 PM
The Beast pulled into Mar-a-Lago at 1413 ET after a quick trip from West Palm Beach to Palm Beach. Pool did spot a group of Cuban flag-waving demonstrators along the route chanting “freedom for Cuba” as the motorcade passed. The motorcade slowed down noticeably as it passed the demonstration, presumably to let POTUS take in the scene. Pool vans split off to the holding area after dropping POTUS at MAL, at which poin…
From Andrew FeinbergSent Sunday, March 22, 2026 2:06 PM
Motorcade is on the move at 1405 ET. Pool was able to spot The Beast exiting Trump International but wasn’t able to see POTUS. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS]