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Under the decisive leadership of President Donald J. Trump, Operation Epic Fury is delivering overwhelming, devastating success against the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. In just three weeks, America’s unmatched military has obliterated the Iranian regime’s air and naval capabilities, demolished its ballistic missile arsenal and production facilities, annihilated more than 7,000 targets, and crippled it…
From Mineko TokitoSent Thursday, March 19, 2026 2:36 PM
The White House X account has starting posting photos of President Trump and Prime Minister Takaichi in the Diplomatic Room giving a thumbs up pose: https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/2034690967547048061?s=20 The White House also shared a quote from PM Takaichi along with a photo of the Oval Office bilateral meeting: "I firmly believe that it is only you, Donald, who can achieve peace across the world. To do so, I am r…
From Mineko TokitoSent Thursday, March 19, 2026 2:00 PM
Earlier in the Oval, when President Trump was answering the question about why he didn't notify allies about his intentions to strike Iran, he said, "well, one thing, you don't want to signal too much. You know, when we go in, we went in very hard, and we didn't tell anybody about it because we wanted surprise. Who knows better about surprise than Japan, ok?" "Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor, ok? Right? He…
From Mineko TokitoSent Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:48 PM
Takaichi first said in English, "Thank you Donald for inviting me to the White House today." She then turned to Mr. Takao, her interpreter, who President Trump recognized, saying, "please, you have a very good interpreter." In her opening remarks she said through Mr. Takao: "Right now situations in the Middle East and also the entire world, we are actually experiencing a very severe security environment, and also th…
From Nik PopliSent Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:38 PM
Lunch lid until 1:30pm. Here are some additional quotes from Trump to reporters in the Oval Office earlier: On why he didn't tell allies about the war before attacking Iran: "We wanted it to be a surprise. Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?" Trump confirmed that he may seek $200 billion in new Pentagon funding, calling it a "small price to pay to make sure that we…
From Mineko TokitoSent Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:16 PM
Pool was ushered into the Oval around 11:46am. Both delegations were flanking President Trump and PM Takaichi. On the table there was a mockup of the future AF1. Trump said he was honored and proud to endorse her on her successful election Takaichi began speaking at 11:49am in English thanking the welcome. Her interpreter took over, speaking on the severe security environment. She said that only you Donald can achie…
From Nik PopliSent Thursday, March 19, 2026, 12:18 PM
Pool was ushered out of the Oval Office at 12:14pm. Trump took a handful of questions. On sending troops to Iran: "No, I'm not putting troops anywhere. If I were, I certainly wouldn't tell you but I'm not putting troops" On if he’s satisfied with the level of support he’s getting from Japan on Iran: “They are really stepping up to plate… unlike NATO” On allies: “We don't need much. We don't need anything honestly fr…
From Mineko TokitoSent Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:47 AM
Japanese delegation said the bilateral began at 11:37am. Pool is still waiting to be ushered in. Earlier, she hugged President Trump upon arrival at the South entrance. (Apologies again for the error. Your pooler had no eyes on the arrival) Takaichi is wearing her signature blue suit Mineko Tokito Abe Senior Washington Reporter The Yomiuri Shimbun General Bureau of the Americas Suite 802 National Press Building 529…
From Nik PopliSent Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:49 AM
Pool entered the Oval Office slightly behind schedule at 11:46am. President Trump and Prime Minister Takaichi are seated in chairs in front of the fireplace. Vance, Rubio, and Hegseth are seated to Trump’s left. The two shook hands after Trump introduced her. More TK. Nik Popli Politics Reporter, TIME XXX-XXX-XXXX (c) • XXX-XXX-XXXX (o)
From Mineko TokitoSent Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:340AM
Your pooler regrets the error. It appears that the Prime Minister arrived at the South entrance and was greeted by President Trump Mineko Tokito Abe Senior Washington Reporter The Yomiuri Shimbun General Bureau of the Americas Suite 802 National Press Building 529 14th st. NW Washington DC 20045 Office # XXX-XXX-XXXX Fax # XXX-XXX-XXXX Cell # XXX-XXX-XXXX www.yomiuri.co.jp
From Mineko TokitoSent Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:36 AM
Takaichi arrived through the side entrance around 11:20am, which is the same entrance that the German and Irish leaders have used as of late. Earlier, Karoline popped into the briefing room to show some of the Japanese delegation the room (they were particularly curious about the ceiling) and to take photos together at the podium. She was all smiles. (Thank you to fellow Foreign Press Group members for this anecdote…
From Nik PopliSent Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:31 AM
Greetings from the White House, where President Trump is meeting soon with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Pool has been called to gather at the briefing room doors for the Oval Office bilat. Nik Popli Politics Reporter, TIME XXX-XXX-XXXX (c) • XXX-XXX-XXXX (o)
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From Mineko TokitoSent Thursday, March 19, 2026 9:43 AM
Good morning and Ohayo Gozaimasu, I am Mineko Tokito Abe and I am your foreign pooler for the visit of Japanese Prime Minister, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae (tah-kah-EE-chee sah-NAH-eh). TAKAICHI is the Prime Minister's family name and SANAE is her given name. In 2019, Japan decided to change the way Japanese names are written in English by placing the family name first, as it is traditionally written in Japanese, Korean and…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CBS Secondary TV Corr: Scripps Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: TIME Secondary Print: Reuters Radio: ABC New Media: Rachel Bade EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Greeting with the Prime Minis…
From John BennettSent Wednesday, March 18, 2026 6:01 PM
The White House called a travel/photo lid at 6 p.m. John T. Bennett White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large Roll Call & CQ E-mail: [EMAIL ADDRESS] Digital: rollcall.com X: @bennettjohnt
From John BennettSent Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 4:31 PM
Marine One appeared in a crystal clear sky at 4:23 p.m. and was wheels down at 4:26 p.m. POTUS stepped off at 4:29 p.m. He did not stop to answer shouted questions. Trump entered the Oval Office at 4:30 p.m. More TK. John T. Bennett White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large Roll Call & CQ E-mail: [EMAIL ADDRESS] Digital: rollcall.com X: @bennettjohnt
From S.V. DateSent Wednesday, March 18, 2026 4:17 PM
After an unexplained delay, the president emerged from the forward door of Air Force 1 at 1610, climbed down the stairs, which were not pushed up against the fuselage until 1607. The president waved at the pool but did not approach. The president’s helicopter was aloft at 1616 heading back to the White House. Handing off to the in-town pool. 30- ———————- S.V. Dáte White House correspondent HuffPost XXX-XXX-XXXX @svd…