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Foreign Pool Report # 7

From Diyar Kurda Sent Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 12:10 PM

More qoutes on Iran and Cuba “To me, Iran is something that was essentially largely over in two or three days, because the Navy was wiped out almost immediately the Air Force came next. The anti aircraft came next week. We're flying over Iran. We could take out their electric capacity in one hour. We have all the there's nothing they can do right now because everything is knocked out. They have no again, no radar, n…

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Foreign Pool Report # 6

From Diyar Kurda Sent Tuesday, March 17, 2026 12:06 PM

On China visit and relations with China, President Trump: “Well, yeah, what China has a little different so if we were resetting the meeting, and it looks like it'll take place in about five weeks, we're working with China, they were fine with it, we're going to say, I look forward to seeing President Xi. He looks forward to seeing me, I think. But I do look forward to seeing we have a good relationship with China.…

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Foreign Pool Report # 5

From Diyar Kurda Sent Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 12:04 PM

quotes from President Trump on Nato and the help US seeks from allies “Well, we don't need too much help, and we don't need any help actually. In fact, we just put out a notice I was watching over the last couple of weeks, and all of our NATO allies were very much in favor of what we did. They thought it was very important. We were just discussing it actually very important that we take out the nuclear threat from I…

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Re: Foreign Pool Report # 4

From Diyar Kurda Sent Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 11:49 AM

At the Oval Office, alongside the President, your pooler spots Vice President JD Vance, Secretary Marco Rubio, the Secretary of Energy , President Donald Trump wore a dark blue suit with a green tie, and the Taoiseach wore a blue suit with a green tie. Quotes on foreign policy to follow. Please check all the quotes against the audio Best Diyar Kurda Washington D.C. Bureau Chief Rudaw Media Network

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Foreign Pool Report #3

From Diyar Kurda Sent Tuesday, March 17, 2026 11:42 AM

I’m covering the Oval Office meeting - the pool is now moving to enter the Oval Office. Only the Irish Ambassador to the U.S. and his advisers are part of the Taoiseach’s delegation in the Oval Office- none of his ministers are present for this meeting, according to the Irish Press Corps. Best Diyar Kurda Washington D.C. Bureau Chief Rudaw Media Network Office Address: 529 14th St NW #1145, Washington, DC 20045 XXX-…

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Foreign Pool Report #2: Arrival

From David Alandete Sent Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 11:39 AM

As of 11:37 EST, the Taoiseach is at the White House, currently in the Oval. Unlike last year, the Irish prime minister entered through the side entrance with his motorcade, reaching the West Wing via the Executive Office Building complex west of the White House. In 2025, he was greeted by President Trump at the West Wing entrance after driving through the North Portico, with the flags of Ireland, the United States…

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pool report #3/Oval comments with Irish prime minister

From Todd Gillman Sent Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 12:11 AM

The pool is in the Oval Office, where the president is meeting with the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin. Trump repeats several times that the US doesnt need help with Iran from NATO. "They have no Air Force, no navy... Their leaders are gone..." "Despite the fact that we help them so much... they dont want to help us, which is amazing." Said he didnt do a "full court press" with NATO re Iran Nobody said you shouldn't do i…

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pool report #2/meeting with Irish prime minister

From Todd Gillman Sent Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 11:52 AM

The pool entered the Oval Office at 11:47. The president is meeting with Ireland's Taoiseach, Micheál Martin. Chit chat so far. Note the press office didn't actually call the pool to gather until 11:40, though most had been standing for an hour at that point. Todd Gillman Washington Bureau director Cronkite News [EMAIL ADDRESS] m: XXX-XXX-XXXX

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pool report #1/pool gathering for Irish prime minister meeting

From Todd Gillman Sent Tuesday, March 17, 2026 10:48 AM

The pool has gathered for the president's meeting with the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin. Lots of Irish press and green ties. No schedule updates. Todd Gillman Washington Bureau director Cronkite News [EMAIL ADDRESS] m: XXX-XXX-XXXX

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Foreign Pool Report #1: Background for Taoiseach visit

From David Alandete Sent Tuesday, March 17, 2026 8:32 AM

Good morning. I will be handling the foreign press pool for the White House visit of Taoiseach Micheál Martin today. The Taoiseach, Ireland’s prime minister, arrived in the United States last Friday, beginning his trip in Philadelphia before traveling to Washington for the main St. Patrick’s Day events. Today’s schedule began with a breakfast at Vice President JD Vance’s residence, followed by a bilateral meeting wi…

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VP Pool Report #2 - VP and Taoiseach speak

From Michelle Price Sent Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 9:20 AM ET

The Taoiseach arrived at the VP’s residence at 8:38 a.m. The Vances cam out to meet his car. The Vances and Martins shook hands and posed for pictures. The VP and Taoiseach wore matching green ties and their wives wore green dresses. They all went inside together at 8:40 a.m. Pool was brought in at 8:50 a.m. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Sen. Dan Sullivan and Sen. Dave McCormick were among the group of about 30 guests. The…

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VP Pool Report #1 - St. Patrick’s Day remarks

From Michelle Price Sent Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 7:46 AM ET

Good morning from the vice president’s residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory. I will be your print pooler today. VP Vance and the Second Lady will be hosting the Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin and his wife Mary Martin for a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast. The VP and Taoiseach are each scheduled to give remarks. FPPO remarks will be around 8:30 a.m. and should be carried live. Michelle L. Price White House Repor…

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In-Town Pool Report #13: Travel/Photo Lid

From Philip Wegmann Sent Monday, March 16, 2026 6:16 PM

White House called a travel/photo lid at 6:15PM. Best, Philip Wegmann White House Reporter RealClearPolitics P: XXX-XXX-XXXX T: @PhilipWegmann

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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: NBC Secondary TV Corr: GB News Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Regional Reporters Secondary Print: Daily Caller Radio: iHeartMedia New Media: Center Square EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 10:45 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a G…

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In-Town Pool Report #11: Cuba/Newsom Learning Disability Remark

From Philip Wegmann Sent Monday, March 16, 2026 5:00 PM

On Cuba, Trump says "I do believe I'll have the honor of taking Cuba." When pressed, he declines to say whether that would be a diplomatic or military move, saying only "I think I can do anything I want with it" in light of the island's current state and historic governance. During an extended answer about voter laws, President Trump turned his attention to California and Gov. Gavin Newsom. "Gavin Newsom has admitte…

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ESTABLISHING THE TASK FORCE TO ELIMINATE FRAUD

EXECUTIVE ORDER ________________________________________________________________ By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and Policy. American taxpayers fund a vast benefits system for citizens in need that includes housing, food, medical care, cash assistance, and more. States administer these federally fund…

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In-Town Pool Report #10: Event Ongoing

From Philip Wegmann Sent Monday, March 16, 2026 4:44 PM

Vice President Vance tells pool that he accepts the title bestowed upon him by Democrats, saying "I like fraud czar." On Iran, Vance says that he trusts POTUS' leadership on Operation Epic Fury, saying that "I trust President Trump to get the job done, to do a good job for the American people and to make sure the mistakes of the past aren't repeated." Asked if he was briefed about possible Iranian strikes on nations…

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In-Town Pool Report #9: Oval

From Philip Wegmann Sent Monday, March 16, 2026 4:10 PM

Pool was brought into the Oval at 4:06pm. President Trump is at the Resolute Desk. Vice President Vance is to his left. Will Scharf and Steven Miller are also in the room. "This is not a Republican or Democrat thing. This is wherever it is taking place," Trump says before promising to also go to red states as well in pursuit of fraud. Event is ongoing and live-streamed. Best, Philip Wegmann White House Reporter Real…