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Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of the United States Central Command, provides an update on Operation Epic Fury: https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2028983418801803741 Click here to watch the video on X.
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CBS Secondary TV Corr: Fox Business Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: The Guardian Secondary Print: Wall Street Journal Radio: AP New Media: Townhall EST: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 1:30 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Phone Int…
Travel/photo lid called at 6pm! Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC
President Donald J. Trump today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Verona, Italy to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Winter Games on March 6, 2026. T.H. Douglas Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: T.H. Tilman J. Fertitta, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Italian Republic and the Republic of San…
Asked why he did not publicly stand by Spain (and the UK) Chancellor Merz answered in German, (this is translated) “I said very clearly in the personal conversation: First, Spain is a member of the European Union, and as such we conduct negotiations on a tariff agreement with the United States only together — or not at all.” “There is no way to treat Spain particularly badly here. If we reach a result, then we all r…
Thanks to our colleague Stefanie Bolzen, here are the translatet quotes from German chancellor Merz he delivered to German Press after his visit to the WH around 3.45 pm Iran & Middle East . “We were united in our assessment of the mullah regime. It has been responsible for the brutal oppression of its own population for decades.” “This regime has threatened Israel’s very existence for decades.” “Iran’s military nuc…
The White House has confirmed that Chancellor Merz departed the White House at 2:26 p.m. Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC
Under President Donald J. Trump’s bold command, the United States military is unleashing overwhelming force in Operation Epic Fury — proving once more why the U.S. possesses the most powerful, lethal, and advanced fighting force the world has ever seen. As America’s warriors deliver crushing, devastating hits to eliminate the threat of the Iranian regime once and for all, this is victory in action — decisive, relent…
Lunch lid is called for the pool until 2 pm. Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC
Quotes Chancellor Merz: We are on the same page in terms of getting this terrible regime in Tehran away, and we will talk about the day after, what will happen then, if they are out, we have to talk about our trade agreement, which I would like to be in place as soon as possible. And we have to talk about Ukraine. There are too many bad guys in this world, actually. And this is an issue we have to talk about, becaus…
Pool was escorted out of the Oval at 12:26pm. Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC
“These people are crazy” POTUS said of Iran, likening to Democrats who wouldn’t stand during his SOTU address. Called out Spain again for being “very uncooperative” and said Spain ruined relationships The UK’s handling of immigration and energy is horrible. Said UK should open up the North Sea. Said other members of the EU must also address their immigration issues. Trump called London mayor “incompetent” Merz said…
POTUS said tariffs made the country very rich and said he has up to 5 months to go up to 15%. Trump joked the U.S. should hit Germany “very hard” on tariffs. He said every country wants to keep the deal they made prior to SCOTUS ruling. Q: Who would you call if you want to talk to Europe? Will you talk to China? A: “We have a very good relationship with China…and Germany” Q: Why such unity against Iran? A: says Iran…
More on leadership change: Trump said Venezuela is going to make more money than they’ve ever made. Says Iraq was not handled well. “We’ll see what happens” POTUS said he would like to see someone who is liked. Q: Allies helping with Ira operations Germany’s been great Some European allies have been “terrible”-most notably Spain. Spain said US can’t use their bases “they were unfriendly…they don’t have great leaders…
Trump: "Spain has been very, very uncooperative. And so has UK. Now the second one is shocking, but this is not the age of Churchill. I will say the UK has been very, very uncooperative with that stupid island that they have, that they gave away and took a 100-year lease, having to do with perhaps indigenous people claiming the island that never even saw the island before. What's that all about? And they ruin relati…
Merz emphasized need to end Ukraine war; and looking forward to discussing. Did Israel force his hand? A: No. He said Iran would’ve attacked first and felt “very strongly” about that. He said he forever Israel’s hand. POTUS said U.S. is dealing with “level of evil.” Said U.S. is hitting areas that are much more “appreciate.” “They’re going to be in for a lot of hurt…these are bad people.” Confirmed there was another…
Trump is seated with Merz, joined by VP Vance, Secretary Rubio, and Secretary Hegseth on sofa. POTUS said Merz is “very popular” and doing a “great job.” He said they will discuss trade, Iran operations, which is said is going “very well.” “We have a great military and they’re doing very well.” The two leaders shook hands. Merz now speaking. Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent Managing Editor of Politics T…
Pool entered the Oval at 11:48am. This is being live-streamed: https://www.youtube.com/live/ocFJL5jRLXM?si=WSU5jLz98uzrsuL7 Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC
Trump on NATO: Well, some of the European nations have been helpful and some haven't. And I'm very surprised. Germany's been great. He's been terrific. Others have been very good, terrific. I think that the head of NATO, Mark, is fantastic. Mark Rutte. I think he's fantastic. But some of the European, like Spain, has been terrible. In fact, I told Scott to cut off all dealings with Spain. Spain, first of all, it sta…
In-town pool is now holding outside the Oval. Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC