Pool reports

President Donald J. Trump returns to Florida today to highlight a clear record of results that puts hardworking Americans first. Under President Trump and Republican leadership, Floridians are seeing historic tax relief, a surge in private investment and job creation, stronger rural healthcare, accelerated infrastructure and environmental progress, expanded support for veterans, and safer communities.

President Trump said he believes he and the first lady will vote tomorrow in Florida.

Asked whether FLOTUS will be a part of upcoming trilateral peace talks between Russia and Ukraine: “No. It’s not the worst idea I’ve ever heard.”

Latest on press secretary search: “We’re in no rush.”

On who ordered Starlink access to be limited in Ukraine: “I wouldn’t tell you if I did know … If there is a problem, I’ll get it stra…

Good morning from Joint Base Andrews where the president is headed to Fort Myers, Florida, for a campaign rally.

POTUS stepped off Marine One at 11:33 am. He didn’t take questions but said: “Tremendous crowd. It’s going to be great. I’ll see you there.”

Pool spotted Reps. Vern Buchanan, Scott Franklin, and Anna Paulina Luna and former Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott taking photos in front of Air Force One before PO…

POTUS stepped out of the south side of the White House under a sunny sky at 10:50 a.m.

He stopped and is currently speaking with reporters on his way to Marine One.

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Natalie Allison
White House Reporter
The Washington Post

Pool was called at 10:19 a.m. to line up by the doors to the Palm Room to await President Trump’s departure on Marine One.

From Joint Base Andrews, he is scheduled to travel to Fort Myers, Florida for a rally before continuing on to Palm Beach.

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Natalie Allison
White House Reporter
The Washington Post

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Office of the First Lady

October 23, 2026

First Lady Melania Trump successfully secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, localized to the city of Oleshky. Both nations agreed to temporarily stop all military action in Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid to enter and to prepare a civilian evacuation through a designated safe passageway.

WH informed pool that Nauta did travel back to WH on M1 but went unnoticed by the pool at arrival

Christian Datoc
White House Correspondent
Washington Examiner

… called by wranglers at 12:44am

Have a great Friday, y’all!

Christian Datoc
White House Correspondent
Washington Examiner

M1 touched down on the helipad at 12:38am.

POTUS, wearing a dark coat over his suit, disembarked at 12:42am, waved to the pool twice, and bid the pool “Good night,” before walking into the residence. No q&a

Harp, Alvarez, and Epshteyn followed immediately after into the residence but no Nauta.

Christian Datoc
White House Correspondent
Washington Examiner

President Trump disembarked AF1 at 12:22am ET.

He waved at the press and walked to M1.

M1 was wheels up at 12:29am.

Have a great night!

AF1 touched ground at Joint Base Andrews at 12:10am ET.

It was an uneventful flight. No visitors to the press cabin.

President Trump boarded AF1 at 9:53/8:53pm.

He was already up the stairs when the press got out of the motorcade.

Since we are on the small plane, please consider this your wheels up.

President Trump ended his speech at 9:45/8:45pm. He spoke for 92 minutes.

Before he wrapped, he invited more guests to the stage to speak.

Iowa’s 2^nd Congressional District Joe Mitchell presented POTUS a new award he “came up with” titled “The Man of the Century Award.”

Iowa AG Brenna Bird thanked the President for visiting and then warned against voting illegally in the upcoming election. She said: “Let me end wit…

President Trump called Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ashley Hinson to the stage at 9:29/8:29pm.

Hinson said, if elected, she would “keep Iowa, Iowa.”

He then called up Republican Iowa gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn to speak at 9:31/8:31pm.

Lahn described his opponent (Rob Sand) as a “weird one” and claimed he would “defend the culture” of Iowa.

The president is still speaking.

Please check for accuracy:

On Ohio Gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign ad: He said Vivek called him over the advertisement. The president said he told Vivek he had to “ride with it.”

On 2028: “I don't know who's going to be the next president, and I think the law says, I'm not 100% sure, but I think the law says that I'm not allowed to run again. I'm studying that phrase, Ashley [Hinson]. I'm studying…

Here are some quotes from the president’s speech thus far. As always, please double check quotes for accuracy.

On Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar: “She didn’t know whether or not she married her brother. She wasn’t sure. So it’s not looking good, because she used a fake name to be sworn in. I assume she must immediately have to resign from Congress.”

On Midterm Elections: “I’m asking you to pretend that I’m running. Prete…

President Trump began speaking at 7:13/6:13 to chants of “USA” from the crowd.

He began the speech by saying he loved Iowa farmers and telling the crowd he kept the Iowa caucus “number one.”

He urged the crowd to vote for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ashley Hinson and Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn.

A protestor tried interrupting the president’s speech at 7:16/6:16. She was removed by police.

President Trump took the stage at 7:10/6:10 to Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA.”

The podium is surrounded by what appears to be bullet proof glass.

The wall to his left is flanked by the American and Iowa state flag.

After a short drive, the motorcade arrived at the rally site at Sioux Gateway Airport.

President Trump stepped off AF1 at 7:48pm ET/6:48pm CT.

He was holding a red USA hat in his left hand.

He turned to the press and said: “Big crowd.”

He got into the Beast at 7:49/6:49.

We are rolling to the rally site.