From James PolitiSent Monday, March 2, 2026 10:50 AM
Pool is gathering: POTUS will award the medal of honor to three individuals during the East Room ceremony. It is the nation's highest medal for valor in combat. He will also address US military operations in Iran, the White House said. The honorees are: Master Sergeant Roderick Edmonds (posthumously), who led a group of US prisoners of war during World War II to resist Nazi demands, while warning the German guards t…
From James PolitiSent Monday, March 2, 2026 10:45 AM
In response to a question from your pooler, the White House says POTUS is expected to address the Iran military operation during the upcoming medal of honor ceremony due to start at 11am. James Politi Financial Times Washington bureau chief 1667 K St NW Suite 825 Washington DC 20006 Mobile: +XXX-XXX-XXXX9 Twitter: @jamespoliti
From James PolitiSent Monday, March 2, 2026 7:50 AM
Good morning from the White House on POTUS's first full day back in Washington since the US launched its military operations against Iran. Here's the public schedule for the day. Your pooler will send updates if there are changes. 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Medal of Honor Ceremony East Room 1:30 PM THE PRESIDENT participa…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: NBC Secondary TV Corr: NewsNation Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Financial Times Secondary Print: Military Times Radio: NPR New Media: Daily Caller EST: 7:45 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 Medal of H…
From Nikki SchwabSent Sunday, March 1, 2026 7:10 PM
The White House called a travel/photo lid at 7:07 p.m. Have a great night! If I find out the ID of the other statue Trump looked at, I’ll send a follow-up report. Nikki Schwab Chief Campaign Correspondent Washington, D.C.
From Nikki SchwabSent Sunday, March 1, 2026 7:00 PM
The president did engage with the press briefly when walking to see two new huge statues in the Rose Garden. The one further away from him appears to be Ben Franklin. "Unbelievable statues, come and look at them," He didn't answer shouted questions on Iran.
From Nikki SchwabSent Sunday, March 1, 2026 6:57 PM
Marine One touched down on the South Lawn at 6:51 p.m. Trump disembarked at 6:54 p.m. He's in the red coat and overcoat. He didn't talk. Just paused for some waves and he pointed at the press He entered the WH at 6:55 p.m. Spotted Stephen Miller and Natalie Harp walking in after him.
The White House Office of Communications has determined the In-Town press rotation for the week of March 2 - March 9, 2026. Outlets and reporters interested in joining the White House Press Pool are welcome to email [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) to express interest. Date TV Secondary TV Print Secondary Print Radio New Media 2-Mar NBC NewsNation Financial Times Daily Caller NPR Military Times 3-Mar ABC Blo…
President Trump, wearing a red USA hat and overcoat, stepped out of Air Force One at 6.37pm. He pumped a fist at the pool at the bottom of the stairs then turned and walked to Marine One without gaggling. The last time he gaggled with the out-of-town pool was Friday afternoon in Corpus Christi, TX — before Operation Epic Fury. Pool colleagues saw Dan Scavino, Stephen Miller, Nathalie Harp, Boris Epshteyn descend aft…
From Nikki SchwabSent Sunday, March 1, 2026 6:24 PM
Good evening from the White House on this busy news day. I'll be your in-town print pooler. Press is gathering in the briefing room for President Trump's arrival on the South Lawn.
AF1 was wheels down at Joint Base Andrews at 6.19pm. POTUS did not visit the press cabin during the flight. Danny Kemp AFP White House correspondent XXX-XXX-XXXX @dannyctkemp
In a bold and necessary exercise of American strength, President Donald J. Trump authorized Operation Epic Fury — a precise, overwhelming military campaign to eliminate the imminent nuclear threat posed by the Iranian regime, destroy its ballistic missile arsenal, degrade its proxy terror networks, and cripple its naval forces. This operation, executed in partnership with regional allies, follows exhaustive diplomat…
Motorcade arrived at PBI at 4.17pm after a high speed drive. POTUS was on way up Af1 steps as pool ran over. POTUS pumped fist at top and boarded at 4.19pm. No gaggle. Pooler nearly ran into Stephen Miller coming back down the back stairs. af1 will be rolling soon Danny Kemp AFP White House correspondent XXX-XXX-XXXX @dannyctkemp
The motorcade left Mar-a-Lago at 4.10pm. Pooler saw the Beast driving out of the gates, and photo colleague saw POTUS in dark suit white shirt no hat. First glimpse since Friday POTUS released video on Truth just before departure Danny Kemp AFP White House correspondent XXX-XXX-XXXX @dannyctkemp
Just to keep you posted, pool has arrived outside a sunny Mar-a-Lago and is being swept. No further scheduling details from WH Danny Kemp AFP White House correspondent XXX-XXX-XXXX @dannyctkemp
No updates on scheduling but flagging post on X from Karoline Leavitt on calls with Netanyahu, Bahrain and UAE; plus POTUS briefed on Austin shooting Today, President Trump has spoken with the leaders of Israel, Bahrain, and the UAE. The President has also been briefed on the shooting in Austin, Texas. https://x.com/presssec/status/2028181585019670771?s=46 Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) 879 likes · 117 replies x.com D…
Good morning from an overcast Palm Beach. Call time for the pool is currently 2.15pm. Pool has not been advised of any schedule updates or plans. I’ve reached out to the White House to check. Last sign of activity from President Trump, apart from a repost this morning, was a Truth at 12.25am with a further warning for Iran 454286ac07a6f6e6.jpeg Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) truthsocial.com Danny Kemp AFP White…
From Danny KEMPSent Saturday, February 28, 2026 6:34 PM
This from the WH on tonight’s fundraiser (with many thanks to CBS’s Sara Cook of the TV pool). Lid remains in place. “President Trump still intends to stop by the fundraiser being held at Mar-a-Lago this evening for the Republican Party, which is more important than ever.” - Karoline Leavitt Danny Kemp AFP White House correspondent XXX-XXX-XXXX @dannyctkemp