From Cleve WootsonSent Saturday, February 21, 2026 8:00 PM
VPOTUS spoke after POTUS, mostly expressing gratitude to the gathered. Then POTUS spoke about the ballroom. “We’re building a ballroom. For 150 years they’ve wanted a ballroom … we’re going to build the greatest ballroom in the world and you’re looking right at it.” “It would be a little embarrassing when you’re sitting with the king of Saudis Arabia and he’s sitting in a puddle with four inches of water around his…
From Cleve WootsonSent Saturday, February 21, 2026 7:52 PM
Pool was ushered into the East Room at 7:33 pm POTUS and FLOTUS entered at 7:37. Highlights (check quotes against transcript please): Stressed that crime is down and economy is improving. POTUS: “We’re going to save the great Salt Lake” POTUS: “There’s no coincidence that 17 governors have gone on to become President of the United States. “ Said he met with Texas Gov. Abbott who had “very expensive” requests. “It’s…
From Cleve WootsonSent Saturday, February 21, 2026 9:54 AM
Hi all. I’m your pooler today. The call time has been adjusted to 6:30 pm, shortly before the only scheduled public event on the calendar today. Schedule is below. White House has not provided details about the other events on POTUS’s schedule or whether they might open up. Cleve The schedule: 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 12:00 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a P…
Information is for planning purposes only – not for publication or broadcast. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP’S VISIT TO DORAL, FLORIDA March 7, 2026 The White House Travel Office is officially opening registration for President Donald J. Trump’s Visit to Doral, Florida. The deadline to complete the online registration is Monday, February 23, at 9:00 AM EST. Your signup on PressCorpsTravel.com is confirmation of your requ…
WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: ABC Secondary TV Corr: RAV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Washington Post Secondary Print: New York Post Radio: iHeartMedia New Media: Breitbart EST: 12:00 PM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed P…
PROTECTING THE U.S. ECONOMY AND NATIONAL INTERESTS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation imposing a temporary import duty to address fundamental international payments problems and continue the Administration’s work to rebalance our trade relationships to benefit American workers, farmers, and manufacturers. President Trump is invoking his authority under section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which…
From Naomi LimSent Friday, February 20, 2026 6:05 PM
The WH called a travel/photo lid at 6:04 p.m. Have a good night! Naomi Lim White House Reporter Washington Examiner XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) @naomitlim
“Today’s GDP report showed that President Trump continues to deliver robust private sector-led economic growth with strong consumption and investment. Even with the Democrat Government Shutdown dragging the country down last fall, GDP growth for 2025 smashed the Federal Reserve, Congressional Budget Office, and International Monetary Fund’s ‘expert’ predictions. As President Trump’s proven agenda of tax cuts, deregu…
From Naomi LimSent Friday, February 20, 2026 3:15 PM
The WH called a lunch lid until 4 p.m. Naomi Lim White House Reporter Washington Examiner XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) @naomitlim
@realDonaldTrump The Supreme Court’s Ruling on TARIFFS is deeply disappointing! I am ashamed of certain Members of the Court for not having the Courage to do what is right for our Country. I would like to thank and congratulate Justices Thomas, Alito, and Kavanaugh for your Strength, Wisdom, and Love of our Country, which is right now very proud of you. When you read the dissenting opinions, there is no way that any…
From Naomi LimSent Friday, February 20, 2026 1:21 PM
POTUS walked into the briefing room at 1:20 p.m. and started his remarks shortly after. Naomi Lim White House Reporter Washington Examiner XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) @naomitlim
From Naomi LimSent Friday, February 20, 2026, 1:10 PM
The WH gave a two-minute warning at 1:09 p.m. Naomi Lim White House Reporter Washington Examiner XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) @naomitlim
From Darlene SupervilleSent February 20, 2026 at 11:59:25AM EST
Office of the First Lady says Ambassador Bill White DID NOT attend. The program started promptly at 11am and was over by 11:15. Bunch spoke about the historic nature of the donation. "I am extremely excited because Mrs. Trump's second inaugural gown will join this collection, and I don't want to understate how important it is that this is really a milestone in its own right," Bunch said. "She is the first First Lady…
From Darlene SupervilleSent Friday, February 20, 2026 11:01 AM
Greetings, First Lady Melania Trump arrived on stage in the Flag Hall of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History at 11 am for the program. She is wearing a Bottega Veneta oversized black jacket, black narrow trousers and black Louboutin snake boots, according to the Office of the First Lady. The First Lady is donating the strapless white and black trimmed gown and the black neckpiece adorned with a rep…
From Naomi LimSent Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 PM
🚨President Trump will hold a press briefing on the Supreme Court’s tariff decision at 12:45PM ET Naomi Lim White House Reporter Washington Examiner XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) @naomitlim
https://who.eop.gov Office of the First Lady February 20, 2026 “Human nature resides in the discipline of detail. Everything is in the detail,” proclaimed First Lady Melania Trump. Mrs. Trump continued, “It’s a testament as to why America’s fashion industry can lead the rest of the world.” The First Lady entered her 2025 inaugural gown into the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s First Ladies Collectio…
From Naomi LimSent Friday, February 20, 2026 10:02 AM
On background from a WH official on POTUS’ China trip dates: Can confirm March 31 – April 2 POTUS’ meeting with the governors has wrapped and many of them have left campus. Pool is monitoring in case there is a gaggle. Naomi Lim White House Reporter Washington Examiner XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) @naomitlim
Information is for planning purposes only – not for publication or broadcast. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP’S VISIT TO BEIJING, CHINA March 31 – April 2, 2026 The White House Travel Office is officially opening registration for President Donald J. Trump’s Visit to Beijing, China. The deadline to complete the online registration is Sunday, February 22^nd at 9:00 PM EST. Your signup on PressCorpsTravel.com is confirmation…