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Briefing started at 1:48 pm. President Trump is currently speaking about America not being respected under former President Joe Biden and the protesting in Minnesota. Apologies but the subject line for the last report should be in-town not in-towel Mabinty Quarshie, White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
This was told to me on background. On Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 12:17PM Mabinty Quarshie wrote: Your pooler can confirm that President Trump is the guest at today's briefing, which will mark his first anniversary of the second administration. Mabinty Quarshie, White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
Your pooler can confirm that President Trump is the guest at today's briefing, which will mark his first anniversary of the second administration. Mabinty Quarshie, White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
One year ago today, President Donald J. Trump returned to office with a resounding mandate to restore prosperity, secure the border, rebuild American strength, and put the American people first. In just 365 days, President Trump has delivered truly transformative results with the most accomplished first year of any presidential term in modern history. From negative net migration for the first time in 50 years to the…
Your pooler is flagging that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced a "very special guest" will join her at the press briefing today: https://x.com/PressSec/status/2013655971810152866 Pool asked for clarification on who the guest would be and was told, "stay tuned." Pool also previously asked the White House about the timing of Katie Pavlich's interview with President Trump today, which is scheduled…
A lunch lid has been called until 12:30 pm. Mabinty Quarshie, White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, Vice President JD Vance will visit an industrial shipping facility in Toledo, Ohio. The Vice President will deliver remarks highlighting the Trump Administration’s commitment to lower prices, bigger paychecks, and creating more good-paying jobs in Ohio and across the Midwest. This event is open to press. Please RSVP no later than 9:00 AM ET on Wednesday, January 21.
Good morning, I checked in with lower press this morning, and there have been no changes to the daily guidance. President Trump's 3 pm signing time event is still closed press. According to Congress, four bills have passed the House and Senate and have been presented to the President for signature, but have not been signed into law or vetoed. 01/13/2026 H.R.224 [119th] - Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act 01/12/2…
In town press pool #3: lid. WH called a lid at 2:17. Have a good night/morning! Joe Reberkenny White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
In-Town Pool Report #2: President touch down on south lawn The president touched down on the south lawn at 2:10am. The president got off M1 at 2:12. POTUS waved at pool but didn’t take any questions. Joe Reberkenny White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
In-Town Pool Report #2: President touch down on south lawn The president touched down on the south lawn at 2:10am. The president got off M1 at 2:12. POTUS waved at pool but didn’t take any questions. Joe Reberkenny White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] Washingtonblade.com
AF1 touched down at JBA at 1:43 after an uneventful flight. POTUS was wheels up on M1 at 2:01. Here is an additional quote from the Trump gaggle earlier: Why are you upset about NATO allies taking Russian threats more seriously in Greenland by holding military exercises: "That wasn't a military exercise. They sent a few people. Not for me, but to guard against Russia. NATO has been warning Denmark for about 20 years…
Good morning press pool! I’ll be your pooler for today (continuation from 1/19). It is cold here in the nations capital with temps hovering around 25 degrees Fahrenheit. The president is expected to land around 2am. And press was told to line at press room doors at 1:50am. Joe Reberkenny White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
POTUS just gaggled with the pool for just over 7 minutes, alongside Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. AF1 is about to take off, but here are some quotes on Greenland and the peace board. I've also attached the Otter link. On Nobel Prize influencing his thinking on Greenland: "I don't care about the Nobel prize. A very fine woman felt that I deserved it and really wanted me to have the Nobel Prize. If anybody doesn't t…
POTUS arrived at North Perry Airport at 10:54. Pool did not see POTUS board M1 at departure as we were rushed on to the Osprey helicopter. Ben Johansen | Reporter | POLITICO | Cell/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX
POTUS departed Hard Rock Stadium at 10:47, with just under 8 minutes left in the 4th quarter. He did not address the audience during the game, but appeared several times on the jumbotron, including during the National Anthem and during a timeout - where he was sitting next to UFC CEO Dana White. Pool briefly saw POTUS in the Beast at departure. Motorcade is rolling back to North Perry Airport. Ben Johansen | Reporte…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026 TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: FOX Secondary TV Corr: Hearst Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Washington Examiner Secondary Print: Reuters Radio: SRN New Media: UnHerd Out-of-Town Travel Pool TV Corr & Crew: CNN Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: WSJ Additional Print: Bloomberg, Re…
The pool was brought back into the press box at 9:12. Photographers spotted POTUS in his suite with Dana White, Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum and Ivanka Trump. Ben Johansen | White House Reporter | POLITICO | Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX
Passing along attendees with POTUS from the WH: Attending the game tonight with The President: Secretary Doug Burgum Dan Scavino Steven Cheung Boris Epshteyn Lara Trump Vanessa Trump Kai Trump Luke Trump Carolina Trump Dana White also visited the President’s suite. Ben Johansen | White House Reporter | POLITICO | Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX
For awareness, the pool is currently being held in a media lounge. Spotted on the national broadcast: The president's family, including his daughter, Ivanka Trump and granddaughter, Kai Trump. Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino was also seen standing behind POTUS. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was seen on the field ahead of the game, according to various reporters, but we did not spot him in the box. Ben Johansen |…