From Leonardo FeldmanSent Friday, January 9, 2026, 6:26 PM
Hi, Additional quotes from POTUS’ gaggle before he boarded Marine One. A reporter asked what would happen if the meeting with the President of Colombia doesn’t go as planned? POTUS responded: “I think the meeting will go very well with the president of Colombia. I look forward to it.” On ballroom: “They had a great meeting yesterday, really great meeting, and people love it, they love the ballroom. We need it. If we…
From Leonardo FeldmanSent Friday, January 9, 2026, 6:16 PM
It’s sprinkling in DC. POTUS walked out of the White House by the South Lawn at 6:09 PM. He took a few questions. “They're going to be going in with hundreds of billions of dollars and drilling oil,” POTUS said “It was a great meeting we had today with the biggest companies anywhere in the world, POTUS said. He walked into Marine One at 6:10PM. Marine One departed at 6:13 PM. Best, Leonardo Feldman White House Repor…
From Leonardo FeldmanSent Friday, January 9, 2026, 5:50 PM
WH just said for press to gather outside door of briefing room. Leonardo Feldman White House Reporter NEWSWEEK +1-XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) newsweek.com 1 World Trade Center, Floor 72, New York, NY, 10007
From Leonardo FeldmanSent Friday, January 9, 2026, 5:33 PM
Energy secretary Wright will gaggle at the sticks in 5 min Leonardo Feldman White House Reporter NEWSWEEK +1-XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) newsweek.com 1 World Trade Center, Floor 72, New York, NY, 10007
From Leonardo FeldmanSent Friday, January 9, 2026, 4:44 PM
Hi, WH says the weather call is good. Marine One lift-off expected at 6PM. Best, Leonardo Feldman White House Reporter NEWSWEEK +1-XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) newsweek.com 1 World Trade Center, Floor 72, New York, NY, 10007
From Leonardo FeldmanSent Friday, January 9, 2026, 4:31 PM
Hi, POTUS tells everyone to introduce themselves. “Thank you for what you did,” said Bryan Sheffield from Parsley Energy. “We are ready to invest more in Venezuela,” said Josu Jon Imaz from Repsol. “Fully committed and ready to go,” said Jeff Hildebrand from Hilcorp in regards to Venezuela. “We think that Venezuela has a tremendous amount of opportunity,” said Alex Cranberg from Aspect Holdngs. “We’re ready to inves…
From Leonardo FeldmanSent Friday, January 9, 2026, 4:00 PM
Hi, “They will have those guarantees,” in regards to security guarantees to oil companies investing in Venezuela. POTUS said “if we don’t take Greenland,” the U.S. will have Russia or China take it. He emphasized that’s not going to happen. POTUS said: “ We’re watching the situation,” in terms of Iran. “It’s an amazing thing to watch,” in regards to the situation there. “I had a very good talk with him;” POTUS said…
From Leonardo FeldmanSent Friday, January 9, 2026, 3:49 PM
Hi, POTUS said “Cuba is in bad shape.” POTUS said: “well I don’t think it’s going to be necessary,” after a reporter asked POTUS about Zelenskyy suggesting he should capture Putin next. Best, Leonardo Feldman White House Reporter NEWSWEEK +1-XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) newsweek.com 1 World Trade Center, Floor 72, New York, NY, 10007
From Leonardo FeldmanSent Friday, January 9, 2026, 3:33 PM
Hi, “I think you’ve given hope to the people of Venezuela,” Ryan Lance from ConocoPhillips told POTUS. “$12 billion,” said Lance in terms of how much money they lost in Venezuela. Best, Leonardo Feldman White House Reporter NEWSWEEK +1-XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) newsweek.com 1 World Trade Center, Floor 72, New York, NY, 10007
From Leonardo FeldmanSent Friday, January 9, 2026, 3:33 PM
Hi, POTUS said: “We are open for business,” in terms of selling oil to China and Russia. Best, Leonardo Feldman White House Reporter NEWSWEEK +1-XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) newsweek.com 1 World Trade Center, Floor 72, New York, NY, 10007
From Leonardo FeldmanSent Friday, January 9, 2026, 3:25PM
Hi, “I thought you’d have a better location,” said POTUS after seeing where Mark Nelson from Chevron was seating which is on POTUS’ far right corner. VPOTUS said “it was an amazing operation,” in regards to the capture and arrest of Nicolas Maduro. SOS Rubio said “this is historic,” in regards to Venezuela. Secretary of Interior Burgum said “congratulations to you,” referring to POTUS in regards to Venezuela. Best,…
From Leonardo FeldmanSent Friday, January 9, 2026, 3:17 PM
Hi, “Venezuela is going to be very successful,” said POTUS during his meeting with oil executives. “We’re taking back what was taken from us,” said POTUS in regards to oil in Venezuela. Oil companies will spend “at least $100 billion dollars of their money,” in Venezuela, POTUS emphasized. Best, Leonardo Feldman White House Reporter NEWSWEEK +1-XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) newsweek.com 1 Wor…
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From Leonardo FeldmanSent Friday, January 9, 2026, 3:09 PM
Hi, POTUS started speaking ar 3:04 PM. “if we had a ballroom, we’d have over 1,000 people,” said Trump. “Wow, what a view, this is the door to the ballroom,” POTUS said as he checked out the foundation of the ballroom. “We’re working very well with them,” POTUS says in regards to Venezuela. Best, Leonardo Feldman White House Reporter NEWSWEEK +1-XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) newsweek.com 1 Wo…
From Leonardo FeldmanSent Friday, January 9, 2026, 3:05 PM
Hi, Expanded press pool entered East Room around 2:52 PM. Among those in the meeting are: Ben Marshall from Vitol. Whel Saun from Shell Ross Perot, Jr., from HKN Mark Nelson from Chevron COS Susie Wiles SOS Marco Rubio Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. They’re seated in a big semi-squared table. VPOTUS arrived at 3:01 PM. POTUS arrived at 3:04 PM. Pool watched Rubio, Burgum, and Vance stare at the demolition si…
From Leonardo FeldmanSent Friday, January 9, 2026, 2:15 PM
Hi, TV Pool and Pool Stills have gathered now to pre-set at the north portico steps. White House has advised that this pre-set is completely off the record, no photos or video can be taken or released at any time. Best, Leonardo Feldman White House Reporter NEWSWEEK +1-XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) newsweek.com 1 World Trade Center, Floor 72, New York, NY, 10007
From Leonardo FeldmanSent Friday, January 9, 2026, 2:13 PM
Hi, Here’s the otter link from Bill Pulte’s gaggle at the sticks: https://otter.ai/u/X61vFMiiD4Jj9cT6bNN2TN9hQHo?tab=chat&view=transcript Best, Leonardo Feldman White House Reporter NEWSWEEK +1-XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) newsweek.com 1 World Trade Center, Floor 72, New York, NY, 10007
From Leonardo FeldmanSent Friday, January 9, 2026, 1:41 PM
Hi, The White House just opened the 2:30PM oil executives meeting to the expanded press pool. Best, Leonardo Feldman White House Reporter NEWSWEEK +1-XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) newsweek.com 1 World Trade Center, Floor 72, New York, NY, 10007
From Leonardo FeldmanSent Friday, January 9, 2026, 1:38 PM
Hi, Bill Pulte will gaggle at the sticks in about 10 minutes. Best, Leonardo Feldman White House Reporter NEWSWEEK +1-XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) newsweek.com 1 World Trade Center, Floor 72, New York, NY, 10007
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