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Good morning from Mar-a-Lago. The pool has been swept and is holding outside in vans. Cat Zakrzewski Washington Post Cell/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX
Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu was among the attendees at the party tonight, according to an Instagram post from @realmichaelsolakiewicz. (The pool did not see him inside the party, h/t to co-pooler Nikki Schwab for spotting). POTUS teased that Netanyahu could attend the party during their meeting on Monday. Other notable attendees that the pool spotted were: Eric and Lara Trump, Emirati billionaire Hussain S…
POTUS began auctioning off the painting that the artist, Vanessa Horabuena, made onstage. The final product was a portrait of Jesus. Trump said the proceeds would benefit St. Jude's and the sheriff's department, and he opened the bidding with an offer of $100,000. He then offered to sign the portrait to escalate the price. He auctioned the painting for $2.75 million. The pool has asked for the identity of the winner…
POTUS spoke from a stage, in front of the projection of a Mar a Lago logo and surrounded by red, white and blue lights. A white floral arrangement hung from the ceiling, with gold wings dangling from the arrangement. He touted the benefits of his tariffs, and he praised Rep. Tom Emmer, who he said he watched talk about the Somalian population on television. He invited an artist to the stage who began painting a canv…
POTUS entered the party at 8:40 PM wearing a black tuxedo. When asked about his New Year's Resolution, he said, "world peace." He didn't answer questions about the CIA's role in the attack on Venezuela or whether he would put boots on the ground in Ukraine. He then moved inside the ballroom and began delivering remarks onstage, and the pool followed. Otter and quotes to come. Cat Zakrzewski Washington Post Cell/Sign…
The pool has arrived at the entrance of the party , where there is a black carpet that says, "Happy New Year Mar A Lago," in gold letters. Musicians are standing on pedestals surrounded by tall white candles, playing "God Bless America" and the "Star Spangled Banner." Inside the ballroom, there is a massive white floral arrangement at the entrance, and a band playing, "I've Had the Time of My Life." So far, the pool…
The pool is moving to the red carpet after holding in the parking lot, where we saw a fireworks show shortly before 8 pm. We have not yet seen any party guests yet, but FLOTUS is wearing a silver metallic dress and silver Louboutin heels, according to social media posts. Cat Zakrzewski Washington Post Cell/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX
The pool vans parked in a lot at MAL at 6:26 PM, and we are holding. We expect to move around 7:15 pm to cover arrivals at the party. The pool vans were stopped on our way here by a large motorcade that also entered Mar-a-Lago. I have asked for information about who was in the motorcade and will share anything I learn. Cat Zakrzewski Washington Post Cell/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX
Good evening from West Palm Beach. The pool has loaded into vans, and we are en route to Mar-a-Lago for the New Year's Eve event. Cat Zakrzewski Washington Post Cell/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 Out-of-Town Travel Pool TV Crew: CNN Secondary TV Corr: NewsNation Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Washington Post Secondary Print: Wall Street Journal, Daily Mail Radio: NPR EST: 11:00 AM Out-of-Town Travel Pool Call Time 7:30 PM THE PRESIDENT attends a New Year's Eve Party Palm Beach, F…
The motorcade pulled into Mar-a-Lago at 2:55pm and we have a travel/photo lid. Pool noticed the State of Israel plane still sitting at PBI airport when we drove by. Have a good afternoon and happy new year, all! Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House | POLITICO
President Trump's vehicle pulled out of the golf club at 2:46pm. Pool briefly got a glimpse of the president and the vans joined the motorcade.
The motorcade pulled into Trump International Golf Club at 9:21am. We did not see the president and the pool vans peeled off. We are holding across from the club. Pool noticed the State of Israel plane at PBI airport on the way over.
Good morning from Palm Beach, it's a bit chilly today! Motorcade is rolling from Mar-a-Lago at 9:12am. The president has no public events on his schedule today. Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House | POLITICO
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We have a travel/photo lid. Enjoy the rest of your afternoon! Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House | POLITICO
From inside the room-- Netanyahu said Trump will get an Israeli prize "for his tremendous contributions to Israel and the Jewish people." The prime minister invited Trump to join him on Israelis Independence Day. The prime minister mostly looked on as the president answered questions. He smiled slightly when Trump said "where there's smoke, there's fire" when asked about evidence of Iran's capabilities. As the presi…
President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu entered the room at 3:49pm. "We had a big meeting with a lot of people.... and I think we came to a lot of conclusions," Trump said. "There's very little difference in what we're looking at and where we want to be, where we want to go." Trump thanked Netanyahu and they shook hands. Press conference is ongoing. Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House | POLITICO
We have a 2 min warning to a press conference. Two podiums, with two American flags and two Israeli flags behind them, are set up in the Mar-a-Lago tea room. You can watch live here- https://www.youtube.com/live/CJq1ijIQu1w?si=dGEI2CVpZLQUIAmM Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House | POLITICO
Pool is still holding at Mar-a-Lago. We do not have a timing update but the Trump-Netanyahu meeting is ongoing. Pool had lunch again at small tables on the club patio. We were served hamburgers, salad, fries, cookies and the water bottles again. Note: lunch served to the travel pool is paid for by the press corps. Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House| POLITICO