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President Trump and President Zelenskyy entered the room at 4:50pm. Trump called it a "terrific meeting" and said they "discussed a lot of things." And said they just spoke with European leaders. Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House | POLITICO
We have a 2-5 min warning for a joint press conference in the Mar-a-Lago tea room. Two podiums are set up with two American flags and two Ukrainian flags behind them. There is a live feed in the usual spot: https://www.youtube.com/live/w-rK1_CmG5A?si=dR4Ep-28pDzCs-d_ Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House | POLITICO
Pool is still holding at Mar-a-Lago. We don't have an update on timing but the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting is ongoing. Pool did in fact get lunch and we are seated at small round tables on the club patio. For those wondering at home, we were served sliced steak, pigs in a blanket, coconut shrimp, fries and chocolate chip cookies. And water bottles with a Trump label. Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House| POLITICO
Trump sat across from Zelenskyy with 4 members of his 8 person delegation (below) on each side of him. Trump asked us if we'd like something to eat at this time. He then asked Margo Martin to tell the chef to make us lunch. Pool was ushered out and we are holding in the vans. Next to POTUS: Sec Marco Rubio, Sec Pete Hegseth, chief of staff Susie Wiles, chairman of the joint chiefs general Dan Caine, Jared Kushner, G…
Pool moved into the main dining room at MAL at 1:39pm. More tk.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's car arrived at Mar-a-Lago at 1:23pm. He arrived in a black SUV. He exited on the right side of the car and stood for about a minute next to the car, shielded from the press by two agents. The pool didn’t have a clear view but he appeared to be looking down at his phone. At 1:26pm, President Trump walked outside of Mar-a-Lago. "Hello Mr President," Zelensky said when he walked up to th…
Good morning from Palm Beach. The pool has been swept and is holding outside of Mar-a-Lago. On the drive over, several people were spotted with Ukrainian flags. Here is the timing for today-- 1:00 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of Ukraine Palm Beach, Florida Out-of-Town Travel Pool Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House | POLITICO
UPDATED DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2025 Out-of-Town Travel Pool TV Crew: CNN Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Politico Secondary Print: Reuters, Washington Times, Wall Street Journal Radio: AP EST: 11:15 AM Out-of-Town Travel Pool Call Time 1:00 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the President of Ukraine Palm Beach, Florida Out-of-Town Travel Pool
Travel/photo lid called at 3:55pm. Have a nice afternoon! Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House | POLITICO
Motorcade pulled into Mar-a-Lago at 3:50pm Pool van peeled off and we are holding close by. Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House | POLITICO
President Trump's vehicle pulled out of the golf club at 3:43pm. Pool briefly got a glimpse of the president, wearing a white shirt and a white hat, and the vans joined the motorcade. Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House| POLITICO
The motorcade arrived at Trump International Golf Club at 9:21am. Pool is holding opposite the club. Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House| POLITICO
WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2025 Saturday, December 27 Out-of-Town Travel Pool TV Crew: CNN Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Politico Secondary Print: Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal Radio: AP EST: 7:45 AM Out-of-Town Travel Pool Call Time THE PRESIDENT has no public events scheduled Sunday, December 28 Out-of-Town Travel Pool TV Crew: CNN Photos: AP…
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The motorcade returned to Mar-a-Lago at 3:35pm. Pool is holding outside in the vans. Aishvarya Kavi The New York Times cell/signal/whatsapp: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) @aishvaryakavi
The president’s vehicle pulled away from the golf course at 3:26pm. We caught a glimpse of him inside, wearing a white shirt and hat. Pool vans joined the motorcade and we’re rolling. Aishvarya Kavi The New York Times cell/signal/whatsapp: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) @aishvaryakavi
The motorcade arrived at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach at 9:22am. The pool broke off outside and is holding opposite the club. A few people on sidewalks waved at the motorcade on the drive over. Aishvarya Kavi The New York Times cell/signal/whatsapp: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) @aishvaryakavi
The pool vans joined the motorcade at 9:15am, we are rolling from Mar-a-Lago. Aishvarya Kavi The New York Times cell/signal/whatsapp: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) @aishvaryakavi
Good morning from Palm Beach, it’s 65 degrees and sunny. Hope everyone enjoyed the holiday. The pool has been swept and we are holding in vans just outside Mar-a-Lago. The president has no public events on his schedule today. Aishvarya Kavi The New York Times cell/signal/whatsapp: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) @aishvaryakavi
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2025 Out-of-Town Travel Pool TV Crew: CNN Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: New York Times Secondary Print: Bloomberg, Washington Post Radio: AP EST: 8:15 AM Out-of-Town Travel Pool Call Time THE PRESIDENT has no public events scheduled To ensure uninterrupted delivery of these emails, please add [EMAIL ADDRESS] to your Address Book and/or Safe Sen…