From Joe ReberkennySent Friday, December 19, 2025, 3:27 PM
Here is the list of those in attendance: HHS Secretary Kennedy Commerce Secretary Lutnick CMS Administrator Oz FDA Commissioner Makary CEO of Sanofi, Paul Hudson CEO of Novartis, Vas Narasimhan CEO of Genentech, Ashley Magargee CEO of Boehringer Ingelheim (USA), Jean-Michel Boers CEO of Gilead, Dan O'Day General Counsel of Bristol Myers Squibb, Cari Gallman CEO of GSK, Emma Walmsey CEO of Merck, Robert Davies Execut…
From Joe ReberkennySent Friday, December 19, 2025, 3:16 PM
Company executives spoke thanking Trump- check otter link for direct quotes Eloquis for free to Medicare -BMS executive Flu shots for 50$, cut to costs from last year GILEAD “Working to end the (hiv) epidemic under your term” Trump spoke again at 2:57pm “You understood to do the right things “There is a lot of fat that needs to be cut” “Donating incredible medications… “All of the billions/trillions paid to these co…
From Joe ReberkennySent Friday, December 19, 2025, 3:14 PM
Here is the Otter link with the names of the executives mentioned at 11:25-12:54. :https://otter.ai/u/MtIvIX9Rq_PNFOv_zRt4dv0-7Rw?utm_source=copy_url Joe Reberkenny (he/him/his) White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
From Joe ReberkennySent Friday, December 19, 2025, 3:10 PM
President Trump ended the meeting at 3:04. I will send otter link with full meeting once it is done processing. Joe Reberkenny (he/him/his) White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
From Joe ReberkennySent Friday, December 19, 2025, 3:06 PM
Started with Dr. Oz “Affordability in action” “Working families cannot make ends meet “Hardcore approach driven by a strong leader with bold action Blamed Biden for raising prices 25% “Sec. Kennedy will not take no for an answer” RFK JR: Thanks Trump “Nobody has done anything for affordability greater than this…” “Working in a pragmatic agreement… that will save lives and aliviate suffering” Joe Reberkenny (he/him/h…
From Joe ReberkennySent Friday, December 19, 2025, 2:46 PM
“We were subsiding the whole world” This is the biggest front page story you’ll ever see. Huge bearing on healthcare…” The democrats are controlled by drug companies” “Will soon be the lowest in the developed world “Whatever the lowest price is we will bring it down to that “14/17 companies have agreed—- the other three will come to agree to lower drug costs for the American people and patients” “Every single Americ…
From Joe ReberkennySent Friday, December 19, 2025, 2:24 PM
The President entered at 2:18. He walked in with RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz with other cabinet members. Showed the “Trump Gold Card” claiming now people have to pay “1 million dollars” to enter the country. Companies will be able to buy the Trump Gold Card to keep foreign students who have graduated in the country. Took in “1 billion and a half dollars” that goes to “the debt” Commented on unemployment, saying it rose becau…
From Joe ReberkennySent Friday, December 19, 2025, 2:17 PM
Pool is waiting for the president to arrive. There are a bunch of people standing behind the podium- will get names momentarily. There is a large poster board with “Lowering Drug prices for Americans” at the top. Listed below are the drug companies working with the president to lower costs (Trump Rx is seen on the board as well: GSK, Boehringer Ingelheim, MERCK, sanofi, Bristol Myers Squibb, NOVARTIS, Gentech, AMGEN…
From Joe ReberkennySent Friday, December 19, 2025, 2:00 PM
In-town Press Pool #4: Press Office has asked press to like up at Press Office doors. Walking to Roosevelt Room now. Joe Reberkenny (he/him/his) White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
https://who.eop.gov Office of the First Lady December 19, 2025 First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald J. Trump continued the cherished annual tradition of welcoming volunteer performers and decorators from across the country to Washington, D.C., for White House Christmas 2025: Home Is Where The Heart Is. A select number of volunteer decorators and performers representing communities nationwide were invited to…
From Joe ReberkennySent Friday, December 19, 2025, 11:58 AM
Lunch Lid called until 12:45. Joe Reberkenny (he/him/his) White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
From Joe ReberkennySent Friday, December 19, 2025, 11:21 AM
Press Office gave a warning for TV to be preset at noon ahead of the President’s 1pm announcement. Joe Reberkenny (he/him/his) White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
From Joe ReberkennySent Friday, December 19, 2025, 8:55 AM
Good morning press pool! I’ll be your pooler for today. It is raining here in the nations capital with temps hovering between 50-55 degrees Fahrenheit. The president doesn’t have a whole lot on his schedule today in Washington. This is what has been shared so far: Friday, December 19, 2025 1:00 PM THE PRESIDENT makes an announcement 5:45 PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at a Christmas Reception 7:05 PM THE PRESIDEN…
WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CBS Secondary TV: Telemundo Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Washington Blade New Media: National Review Online Secondary Print: Bloomberg Government Radio: BBC Out-of-Town Travel Pool TV Corr & Crew: CNN Secondary TV: OAN Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print…
From Meridith McGrawSent Thursday, December 18, 2025, 6:33 PM
Per WH: President Trump has signed the NDAA, and you have a travel/photo lid! Happy holidays everyone and safe travels to those leaving town! Meridith McGraw WHITE HOUSE REPORTER M: XXX-XXX-XXXX E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) T: @meridithmcgraw
Information is for planning purposes only – not for publication or broadcast. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP’S VISIT TO DAVOS, SWITZERLAND January 21 – 22, 2026 The White House Travel Office is officially opening registration for President Donald J. Trump’s Visit to Davos, Switzerland. The deadline to complete the online registration is Friday, December 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM EST. Your signup on PressCorpsTravel.com is conf…
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