From Meridith McGrawSent Thursday, December 18, 2025, 2:32 PM
HHS Sec. Kennedy said the use of marijuana, “is a question, a scientific question, that has divided our country for many, many years, and there are valid claims on both sides.” He went on to say they haven't been able to study evidence “because we have not been able to do scientific studies.” Trump signed the EO at 2:05p. The president said he liked his signature. “That’s a good one,” he remarked. Some quotes, pleas…
From Meridith McGrawSent Thursday, December 18, 2025, 1:58 PM
President Trump added that today’s EO, “is not the legalization — does it legalize marijuana in any way, shape or form, and no way sanctions its use as a recreational drug.” The president said he asking Congress to reconsider the classification of hemp derived CBD, “to ensure seniors can access CBD products they have found beneficial for pain and other reasons.” Dr. Oz spoke in support of the EO and said he’s going…
From Meridith McGrawSent Thursday, December 18, 2025, 1:46 PM
Pool is in the Oval Office for the EO signing. Among those standing behind the president are Dr. Oz, Sec. Kennedy, Dr. Makary, Dr. Battacharya, and a group in white coats. “Today, I'm pleased to announce that I will be signing an executive order to reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses. ” Trump said. More TK. Meridith McGraw WHITE HOUSE REPORTE…
In a powerful primetime address to the nation last night from the White House, President Donald J. Trump reflected on the transformative progress achieved in just 11 months — turning the tide on inflation and costs, securing the border, and honoring our military with a special Warrior Dividend — while promising even greater prosperity, tax relief, and renewed respect for America in the year ahead. https://www.whiteh…
From Meridith McGrawSent Thursday, December 18, 2025, 10:35 AM
Good morning from the White House. We’re now one week out from Christmas! There are no updates to the schedule but we are keeping an eye on the 1:30p EO signing in the Oval. 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT receives his Intelligence Briefing The Situation Room Closed Press 1:30 PM THE PRESIDENT signs an Executive Order Oval Office Closed Press 4:15 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Christmas Reception Grand Foyer Closed Pres…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: ABC Secondary TV Corr: Fox Business Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Wall Street Journal Secondary Print: POLITICO New Media: Gateway Pundit Radio: AURN EST: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT receives his Intelligence Briefing The Situation Room Closed Press 1:30 PM THE PRESIDENT signs an Exe…
Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance Welcome Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Al Thani to the Vice President's Residence On Wednesday, December 17th, Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance hosted the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, for dinner at the Vice President's Residence. The Vice Preside…
Democrats Caused High Prices. President Trump Is Bringing Them Down. President Donald J. Trump took office on a promise to defeat inflation and bring down costs — and 11 months later, he has made substantial progress in reversing the inflation and cost-of-living disaster he inherited. Inflation has been cut by more than half, gas prices have fallen sharply, real wages are growing again, and key household expenses ar…
From Joseph GarrisonSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 8:42 PM
Hi there, Although the print pool will not be present in the Diplomatic Room for Trump’s primetime address tonight, I will be passing along the pool reports the television pool reporter is sending out from the room. The White House called a travel/photo lid earlier tonight ahead of Trump’s television address. Thanks, Joey Garrison White House correspondent USA Today XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRES…
From Joseph GarrisonSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:50 PM
The White House called a travel/photo lid at 7:47 p.m. ET. The print pool will not be in the room for President Trump’s primetime address tonight. Joey Garrison White House correspondent USA Today XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) @joeygarrison
From Joseph GarrisonSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 4:22 PM
Marine One, with Trump aboard, landed on the south lawn of the White House at 4:14 pm ET. Trump stepped out at 4:16 pm. He walked by reporters and said, “We’ll see you tonight.” He pointed to the area where the ballroom is under construction and making loud noise. He did not take questions. Trump did not respond to shouted questions about Dan Bongino or what his message will be in tonight’s address. Joey Garrison Wh…
From Jeff MordockSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 4:13 PM
Will Susie Wiles remain your chief of staff? Yes She’s doing a great job. Did Dan Bongenio tell you why he’s leaving the FBI? Dan did a great job. I think he wants to go back to his show. Do you have confidence in Kash Patel? Yes. Asked about the Venezuelan blockade Remember they took all of our energy, right? All of our oil not that long ago and we went it neck. They illegally took it. Asked about his message in th…
From Jeff MordockSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 4:04 PM
POTUS walked off AF1 at 3:54. He answered a few questions from the pool, which I’ll send shortly. He boarded M1 at 4:00 and it was wheels up at 4:03. Qoutes from gaggle TK Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) The information contained in this electronic transmission is intended for the exclusive use…
From Joseph GarrisonSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 3:55 PM
The pool is gathered at the briefing room’s door for President Trump’s arrival back to the White House. Joey Garrison White House correspondent USA Today XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) @joeygarrison
From Jeff MordockSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 3:47 PM
AF1 was wheels down at JBA at 3:47. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) The information contained in this electronic transmission is intended for the exclusive use of the individuals to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which is p…
From Jeff MordockSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 3:22 PM
Wheels up back to JBA at 3:21. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) The information contained in this electronic transmission is intended for the exclusive use of the individuals to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which is prohib…
From Jeff MordockSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 3:08 PM
Among those attending included Sens, Ernst, Coons, Grassley. POTUS stood next to War Secretary Pete Hegseth and saluted as all three coffins, draped with the American flag, were transferred from the C-17 to the vans for transfer. We are told POTUS has already boarded AF1 so pool is sprinting to the plane. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXX…
From Jeff MordockSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 2:27 PM
The dignified transfer is about to start and there are no cell phones allowed. Will update after the dignified transfer. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) The information contained in this electronic transmission is intended for the exclusive use of the individuals to whom it is addressed and may…
From Jeff MordockSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 2:18 PM
White House shares that POTUS is meeting with the family members of those killed in Syria attack. The meeting is taking place before the solemn ceremony The dignified transfer will be for the fallen service members Sgt William Howard and Sgt Edgar Torres Tovar of the Iowa National Guard and Ayad Mansoor Sakat, a U.S. Civilian from Michigan who worked as an interpreter The bodies arrived in a C-17. Sgt Howard is from…