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…
From Jeff MordockSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 1:45 PM
Pool is holding at Dover Air Force Base. Your pooler has inquired about what POTUS is doing while we hold. Also — I mistakenly sent out two pool reports numbered as #3. That means #4 should have been #5. The correct sequence will go forward. Your pooler apologizes for any confusion. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mail…
From Joseph GarrisonSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 1:26 PM
Following up on a previous pool report: The White House confirmed the individual who walked alongside Trump and former Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the walk to Marine One was Casey Wasserman, founder and CEO of the sports marketing firm Wasserman and chairman of the 2028 Olympics Committee. Thanks, Joey Garrison White House correspondent USA Today XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) @joeygarrison
From Jeff MordockSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 1:30 PM
POTUS and Secretary Hegseth stepped off AF1 at 1:25. They stopped to shake the hands of and briefly talk with members of the military greeting him on the runway. The conversation lasted about 3 minutes He immediately went into awaiting limo. It pulled away at 1:29 Others high level travelers with POTUS, including Chief of staff Susie Wiles departed from the back of the plane and went to their vehicles. Jeff Mordock…
From Jeff MordockSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 1:17 PM
We are wheels down at Dover Air Force Base at 1:16. No visitors to the press cabin as we are on the small plane for the brief 35 minute flight to Dover. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Joseph GarrisonSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 12:54 PM
On the walk to and from the Marine One departure, your pooler spotted new plaques installed below the photos of presidents along Trump’s new White House “Presidential Walk of Fame,” located on the outside south wall of the West Wing collapse. (Facing the Rose Garden/patio) I snapped photos of the Biden and Obama plaques. See attached. Biden’s plaque says: “Sleepy Joe Biden was, by far, the worst President in America…
From Jeff MordockSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 12:53 PM
AF1 Wheels up to Dover at 12:53. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Joseph GarrisonSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 12:35 PM
Marine One lifted off from the White House South Lawn at 12:33 pm. Trump did not take questions from reporters on his walk to the helicopter but waved at us. Joey Garrison White House correspondent USA Today XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) @joeygarrison
From Jeff MordockSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 12:46 PM
M1 touched down at 12:42. POTUS boarded AF1 at 12:45 He waved to the press but did not stop to take questions AF1 travelers: THE PRESIDENT Sec. Pete Hegseth Susie Wiles Hon. Kevin McCarthy Karoline Leavitt Walt Nauta Chris Ambrosini Margo Martin Casey Wasserman — head of 2028 Olympic Committee Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADD…
From Joseph GarrisonSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 12:33 PM
President Trump stepped out of the Oval Office at 12:28 pm ET. Behind him were several WH aides including chief of staff Susie Wiles. Trump walked to Marine One ahead of the group, walking next to former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and another man who I was unable to identify. It was not clear why McCarthy was at the White House. Trump and the others have now boarded Marine One. We are waiting for the departure. Jo…
From Jeff MordockSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 12:18 PM
Greetings from JBA where I'll will be your print pooler for today's POTUS trip to Dover for the dignified transfer of the bodies of the two slain Iowa National Guard members that were killed in Syria. On background from a White House official First lady Melania Trump will not be attending today's transfer ceremony. We are expected to depart JBA around 12:45 pm today. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington…
From Joseph GarrisonSent Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 12:05 PM
The pool has gathered in the briefing room for President Trump’s departure to Dover, Delaware. Joey Garrison White House correspondent USA Today XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) @joeygarrison
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From Nik PopliSent Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 9:37 PM
At the White House Hanukkah reception, POTUS gave a campaign style speech about his support for Israel, touting the June strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and the Gaza ceasefire agreement brokered by his Administration. He mentioned familiar phrases “fake news,” “Pocahontas,” “AOC plus three” and more scattered throughout the 40-minute speech as audience members cheered and occasionally chanted. At one point a handful…
From Nik PopliSent Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 8:34 PM
The White House Hanukkah party is underway, with hundreds of guests packing the East Room. Festive music is playing as guests mingle. High tables are set up across the room, along with a menorah by the podium where POTUS will soon speak. It is not the same menorah that debuted under President Biden. Your pooler is on the lookout for notable guests. Spotted in part by others: Ted Deutch, Avi Berkowitz, Laura Loomer,…
From Nik PopliSent Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:08 PM
A dinner lid was called until 7:30pm. At 8, the pool and pre-credentialed media will be ushered into the East Room for a Hanukkah reception, where President Trump is expected to deliver remarks. https://time.com Nik Popli Politics Reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX (c) • XXX-XXX-XXXX (o) https://twitter.com/time https://www.facebook.com/time https://www.instagram.com/time https://www.linkedin.com/company/time/ https://www.tiktok…
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