FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY // NOT REPORTABLE Guidance for President Donald J. Trump’s Air Force One Arrival to Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport Rocky Mount, NC Friday, December 19, 2025 When: Friday, December 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM EST Where: Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport 7265 Air Terminal Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27822 Request Media Credentials: Please register for credentials HERE by 5:00 PM EST on Wednesday, D…
________________________________________________________________ BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION During my first Administration, I restricted the entry of certain foreign nationals into the United States to prevent national security and public safety threats from reaching our borders. The Supreme Court upheld these restrictions. I reinstated these successful policies in Executive Orde…
From Irie SentnerSent Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Air Force 2 was wheels up at 2:17 and wheels down at JBA at 2:51 after a quick and uneventful flight. VPOTUS and SLOTUS walked off the plane at 3:03 and boarded M2 at 3:04. They did not speak to the press. M2 was wheels up at 3:09, concluding today’s trip. That’s it from me! Many thanks to my fellow poolers! Irie Sentner (he/him) White House reporter and West Wing Playbook co-author | POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL…
From Nik PopliSent Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 2:30 PM
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt briefly spoke to reporters outside following a TV hit. She took one question, about the Susie Wiles story published this morning by Vanity Fair, and also clarified that President Trump's address tomorrow night will be focused on his "accomplishments over the past 11 months." On the story about chief of staff Susie Wiles: "This is, unfortunately, another example of disinge…
From Irie SentnerSent Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Pool arrived back at Lehigh Valley International Airport at 1:57 after an uneventful trip. Your pooler did not see the VP enter AF2. Consider this your wheels up notice. Irie Sentner (he/him) White House reporter and West Wing Playbook co-author | POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) | @iriesentner Subscribe to West Wing Playbook
From Irie SentnerSent Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Pool is rolling back to Lehigh Valley International Airport as of 1:48. Irie Sentner (he/him) White House reporter and West Wing Playbook co-author | POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) | @iriesentner Subscribe to West Wing Playbook
From Nik PopliSent Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 1:39 PM
Flagging that President Trump posted on Truth Social that he will be giving an address to the nation tomorrow night at 9pm from the White House. https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115730644486071082 Your pooler asked for more information and will update if the White House shares anything. No updates to today's schedule. https://time.com Nik Popli Politics Reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX (c) • XXX-XXX-XXXX (o) http…
From Irie SentnerSent Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Pool arrived at Allentown Rescue Mission at 12:41 after an uneventful ride passing a few scattered groups of onlookers who braved the cold. Pool entered a room at 12:49 where VPOTUS and SLOTUS were wearing gloves and serving food. The VP, wearing a white button up and a blue vest, put on a hair net and joked to Secretary Chavez-DeRemer he doesn't often wear them. He asked if a line of dozens of men if they would lik…
From Irie SentnerSent Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Pool is rolling to the Allentown Rescue Mission, an emergency shelter and rehabilitation center in Allentown, Pa. Irie Sentner (he/him) White House reporter and West Wing Playbook co-author | POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) | @iriesentner Subscribe to West Wing Playbook
From Irie SentnerSent Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The vice president concluded his remarks at 12:11pm. Please check quotes against official transcript. Vance touted private sector job growth, saying "we're doing it by having a president and an administration that believes in you and fights for you. That is what we're trying to do every single day." He joked that when he walked off the plane and took a photo with local firefighters, he was afraid he would slip and f…
“The strong jobs report shows how President Trump is fixing the damage caused by Joe Biden and creating a strong, America First economy in record time. Since President Trump took office, 100% of the job growth has come in the private sector and among native-born Americans — exactly where it should be. Workers’ wages are rising, prices are falling, trillions of dollars in investments are pouring into our country, and…
From Irie SentnerSent Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Pool arrived at the ULINE warehouse at 11:08 after an uneventful ride. There's a crowd of approximately 200 people gathered in a large warehouse. Vice President JD Vance took the stage at 11:36am after remarks from Rep. Ryan MacKenzie and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemar, who introduced the VP. He is speaking in front of a sign that reads "lower prices, bigger paychecks." The event is being carried live at the li…
From Nik PopliSent Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 11:32 AM
We have a lunch lid until 12:30pm. The White House is not tracking any updates to the President's schedule today, which is below. I will update you if I hear of any changes. 2:00 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony Oval Office Closed Press 8:15 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Hanukkah Reception East Room Pre-Credentialed Media Nik Popli Politics Reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX (c) • XXX-XX…
From Nik PopliSent Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 11:32AM
We have a lunch lid until 12:30pm. The White House is not tracking any updates to the President's schedule today, which is below. I will update you if I hear of any changes. 2:00 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony Oval Office Closed Press 8:15 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Hanukkah Reception East Room Pre-Credentialed Media https://time.com Nik Popli Politics Reporter XXX-XXX-…
From Irie SentnerSent Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:45AM
AF2 was wheels down at Lehigh Valley International Airport at 10:27. VPOTUS and SLOTUS walked off the plane at 10:41. The Vice President then took a photo with local firefighters and shook their hands. We are now rolling to the event, which is being held at a ULINE warehouse in Alburtis, Pa. Irie Sentner (he/him) White House reporter and West Wing Playbook co-author | POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:…
From Nik PopliSent Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 10:17 AM
Kevin Hassett, director of the national economic council, stopped to gaggle by the sticks after a TV hit this morning following the November jobs report release. Hassett brushed off questions about concerns that his close relationship with President Trump would prevent him from charting an independent path at the central bank. "The idea that being close to the president and serving the president well disqualifies so…
From Irie SentnerSent Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Good morning from JBA! I will be your pooler for the vice president's trip to Allentown, Pennsylvania, where he's expected to speak about affordability. M2 landed at JBA at 9:35 and VPOTUS and SLOTUS walked off. The VP spoke briefly to the pool. As always, please check quotes against the official transcript: "We're gonna talk about all the things we're trying to do to lower prices to make life more affordable for Am…
From Katelyn CaralleSent Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Good morning from JBA! I will be your pooler for the vice president's trip to Allentown, Pennsylvania, where he's expected to speak about affordability. M2 landed at JBA at 9:35 and VPOTUS and SLOTUS walked off. The VP spoke briefly to the pool. As always, please check quotes against the official transcript: "We're gonna talk about all the things we're trying to do to lower prices to make life more affordable for Am…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: FOX Secondary TV Corr: Spectrum Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: TIME Secondary Print: Daily Mail New Media: John Fredericks Media Network Radio: ABC EST: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 2:00 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony Oval Office Closed Press 8:15 PM THE PRESIDENT partic…
From John BennettSent Monday, December 15, 2025, 6:02 PM
The White House called a travel/photo lid at 6:01 p.m. John T. Bennett White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large Roll Call & CQ | FiscalNote publications | RollCall.com | FiscalNote.com @bennettjohnt