From Joseph MortonSent Sunday, December 14, 2025, 11:11 AM
As of 11:05 a.m. we have a travel/photo lid. Weekend guidance shows POTUS and the first lady plan to deliver remarks at a couple of White House Christmas receptions this afternoon but those are closed press. Enjoy your Sunday. Joseph Morton Washington Correspondent The Dallas Morning News (c) XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Twitter: @ByJosephMorton
From Emily DaviesSent Saturday, December 13, 2025, 6:34 PM
Marine One touched down at 6:26 p.m. POTUS spoke briefly to reporters about the shooting at Brown University. "What a terrible thing it is," he said. "All we can do right now is pray for the victims." Over the roar of the helicopter, he appeared to say the victims are "very badly hurt." POTUS wore a white hat that said USA. Earlier this evening, he posted on Truth Social that authorities do NOT have a suspect in cus…
From Phil WegmannSent Saturday, December 13, 2025, 4:35 PM
At halftime, as Army leads Navy 13 to 7, President Trump returned to the field. He tossed red and white MAGA hats to midshipmen in the stands on the Navy sideline before crossing over to the Army sideline--as is tradition.
From Phil WegmannSent Saturday, December 13, 2025, 3:22 PM
The president did the coin toss at midfield after shaking hands with captains of both teams. He received healthy applause. POTUS then walked back to the Navy sideline and into the tunnel. Earlier, POTUS spotted the press and joked “what are you doing here?” The game is ongoing. Reports have been slow because cell reception is poor.
From Phil WegmannSent Saturday, December 13, 2025, 3:22 PM
President Trump walked onto the field at 2:58pm. He is now standing at the 20-yard line on the Navy side watching Army skydivers come in for a landing midfield. POTUS waved to the crowd and was met with chants of USA-USA-USA. Invocation now ongoing. National Anthem to follow. White House passes along the following: Field participants Sec. Pete Hegseth, Department of War Sec. Dan Driscoll, United States Army Sec. Joh…
From Phil WegmannSent Saturday, December 13, 2025, 2:39 PM
Motorcade arrived at M&T Bank Stadium at 2:25pm after an uneventful ride. Pool did not spot POTUS. We are on the field now awaiting National Anthem, coin toss, and a military flyover.
From Emily DaviesSent Saturday, December 13, 2025, 1:53 PM
President Trump walked out of the White House at 1:42pm and spoke briefly with reporters about the Americans killed in Syria. He began his remarks by expressing condolences to the families of the deceased, whom he called "three great patriots." In response to a question about if the U.S. would retaliate against ISIS, POTUS said "we will retaliate." In response to another question about what he would do if U.S. soldi…
From Emily DaviesSent Saturday, December 13, 2025, 1:28 PM
Good afternoon from the White House, The pool has gathered for President Trump's M1 departure. He is expected to attend the Army-Navy game this afternoon. Emily Davies White House Reporter The Washington Post XXX-XXX-XXXX
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From Sophia CaiSent Friday, December 12, 2025, 6:31 PM
Q&A following bill signing Lesson for Ukraine from the 1980 win against Soviet Union? POTUS: "It's a similar situation, isn't it? We'll see what happens. We're working on seeing if we can make a deal." On NIL college sports rules "It's a disaster for college sports. I think it's a disaster for the Olympics, because, we're losing a lot of teams...I am willing to put the federal government behind it." Declines to say…
From Sophia CaiSent Friday, December 12, 2025, 5:54 PM
POTUS was gifted a white commemorative hat from the Lake Placid Olympics, which he placed on his head for a brief moment. He walked through how the team of collegiate and amateur players beat the powerhouse Soviets, which had not lost an Olympic Games since 1968. Other remarks: "Nothing's too slow around here. I think we just did a very good job with Thailand and Cambodia." POTUS said the two countries "started shoo…
From Sophia CaiSent Friday, December 12, 2025, 5:39 PM
POTUS bill signing started at 5:27pm POTUS seated at the Oval flanked by Elise Stefanik, Kash Patel, Tom Emmer and members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic ice hockey team behind them. "This was one of the biggest moments that I've ever seen in sports. And I like sports. These are the men who gave us one of the most sought athletic wins of all time. It's called the Miracle on Ice." Will Scharf introduced the bill and POTUS…
From Sophia CaiSent Friday, December 12, 2025, 1:09 PM
Pool asked for comment on the photos from the Epstein estate released by the House Oversight Committee this morning. Abigail Jackson White House spokeswoman responds: "Once again, House Democrats are selectively releasing cherry-picked photos with random redactions to try and create a false narrative. Here’s the reality: Democrats like Stacey Plaskett and Hakeem Jeffries were soliciting money and meetings from Epste…
From Sophia CaiSent Friday, December 12, 2025, 4:44 PM
Pool is gathered for bill signing in the Oval POTUS will host members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team. The legislation will award all of the players with Congressional Gold Medals to recognize the 45th anniversary of the U.S. victory at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Sophia Cai White House Reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX Subscribe to West Wing Playbook
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