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Another protester, a young woman with her arms raised over her head, was ejected at 7:46pm… again, pool could not hear what was shouted, but POTUS addressed it this time, telling the crowd she said something about “Trump nation” and that it’s “okay” Christian Datoc White House Correspondent Washington Examiner
The protester wearing the “pedophile” shirt was also wearing a hat with an upside down American flag https://x.com/TocRadio/status/2090945149912129571/video/4?s=46 Christian Datoc White House Correspondent Washington Examiner
Two protesters were ejected at 7:30... pool could not hear what they were chanting but one was wearing a shirt saying "KILL YOUR LOCAL PEDOPHILE" Pool will tweet video and images and send Christian Datoc White House Correspondent Washington Examiner
POTUS took the stage to Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA” at 7:06pm. He began speaking at 7:09pm following a chant of “U-S-A!” President Trump opened by noting Myrtle Beach has 90 golf courses and promised to come play a round here if Graham wins her election Watch here: https://www.c-span.org/event/campaign-2026/president-trump-campaigns-for-sen-darline-graham-in-myrtle-beach-sc/446305 One note, wranglers informe…
The audience here at the convention center is full — with roughly 2/3 being used. Your pooler estimates a few thousand in attendance The stage and backdrop is typical for a Trump rally: raised stage with raised bleachers, draped in red white and blue, behind and stage right/left… right American flags are in the space between the bleachers with oversized US/Palmetto State flags hanging from the rafters… “Make America…
Motorcade arrived at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center at 6:42pm. Pool did not have eyes on POTUS exiting his vehicle There was a greater than usual number of onlookers waving flags, watching, and filming the motorcade across significant swathes of the route. A particularly large clump, gathered around several custom golf carts, was spotted waving at the motorcade immediately after turning out of the airport. Pool…
POTUS deplaned at 6:25pm and wasgreeted on the tarmac by SC Gov. Henry McMaster. The pair shook hands and chatted for a few seconds before waving to the press and getting in the Beast. Motorcade is rolling to the rally as of 6:27pm Tktk Christian Datoc White House Correspondent Washington Examiner
AF1 touched down at Myrtle Beach International Airport at 6:10pm Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt came back and chatted with pool for roughly two minutes after takeoff. She mentioned that this is her last trip on AF1 as press secretary, clarifying that she would be with POTUS at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, TX. She added that she’ll return to New Hampshire for a short vacation with her family after l…
POTUS fielded questions for roughly 10 min before boarding AF1 at 4:58pm. Questions were on his beef deal, Iran, the national debt, MAGA Inc’s spending, Darline Graham’s campaign, the ballroom, AI, and Karoline Leavitt’s replacement. Pool is boarding, consider this your wheels up Christian Datoc White House Correspondent Washington Examiner
M1 was wheels down at 4:43pm. POTUS, sporting a navy suit and red tie, exited the helicopter at 4:47. He’s now gaggling, opening on SC… “Darline’s doing very well…” Otter link: https://otter.ai/u/KfeU-zg-ZOBOY1W0JpUwEZgFUHU Tktk Christian Datoc White House Correspondent Washington Examiner
Good afternoon from Joint Base Andrews, where it’s a very pleasant 81 degrees. President Trump is traveling to Myrtle Beach, SC to rally with Sen. Darline Graham ahead of next week’s special primary. Pool is underwing, awaiting M1 arrival. We’re on the small Air Force One today, so in the event of a gaggle, pool won’t be able to send quotes prior to liftoff. Please check the playback Tktk Christian Datoc White House…
The restricted pool is now gathered for POTUS' departure from the Ellipse. Philip Wegman White House Reporter The Wall Street Journal
President Trump exited the motorcade and boarded Marine One at 4:30pm. Pool stood at a distance, and Trump did not stop to take questions. Those spotted accompanying POTUS included: Walt Nauta, Karoline Leavitt, Margo Martin, and Natalie Harp. Marine One was wheels up at 4:33pm. Philip Wegman White House Reporter The Wall Street Journal
Today, President Donald J. Trump returns to South Carolina to celebrate the powerful results of America First leadership. Under President Trump and Republicans, South Carolina is thriving: the largest tax cuts for working families in a generation, the most secure border in history, plunging crime rates, unleashed American energy, and a surge of private investment creating jobs and opportunity across the Palmetto Sta…
The vice president departed Price Hill Chili in his motorcade at around 3 p.m. local time. His public events are now concluded. Pooler signing off. / Julie Carr Smyth
After his Middletown appearance, the vice president traveled about 45 minutes to Cincinnati's Price Hill Chili. He arrived at 2:30 p.m. local time. He was greeted by a large and enthusiastic crowd, who captured photos and videos of him as he jovially served up beers and Cincinnati chili-topped dogs with cheese to people in the gathered throng. "Nice pour, JD!" someone shouted. "I'll take a beer back here," called an…
The vice president's motorcade departed Cleveland-Cliffs at 1:49 p.m. local time. Pooler is en route to a second stop at an undisclosed location.
Vance began by introducing Republican officeholders and candidates in the crowd, including gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, his former classmate and longtime friend. The vice president’s remarks stayed mostly focused on his economic message, beginning with impacts of the opioid crisis on America’s, Ohio’s and Middletown’s economies. The crowd applauded when he addressed them as “my fellow Americans, my fello…
The vice president’s motorcade arrived at Cleveland-Cliffs Middletown Works steel mill in his hometown of Middletown, Ohio, at 12:15 PM local time, under sunny skies and temperatures creeping into the 80s. The plant was known as Armco Steel when Vance’s grandfather, James Vance, worked here for nearly 40 years. His remarks were preceded by several Republicans seeking offices in Ohio: Eric Conroy, a candidate for Ohi…
White House called a lunch lid until 1:10pm. Philip Wegman White House Reporter The Wall Street Journal