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Motorcade pulled into the White House complex at 1635. An intrepid photographer spotted POTUS entering the Oval Office shortly thereafter. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Motorcade is moving towards the White House as of 1631. Pool did not see POTUS exit the building or get into his vehicle. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
On background from a White House official: “The President met with the President of Mexico and the Prime Minister of Canada and now he is looking at Kennedy Center improvements with Ambassador Grenell.” Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY // NOT REPORTABLE Guidance for President Donald J. Trump’s Air Force One Arrival Avoca, PA Tuesday, December 9, 2025 When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM EST Where: Wilkes-Barre Scranton Airport 100 Airport Dr Avoca, PA 18641 Request Media Credentials: Please register for credentials HERE by 11:00 AM EST on Monday December 8^th, 2025, to request media credentials. Late requests will…
The streets of Minneapolis are safer today thanks to the hard work of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and their federal partners during Operation Metro Surge . President Trump has long — and rightly — called out the problems associated with unchecked Somali refugee resettlement in Minnesota. Aside from the massive fraud scandal that bilked taxpayers out of $1 billion, the state’s Somali population has also…
https://who.eop.gov Office of the First Lady December 4, 2025 Today, First Lady Melania Trump continued the longstanding annual tradition of first ladies visiting the Children’s National Hospital during the Christmas season. Mrs. Trump spent time with young patients and their families to support the courageous children receiving care. Mrs. Trump began her visit in the hospital’s atrium and continued on to the Hemato…
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY // NOT REPORTABLE Guidance for President Donald J. Trump’s Remarks in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM EST Where: Mount Airy Casino Resort, 312 Woodland Rd, Mt. Pocono, PA 18344 Request Media Credentials: Please register for credentials HERE by 11:00 AM EST on Monday, December 8^th, 2025, to request media credentials. Late requests will not be accepted…
The White House Announces December 8 - December 14, 2025 Press Rotation The White House Office of Communications has determined the In-Town press rotation for the week of December 8 - December 14, 2025. Outlets and reporters interested in joining the White House Press Pool are welcome to email [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) to express interest. Date TV Secondary TV Print Secondary Print Radio New Media 8-D…
After a lengthy hold at the entrance to the Hall of Nations, pool was loaded back into vans at 1451. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Pool is once again moving towards the Hall of Nations / red carpet area. POTUS was still seated in his box when we were told to start moving at 1358. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Pool is back in the press box where we can see POTUS sitting next to Mexican president Sheinbaum. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Pool is back in the press box where we can see POTUS sitting next to Mexican president Sheinbaum. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Pool is moving back to the press box as we are told POTUS has decided to stay a bit longer and watch more of the draw. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
POTUS, asked what it means to host the World Cup during the US 250th anniversary next year, muses about having watched Pele play in New York and remarks about soccer growth in the US since then. “But when you look at what has happened to football in the United States again … we never call it that, because we have a little bit of a conflict with another thing that's called football. But when you think about it … real…
POTUS was back on stage at 1247 along with Carney and Sheinbaum, where — according to Infantino — they are going to assist with the draw. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
POTUS called the award “one of the great honors” of his life and said it was “such an honor” to be with Infantino before bragging about World Cup ticket sales again. “The numbers are beyond anything…what Gianni thought was possible.” POTUS also thanked FLOTUS (who received some applause) and boasted of the “outstanding” coordination with Mexico and Canada. “The world is a safer place now,” he added. POTUS left the s…
Infantino welcomed POTUS onto the stage at 1230 to receive the prize, which he described as “a beautiful medal for you that you can wear everywhere you want to go” and a certificate recognizing POTUS’ “exceptional and extraordinary actions to promote peace.” POTUS is wearing the medal as Infantino continues to speak. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
The program has now shifted to presentation of the “inaugural 2025 FIFA Peace Prize” to POTUS. There is a hagiographic video playing that describes POTUS as “a dynamic leader who has engaged in diplomatic efforts that created opportunities for dialog de escalation and stability, and who has championed the unifying power of football on the world stage.” A group of Marines are now bringing the prize onto the stage. An…
POTUS has left the presidential box. The program is ongoing. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is now speaking. He started his remarks by welcoming POTUS and FLOTUS in English, Mexican president Sheinbaum in Spanish, and Canadian PM Carney and his wife in English. Remarks are ongoing and being broadcast. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])