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Within the last few minutes, First Lady Melania Trump entered the presidential box and is now sitting next to POTUS. Shortly thereafter, the crowd broke into applause when one of the hosts mentioned that Haiti had qualified for next year’s World Cup. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
The event has kicked off with Andrea Bocelli singing Nessun Dorma. POTUS appears to be watching/listening intently — Bocelli is also scheduled to perform at the White House tonight. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
POTUS is visible next to Infantino in the Opera house box adorned with the presidential seal. Infantino is still with him, and Boris Epshteyn is visible in the box as well as Canadian PM Carney. Quotes from red carpet: POTUS: “ It's a great honor. This has been an honor for a lot of reasons. Number one, they've sold more tickets than any event has ever sold already, long before the kickoff. And number two was doing…
POTUS took several questions on the FIFA peace prize he is rumored to be getting, a planned meeting with the Mexican and Canadian heads of state/government, etc. He also bragged about ticket sales and improvements made Kennedy Center as Ric Grenell lurked behind him. Pool is now moving to a box in the Opera House where I will endeavor to send fuller quotes. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent […
POTUS is still talking to a succession of reporters who have lined up along the red carpet. He and Infantino are roughly halfway to the end (where pool is staged) as of 1140. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
POTUS entered the Hall of Nations at 1131. The entire room is lined on one side with television cameras and he is speaking to reporters near the entrance. FIFA head Gianni Infantino is with him. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Motorcade arrived at the Kennedy Center at 1125 ET. Pool did not see POTUS as we have split up and are moving to the Hall of Nations for the red carpet arrival festivities. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Motorcade is rolling for the Kennedy Center at 1120 ET. Pool did not see POTUS exit the White House. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Some final color from today’s FLOTUS event, Santa Claus gave Mrs. Trump a gold coin that read “Believe” in cursive writing and “Merry Christmas.” (Image attached. I’ll tweet if it doesn’t come through.) In turn, FLOTUS brought gifts for hospital patients, including her trademark “Be Best” ornaments. Thanks all! Nikki Schwab Chief Campaign Correspondent Washington, D.C.
Pool has been assembled and packed neatly into vans for the short motorcade to the Kennedy Center, where POTUS is scheduled to attend the FIFA World Cup draw. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
The East Wing passes along the children who arrived with FLOTUS: Riley Whitney, 11-year-old male patient Faith Hinkle, 5-year-old female patient FLOTUS read the story and then made brief remarks. She told the children that she hoped Santa “bring[s] you a lot of toys.” "So I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I wish you a lot of strength and love. My husband, the president, is sending love and be…
Good morning from the Costco Wholesale Atrium at Children’s National Hospital in N.W. Washington, D.C., I’ll be your print pooler for today’s event with first lady Melania Trump. A festive backdrop has been set up in a curtained-off area of the atrium, complete with one large Christmas tree flanked by two smaller ones, presents, and poinsettias. When the pool arrived ahead of the first lady, the children’s programmi…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CNN Secondary TV Corr: OAN Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: The Independent New Media: Human Events Secondary Print: AFP Radio: NPR EST: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 10:00 AM THE PRESIDENT receives his Intelligence Briefing Oval Office Closed Press 11:40 AM THE PRESIDENT attends the FIFA World Cup Drawing The Ken…
https://who.eop.gov Office of the First Lady December 4, 2025 Today, First Lady Melania Trump delivered remarks at the Blair House for a holiday reception by the Blair House Foundation and the Friends of Blair House. The Blair House, originally constructed in 1824, is steeped in American tradition. “The Blair House has hosted some of the world’s most influential leaders, including kings, queens, presidents, and prim…
The WH press office announced a travel photo lid for the night at 1854. Have a good evening, all. 30- ———————- S.V. Dáte White House correspondent HuffPost XXX-XXX-XXXX @svdate
The president and first lady took the stage at 1829. He counted down from 5 and the tree lit up behind them. He thanked members of his Cabinet in attendance, Wayne Gretzky and The Beach Boys. Talked about the peace deal he signed this afternoon. Brought up the “rigged election.” “I'm so happy that our presidency was delayed. Be sitting home watching television, not being invited, I would be extremely upset. And reme…
Per the WH: PARTICIPANTS: THE PRESIDENT The First Lady Secretary Doug Burgum, Department of the Interior Gabby Barrett, Country Music Singer Jon Pardi, Country Music Singer Alana Springsteen, Country Music Singer Matthew West, Christian Music Singer Brett Young, Country Music Singer Warren Zeiders, Country Music Singer The Beach Boys, American Rock Band ATENDEES: The Vice President The Second Lady The Second Family…
Pool did the .33 mile (26 cals) walk from the WH in 8 min and is in place for the National Christmas Tree Lighting 2025. A stage has been set up under an arched cover. There are what appears to be a few thousand seats set up on the grass facing the stage, the lit-up White House behind. Attendees are listening to the Army band play, bundled against the cold. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum just spoke. Awaiting the pre…
The pool is being escorted the Ellipse and the tree lighting. 30- ———————- S.V. Dáte White House correspondent HuffPost XXX-XXX-XXXX @svdate
As mentioned previously, the president took a single shouted question, from a reporter from Angola state television known for her effusive praise of Trump in previous interactions. Trump said: "I know you and you’re very friendly so I’ll take it, otherwise I wouldn’t take it. Go ahead.” Q: “Thank you. Thank you, Mr. President, we are witnessing a historic moment for Africa. My question to you is when we will see the…