Pool note 1 - lid
From Brittany Gibson
Sent Sunday, November 23, 2025, 10:38 AM
The White House called a travel photo lid at 10:38am. Brittany Gibson Politics Reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX (Signal & What's App)
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In-town pool 5 - M1 arrival, no talk
From Geoffrey Earle
Sent Saturday, November 22, 2025, 3:11 PM
M1 touched down at 3:01. POTUS emerged shortly after. He walked toward the WH at 3:04, sporting a red USA cap. He didn’t respond to shouted Qs on Jack Nicklaus, Gaza and other topics. He acknowledged the press with a wave and a fist and entered the residence. POTUS was followed by Natalie Harp and Walt Nauta. We have a travel-photo lid. Good afternoon! Geoff Earle Washington Correspondent NY Post XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:X…
In-town pool report #8: M1 departs JBA
From Toluse Olorunnipa
Sent Saturday, November 22, 2025, 12:05 PM
POTUS lifted from Joint Base Andrews on Marine One at 2:48pm, after more than two hours. Pool was loaded in vans and spotted the helicopter in flight headed back toward the White House. There was no additional information provided on the president's tour of the Course at Andrews with Jack Nicklaus. Handing off to the other in-town pool, for now. Tolu Toluse Olorunnipa Staff Writer | The Atlantic XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XX…
In-town pool report #7: Aerial tour over
From Toluse Olorunnipa
Sent Saturday, November 22, 2025, 12:05 PM
Via the White House: The president's aerial tour of the Courses at Andrews has finished and Marine One landed at 12:29pm. Pool did not witness this and continues to hold. Tolu Toluse Olorunnipa Staff Writer | The Atlantic XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
In-town pool 4 -- Bolsonaro, MTG
From Geoffrey Earle
Sent Saturday, November 22, 2025, 12:20 PM
POTUS quote about Brazil / Bolsonaro off playback is "I spoke last night to the gentleman you just referred to." Pool seeking clarification from WH about who he spoke to, Bolsonaro or Lula. He also took an MTG question. "Forgive for what? I just disagreed with her philosophy." He added: "But I think she's a nice person." Geoff Earle Washington Correspondent NY Post XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX)
In-town pool report #6: M1 on aerial tour of Courses at JBA
From Toluse Olorunnipa
Sent Saturday, November 22, 2025, 12:05 PM
From our hold, the pool witnessed Marine One flying over the base around 12:14pm. The White House says that the president and Jack Nicklaus are doing an aerial tour of the Courses at Andrews. Tolu Toluse Olorunnipa Staff Writer | The Atlantic XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
In-town pool report #5: M1 Wheels down at JBA, per White House
From Toluse Olorunnipa
Sent Saturday, November 22, 2025, 12:05 PM
The White House reports that Marine One landed at JBA at 12pm. The in-town pool at JBA is holding at JBA's Exchange and did not witness the arrival. (Renumbering as in-town pool number 5 to factor in the additional in-town pool report from the White House) Tolu Toluse Olorunnipa Staff Writer | The Atlantic XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
In-town pool report #3: In-town pool gathered at Andrews ahead of Trump-Nicklaus tour
From Toluse Olorunnipa
Sent Saturday, November 22, 2025, 11:55 AM
Good morning from Joint Base Andrews, where an in-town pool has assembled ahead of President Trump's visit. The White House says that "the president will be touring the Courses at Andrews with his friend, Jack Nicklaus." The pool is holding at JBA's Exchange and at this point is not expected to see Marine One's landing, any part of the tour or the president's departure from JBA. Will update with any changes. Major t…
In-town pool 3 - Lula, Mamdani
From Geoffrey Earle
Sent Saturday, November 22, 2025, 12:00 PM
POTUS also got asked about the arrest of Bolsonaro. He appeared to indicate he spoke to Lula last night. “It’s too bad.” Also took a question on sending the Guard to NYC. Said he may but other places need it more. He discussed with Mamdani. Handing off to in-town travel pool. Geoff Earle Washington Correspondent NY Post XXX-XXX-XXXX
In town 2 - potus speaks
From Geoffrey Earle
Sent Saturday, November 22, 2025, 11:52 AM
POTUS came out at 11:43 to announce he’ll your the course with Jack Nicklaus. He took a few Qs at the other end of the scrum. Appeared to say it’s not the final offer to Ukraine. “We’re trying to get an end.” Pls check the tape. On MTG he said once he withdrew support she resigned. Seeking more direct quotes. He left the press at 11:47. M1 is about to lift at 11:50. Geoff Earle Washington Correspondent NY Post XXX-X…
In-town pool 1 - gathered
From Geoffrey Earle
Sent Saturday, November 22, 2025, 11:41 AM
Good morning from the White House. Rain has paused and pool has gathered after a good weather call for POTUS lift to JBA. Geoff Earle Washington Correspondent NY Post XXX-XXX-XXXX
WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2025
WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2025 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: NBC Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: New York Post New Media: Decrypt Secondary Print: Reuters Radio: NPR In-Town Travel Pool TV Crew: NBC Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: The Atlantic Secondary Print: Daily Mail Radio: BBC EST: 11:00 AM In-Tow…
in town pool report #7 - travel photo lid
From Mallory Wilson
Sent Friday, November 21, 2025, 6:03 PM
called at 6 p.m. have a great weekend! Mallory Wilson White House Reporter The Washington Times XXX-XXX-XXXX (c) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) The information contained in this electronic transmission is intended for the exclusive use of the individuals to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which is prohibited by law. If the reader of th…
in town pool report #6 - more quotes
From Mallory Wilson
Sent Friday, November 21, 2025, 5:06 PM
On Israeli government from Mamdani: "I've spoken about the Israeli government committing genocide, and I've spoken about our government funding it, and I shared with the president in our meeting about the concern that many New Yorkers have of wanting their tax dollars to go towards the benefit of New Yorkers and their ability to afford basic dignity Trump on Mamdani: "I really think there's a chance to do a great jo…
In town pool report #5 - Mamdani and POTUS in Oval
From Mallory Wilson
Sent Friday, November 21, 2025, 4:12 PM
In the Oval, POTUS was seated with Mamdani standing beside him. He congratulated him on his election win, and called the meeting productive. The two shook hands. He said the two spoke about housing, food prices and affordability. “The better he does the happier I am. I will say there’s no difference in party.” “If I can get prices down, it’s good for New York.” On calling Mamdani a communist: “I mean, he’s got views…
In town pool report #4 - Oval meeting
From Mallory Wilson
Sent Friday, November 21, 2025, 3:36 PM
Pool is heading to the Oval for Mamdani meeting with POTUS. Mallory Wilson White House Reporter The Washington Times XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) (c) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) The information contained in this electronic transmission is intended for the exclusive use of the individuals to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which i…
In town pool report #3 - Mamdani arrival
From Mallory Wilson
Sent Friday, November 21, 2025, 3:08 PM
NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has arrived at the White House for his meeting with POTUS. Pool did not lay eyes on him but flagging White House Communications Director Steven Cheung’s X post: https://x.com/stevencheung47/status/1991958591616720898?s=46 Mallory Wilson White House Reporter The Washington Times XXX-XXX-XXXX (c) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) The information contained in this electronic transm…
Media Advisory: President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump Participate in the White House Turkey Pardon Ceremony
https://who.eop.gov Office of the First Lady President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump Participate in the White House Turkey Pardon Ceremony WHAT: Pardon Ceremony for the National Thanksgiving Turkey WHEN: Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET WHERE: The White House, Rose Garden WHO: The President Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States REQUEST MEDIA CREDENTIALS: This event will be open…
in town pool report #2 - lunch lid
From Mallory Wilson
Sent Friday, November 21, 2025, 11:32 AM
until 12:30 p.m. Mallory Wilson White House Reporter The Washington Times XXX-XXX-XXXX (c) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance Visit Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River in North Carolina
https://who.eop.gov Office of the First Lady November 21, 2025 First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance Visit Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River in North Carolina On Wednesday this week, First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River in North Carolina, where they spent the day meeting with students, educators, militar…