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Lid Called! Goodnight and thank you all! Joe Reberkenny (he/him/his) White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
A White House offical shared this list of guests on background. The President of the United States and Mrs. Melania Trump His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mr. Mohammad Abunayyan Mr. Bill Ackman and Ms. Neri Oxman His Highness Prince Badr Bin Abdullah M. N. S. Alfarhan Al Saud His Highness Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Sau…
Apologies, the last link wasn’t working. Here is the working one. https://otter.ai/u/Zj4wRx60EQ_boeL8TTmCXBmU1CU?utm_source=copy_url Joe Reberkenny (he/him/his) White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
The press pool was brought into the East Room at 7;45 PM , which had been arranged with long tables along both sides and down the center. The head table was positioned at the far end, where the President, the First Lady, the Vice President, the Crown Prince, and Mrs. Usha Vance were seated. The tables were decorated with white flowers, white roses, and candlelight. Among the guests spotted were Elon Musk and Cristia…
Here is the otter link to the transcript of the speech before the dinner. https://otter.ai/u/Zj4wRx60EQ_boeL8TTmCXBmU1CU?utm_source=copy_url Joe Reberkenny (he/him/his) White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
Allison assured the pooler that the list of guest would be publicly available soon. There is a photo of the menu of the dinner on the AP’s wire. Pool is being held for the time being “just to make sure” we are not needed again. Otter link comming momentarily. Joe Reberkenny (he/him/his) White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
The Crown Prince began Speaking at 8:02 The Crown Prince thanked Trump for hosting. He finished at 8:04. Press ushered out at 8:04. Joe Reberkenny White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
Present enters at 7:44. President starts speaking at a gold eagle stand. The president is going though a list of high profile guests. Reinaldo got a shout out. “I wish we had 2000 more seats we’d fill it 2 times over… we’ll have to do another one in two years” “We’ve never had a relationship like this… we have a very different Middle East then when I first came into office” Trump announced Saudi Arabia will provide…
In-Town Press Pool #20: Pool has moved into the White House proper. Pool was let up stairs into dining room at 7:35. Pooled can see JD Vance, Elon Musk, Speaker Mike Johnson, Stephen Miller, Bret beir, Donald Trump Jr. Marco Rubio (more will be added in future note) No eyes on the president yet. A Piano is playing over the speakers. Candles are lit at every table Joe Reberkenny White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XX…
The Crown Prince arrived for the official dinner at 6:45 p.m. President Trump and the First Lady—wearing a long, dark green gown—were on hand to greet him. The Crown Prince stepped out of his motorcade and shook hands with the President. Pool coverage was limited to videos and still photography only, but your pooler was able to watch the arrival live on television as it happened. We are now holding in the briefing r…
In-Town Press Pool #19: Press pool is on the move to main building to see the president and Crown Prince. Press told to line up at press briefing room doors at 7:19. Press followed allowed Allison through press office at 7:23 outside and into the main White House building. Joe Reberkenny White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] Washingtonblade.com
5 minute warning for press before entering the dinner. Joe Reberkenny White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CBS Secondary TV: CNBC Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Washington Examiner New Media: Just the News Secondary Print: Financial Times Radio: ABC EST: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 11:35 AM THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route U.S. - Saudi Investment Forum The White House White House Press Pool 12:00…
In-Town Press Pool #17: Cameras are waiting Stills + Tv cameras have been told to wait at press briefing room doors for arrival at 6:23. Joe Reberkenny White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
It has started to rain in the nations capital as people get black tie ready for tonight’s dinner. So far no guest list or menu has been shared, but additional information on the deals worked out between Trump and the Crown Prince has been posted to the White House website. https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/11/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-solidifies-economic-and-defense-partnership-with-the-kingdom-o…
The Crown Prince and his delegation departed the White House at 3:30 PM. He waved to the many reporters and camera crews who had been waiting for nearly an hour. President Trump was not at the door to see him off. The Crown Prince is expected to return for an official state dinner in a few hours. We hope to obtain the guest list for the black-tie event later. Some say that Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Al Nassr in t…
In-town Press Pool #15: Lunch/dinner lit til 5:30. Joe Reberkenny White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
Cameras have been set up outside the door to the West Wing in preparation of a live shot of the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince’s team was seen carrying multiple gift bags- including a red gift bag with trump’s signature embossed in gold on it— to a sprinter van. It looks to have a picture of some kind in it. Crown Prince was seen exiting the West Wing and getting into his car detail at 3:30. He took no questions but…
Here are the Saudi delegation who were in the oval office spray: Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Energy Princess Reema bint Bandar, Ambassador to Washington Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Musaed Al-Aiban, Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and National Security Advisor Majid Al-Qasabi, Minister of Commerce Mohammed Al-Jadaan, Minister of Finance Yasser Al-Rumayyan,…
Pool ushered to the oval at 12:27 PM. Both leaders were already seated. The Crown Prince spoke in English, Although there was a Saudi translator behind him. He made a short statement and took few questions. This is a highlight of Crown Prince's statement in the Oval Office: Saudi–U.S. relations span nearly nine decades, and today marks an especially important moment as both countries look toward the future. Saudi Ar…