From Joe ReberkennySent Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 1:22 PM
This is the transcript for the Oval Office meeting with the Crown Prince. https://otter.ai/u/uXuTXQusgkevojPTdmzirHTzuDM?utm_source=copy_url Still awaiting full list of everyone in attendance— will update when it is provided. Joe Reberkenny White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
From Joe ReberkennySent Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 1:14 PM
Continued to bring up AI “We are leading by a lot… our relationship with china is pretty good” “There’s never been transparency like this…” “This is a great ally… when you invest 1 trillion it’s national security…” “I think I’ve made my choice” Trump said about Fed Chair “I’m open to talking” On Venezuela “They sent their entire prison population into the United States…” Attacks journalist asking about Epstein files…
From Joe ReberkennySent Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 12:51 PM
Trump started questions at 12:40 Asked about conflict of interest “nothing to do with family business” “ABC News— fake news” “I made America more successful than it’s ever been” “He’s done a fabulous job” “He knew nothing about it” Crown Prince reframed his answer to respond to a question regarding killed Washington Post journalist Jamal to address how 9/11 negatively impacted the Saudis as well. “We’ve done all the…
From Joe ReberkennySent Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 12:37 PM
President Trump started to mention gas prices changes because of his relationship Saudi Arabia “I think you’ll see 2$ gasoline” “We use tariffs to bring money in” Trump said Saudi Arabia is going to invest “600 billion dollars” but is working on making it “1 trillion” “Definitely” said the crown prince about the 1 trillion remark. The Crown Prince also mentioned investments into AI and other technologies. Joe Reberk…
From Joe ReberkennySent Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 12:32 PM
In-town Press pool #10: Trump begins speaking Trump began remarks to press with Crown Prince next to him at 12:28. Quotes to come. Joe Reberkenny White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
From Joe ReberkennySent Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 12:27 PM
Press pool told to line up at 12:23 p.m. stills entered promenade first, then video then print. Construction could be heard from the east wing. Joe Reberkenny White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
From Nadia BilbassySent Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 11:25 AM
Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman arrived to the white house at 11:23 AM. He entered from the South Portico side where President President Trump greeted him. Arrival was restricted pool coverage, your pooler was not able to see the arrival. Its been carried live. The Crown Prince arrived to the white house with the following delegation: Minister of energy Saudi Ambassador to the US Minister of Foreign Affairs Nationa…
From Joe ReberkennySent Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 12:05 PM
In-town press pool #8: Plans correction The plans that flew overhead were f-15s not f-16 as stated prior. Joe Reberkenny White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
From Joe ReberkennySent Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 11:31 AM
There was a type in my last report- I meant to say Trump exited the White House At 11:22 AM. Apologies. Joe Reberkenny White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com On Nov 18, 2025, at 11:26AM, Joe Reberkenny wrote: Press Pool #4 President Trump just excited the White House (11:22 a.m) as the US marine band plays. Military planes flew over…
From Nadia BilbassySent Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 11:52 AM
From WH : planes that flew over were 3 F35s and 3 F16s Nadia Bilbassy Bureau Chief Alarabiya Washington XXX-XXX-XXXX ________________________________________Disclaimer: This email and any attachments may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this e-mail in error) please notify the sender immediately by email and destroy this email. Any unauthorize…
From Joe ReberkennySent Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 11:54 AM
In-town press pool 7: Photographers took pictures of Trump with the MP and Crown Prince and moved back into the press room. Press office confirmed the planes that flew over were The planes that flew over were 3 F35s and 3 F16s. Joe Reberkenny (he/him/his) White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
From Joe ReberkennySent Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 11:41 AM
The president greeted the Crown Prince and MP with this list of people Minister of energy Saudi Ambassador to the US Minister of Foreign Affairs National Security Advisor Minister of Commerce Minister of Finance PIF Governor Press is still waiting at the press doors as the White House livestream updated to say “President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia” Joe Reberkenny…
From Joe ReberkennySent Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 11:36 AM
Press pool #5 The livestream showing Trump greeting the Crown Prince and PM of Saudi Arabia at the back of the White House ended. Pool is waiting at lower press briefing room ahead of the Bilateral Meeting with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the Oval Office. Joe Reberkenny White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Was…
From Joe ReberkennySent Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 11:26 AM
Press Pool #4 President Trump just excited the White House (11:22 a.m) as the US marine band plays. Military planes flew over the White House (11:25) in a V formation. Joe Reberkenny White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washingtonblade.com
From Joe ReberkennySent Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 10:59 AM
TV Cameras + stills have been asked to gather at the press briefing room doors for the Arrival Ceremony at 10:50. The press office has not confirmed any military flyover, but did direct people to keep an eye on the sky and the White House live feed- https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/ Joe Reberkenny (he/him/his) White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) Washi…
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From Joe ReberkennySent Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 9:49 AM
Press Pool #2 A large group of still photographers are waiting by the press secretary’s office to pre-set equipment ahead of the 11am arrival ceremony of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Crown Prince and PM are supposed to arrive Aton the South Lawn. WH Wranglers sent a message to have TV CAMERAS and STILLS At 9:43am. Joe Reberkenny White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 946…
From Nadia BilbassySent Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 9:24 AM
Good Morning everybody. I will be your foreign pooler today for the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House. Schedule Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expected arrival at the White House is at 11:00 AM, where President Trump participates in the official arrival ceremony. At 11:15 AM, President Trump greets the Crown Prince, followed by a bilateral meeting at 11:45 AM. The two leaders then…
From Joe ReberkennySent Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 9:12 AM
Good morning Press Pool, My name is Joe Reberkenny and I’ll be your press pooler for today. It’s slightly cloudy and 38 degrees Fahrenheit. The United States, Saudi Arabia, and Washington D.C.’s flags are all hanging from light poles outside the White House ahead of today’s visit from Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is the schedule released by the White House press office last ni…