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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: ABC Secondary TV: Bloomberg TV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Washington Blade New Media: Semafor Secondary Print: Reuters Radio: SRN EST: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in an Arrival Ceremony with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia South Lawn…
We have a lid- goodnight! Brian Schwartz WHITE HOUSE ECONOMIC POLICY REPORTER http://www.newscorp.com/ M: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) A: 1025 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 800, Washington, DC 20036
Motorcade arrived back at White House at 7:15 pm Brian Schwartz WHITE HOUSE ECONOMIC POLICY REPORTER http://www.newscorp.com/ M: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) A: 1025 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 800, Washington, DC 20036
Motorcade rolling to White House Brian Schwartz WHITE HOUSE ECONOMIC POLICY REPORTER http://www.newscorp.com/ M: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) A: 1025 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 800, Washington, DC 20036
White House press pool are holding in vans outside Westin Brian Schwartz WHITE HOUSE ECONOMIC POLICY REPORTER http://www.newscorp.com/ M: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) A: 1025 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 800, Washington, DC 20036
POTUS wrapped speech at 7:04 pm Pool is departing Westin Brian Schwartz WHITE HOUSE ECONOMIC POLICY REPORTER http://www.newscorp.com/ M: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) A: 1025 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 800, Washington, DC 20036
Rough transcribed quotes (check with tape) on efforts to combat inflation and high prices: “We’ve stopped inflation in its tracks” “For the past six months” the U.S. has cut prices “We’re getting prices down for this country” Other items mentioned in this speech so far have included highlighting policies that he says have helped McDonald’s and their franchisees such as cutting regulations tied to water distribution…
Trump at the start touched on inflation in the U.S. “We have it almost at the sweet spot,” Trump said on inflation. After that, Trump ticked through a host of what he deems are some of his major accomplishments, including trade deals and the bombing of Iran The president also said he is working to make America more affordable such as his efforts to lower coffee prices Speech is ongoing Brian Schwartz WHITE HOUSE ECO…
Trump came onstage at 6:15 pm The White House is live streaming the event https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QPid-oVSSi4&pp=uAQw0gcJCSUBLa19xc3H Your pooler will keep watch for key developments Brian Schwartz WHITE HOUSE ECONOMIC POLICY REPORTER http://www.newscorp.com/ M: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) A: 1025 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 800, Washington, DC 20036
Pool has arrived at the McDonald’s event at the Westin Stage has a backdrop for president trump- it reads “the golden age. Locally owned. Nationally loved.” Brian Schwartz WHITE HOUSE ECONOMIC POLICY REPORTER http://www.newscorp.com/ M: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) A: 1025 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 800, Washington, DC 20036
Pool has arrived at Westin downtown Brian Schwartz WHITE HOUSE ECONOMIC POLICY REPORTER http://www.newscorp.com/ M: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) A: 1025 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 800, Washington, DC 20036
White House press pool is rolling to the Westin for the president’s speech Brian Schwartz WHITE HOUSE ECONOMIC POLICY REPORTER http://www.newscorp.com/ M: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) A: 1025 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 800, Washington, DC 20036
Pool is in press vans for ride to westin downtown for POTUS speech. We’re holding at White House Brian Schwartz WHITE HOUSE ECONOMIC POLICY REPORTER http://www.newscorp.com/ M: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) A: 1025 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 800, Washington, DC 20036
Pool has been called to gather to travel to Trump’s DC McDonald's event Brian Schwartz White House Economic Policy Reporter
Here's the otter https://otter.ai/u/uZe4ogMER3lU_UcSxy-wTsYlvFo?utm_source=copy_url And a slight update from my pool note 9 - this should say “I’m always going to help farmers… if they need relief we will be there for them” Brian Schwartz White House Economic Policy Reporter
On potential future U.S. strikes in Mexico: “it’s ok with me. Whatever we have to do to stop drugs” “I’m not saying I’m doing it. But I’d be proud to do it.” Trump would not say whether he’s spoken directly with Mexico about this. “Let me put it this way - I’m not happy with Mexico” The pool was then escorted out of Oval Office Otter to come Brian Schwartz White House Economic Policy Reporter
On planning F35s sale to Saudi Arabia “We will be doing that” On Epstein and if he’d sign legislation related to the releasing of records “We have nothing to do with Epstein - the democrats do…. I hate to see that (Epstein) distract” from what he views are administration successes. “Sure I would” when pressed if he’ll sign bill if it comes to his desk Is future farm aid on the way? “I’m always going to help farmers……
More on Venezuela and what could Maduro say that would convince trump he can stay in power “He’s done tremendous damage to our country… the release of prisoners into our country. In a certain period of time I will be talking to him.” More on the trade talks and trump yelling during recent trade negations- he says a country was trying to renegotiate a trade deal and he wasn’t happy about that effort On Seattle hostin…
On the “fifa pass” and how it was going to work Trump points to an official named “Nick” Nick says “this system allowed people with a ticket to go through a portal” and allow people to expedite the visa process for the World Cup games Question on president’s health as he sounds horse “I was shouting at people”around a trade negotiation. He did not specify which trade issue he was referring to On potential talks with…
Trump on World Cup “We’re setting record ticket sales” Says head of fifa has “unbelievable talent” FIFA boss: thanks the President, Rubio and others. Touts the “fifa pass” and says it can help with the visa process for those attending the World Cup in the United States Rubio: “our advice is if you have a ticket, you should apply” through the visa process. “if you intend to come to the games, you should apply,” Rubio…