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VPOTUS concluded his 25-minute fireside chat with RFK Jr. at 12:48 PM then swiftly left the stage. Attendees were told lunch is being served before the remainder of the summit continues. Katelyn Caralle Senior US Political Reporter Washington, DC M: XXX-XXX-XXXX X & IG: @Katelyn_Caralle
Apologies – there is a stream of the event on the White House live page:https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/ Check quotes against live stream: The MAHA movement has been an ‘incredible part of our success in Washington.’ “A good summary of Donald J. Trump is that he takes a bulldozer to Overton windows every single day. But it just – it had to happen.” “So many of the things that are happening on the public health side…
VPOTUS stepped out on stage at the Waldorf Astoria's Presidential Ballroom at 12:22 PM to raucous applause from hundreds at the invite-only MAHA event. He was joined by RFK Jr., both seated in large what chairs on stage and flanked by screens and below a sign that read 'The Official MAHA Summit'. Katelyn Caralle Senior US Political Reporter The Daily Mail @Katelyn_Caralle
Good afternoon from the MAHA Summit at the Waldorf Astoria in downtown DC. Your pooler was informed at 12:15PM by wranglers that VPOTUS is pulling up now for a Fireside Chat with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The remarks will not be live streamed, and VP’s office advised your pooler all other speakers and events are closed press. Katelyn Caralle Senior US Political Reporter The Daily Mail @Katelyn_Caralle
White House called a lunch lid until 12:30. Best, Philip Wegmann White House Reporter RealClearPolitics P: XXX-XXX-XXXX T: @PhilipWegmann
https://who.eop.gov Office of the First Lady President Trump Signs Fostering the Future Executive Order Led by First Lady Melania Trump WHAT: Executive Order Signing Ceremony and Announcements WHEN: Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET WHERE: The White House, East Room WHO: The President Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States Government Officials Child Welfare Organizations Foster and Adoptive Fam…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: NBC Secondary TV: Lindell TV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: RealClearPolitics New Media: The Spectator Secondary Print: Axios Radio: AURN EST: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 7:30 PM THE PRESIDENT hosts a Private Dinner State Dining Room White House Press Pool Briefing Schedule 1:00 PM Press Briefing by the Wh…
Lid called at 5:01pm. Have a nice evening, all. Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House| POLITICO
President Trump is calling into the Pat McAfee Show on ESPN right now. Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House| POLITICO
Lunch lid until 2pm. Alex Gangitano Reporter, White House| POLITICO
Motorcade arrived back at the White House at 12:43pm. It pulled into the Pennsylvania Ave front entrance. We did not see the president exit the Beast.
The motorcade began rolling at 12:35pm. We did not see the president leave the event. Motorcade drove through the cemetery as ceremonial cannons fired again. Some fellow cemetery visitors looked on as we drove by. We are now off the cemetery property.
The president ended his remarks at 12:21pm. He spoke about the US celebrating Victory Day, changing the name of the Department of War and cutting the backlog of claims through the VA in nine months. He said his administration “fired thousands of people who didn’t take care of our great veterans,” saying he replaced them with “people who love our veterans.” Trump said he’s working to address homelessness among vetera…
The president began his speech at 11:59am, after being introduced by the vice president. Trump began his remarks by thanking veterans for their service. “Each of you have earned the respect and the gratitude of our entire nation,” Trump said. He also called out Speaker Johnson, congratulating him on a “big victory” for reopening the government.
The vice president began his remarks at 11:55am. POTUS will speak after him. Before Vance, there was an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance led by national commander of AMVETS Paul Shipley and remarks from Sec Collins.
The Army band played in the amphitheatre before the president arrived. Trump, Vance and Collins walked out at the amphitheater to their seats at 11:39am. Speaker Johnson, Sec Hegseth and other officials sat in the balcony to the president’s right.
Trump, Vance, Collins, Gant turned and walked into the amphitheater at 11:18am. Pool is moving for the remarks.
President Trump arrived at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with Vice President Vance, VA Secretary Collins and Brigadier General Gant at 11:13am. They turned to face the tomb and stood for the National Anthem, saluting. Trump then stepped forward, placed his hand on a decorated wreath for a few seconds and stepped back. The group of four then saluted again. WH link for the event: https://www.youtube.com/live/K51_R9x…
Motorcade arrived at Arlington National Cemetery at 10:57am. We drove through the cemetery to ceremonial cannon fire and the first stop is at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We are holding for POTUS now. Spotted so far: Speaker Johnson, Sec Hegseth, Sec Burgum, AG Bondi, Director Vought, Sec McMahon, Amb Greer.
Good morning from the White House on Veterans Day. We are rolling to Arlington National Cemetery. We didn’t see the president leave the White House.