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The motorcade reached Northwest Stadium at 5:15. We did not see President Trump exit his vehicle. Steven Nelson New York Post Signal/cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX
POTUS descended the staircase of Air Force One at 4.56pm, walked over to reporters and spoke for about a minute, mainly about the flyover of the Commanders’ stadium. “Nobody ever got a flyover like that,” he said. “So these are the best pilots in the world. So we're gonna have a good game.” There was brief mention of the shutdown and Democrats needing to open the government. More to follow. David Smith Washington bu…
Air Force One took off at 2.52pm and landed at Joint Base Andrews at 4.40pm. At 4.37pm Air Force One flew impressively low over the Washington Commanders’ football stadium in Maryland as a game was in progress. It was an otherwise uneventful flight and POTUS did not come to the press cabin. David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-X…
President Trump disembarked AF1 at 4:56. He seemed to approach the travel pool under the wing but we were far away. The motorcade was rolling at 4:58. We driving a short distance from JBA to Northwest Stadium (formerly FedExField) in Landover, Md., to attend the NFL game between the Commanders (formerly Redskins) and Detriot Lions. Guests expected to join Trump at the game include: Michael Boulos Josh Harris, Managi…
POTUS’s motorcade arrived at Palm Beach airport at 2.35pm. Unusually the trunk of his limousine was open for some of the journey. The limo stopped and someone closed the trunk shortly before the final approach to Air Force One. POTUS boarded Air Force One at 2.38pm. David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS]…
POTUS’s motorcade departed Mar-a-Lago at 2.27pm. David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) X: @SmithInAmerica 900 17th St NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006 theguardian.com Download the Guardian app forAndroid andiOS This e-mail and all attachments are confidential and may also be…
POTUS’s motorcade arrived back at Mar-a-Lago at 12.52pm after a smooth journey. Along the way a man on the sidewalk held up a sign that said: ‘Step up. Speak out. mobilize.us.’ David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) X: @SmithInAmerica 900 17th St NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 2000…
POTUS’s motorcade emerged from the Trump International Golf Club at 12.45pm. Five people were gathered opposite the entrance, one with a handwritten sign. Motorcade is rolling. David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) X: @SmithInAmerica 900 17th St NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 2000…
POTUS’s motorcade entered the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach at 8.54am after an uneventful journey. Pool is now holding at the Palm Beach County Library. David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) X: @SmithInAmerica 900 17th St NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006 the…
Greetings from Palm Beach on another warm and sunny day. POTUS’s motorcade departed Mar-a-Lago at 8.47am. David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) X: @SmithInAmerica 900 17th St NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006 theguardian.com Download the Guardian app forAndroid andiOS This e-m…
Following Vance's remarks, pool was ushered out of the event as the dinner portion of the program got underway. Per the VP's office, Vance will be leaving shortly. That's it for this evening. Have a good night, Daniel Bush | White House Correspondent NEWSWEEK T | XXX-XXX-XXXX E | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) W | newsweek.com
VP Vance, dressed in black tie, began his remarks at 8:25 p.m. The remarks followed a lengthy program that included a speech by General Eric Smith, a performance by the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the traditional Marine Corps birthday cake-cutting ceremony. The cake was a showstopper-worthy affair complete with a life-sized edible bald eagle. "I'm so proud to be the first vice president of the Unite…
Vice President Vance and second lady Usha Vance entered the ballroom at 7:27 p.m., accompanied by General Eric Smith, Commandant of the Marine Corps. The VP and SLOTUS were greeted with a loud ovation by the audience. They were led to a table near the dais. The event is underway. Daniel Bush | White House Correspondent NEWSWEEK T | XXX-XXX-XXXX E | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) W | newsweek.com
VP Vance has arrived at the Washington Hilton, according to his office, and is now attending a private reception. Pool has not seen the VP yet. A run of show from the VP's office, for planning purposes only: 7:30PM: VP and SLOTUS enter ballroom, official program begins 8:15PM: General Eric Smith, Commandant of the Marine Corps, delivers remarks 8:20PM: VP JD Vance delivers remarks 8:35PM: Official program concludes,…
Good evening, I'm your pooler for Vice President Vance's appearance tonight at the 250th United States Marine Corps Birthday in Washington. The event is being held at the Washington Hilton. Pool has been swept and is holding in the main ballroom for the start of the event and VP's arrival. Daniel Bush | White House Correspondent NEWSWEEK T | XXX-XXX-XXXX E | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) W | newsweek.com
POTUS’s motorcade arrived at Mar-a-Lago at 3.26pm after a smooth journey. A travel/ photo lid was called immediately. David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) X: @SmithInAmerica 900 17th St NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006 theguardian.com Download the Guardian app forAndroid andi…
POTUS’s motorcade emerged from the Trump International Golf Club at 3.17pm on to a road lined with palm trees. About eight people gathered opposite the club entrance to watch, some holding up signs or phones. Earlier a red ‘Trump 2024’ flag, blue ‘Trump 2024’ flag and two US flags were flying from a pickup truck parked there. Motorcade is rolling. David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media Office: XXX…
POTUS’s motorcade reached the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach at 8.44am after an uneventful journey. Pool is now holding at the Palm Beach County Library. David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) X: @SmithInAmerica 900 17th St NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006 theguardian.com Download the Guardian app…
Greetings from Palm Beach on a warm and sunny day. POTUS’s motorcade departed Mar-a-Lago at 8.35am. David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) X: @SmithInAmerica 900 17th St NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006 theguardian.com Download the Guardian app forAndroid andiOS This e-mail and all attachments are confidential and…
A travel/ photo lid was called at 8.43pm. David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) X: @SmithInAmerica 900 17th St NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006 theguardian.com Download the Guardian app forAndroid andiOS This e-mail and all attachments are confidential and may also be privileged. If you are not the named recipien…