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report 13 - we’re taking in hundreds of trillions of dollars

From Shirish Date Sent Thursday, November 6, 2025, 2:01 PM

On tariffs at the Supreme Court: “But what we've done, you know, we're taking in hundreds of trillions of dollars.” If the court rules against: “It would be a shame. It would be somewhat catastrophic for our country.“ 30- ———————- S.V. Dáte White House correspondent HuffPost XXX-XXX-XXXX @svdate

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report 12 — Trump taking questions

From Shirish Date Sent Thursday, November 6, 2025, 1:42 PM

The president began taking questions at 1340. 30- ———————- S.V. Dáte White House correspondent HuffPost XXX-XXX-XXXX @svdate

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report 11 — event resumes

From Shirish Date Sent Thursday, November 6, 2025, 1:33 PM

The event picked up exactly where it was interrupted, with remarks from an executive of Lilly. The gentleman who collapsed is not here. The president said he got “lightheaded” but is now “fine.” The WH has not identified him. 30- ———————- S.V. Dáte White House correspondent HuffPost XXX-XXX-XXXX @svdate

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report 10 - back outside Oval

From Shirish Date Sent Thursday, November 6, 2025, 1:27 PM

Pool was reassembled for return to the Oval Office. 30- ———————- S.V. Dáte White House correspondent HuffPost XXX-XXX-XXXX @svdate

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report 9 — “gentleman is okay”

From Shirish Date Sent Thursday, November 6, 2025, 12:55 PM

Pool has been told to remain near the briefing room door to lower press. Per the WH: During the Most Favored Nations Oval Office Announcement, a representative with one of the companies fainted. The White House Medical Unit quickly jumped into action, and the gentleman is okay. The Press Conference will resume shortly.” – White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt No new information from the WH on the identity of…

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report 8 — attendee collapsed

From Shirish Date Sent Thursday, November 6, 2025, 12:38 PM

One of the attendees standing behind the president collapsed at 1235. The press was removed and sent back to the briefing room. ID in works. 30- ———————- S.V. Dáte White House correspondent HuffPost XXX-XXX-XXXX @svdate

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report 7 — attendees

From Shirish Date Sent Thursday, November 6, 2025, 12:29 PM

Per the WH press office: Some attendees: David Ricks - Eli Lilly Mike Doustdar - Novo Nordisk David Moore - Novo Nordisk Heidi Overton - White House Domestic Policy Council 30- ———————- S.V. Dáte White House correspondent HuffPost XXX-XXX-XXXX @svdate

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report 6 — no backing down on Tylenol advice

From Shirish Date Sent Thursday, November 6, 2025, 12:27 PM

Sec Kennedy, at the president’s urging, said he not changed his mind about advising pregnant women to avoid Tylenol. Trump said there was some “false” reporting on the topic. CMS head Oz now speaking. 30- ———————- S.V. Dáte White House correspondent HuffPost XXX-XXX-XXXX @svdate

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report 5 - insults for Newsom and Obama

From Shirish Date Sent Thursday, November 6, 2025, 12:16 PM

The president stopped reading from his text to criticize California Gov Gavin Newsom for the high speed rail project and former President Obama for his library. This event is being streamed live on Cspan and likely other places. Said a negative tariff decision from SCOTUS would be “devastating.” There is gold trim everywhere. At 1214 he turned it over to Sec Kennedy, who is speaking now. 30- ———————- S.V. Dáte White…

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report 4 — in Oval

From Shirish Date Sent Thursday, November 6, 2025, 12:08 PM

Pool entered the Oval Office, adorned with a framed mirror on the outside, at 1202. The president is seated, with Sec Kennedy, Dr Oz, pharma execs, Lutnick, standing behind him. “Well, this is very exciting, because, again, we're bringing drug prices down to levels nobody ever goes possible. 200% 300%, 500%, 700%.” He said the cheaper costs will be for “the fat drug.” Officials from Elli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are h…

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report 3 — pool moving

From Shirish Date Sent Thursday, November 6, 2025, 11:55 AM

The pool is now moving toward the Oval Office. 30- ———————- S.V. Dáte White House correspondent HuffPost XXX-XXX-XXXX @svdate

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Americans Are Paying Less This Thanksgiving 🦃

President Donald J. Trump promised to crush inflation and lower prices — and he’s delivering this Thanksgiving, with the classic holiday feast about 3% cheaper than last year, according to a brand new report . Americans are seeing across-the-board price declines for the holiday staples, with dinner rolls down 22% , frozen vegetables down 15% , and items like turkeys, stuffing, gravy mix, fresh cranberries, and pumpk…

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report 2 — running late

From Shirish Date Sent Thursday, November 6, 2025, 11:13 AM

Pool has largely self gathered for the 1100 announcement that is now 13 minutes in the past. No guidance from the WH re the nature of this announcement, but there is reporting out there that says it’s about lower costs for GLP-1 weight loss drugs. 30- ———————- S.V. Dáte White House correspondent HuffPost XXX-XXX-XXXX @svdate

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Foreign Pool Report # 1

From Lalit Jha Sent Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:59 AM

Hi, I am your foreign pooler on this day of the Central Asia–US Summit at the White House. Background Information The Heads of State of five Central Asian Countries are visiting the White House at the invitation of President Trump. 1. Kazakhstan: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev 2. Uzbekistan: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev 3. Tajikistan: Emomali Rahmon 4. Turkmenistan: Serdar Gurbangulyýewiç Berdimuhamedow 5. Kyrgyzst…

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report 1 – good morning

From Shirish Date Sent Thursday, November 6, 2025, 9:37 AM

It’s another crisp, cool day in Washington. As per the daily guidance, the president has “an announcement” this morning and a meeting and dinner with leaders from Central Asian nations this evening. Will advise if pool learns of any changes. 30- S.V. Dáte Senior White House Correspondent HuffPost XXX-XXX-XXXX @svdate

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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: FOX Secondary TV: Newsmax Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: HuffPost New Media: Townhall Secondary Print: Bloomberg Radio: FOX EST: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT makes an Announcement Oval Office White House Press Pool 6:00 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in Multilateral Meetings with Central…

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Out of town pool report #12 - No gaggle, motorcade leaves JBA

From Danny KEMP Sent Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 5:55 PM

President Trump deplaned, waved to the pool, ignored more shouted questions about SCOTUS, and got into the Beast. There is a bad weather call so POTUS is motorcading to White House. Motorcade left at 5.51pm. Thanks for tuning in. Handing over to the in-town pool. Danny Kemp AFP White House correspondent XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) @dannyctkemp

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Out of town pool report #11 - Wheels down JBA

From Danny KEMP Sent Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 5:49 PM

AF1 was wheels down at JBA at 5.41pm. POTUS did not gaggle in flight. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai came back to the press cabin briefly to chat with the pool. The following parts were on record from Karoline: She said Trump had watched Mamdani last night (after Mamdani said he knew Trump was watching) On SCOTUS tariffs hearing today: “It was good. He hears it went well.” On…

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Out of town pool report #10 - Back on AF1, no gaggle

From Danny KEMP Sent Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 3:41 PM

Motorcade stopped at Miami International Airport at 3.35pm. POTUS was already out of the Beast and on the way up the stairs of AF1 as pool was getting out of vans. He waved briefly from the top of the stairs and then went on board. We will be wheels up for JBA shortly. Danny Kemp AFP White House correspondent XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) @dannyctkemp

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In town pool #8 - lid

From Emily Goodin Sent Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 6:22 PM

The White House called a travel photo lid at 6:19 pm. It’s been a pleasure pooling. Have a great rest of your evening. Emily Goodin White House Correspondent McClatchy DC/Miami Herald XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])