From Aurélia EndSent Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 10:16 AM JST
At 9:53 POTUS and PM Takaichi entered another room of the Palace for their bilateral meeting. The PM spoke first, hailing a “new golden age” for the bilateral relationship. The Japanese leader commanded the President for his efforts towards peace in the world. She also noted his friendship with former PM Shinzo Abe. She announced that Japan will gift 250 cherry trees as a contribution to the 250th anniversary ceremo…
From Aurélia EndSent Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 9:51 AM JST
The motorcade reached the Palace at 9:32 after a short and uneventful ride. Your pool was promptly led inside the neo baroque building and saw the President and the PM ascend a red carpeted flight of stairs together before going into an reception room for the welcome ceremony. An honor guard was waiting for them. The military band started playing while the two leaders were standing on a podium. POTUS saluted during…
From Aurélia EndSent Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 8:38 AM
Good morning from Tokyo, I will be your pooler today. At 9: 27 the motorcade is rolling from the RON, en route to Akasaka Palace where POTUS will participate in a welcome ceremony and meet with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Your pooler has not laid eyes on the President so far. Aurelia End AFP White House Correspondent Cell/Signal/Whatsapp: XXX-XXX-XXXX @aureliaendAFP
In yet another bold display of strength and unmatched dealmaking ability, President Donald J. Trump kicked off his historic Asia tour with a powerhouse visit to Malaysia — brokering historic peace accords, slashing trade barriers, and locking in game-changing critical minerals deals. https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/P20251026DT-0529_f8b578.jpg Peace Deals President Trump brokered the Kuala Lumpu…
From Zakrzewski, CatSent Monday, October 27, 2025, 7:31 PM
Here's a link to the Otter of today's gaggle on Air Force One: https://otter.ai/u/l0Hi95mzuytTaatbdj07fG5bI_k Cat Zakrzewski Washington Post Cell/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX
From Cat ZakrzewskiSent Monday, October 27, 2025, 7:31 PM JST
We have a travel/photo lid at 7:27 PM. I will still send the Otter of gaggle as soon as I can connect to WiFi. Arigato Cat Zakrzewski Washington Post Cell/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX
From Cat ZakrzewskiSent Monday, October 27, 2025, 7:15 PM JST
The motorcade is rolling from the Imperial Residence at 7:12 PM on way to the RON. Pool did not see POTUS or the emperor. Cat Zakrzewski Washington Post Cell/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX
From Cat ZakrzewskiSent Monday, October 27, 2025, 6:12 PM JST
Motorcade arrived at the Imperial Residence at 6:07 PM. Pool is holding in vans, but we are expecting a transmission pool feed of POTUS greeting the emperor. There is also limited photo access. Cat Zakrzewski Washington Post Cell/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX
From Cat ZakrzewskiSent Monday, October 27, 2025, 5:51 PM JST
Marine One was wheels down at 5:42 PM. Pool could not view POTUS exiting Marine One from the press vans. Motorcade is rolling to the Imperial Palace at 5:50 PM for POTUS visit with the emperor. Pool is expected to hold in vans during the visit. Cat Zakrzewski Washington Post Cell/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX
From Cat ZakrzewskiSent Monday, October 27, 2025, 5:31 PM JST
POTUS exited Air Force One and was greeted on the tarmac by officials including the U.S. Ambassador to Japan. Full list of greeters included below. Pool did not see POTUS board Marine One as we were escorted to a Nighthawk. We are wheels up from HND at 5:23 PM. Next event is the visit with the emperor of Japan. The White House shares the following list of travelers on today’s flight to Japan. AF1 Travelers: Secretar…
From Zakrzewski, CatSent Monday, October 27, 2025, 5:02 PM JST
We are wheels down at 4:59 PM. POTUS, Secretary of State Rubio, USTR Rep. Greer and Treasury Secretary Bessent came to the press cabin shortly before 2 PM MYT and gaggled with the press for about 32 minutes. The gaggle covered many topics including trade deals, Elon Musk and North Korea. Otter TK but here are some highlights. Q: Could you tell us a little bit about how the Lula meeting went yesterday? POTUS: “Very g…
From Cat ZakrzewskiSent Monday, October 27, 2025, 10:10 AM MYT
We are wheels up at 10:10 AM. The flight is about six hours long, and we are expected to land in Japan shortly after 5 PMlocal time. There is a one hour time difference between KL and Tokyo. Cat Zakrzewski Washington Post Cell/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX
From Cat ZakrzewskiSent Monday, October 27, 2025, 10:06 AM MYT
Wearing a gold tie and a blue suit, POTUS once again was greeted by dancers and people waving Malaysian and American flags at the airport. He walked down a red carpet that was flanked by military officials. The pool has asked the White House for the names of the Malaysian delegation that greeted him at the airport today. POTUS boarded AF1 without speaking to the press. He pumped his fist and waved goodbye to the dan…
From Cat ZakrzewskiSent Monday, October 27, 2025, 9:54 AM MYT
The motorcade arrived at the airport at 9:54 AM after a largely uneventful ride. POTUS posted on Truth Social during the ride: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/115443565409065734 Cat Zakrzewski Washington Post Cell/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX)
From Cat ZakrzewskiSent Monday, October 27, 2025, 9:12 AM MYT
The motorcade is rolling to the airport at 9:11 AM. People pressed against the glass inside shops surrounding the hotel to get a glimpse of the vehicles as POTUS departed. The pool did not see POTUS enter the vehicles. Correction: Last pool report subject should be Out of Town Report not In Town. Cat Zakrzewski Washington Post Cell/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX
From Cat ZakrzewskiSent Monday, October 27, 2025, 8:18 AM MYT
Good morning from Malaysia, where I'll be your print pooler for today. The pool is being swept at the RON in advance of our flight to Japan. No changes yet to the schedule that the White House shared last night (in local times). MYT 10:00 AM THE PRESIDENT departs Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, en route Tokyo, Japan Kuala Lampur, Malaysia Out-of-Town Travel Pool JST 5:05 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives Tokyo, Japan Tokyo, Japan Pr…
GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025- TUESDAY OCTOBER 28, 2025 MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025 Out-of-Town Travel Pool TV Corr & Crew: CBS Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Washington Post Additional Print: Bloomberg, Politico, Reuters Radio: NPR MYT 8:00 AM Out-of-Town Travel Pool Call Time 10:00 AM THE PRESIDENT departs Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, en route Tokyo, Japan Kuala Lampur, Malaysia Out…
From Sophia CaiSent Sunday, October 26, 2025, 4:53 PM MYT
Motorcade arrived at the Ritz Carlton at 4:48pm. Pool did not see POTUS. WH has called a lid. Sophia Cai White House Reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX Subscribe to West Wing Playbook