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We, the undersigned, welcome the truly historic commitment and implementation by all parties to the Trump Peace Agreement, ending more than two years of profound suffering and loss -- opening a new chapter for the region defined by hope, security, and a shared vision for peace and prosperity. We support and stand behind President Trump's sincere efforts to end the war in Gaza and bring lasting peace to the Middle Ea…
Motorcade rolling to airport at 8:42pm. 10min drive. Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX |@DashaBurns
Motorcade arrived at airport at 8:50pm. POTUS boarded AF1 at 8:52pm. Consider this wheels up! Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX |@DashaBurns
Countries represented / attendees at the Middle East Peace Summit, per WH officials Arab League Sec Gen Armenia Azerbaijan Bahrain Canada Cyprus Egypt EU France Germany Greece Hungary India Indonesia Iraq Italy Japan Jordan Kuwait Netherlands Norway Oman Pakistan Palestinian Authority Paraguay Qatar Saudi Arabia Spain Turkey UAE UK UN Secretary Gen FIFA President Tony Blair Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | H…
Remarks concluded at 8: 28pm Highlights: “Together we have achieved what no one thought possible.” "Now the rebuilding begins." And says the rebuilding will maybe be "the easiest part." Thanked Egypt for the F16 escort but said it "caught our people a little by surprise." On Erdogan: "When they have a problem with you they always call me to handle it." But also praises him saying "he's always there." Trump asks the…
President Trump takes the podium at 7:58pm Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX |@DashaBurns
Note: press was not given translation devices so I cannot send you notes on El-Sisi Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX |@DashaBurns From: 'Dasha Burns' via Note NOTE: Sent: Monday, October 13, 2025 7:53:11 PM To: DL WHO Wranglers Subject: WH Travel Pool Note #32 EXTERNAL SENDER: Use caution with links and attachments. Final peace celebration program began at 7:4…
Final peace celebration program began at 7:48pm Egyptian President is first to speak. President Trump is standing beside him with a row of world leaders behind. WH team was ushered in a few minutes after the start. Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX |@DashaBurns
Nations at the table who actually signed the documents were: Turkey, US, Egypt, Qatar. POTUS final speech will start shortly. Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX |@DashaBurns
POTUS started signing the documents at 7:24pm. The sound of his pen writing his signature on the papers echoed in the quiet room. Signing ceremony concluded at 7:30pm. Other notes not in excerpts: POTUS commended everyone in the room, and talked about the amount of wealth present today. Asks the President of Azerbaijan and Armenia if they're staying peaceful after he solved the conflict between the two of them. Gett…
Reportable: Excerpts from President Trump’s Speech to World Leaders in Egypt /// This is the day that people across this region and around the world have been working, striving, hoping, and praying for. With the historic agreement we have just signed, those prayers of millions have finally been answered. Together, we have achieved the impossible. At long last, we have Peace in the Middle East. /// What we have achie…
The President is seated for the peace signing ceremony. He is starting to speak at 7:17pm. Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX |@DashaBurns
Family photo at 7pm local with all the world leaders. During individual photos, the President took some brief moments to chat with all the world leaders. Those he knew well, he greeted warmly. The line of leaders and staff snaking around the room was a striking sight. (Photos attached). A few notable moments: Shouts “peace, peace” at the President of Azerbaijan. Says “he’s a very peaceful guy.” Very long handshake w…
World leader greeting program is beginning as of 6:38pm. POTUS will shake hands and take a photo with each world leader participating today. — Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX |@DashaBurns
President Trump and President El-Sisi take a photo together at 5:55p. Then took questions from the press. This event was not on the on the official press schedule, nor was the QA. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have made their way to Egypt with the American delegation. Rough quotes Trump: They've done a fantastic job, they have very little crime. They don't have crime. They don't play games like our Governors. He p…
Motorcade arrived for the peace ceremony around 5:48 PM Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX |@DashaBurns
Motorcade is en route to Sharm El Sheikh Congress Center. Approx 10 min drive Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX |@DashaBurns
AF1 wheels down in Sharm El-Sheikh at 5:20pm local. We got an escort by F16s from the Egyptian Air Force. POTUS deplaned at 5:35pm He was greeted by Egyptian President El-Sisi — Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX |@DashaBurns
Motorcade rolled up to AF1 just after 4pm. POTUS was in the middle of a big farewell scrum in front of AF1 with most of the same names that greeted him, including Netanyahu. POTUS boarded AF1 at 4:13pm. Consider this your wheels up. You'll hear from me next in Egypt. Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX |@DashaBurns
The motorcade left the Knesset at 3:35pm headed back to the airport for the next leg of the trip. Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX |@DashaBurns