From Dasha BurnsSent Monday, October 13, 2025, 3:28 PM IDT
POTUS began his speech at 2:09pm local and wrapped at 3:14pm. It’s a crowd that mostly has not seen POTUS speak. They were fully engaged - laughing, nodding, clapping throughout There was a disturbance around 2:15pm from a member of the Knesset. He was escorted out quickly. “That was very efficient” Trump quipped. He thanks to everyone on the team, but two standing ovations for Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine. Tells…
From Dasha BurnsSent Monday, October 13, 2025, 3:10 PM IDT
Trump just President Herzog to pardon Netanyahu. He called him "one of the greatest wartime presidents." He joked: "Cigars and some champagne- who the hell cares?" Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX |@DashaBurns
From Dasha BurnsSent Monday, October 13, 2025, 2:20 PM IDT
CORRECTION: The White House ONLY confirmed that Netanyahu was INVITED to Egypt, not that he was attending. Apologies for the confusion. Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) |@DashaBurns
From Dasha BurnsSent Monday, October 13, 2025, 2:20 PM IDT
There was a disruption from a member of the Knesset who was quickly escorted out. It’s not yet clear what exactly happened. Will update if/when we learn more. Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) |@DashaBurns
From Dasha BurnsSent Monday, October 13, 2025, 1:54 PM IDT
PM Netanyahu began his remarks at 1:24pmlocal. Highlights from Netanyahu remarks: Thanks Trump for a long list of actions including: moving embassy to Jerusalem, and recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, "standing up to the lies against Israel at the UN," brokering the Abraham accords, withdrawing from nuclear deal, for launching operation Midnight Hammer. "Donald Trump is the greatest friend that…
From Dasha BurnsSent Monday, October 13, 2025, 1:43 PM IDT
Your pooler has received an update from the Prime Minister's office indicating he will NOT be going to Egypt, despite the invitation. STATEMENT FROM PM OFFICE: Prime Minister Netanyahu has been invited by US President Trump to participate in a conference to be held today in Egypt. The Prime Minister thanked President Trump for the invitation but said he would not be able to attend due to the proximity of the holiday…
From Dasha BurnsSent Monday, October 13, 2025, 1:25 PM IDT
Highlights from Knesset Speaker remarks: As the speaker introduced Netanyahu, the chamber broke into applause and chants of “Bibi!” Big applause for Dermer, Rubio, Hegseth, Caine, Huckabee. Big applause and chants for Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Huge welcome to Trump. Applause, chants of “Trump, Trump, Trump.” Big thanks to Trump for moving the Embassy to Jerusalem. Speaker removes a pin for hostages as they ar…
From Dasha BurnsSent Monday, October 13, 2025, 12:57 PM IDT
POTUS entered the chamber at 12:54pm to a big sustained round of applause (about 2mins). Program is starting. Order of speakers: speaker PM Opposition leader POTUS This will be fed live so I will only send highlights and breaking news Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) |@DashaBurns
From Dasha BurnsSent Monday, October 13, 2025, 12:50 PM IDT
As Ivanka made her way into the chamber, the Knesset broke into applause. She looked moved and made gestures of gratitude. Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) |@DashaBurns
From Dasha BurnsSent Monday, October 13, 2025, 12:47 PM IDT
Rubio, Hegseth, Huckabee, Joint Chiefs Chairman just entered the room with the US delegation. Program will begin shortly. Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) |@DashaBurns
From Dasha BurnsSent Monday, October 13, 2025, 12:29 PM IDT
Excerpts from President Trump’s Speech at the Knesset: We gather on a day of profound joy, of soaring hope, of renewed faith—and above all, a day to give our deepest thanks to the Almighty God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. // After so many years of unceasing war and endless danger, today, the skies are calm, the guns are silent, the sirens are still, and the sun rises on a Holy Land that is finally at peace. /// Thi…
From Dasha BurnsSent Monday, October 13, 2025, 12:26 PM IDT
As we await POTUS speech at the Knesset your pooler can confirm on background from a WH official and an Israeli official that Netanyahu is now going to Egypt. From WH official: POTUS brokered the call with Egypt, and Netanyahu was invited to Egypt. FPPO only: we are expecting the program to begin between 12:45pm and 1pm local time. Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-…
From Dasha BurnsSent Monday, October 13, 2025, 11:15 AM IDT
Pool is seated in Knesset. A number of folks in the audience wearing red MAGA-style hats that say "TRUMP THE PEACE PRESIDENT." Photo attached Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX |@DashaBurns
From Dasha BurnsSent Monday, October 13, 2025,11:01 AM IDT
Motorcade arrived at Knesset at 11am local. The road en route to the Knesset was completely cleared. Signs thanking Trump and honoring hostages were scattered throughout the route. Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX |@DashaBurns
From Dasha BurnsSent Monday, October 13, 2025, 10:14 AM
Beast departed airport at 10:09am local. Pool is in press vans following. Approx 40min drive. Dasha Burns | White House Bureau Chief | Host of The Conversation POLITICO | XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) |@DashaBurns
From Dasha BurnsSent Monday, October 13, 2025, 10:01 AM
President Trump deplaned at 9:56 local time He was greeted by: H.E Benjamin Netanyahu and Sara Netanyahu Prime Minster of Israel and Spouse H.E. Isaac Herzog and Michal Herzog President of Israel and Spouse H.E. Yechiel Leiter Israeli Ambassador to the United States Ambassador Mike Huckabee United States Ambassador to Israel Jared and Ivanka, and Steve Witkoff also spotted in the welcome group. A red carpet was roll…
From Dasha BurnsSent Monday, October 13, 2025, 2:47 AM EDT
AF1 touched down at Ben Gurion Airport at 9:44am local time We flew over a “thank you Trump” sign on the beach. President Trump gaggled for about 25 minutes at 5pm ET shortly after takeoff. Toward the end of the gaggle he made some newsy comments regarding Ukraine, saying he would consider sending them Tomahawks. But he said he would talk to Putin first, to tell him that if he doesn’t settle the war, he may send the…
From Philip WegmannSent Sunday, October 12, 2025, 5:11 PM
White House passes along the following link to a live gaggle aboard AF1: https://www.youtube.com/live/tRXF5lrnbNg Also, while the in-town pool didn't get out of the vans, the audio of POTUS' brief gaggle before boarding AF1 is below. Link is courtesy of Luke Garrett of NPR. https://otter.ai/u/uvZWdD_q4WiZcFTZTmMHtt1Is0s Get Outlook for iOS
From Dasha BurnsSent Sunday, October 12, 2025, 4:41 PM
POTUS boarded AF1 at 4:35pm He briefly spoke to press but did not answer questions. He emphasized what a proud moment this is. Rough transcript: This is going to be a very special time. And I guess if you read your own papers and your own networks, everybody's very excited about this moment in time, so I'll see you on the plane. I think you're traveling with us, but this is a very special event. They had 500,000 peo…