From Nikki SchwabSent Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:58 PM
Attendees were packed into the Madison room at the Lotte New York Palace of the hotel ahead of FLOTUS' arrival. Your pool spotted Olena Zelenska among them. First Lady Melania Trump entered the gilded ballroom at 1:51 p.m. and immediately started her remarks. She concluded at 1:54 p.m. She walked straight out once her remarks wrapped. Pool also identified Queen Rania of Jordan in the audience. Otter here - https://o…
From Nikki SchwabSent Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:52 PM
Good afternoon from the Lotte New York Palace, where first lady Melania Trump is hosting the spouses of heads of state and government for an event on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly. I’ll be your print pooler. The East Wing sends along a press release about her new initiative: First Lady Melania Trump Launches a Global Coalition for Children Fostering the Future Together First Lady Melania Trump launched…
https://who.eop.gov Office of the First Lady September 23, 2025 First Lady Melania Trump launched Fostering the Future Together—a global coalition of nations committed to enhancing the well-being of children through the promotion of education, innovation, and technology. The U.S. First Lady shared Fostering the Future Together’s mission; “to ensure that every child can flourish in the digital era.” She affirmed, “In…
From Emily GoodinSent Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1:40 PM
POTUS is meeting with President of Ukraine Zelensky. Pool was brought in at 1:28 pm. Some news from the Q&A: POTUS was asked if he thinks NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace: “Yes I do.” And asked if he would back up NATO allies, he said it would “depend” on the circumstances. He said he heard about Danish situation but didn’t have details. Asked for an update on talks with…
From Emily GoodinSent Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1:03 PM
POTUS has a pull aside with EU President Ursula von der Leyen. Pool was brought in at 12:51 pm. POTUS: “It's a great honor to be with a very powerful, very smart woman and a friend of mine. …. She does a fantastic job running lots of different nations.” He took a few questions. POTUS on the UN: “Well, they've never really reached their potential. The UN could be unbelievable with certain people running it. ... Look,…
From Emily GoodinSent Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 12:44 PM
President Trump is meeting with Argentina President Milei for a pull aside and endorsed him. Pool was brought in at 12:32 pm. POTUS announced he was endorsing Milei for reelection. POTUS: “I’m doing something I don’t often do I’m giving my fill endorsement to him. … The people of Argentina - we’re backing him 100 percent. He, like us, inherited a mess and what he’s done to fix it is good. … we need to make Argentina…
From Emily GoodinSent Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 12:01 PM
POTUS first bilat is with UN Secretary General António Guterres. Their meeting started at 11:40 am, per a White House official. The leaders were in the room and seated when pool entered at 11:41 am. Seated on American side: Mike Waltz, Marco Rubio, Susie Wiles and Steve Witkoff. Guterres talked about how the United States is “essential” to UN and praised Trump for working toward “peace.” “We are entirely at your dis…
From Emily GoodinSent Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 11:07 AM
POTUS spoke for 56 minutes. His speech was met with applause at its conclusion. POTUS’ call to release the hostages in Gaza was met with applause from the room. When he talked about immigration there was a murmur that went through the room. There were also rumblings when POTUS spoke about climate change. There was laughter when POTUS talked about seeing President of Brazil backstage. Note about this from quote from…
From Emily GoodinSent Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 10:26 AM
POTUS appears to have a hard copy of his speech on the podium in front of him. A binder was a visible. Pool observed him turning the pages as he spoke. About 10 minutes into his remarks POTUS announced the teleprompter is now working. Ukrainian President Zelensky is in the hall for POTUS speech. Ukraine’s assigned spot is across the aisle from U.S. spot. Italian PM Meloni also seen in the hall listening to POTUS rem…
From Emily GoodinSent Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 10:15 AM
Melania Trump entered the assembly hall at 10:06 am and took her seat on the sidelines. FLOTUS is wearing a white pants suit with a beige top. Seated at the U.S. table in the assembly hall is Susie Wiles, Steve Witkoff, Mike Waltz, Chris Wright, Scott Bessent, and Marco Rubio. Assembly hall is full with people lining the sidelines. POTUS entered at 10:08 to applause. He started off by stating the teleprompter isn’t…
From Emily GoodinSent Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 9:49 AM
Motorcade arrived at UN headquarters at 9:48 am. Sidewalks were packed with onlookers during drive. Once again bike rack barriers lined the route, separating sidewalks from streets. Pool didn’t see POTUS enter UN headquarters. Emily Goodin White House Correspondent McClatchy DC/Miami Herald XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Emily GoodinSent Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 9:54 AM
POTUS walked into UN headquarters with FLOTUS and mouthed “thank you” to the press there - thanks to Daily Mail’s Nikki Schwab, who was at the entrance. POTUS speech to UN airing on the regular channels. Pooler will send color and details. Emily Goodin White House Correspondent McClatchy DC/Miami Herald XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Emily GoodinSent Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 9:43 AM
Good morning from New York. The motorcade departed Trump Tower at 9:42 am. Pool did not see POTUS. We are rolling to UN headquarters. Note: cell service in UN headquarters can be spotty and pool thanks you in advance for your patience with any technical delays today. Emily Goodin White House Correspondent McClatchy DC/Miami Herald XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 Out-of-Town Travel Pool TV Crew: FOX Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Mcclatchy Secondary Print: Reuters, USA Today New Media: Townhall Radio: BBC In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: NBC Secondary TV Corr: OAN Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Bloomberg Government Secondary Print: Reuters Radio: iHeartMedia EDT 7:00 AM Out-of-Town Travel…
From Emily GoodinSent Monday, September 22, 2025, 8:26 PM
Motorcade arrived at Trump Tower at 8:25 pm. Pool did not see POTUS go in. Ride was uneventful. There were bike rack barriers between the sidewalk and the street. Lots of New Yorkers stopped on the sidewalks to watch the motorcade go by. Route took us by UN headquarters. Emily Goodin White House Correspondent McClatchy DC/Miami Herald XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Emily GoodinSent Monday, September 22, 2025, 8:27 PM
A travel photo lid was called at 8:26 pm. Emily Goodin White House Correspondent McClatchy DC/Miami Herald XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Emily GoodinSent Monday, September 22, 2025, 8:08 PM
Motorcade is rolling at 8:07 pm. Pool caught a brief glimpse of POTUS in the Beast as it drove by. Emily Goodin White House Correspondent McClatchy DC/Miami Herald XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Emily GoodinSent Monday, September 22, 2025, 8:06 PM
Marine One was wheels down at 8 pm. Pool was pulled to loan in vans before POTUS disembarked. The landing helos - which includes the support ones - kicked up a spray of water from the East River that left the pool a bit wet. Emily Goodin White House Correspondent McClatchy DC/Miami Herald XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
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From Emily GoodinSent Monday, September 22, 2025, 7:38 PM
Air Force One was wheels up JBA at 6:46 pm and wheels down JKF airport at 7:26 pm. No visitors to the press cabin during the short flight. POTUS disembarked AF1 at 7:35 pm. He gave the press pool an upraised fist and walked to Marine One. No gaggle. Others exiting AF1 and boarding choppers: Susie Wiles, Scott Bessent, Taylor Budowich, and Walt Nauta Wheels up shortly for Wall Street Landing Zone Emily Goodin White H…