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As President Donald J. Trump convenes with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and key European allies at the White House, the world is witnessing the resurgence of American leadership. Through his unrelenting commitment to peace, President Trump is determined to shatter the yearslong impasse and pave a way for an end to the bloodshed. World leaders credit President Trump’s decisive actions for reigniting the di…
The White House Announces August 18 - August 24 Press Rotation The White House Office of Communications has determined the In-Town press rotation for the week of August 18 - August 24. Outlets and reporters interested in joining the White House Press Pool are welcome to email [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) to express interest. Date TV Secondary TV Print Secondary Print Radio New Media 18-Aug FOX Hearst Was…
Pool was ushered out at 3:16pm, without answers to shouted questions but POTUS set another, soft two week timeline for peace talks before finishing his remarks. “Not very far from now, a week or two weeks, we're going to know whether or not we solve this or is this horrible, fighting to continue to put our best to get it ended. And I believe we have two willing parties, and usually that's good news. POTUS mentioned…
President Trump started the meeting by making some remarks about the European leaders at the table : Starmer « my friend « people like him a lot. On Macron « The first I met as foreign dignitary I liked him from day one. I like him even more now Meloni « a great leader Merz « very strong leader Rutte « you look better than I’ve never see your look Van der Leyen « somebody we just made a big deal with He said at the…
During his opening remarks, Zelensky formally invited Trump to take part in his meeting with Putin. Trump: “if you want me there, I’ll be there… we will set that up today, at least after this meeting” Tktk
POTUS is seated at 12 o’clock)at the center of the table, with his back to the east wall. Sitting around him (clockwise): Meloni, Merz, Von der Leyen, Stubb, Zelensky (06:00), Rutte, Starmer, Macron Susie Wiles and Steve Witkoff are seated behind the table at 10 o’clock, flanked by VP, Rubio, Bessent, Hegseth A smattering of foreign officials are seated opposite Cabinet seats (2 o’clock) Flags of the US, Finland, Fr…
Pool entered the East Room at 2:52pm. POTUS, Zelensky, and other European leaders are seated around a the rectangular table in the center of the room. POTUS began speaking upon pool’s entry. Remarks be live streamed, and pool will send along news and color Tktk Christian Datoc White House Correspondent Washington Examiner 1152 15th Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington DC, 20005 [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) C…
President Zelensky « We are ready for trialateral President Zelensky gave more details about the security guarantees he wants to end the war in Ukraine : « First, a strong Ukrainian army that I began to discuss with your colleagues, and it's a lot about weapons and people and training issues and intelligence « And second it will, we will discuss with our partners. It depends on the big countries, on the United State…
Pool was just called to gather at the palm room doors… unclear if this is for the family photo or spray with Trump and Euro leaders, scheduled for 3:00pm. Tktk Christian Datoc White House Correspondent Washington Examiner 1152 15th Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington DC, 20005 [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) C: XXX-XXX-XXXX IG/X/TikTok: @TocRadio
Hi Regarding pool report #7, I would like to precise that it was the end of the pool spray in the Oval, not the end of the Oval. Thank you, Sonia Dridi Correspondante RTBF TV à Washington DC Washington DC RTBF TV Correspondent + 1 XXX-XXX-XXXX twitter: @Sonia_Dridi
The Oval office meeting started at 1.17pm and ended at 1.44pm. President Zelensky was wearing a black, military style outfit. President Trump complimented him on his outfit. Brian Glenn, the chief WH correspondent of Real America’s voice, also praised the Ukrainian President’s suit after asking him back in February, during the last Oval Office meeting between the two leaders, why he wasn’t wearing a suit. Part of th…
President Zelensky was welcomed by President Trump at the WH at 1.13pm The pool is now gathering for the Oval Office. Sonia Dridi Correspondante RTBF TV à Washington DC Washington DC RTBF TV Correspondent + 1 XXX-XXX-XXXX twitter: @Sonia_Dridi
POTUS told reporters that he will call Putin after today’s meetings. “If we don't have a trilat, then the fighting continues… But he's he's expecting my call when we're finished with this meeting.” Pool was ushered out of the oval at 1:45pm. There will be another spray with Euro leaders around 3:00pm… Tktk Christian Datoc White House Correspondent Washington Examiner 1152 15th Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington DC, 20…
Z opened his remarks by thanking Trump and UKR allies before presenting Trump a letter his wife wrote to First Lady Melanie Trump. The president joked that he hoped it was for him Trump hinted that he might make an announcement on US troops assisting with security guarantees “later today” “We'll let you know that maybe later today, we're meeting with seven great people, great countries also, and we'll be talking abo…
Pool entered the Oval Office at 1:18pm. POTUS is now speaking. President Zelensky is wearing a black jacket and button down tie, similar to the jacket he wore to the NATO summit Remarks are being carried live so pool will send color and news, not full quotes Christian Datoc White House Correspondent Washington Examiner 1152 15th Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington DC, 20005 [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) C: X…
Pool is gathering, moved out of briefing room and stacking on along colonnade Tktk Christian Datoc White House Correspondent Washington Examiner 1152 15th Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington DC, 20005 [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) C: XXX-XXX-XXXX IG/X/TikTok: @TocRadio
President Zelensky’s SUV pulled onto the White House grounds at 1:12pm ET. Pool could hear a crowd cheering as the motorcade pulled into the 15th St. Complex entrance two minutes before Zelensky’s arrival. Pool was blocked from witnessing President Trump’s greeting, but no substantive news appeared to be made, nor did either leader appear to answer any questions. Please check the tape to be sure Pool is now moving t…
President Macron arrived a few minutes ago at the WH. Will now wait for Zelensky’s arrival. Sonia Dridi Correspondante RTBF TV à Washington DC Washington DC RTBF TV Correspondent + 1 XXX-XXX-XXXX twitter: @Sonia_Dridi
Sorry correcting previous pool report President Macron did not arrive yet, he is on his way from the airport. Best, Sonia Dridi Correspondante RTBF TV à Washington DC
FYI I don’t have access to the South Portico for the arrival of the European leaders but I can confirm that President Macron, Prime Minister Starmer and Prime Minister Meloni arrived at the White House. Sonia Dridi Correspondante RTBF TV à Washington DC