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Q. President, can you explain what is kind of — what is missing in the UK deal that you have to work out? “Nothing. We just — I think it's more of a celebration than a workout. It's a great deal for both, and we're going to have a meeting on other things, other than the deal. The deal is concluded." Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX
Here are some quotes from the gaggle, thanks to co-pooler Aurelia End for some of the quotes. Please check against the transcript and live feeds. POTUS confirmed the meeting with the EU will take place on Sunday and said von der Leyen will be there. He said she is a “highly respected woman.” On lingering sticking points with EU, the president repeated that there’s a “good 50-50 chance” for a deal,” and said the “sti…
Today’s White House memo “The One Big Beautiful Bill is a Historic Investment in Rural Healthcare” outlines in detail how the President’s landmark legislation makes historic investments in vulnerable communities to ensure healthcare options are made sustainable for Americans who rely on these options for their care. TRANSFORMING RURAL CARE WITH HISTORIC INVESTMENTS AND RADICAL TRANSPARENCY The Rural Health Transform…
POTUS gaggled for roughly 8 minutes on the tarmac. Newsiest bits are that he confirmed he's meeting with Ursula von der leyen while in Scotland -- saying there are still several sticking points to work out with the EU trade deal. He also again said he has not been briefed on his name appearing in the Epstein files. Attaching otter, fuller quotes to come. Motorcade is rolling for Turnberry at 8:53 pm https://otter.ai…
AF1 was wheels down at Glasgow Prestwick Airport at 8:30 pm local time after an uneventful flight. From the plane, the pool could see people surrounding some parts of the the fence at the airport, watching the president land and taking photos. POTUS did not gaggle on board. I will advise if he takes questions on the tarmac. Flagging the post on X from Ursula von der Leyen, saying she will meet with POTUS in Scotland…
On Monday, July 28, 2025, Vice President JD Vance will visit Canton, Ohio, to celebrate the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill and its benefits for hardworking American families and businesses. This event will be open to press. Please RSVP by 12:00 PM on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
___________________________________________________________ By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since the earliest days of our history, our Nation's future has been forged by skilled American hands and proud American hearts. From the settlers at Jamestown to the titans of industrialization and manufacturing, America has understood that, in order to be a great Nation, we must be a Nation t…
___________________________________________________________ By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation This Captive Nations Week, I offer my heartfelt support to every person living under a totalitarian regime and I reaffirm my commitment to advancing a new era of peace where freedom is cherished, sovereignty is respected, and every nation can live without fear of tyranny or oppression. In 1959,…
More quotes from South Lawn gaggle: “We have the hottest country in the world. We had a dead country one year ago. Now we have the hottest country in the world.” On Hulk Hogan: “He was incredible.” “In his own way, he made the best speech at the convention, and he was very proud. You know, he told me, ‘I wish I came out stronger, but I didn't want to be criticized’. And he felt so badly about it, and he really overd…
Travelers, per the White House: Stephen Miller Beau Harrison Karoline Leavitt Josh Fisher Robert Gabriel Walt Nauta Will Scharf Amb Monica Crowley Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX
Marine One landed at JBA at 9:34 am. POTUS, wearing a navy suit and a red tie, descended and walked over to Air Force One. He waved to the press before walking up the steps of the plane and seemed to suggest he'd come back to speak with the pool during the flight. We should be wheels up to Turnberry, Scotland shortly. It’s about a 6-hour flight, and there’s a 5-hour time difference. Any on-record gaggles while in-fl…
Good morning from the White House on a muggy Friday. POTUS exited the south portico at 8:48 am, en route Turnberry, Scotland. He immediately headed to the side of the portico opposite the pool and engaged with onlookers, working his way down the rope line. There are about 100 people gathered there. Pool could hear nothing. Some onlookers waved small American flags. WH photog snapped many pix. POTUS autographed somet…
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At 9:15, Potus moved to another section of giant press scrum and became inaudible to your pooler. Copooler Irie Sentner from Politico got this: Called the Democrats “sick” and said he never went to Epstein’s island. Joined by Will Scharf, Karoline Leavitt, Stephen Miller “Can’t talk about pardons” for Ghislaine Maxwell “Focus on the former president of Harvard, some of the hedge fund guys, I’ll give you a list. Thes…
WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025-SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2025 Friday, July 25, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: NBC Secondary TV: Scripps Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Christian Science Monitor Radio: ABC Secondary Print: POLITICO New Media: Reason Magazine Out-of-Town Travel Pool TV Corr & Crew: NBC Secondary TV: GBN Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: POLITICO Radio: NP…
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Vought, Blair and Bill Pulte spoke for roughly 20 mins on the Fed site tour, Trump's thoughts on Fed Chair Powell, interest rates, tariffs. Full otter here: https://otter.ai/u/xxrUgxcA_hnRmni5_5c_l_G0Z5I Get Outlook for iOS
vought and Blair starting now. Will send otter once they wrap Get Outlook for iOS
Press gathering for Russ Vought and James Blair at sticks in 5 Liam Quinn Editor at Large, Bloomberg Government Bloomberg Industry Group M: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
POTUS and Tim Scott spoke with press after tour. Trump said he feels "good" about relationship with Powell and doesn't want to fire him. Expects Powell will "do the right thing" and lower interest rates. Also spoke tariffs, Obama/Tulsi files. Full Otter here: https://otter.ai/u/Zjs4JM-kDcdhWbzdfqNUp4WjyLM Motorcade pulling back into WH. Liam Quinn Editor at Large, Bloomberg Government Bloomberg Industry Group M: XXX…