In-town Pool 9
From Brittany Gibson
Sent Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 12:31 PM
There's a lunch lid until 1:30pm. Brittany Gibson Politics Reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX (Signal & What's App)
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Foreign Pool Report #2 Arrival of President Marcos Jr
From Bingru Wang
Sent Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 11:30 AM
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived at 11: 29a.m. As his motorcade entered the White House grounds, honor guards representing different branches of the U.S. military lined both sides of the driveway to render ceremonial honors. President Marcos Jr. wore a white Barong Tagalog—the national formal attire of the Philippines. He was greeted by President Trump upon arrival. Marcos Jr. waved to reporters before proc…
In-town Pool 8
From Brittany Gibson
Sent Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 12:13 PM
On Harvard funding: Says it’s a very hostile judge “It won’t be very much” in the future On Philippines trade deal: “He’s a tough negotiator” On immigration: “Why would they allow 21 million into our country?” “I don’t think it was Biden” it was the people around him “Probably 25 million, probably even more than that” “There’s only two reasons: to vote … and I think they hate our country” “We have the strongest bord…
In-town Pool 7
From Brittany Gibson
Sent Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 12:07 PM
Trump on bilateral relationship: “We’re going to have a very good relationship.” “The country was maybe tilting toward China, but we’re untitling it” Trump “we’re thinking” about no tax on capital gains on housing. On Thomas crooks: “They say they haven’t found anything that was abnormal.” “They made a mistake. They should’ve had somebody in that roof.” “They say it was just a nut job.” “I wouldn’t have believed the…
In-town Pool 6
From Brittany Gibson
Sent Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 11:57 AM
Trump says Chinese President Xi has invited him to China and it’ll happen in the “not too distant” future. Trump on Ghislaine Maxwell interview “I don’t know anything about it.” “I don’t really follow that too much. It’s sort of a witch hunt.” Changed the subject to DNI Gabbard’s report on election rigging and Obama. “It’s time to go after people.” “It’s criminal.” Follow up on Gabbard report: “It should be Obama” w…
In-town Pool 5
From Brittany Gibson
Sent Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 11:46 AM
Trump began taking questions at 11:42. Asked if Trump would fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, he said he’ll be out soon anyway and repeated that he calls him “too late” on lowering interest rates. “We should be at 1 percent. We should be leading the world.” Scott Bessent adds he asked the fed to do an internal investigation on “mission creep” and the Fed needs to “stay in their lane.” Brittany Gibson Politics Reporter X…
In-town Pool 4
From Brittany Gibson
Sent Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 11:42 AM
On the sofa next to President Trump is Marco Rubio, Scott Bessent and Pete Hegseth. Behind the sofa is Howard Lutnick, Jamieson Greer and Stephen Miller. Trump began by announcing an investment from AstraZeneca, the drug manufacturer. Marcos started remarks highlighting the relationship between the two countries. “It’s something the Philippines will always hold close to its heart.” Brittany Gibson Politics Reporter…
In-town Pool 3
From Ashley Parker
Sent Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 11:38 AM
Pool entered the Oval at 11:37. Trump began with remarks at 11:38. Brittany Gibson Politics Reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) (Signal & What's App)
In-town Pool 2
From Ashley Parker
Sent Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 11:34 AM
The press pool is gathering to enter the Oval at 11:33. The event will be live streamed on the White House YouTube page so I’ll send rough quotes and updates as they happen but please check against the recording. Brittany Gibson Politics Reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) (Signal & What's App)
In-town Pool 1
From Ashley Parker
Sent Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 11:30 AM
Good morning! President of the Republic of the Philippines Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (aka Bongbong Marcos) arrived at the White House at 11:28 and was greeted by President Trump at the West Wing doors. Presidnet Trump waved to the press gathered. Presidnet Trump responded to two shouted questions: His message to the Philippines: “We love them and we respect their leader.” Do you think you’ll get a (trade) deal done to…
Foreign Pool Report #1: Background on President Marcos' Visit
From Bingru Wang
Sent Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 9:09 AM
Good morning, Mabuhay, I’m your foreign pooler for today’s official visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Republic of the Philippines to the White House. President Marcos Jr. is the first head of state from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to visit the White House during President Trump’s second term. As ASEAN chair in 2026, President Marcos Jr. is expected to invite President Trump to…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Crew: CBS Secondary TV Corr: OAN Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Axios Radio: iHeartMedia Secondary Print: AP New Media: The Lion EDT 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT greets the President of the Republic of the Philippines Stake-Out Location Open Press 11:15 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Bilateral Meeti…
In-town pool report #3
From Ashley Parker
Sent Monday, July 21, 2025, 6:20 PM
And we have a travel/photo lid. Rare three-pool-report-day. Ashley Parker Staff Writer | The Atlantic XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
“A Big Difference”: Trump Administration’s Tomato Tariffs Already a Game Changer for American Farmers
In a decisive move to protect American agriculture and restore fairness, the Trump Administration’s tariffs on fresh Mexican tomato imports are already boosting American farmers, growers, and business owners. Here’s what they’re saying: Chad Smith, Smith Tomato Farm (Steele, AL) : “It’s only been two days now, and we actually have a lot more calls of people having interest in doing business — and the price hasn’t ev…
In-town pool report #2 — lunch lid/FPPO gaggle
From Ashley Parker
Sent Monday, July 21, 2025 12:07 PM
We have a lunch lid until 1 pm. Also, for planning, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will gaggle at the sticks after her 3PM TV hit, for those who want to wander over and join the fun. Ashley Parker Staff Writer | The Atlantic XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
In-town pool report #1
From Ashley Parker
Sent Monday, July 21, 2025 9:46 AM
Hello. I'm your in-town pooler, and as of now, it's looking like a slow day at the White House. The press office does not anticipate any events beyond the daily guidance (lunch w the vice president), but we'll let you know if that changes. Ashley Parker Staff Writer | The Atlantic XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, JULY 21, 2025
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, JULY 21, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Crew: ABC Secondary TV Corr: RAV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: The Atlantic Radio: Fox Secondary Print: Washington Examiner New Media: Zero Hedge EDT 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 12:30 PM THE PRESIDENT has lunch with the Vice President To ensure uninterrupted delivery of these emails, please add [EMAIL ADDRESS] to your Addres…
In-Town Pool Report #6 — lid
From Jeff Mordock
Sent Sunday, July 20, 2025 4:04 PM
POTUS entered the residence at 4:00 while pool was still exiting vans. At 4:01 we have a lid. It was a pleasure being your pooler. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
In-Town Pool Report #5 - Arrival
From Jeff Mordock
Sent Sunday, July 20, 2025 3:59 PM
The motorcade arrived at the White House at 3:58 The ride was largely uneventful with a few people filming and waving. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
In-Town pool Report #4 - Officially rolling
From Jeff Mordock
Sent Sunday, July 20, 2025 3:23 PM
We are rolling (officially) back to the White House at 3:22. Jeff Mordock White House Reporter The Washington Times 3600 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20002 Ph: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])