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President Trump is Stepping Up Where Democrats Won’t

Radical left lunatics are taking to the streets of Los Angeles — attacking law enforcement, hurling projectiles at police cruisers, burning vehicles , and shutting down freeways — because the Trump Administration is removing violent criminal illegal immigrants from their communities. Democrats like Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass should be thanking President Trump for stepping up and leading where they refused — and for…

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In-town pool note #6: Lunch lid until 1:40p

From Jake Traylor Sent Monday, June 9, 2025, 12:54 PM

We have been given a lunch lid until 1:40pm ET. Jake Traylor White House Reporter | POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])

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In-town pool note #5: Trump says people causing problems in LA are insurrectionists

From Jake Traylor Sent Monday, June 9, 2025, 12:53 PM

Attaching a couple quotes (please check against Otter) from the South Lawn. Trump said if he were Tom Homan, he would arrest California Governor Gavin Newsom and said that the people causing the problem in Los Angeles are professional agitators and insurrectionists that should be in jail. Before walking past reporters and taking a couple of questions, Trump stopped at an excavator on the South Lawn and spoke with a…

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In-town pool note #4: Trump takes question on Newsom

From Jake Traylor Sent Monday, June 9, 2025, 12:35 PM

Fuller note to come but attaching very rough Otter where Trump addresses California / Newsom in response to a Q. https://otter.ai/u/s71Tf-DxCLkREbYFDpnw9AeCLXc?utm_source=copy_url Jake Traylor White House Reporter | POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])

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White House Announces June 9 - June 15 Press Rotation

The White House Announces June 9-June 15 Press Rotation The White House Office of Communications has determined the In-Town press rotation for the week of June 9-June 15. 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 9-June FOX Bloomberg TV POLITICO Re…

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In-town pool report #1: FPPO Marine One gather shifted to 11:45a

From Jake Traylor Sent Monday, June 9, 2025 9:11 AM

Hi all. Sending over some FPPO updated scheduling for the day. The gather for the Marine One arrival is now at 11:45am this morning. The “Invest America Roundtable” event is still slated for 2:00pm. Jake Traylor White House Reporter | POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])

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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY JUNE 9, 2025

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: FOX Secondary TV: Bloomberg TV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Politico Radio: ABC Secondary Print: Reuters New Media: Law360 EDT 6:10 AM Supplemental Pool Call Time 8:30 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 9:00 AM THE PRESIDENT departs Camp David en route The White House Camp David Closed Press 9:35 AM THE PRESIDENT arrives Th…

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Out-of-town pool report 8: Lid

From Myah Ward Sent Sunday, June 8, 2025, 5:50 PM

And we do officially have a lid, meant to include in the last note. Thanks! Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX

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Out-of-town pool report 7: Camp David arrival

From Myah Ward Sent Sunday, June 8, 2025, 5:44 PM

The motorcade arrived to the Camp David drop-off point at 5:39 pm. On the drive from Hagerstown to Camp David, onlookers stood in parking lots and driveways watching the motorcade pass by. Many filmed, some waved and a few were spotted holding American flags. One group waved a flag that displayed the image of President Trump raising his fist in the air after the attempted assassination, with the words “Trump 2024” a…

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Out-of-town pool report 6: Rolling for Camp David

From Myah Ward Sent Sunday, June 8, 2025, 5:03 PM

POTUS walked down the steps of AF1 and entered his vehicle at 4:59 pm. He appeared to mouth "thank you," and did not stop to talk with the pool. The motorcade is rolling to Camp David as of 5:01 pm for POTUS drop off. Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX

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Out-of-town pool report 5: Landed & gaggle notes

From Myah Ward Sent Sunday, June 8, 2025, 4:54 PM

AF1 was wheels down in Hagerstown at 4:49 pm after an uneventful ride. One quick note, your pool spotted Boris Epshteyn on board, h/t co-pooler Jonathan Swan. Gaggle notes and transcript below. Reminder to please check against the audio. In the gaggle, POTUS would not say what was happening this evening at Camp David, but noted the privacy guarantees there and that he’d be meeting with military leaders. He also said…

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Out-of-town pool report 4: Gaggle

From Myah Ward Sent Sunday, June 8, 2025, 4:03 PM

Before boarding AF1, POTUS gaggled on the tarmac, with Marco Rubio at his side. We're being shuttled onto the plane, so attaching otter here: https://otter.ai/u/7xbgIWyELlGpTFHBMrWM4G9fCHc Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO Cell/signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX @MyahWard

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Out-of-town pool report 3: POTUS airport arrival

From Myah Ward Sent Sunday, June 8, 2025, 3:57 PM

Marine One touched down at Morristown Municipal Airport at 3:52 pm, with POTUS wearing a navy suit and red tie. POTUS may gaggle, will update in next note. Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO Cell/signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX @MyahWard

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Out-of-town pool report 2: Morristown Municipal Airport

From Myah Ward Sent Sunday, June 8, 2025, 3:07 PM

We have a good weather call, so your pool has been swept and went ahead to the airport where we will wait for POTUS arrival on Marine One. Myah Ward White House reporter POLITICO Cell/signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX @MyahWard

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Out-of-town pool report 1: Checking in

From Myah Ward Sent Sunday, June 8, 2025, 1:45 PM

Happy Sunday. Pool is rolling to Trump National Golf Club Bedminster to be swept. Same drill as yesterday — we’ll be holding there for a bit until POTUS is scheduled to depart Bedminster for Morristown Municipal Airport. Schedule for today is posted below. And POTUS golfed 18 holes earlier this morning, according to the White House. EDT 12:30 PM Out-of-Town Travel Pool Call Time 3:45 PM THE PRESIDENT departs Bedmins…

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SUNDAY SHOWS: Pass the One Big Beautiful Bill

This morning, officials were out in force talking about the benefits of President Donald J. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, which will deliver unprecedented tax relief, generational welfare reform, and historic spending cuts. Here’s what you missed: Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought: “It is $1.4 trillion in reduced deficits and debt. That’s why this is such a paramount, fiscally responsible bill.”…