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POTUS was boarding AF1 at 6:52 PM by the time the pool’s motorcade arrived. Zolan Kanno-Youngs The New York Times Cell/WhatsApp/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX @KannoYoungs
The president came out to speak at 5:37 PM. He spoke before a crowd of steelworkers, many wearing orange, gold and white hard hats. Some waved Make America Great Again signs. Three signs were hanging behind him: "AMERICAN JOBS," "THE GOLDEN AGE" and "AMERICAN STEEL." A crowd of steel workers also stood behind POTUS in orange reflective vests. Check quotes against a transcript or video. “There’s a lot of money coming…
POTUS announced during his remarks that he's raising steel tariffs from 25 percent to 50 percent. The crowd applauded. Remarks still going... Zolan Kanno-Youngs The New York Times Cell/WhatsApp/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX @KannoYoungs
POTUS comes out for remarks at 5:37 PM Pool was hustled through the factory to an area across from large rolls of sheet metal. A large American flag hung from the ceiling. Loud music was playing. “If I Can Dream,” by Elvis Presley. Rep. Dan Meuser walked by the press area. Pooler did not see POTUS enter. POTUS first stopped in an area of the factory that was curtained off from the press. At 5:22 PM, POTUS walked out…
The motorcade ride was uneventful. We passed by many Trump supporters along the route, some waving MAGA flags. The U.S. Steel factory had a sign at the entrance stating “Welcome President Trump.” We arrived at 4:59 PM. Zolan Kanno-Youngs The New York Times Cell/WhatsApp/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX @KannoYoungs
President Trump took an umbrella from a staffer and exited Air Force One at 4:48 PM. Motorcade is rolling at 4:50 PM. And flagging a typo in the last pool report. AF1 landed at *Allegheny* County Airport. Zolan Kanno-Youngs The New York Times Cell/WhatsApp/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX @KannoYoungs
AF1 was wheels up at 3:58 PM and landed at 4:33 PM. Pooler spotted the author Salena Zito on AF1. Zolan Kanno-Youngs The New York Times Cell/WhatsApp/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX @KannoYoungs
Marine One arrived at Joint Base Andrews at 3:43 PM. President Trump stepped out of M1 at 3:46 PM. He saluted his greeter and walked towards AF1. He did not stop for a shouted question. He gave a thumbs up at top of the steps and entered AF1 at 3:47 PM. Secretary Bessent stepped into Air Force One before POTUS’s arrival around 3:40. Thanks so much, Zolan Kanno-Youngs The New York Times Cell/WhatsApp/Signal: XXX-XXX-…
President Trump exited the Oval Office at 3:30 p.m. He waved and gave a fist pump to gathered reporters but did not come over to speak to the press or respond to shouted questions about whether Elon Musk uses drugs or someone impersonating Susie Wiles. He boarded Marine One, followed by Karoline Leavitt, Walt Nauta and a few other aides. Marine One lifted off at 3:35 p.m. Handing off to the travel pool. —————— Brett…
Pool is now gathering for President Trump's departure from the South Lawn for his trip to Pennsylvania. Brett Samuels White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
President Donald J. Trump heads to Pennsylvania today, where he’ll champion the partnership he brokered between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel — a $14 billion investment that will create at least 70,000 jobs and ensure steel is made in America for decades to come. AMERICAN JOBS, AMERICAN STEEL. The landmark agreement comes alongside a host of companies from across industries that are onshoring their production and inve…
Pool was ushered out of the Oval Office at 2:49 p.m. after roughly an hour. Trump was asked about foreign students, the war in Ukraine, and about the impact of tariffs on companies like Tesla. Trump at one point said he believes he solved inflation already, citing lower fuel costs. The hardest thing to solve, he said, was people "pouring into our country." Trump said not to feel sorry for former President Biden beca…
Musk on reported drug use: He responded by attacking The New York Times over its past reporting on Russian meddling in U.S. elections. "That New York Times? Let's move on," Musk said. Trump was asked about Jill Biden potentially testifying on the former president's mental state, talks with China and a potential ceasefire deal in the Middle East. Musk was asked about the biggest roadblock to DOGE's work and what role…
POTUS opened with a lengthy recap of what he said DOGE has accomplished, including layoffs of thousands of government workers and millions in government contracts being canceled. "We're totally committed to making the DOGE cuts permanent," Trump said, adding that "most of it is going to come later." Trump added that Musk is going to be "back and forth" despite leaving his government role. Most of Musk's people will…
Pool entered the Oval Office at 1:56 p.m. President Trump was seated behind the Resolute Desk. Elon Musk was standing next to him. The president opened by saying Musk did not need to commit to government service. He then played a clip on a laptop from CNBC that touted economic progress. "Today it's about a man named Elon," Trump said after playing the video. Others in the room included Dan Scavino, Scott Bessent, Ho…
Pool is gathering for the Oval Office press conference with the president and Elon Musk. Your pooler would recommend tuning into the presser on CSPAN, one of the networks or one of various YouTube streams that appear to be carrying it live. I will send color and highlights from the room. Brett Samuels White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
The White House called a lunch lid until 1 p.m. Brett Samuels White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
Good morning from the White House, where deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller fielded questions from reporters for about 15 minutes after a CNN appearance. Video here: https://www.c-span.org/program/white-house-event/stephen-miller-speaks-to-reporters-at-the-white-house/660630 Some highlights below. Are you concerned about drug use by Elon Musk? "The drugs that we're concerned about are the drugs running across the…
“This is a GREAT four-month start to any year,” exclaimed CNBC’s Rick Santelli as brand new economic indicators show inflation is down, incomes are up, and the trade deficit is narrowing — shattering economists’ expectations once again. INFLATION IS DOWN: “Inflation rate slipped to 2.1% in April, lower than expected, Fed’s preferred gauge shows,” CNBC reports . INCOME IS UP: Personal income increased 0.8% in April —…
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