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This morning in Vatican City, Vice President JD Vance met privately with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The Pope also held expanded meetings with the Vice President, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the U.S. delegation. Following his meetings with the Pope, the Vice President met with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations. The Vice President and Archbis…
We have a lunch lid until 12:30 pm. Ashley Parker Staff Writer | The Atlantic XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
In response to questions from members of the press, the White House confirms, on background, that the Trump-Putin call is underway. They would not weigh in on the Zelensky call. Ashley Parker Staff Writer | The Atlantic XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Quotes from gaggle just now with VP on AF2 but please check against Otter. Highlighting his answer on Biden’s health first: “ I mean, first of all, of course, we wish the best for the former president's health. And, you know, it sounds pretty serious, but hopefully he makes the right recovery. “Look, I will say, whether the right time to have this conversation is now or at some point in the future, we really do need…
VP Vance and the second lady boarded Air Force 2 at Fiumicino airport at 2:48 pm local time in Rome. Plane is now taxiing ant 3:19 pm and will be wheels up soon. We expect refueling along the way before returning to JBA this evening. We had a brief gaggle and endeavoring to get highlights out before wheels up and loss of WiFi stay tuned. Henry Gomez Senior National Politics Reporter NBC News Digital mobile/text/Sign…
I’m your in-town pooler today, and we just got the two minute warning for the briefing. Ashley Parker XXX-XXX-XXXX
VP Vance’s motorcade departed at 2:05 pm local time from the Piazza del Popolo area in Rome, after the VP and second lady had lunch at San Baylon and briefly browsed for wine at a nearby store. Motorcade now en route to Fiumicino airport for departure back to US. Pool joined motorcade near the lunch site but was not inside during the meal. Henry Gomez Senior National Politics Reporter NBC News Digital mobile/text/Si…
VP Vance’s motorcade left Basillica of St. Mary Major in Rome at 10:18 pm local time, after about a half hour visiting Pope Francis’ tomb. The VP and second lady have private dinner plans and the press vans, after being briefly stuck in traffic not far from the Colosseum, were sent back to the press hotel for evening. We have been told we have a lid for the evening. As a reminder, Vance will attend the papal mass sc…
VP Vance’s motorcade left Basillica of St. Mary Major in Rome at 10:18 pm local time, after about a half hour visiting Pope Francis’ tomb. The VP and second lady have private dinner plans and the press vans, after being briefly stuck in traffic not far from the Colosseum, were sent back to the press hotel for evening. We have been told we have a lid for the evening. As a reminder, Vance will attend the papal mass sc…
VP Vance’s motorcade left Basillica of St. Mary Major in Rome at 10:18 pm local time, after about a half hour visiting Pope Francis’ tomb. The VP and second lady have private dinner plans and the press vans, after being briefly stuck in traffic not far from the Colosseum, were sent back to the press hotel for evening. We have been told we have a lid for the evening. As a reminder, Vance will attend the papal mass sc…
VP Vance’s motorcade left Basillica of St. Mary Major in Rome at 10:18 pm local time, after about a half hour visiting Pope Francis’ tomb. The VP and second lady have private dinner plans and the press vans, after being briefly stuck in traffic not far from the Colosseum, were sent back to the press hotel for evening. We have been told we have a lid for the evening. As a reminder, Vance will attend the papal mass sc…
VP Vance’s motorcade left Basillica of St. Mary Major in Rome at 10:18 pm local time, after about a half hour visiting Pope Francis’ tomb. The VP and second lady have private dinner plans and the press vans, after being briefly stuck in traffic not far from the Colosseum, were sent back to the press hotel for evening. We have been told we have a lid for the evening. As a reminder, Vance will attend the papal mass sc…
VP Vance’s motorcade left Basillica of St. Mary Major in Rome at 10:18 pm local time, after about a half hour visiting Pope Francis’ tomb. The VP and second lady have private dinner plans and the press vans, after being briefly stuck in traffic not far from the Colosseum, were sent back to the press hotel for evening. We have been told we have a lid for the evening. As a reminder, Vance will attend the papal mass sc…
VP Vance’s motorcade left Basillica of St. Mary Major in Rome at 10:18 pm local time, after about a half hour visiting Pope Francis’ tomb. The VP and second lady have private dinner plans and the press vans, after being briefly stuck in traffic not far from the Colosseum, were sent back to the press hotel for evening. We have been told we have a lid for the evening. As a reminder, Vance will attend the papal mass sc…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CNN Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: The Atlantic Radio: iHeartRadio Secondary Print: The New Yorker New Media: Townhall EDT 8:30 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 3:00 PM THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY participate in a Bill Signing Rose Garden Pre-Credentialed Media 4:30 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Law Enforcement Ev…
Flagging Trump’s statement on TruthSocial: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114530973523345791 “Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.” Reagan Reese White House Correspondent | Daily Caller (585) 905 - 9426 | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
A lid was called upon arrival at the White House. I’ve inquired about a statement on Biden’s cancer diagnosis but have no update. Reagan Reese White House Correspondent | Daily Caller (585) 905 - 9426 | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Rolled back in at 4:06 PM Reagan Reese White House Correspondent | Daily Caller (585) 905 - 9426 | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Vice President JD Vance Meets with the United Kingdom's Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Foreign Secretary David Lammy Vice President JD Vance, the United Kingdom's Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Foreign Secretary David Lammy today held a meeting at the Villa Taverna, the U.S. Ambassador’s residence in Rome, Italy. The leaders toasted the special relationship and discussed shared interests and goals.
After 18 holes and lunch, the motorcade is rolling back to the White House at 3:32 PM. Reagan Reese White House Correspondent | Daily Caller (585) 905 - 9426 | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])