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PM Netanyahu arrived at 10:57 pm, as seen by our photographer colleagues. He arrived through the side entrance of the West Wing. Brittany Gibson Politics Reporter
The Zelenskyy meeting began at 9:47 am, per the White House. Brittany Gibson Politics Reporter
Good morning. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House at about 9:40am (credit to our photog colleagues who spotted him!). He entered through the side entrance of the West Wing. President Trump is scheduled to meet with Zelenskyy and then later Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu this morning. (WH has not changed guidance on this meeting opening up to press as of yet.) Brittany Gibson Politics Re…
In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CNN Secondary TV Corr: Spectrum Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Axios Secondary Print: USA Today Radio: BBC New Media: Envoy Media EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 9:30 AM THE PRESIDENT meets with the President of Ukraine Oval Office Closed Press 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT meets with the Prime Mi…
Marine One landed back at the Ellipse at 6:31pm. POTUS emerged a few minutes later, saluted the Marine, gave a wave toward the pool, and got into the Beast, which we saw drive back toward the White House. Unclear all of those who were with him for the helicopter flight, but Sean Duffy, as he was this morning, was among them. As the pool began the short walk back to the White House, a lid was called at 6:38pm. Enjoy…
Air Force One was wheels down at JBA at 6:02pm ET. POTUS, holding a black umbrella, deplaned at 6:15pm ET. He did not gaggle. The president boarded Marine One at 6:16pm ET. It was wheels up at 6:20pm ET. Correction on the last travel pool note. It should have been #13. And to all, a good evening! Ana Ceballos Washington Correspondent, Los Angeles Times
Motorcade rolled into the Oakland County International Airport at 4:44pm ET. POTUS boarded Air Force One at 4:46pm ET. Consider this your wheels up. Next stop: JBA. Note: The Air Force One 757 is now featuring a new color scheme: dark blue with a gold stripe and red trim. The colors are the same as those on the Qatari-gifted Air Force One. Ana Ceballos Washington Correspondent, Los Angeles Times
Motorcade began rolling at toward Oakland County International Airport at 4:19pm ET. It’s raining. Ana Ceballos Washington Correspondent, Los Angeles Times
POTUS began his remarks at 3:10pm ET as the crowd chanted “USA! USA!” Early into the speech, a man wearing a shirt that said “America needs historians,” was escorted out of the room as he protested Trump. Your pooler could not hear what he was shouting. But at one point POTUS said: “I’ve done more for you than your parents.” Shortly after, another person began yelling toward the back of the room. Your pooler could n…
POTUS took the stage at a General Motors facility at 3:08pm ET. Hundreds of people are in attendance. They are wearing red, blue and camo “Make America Great Again” hats, sporting shirts with stickers that say “Trump endorsed John James for Governor” and holding signs that say: “American Jobs.” The remarks are being live streamed in the usual places. Your pooler will send highlights and color. Ana Ceballos Washingto…
After the drag race, POTUS’ motorcade arrived at a separate area of the GM proving grounds for a garage tour at 2:16pm ET. At 2:20pm ET, the president walked into the garage and was shown a variety of vehicles by GM executives. Your pooler could not hear what they were discussing. At one point, POTUS grabbed a pen and signed the hood of a white Corvette that was made specifically for America 250. The president also…
POTUS arrived at the GM testing ground and watched several vehicles participate in a drag race. “Today it’s all America First power,” the announcer said before the engines were fired up. POTUS sat on risers with GM executives and Secretary Duffy as the cars sped by. The Beast was parked on the side of the riser, facing the race track. First up on the race: A white 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing versus a white 2027 Co…
Motorcade and pool arrived at General Motors at 1:47pm ET. Upon arrival, POTUS was greeted by GM executives: Mary Barra, Chair & Chief Executive Officer, and Mark Reuss, President of General Motors. Ana Ceballos Washington Correspondent, Los Angeles Times
On the economy: Asked if he was concerned the Fed would raise interest rates, POTUS said rate should be lowered. He praised Kevin Warsh as “fantastic” but said he has to deal with a “political” board. “He wants to do the right thing,” Trump said about Warsh. “Rates should be lowered. This country could be at 8 percent, 9 percent, 10 percent, 12 percent GDP,” the president said. “We should have the lowest interest ra…
POTUS deplaned Air Force One at 1:12pm ETand got inside the Beast. Motorcade rolling at 1:14 pm ET. Next stop: General Motors Proving Ground. Ana Ceballos Washington Correspondent, Los Angeles Times
Mid flight, POTUS took several questions from reporters for about 13 minutes. On Iran: POTUS said Iranian leaders requested a meeting and “the only reason they want to meet is because we’ve been hitting them very hard.” Asked how much patience he has for negotiations, he said: “I have a lot of patience.” “We’ll see what happens. I think there is a good chance that something could happen,” he said. “If it doesn’t, we…
Air Force One was wheels down at 1:02pm ET at Oakland County International Airport. POTUS took several questions from reporters for 13 minutes during the flight. Will send a separate pool report with quotes. Ana Ceballos Washington Correspondent, Los Angeles Times
President Donald J. Trump returns to Michigan today to visit the General Motors Proving Ground in Milford and celebrate the roaring comeback of American auto manufacturing under his leadership. Since taking office, President Trump has ignited an automotive renaissance — onshoring production, restoring factory jobs, and making vehicles in Michigan again. Record Investments. Record Sales. American Jobs. Michigan is lo…
Air Force One is wheels up at 11:50am ET. POTUS boarded at 11:48am ET and did not gaggle. Before boarding he turned to the press and gave reporters a thumbs up. Flight time is about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Ana Ceballos Washington Correspondent, Los Angeles Times
Good morning from Joint Base Andrews. I will be your travel print pooler for today's trip to Milford, Michigan where POTUS is scheduled to visit the General Motors Proving Ground. We’ll be traveling on the baby Air Force One. Will be wheels up shortly for Oakland County International Airport. The White House press office shared the following list of travelers: Secretary Sean Duffy Representative Lisa McClain Represe…