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On background from the WH: A minor family member fainted during Dr. Oz’s swearing in ceremony in the Oval Office. We are happy to say she is okay. Alex Thompson National Political Correspondent Alex.T[EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) XXX-XXX-XXXX Pronouns: he/him =� Get smart, efficient newsletters worthy of your time, attention, and trust -Subscribe!
Vice President Vance and his family exited Saint Peter’s Basilica at 7:04 p.m., following the conclusion of a just over two-hour Good Friday service. From where pool was positioned, it was difficult to see the VP throughout much of the service, though your pooler caught glimpses by looking through a poor, digitally zoomed iPhone lens.� He and the second lady were seen standing and kneeling as the various parts of th…
Trump continues to talk about Abrego Garcia. He criticized “fake news” and “fake shows” POTUS says Iran “can’t have a nuclear weapon.” One of Dr. Oz’s guests—a young girl—then suddenly collapsed and appeared to faint in the Oval Office. Dr. Oz rushed over. She quickly stood up but appeared unsteady. Pool was quickly pushed to exit the Oval. POTUS stopped speaking. The girl also made her way out of the Oval. Your poo…
Oz ends his remarks. POTUS asked if anyone had questions for Dr. Oz. There was a lull and then reporters began asking POTUS questions. POTUS told reporters to wait and he stepped to the podium where Oz had been standing. Asked if he believed Putin was stalling, Trump said “I hope not” Trump backed up Rubio’s recent comments about moving on from Ukraine if no progress in peace talks. As Trump spoke about eggs and pri…
POTUS entered the Oval in a bright yellow tie. He shook hands with Dr. Oz and what appears to be his family. He is flanked by RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz. RFK jr appears to be holding some notes or some papers in his hand. Trump boasted about Dr. Oz’s ratings and listed his medical credentials including that he went to Harvard, which he quipped was convention (the insinuation was because of the WH’s fight with the university…
Pool was brought into the Oval for the swearing in of Dr Oz. Chief of staff Susie Wiles and staff secretary Will Scharf were seated in the gold chairs near the fire place. Karoline Leavitt and Steven Cheung are also here. HHS Secretary RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz just entered the Oval. Pool is waiting for POTUS. A photographer from the AP was allowed into the Oval. An AP reporter was turned away. Alex Thompson National Polit…
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President ________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release April 18, 2025 REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT VANCE AND PRIME MINISTER GIORGIA MELONI OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC BEFORE BILATERAL MEETING Palazzo Chigi Rome, Italy PRIME MINISTER MELONI: (Speaks Italian. No translation provided.) Do you mind if I make it Italian -- VICE PRESIDENT VANCE: Please.…
ROME, ITALY - Today, at the Palazzo Chigi in Rome, Italy, Vice President JD Vance met with Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni. The Vice President and Prime Minister also held an expanded bilateral meeting which included Deputy Prime Ministers of Italy Matteo Salvini and Antonio Tajani. The leaders discussed the significant cultural and religious ties between the United States and Italy, ongoing efforts to ensure…
The White House says that the swearing-in ceremony at noon ET for the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will now be open press. Last night's guidance says it will be in the Oval Office. Alex Thompson National Political Correspondent Alex.T[EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) XXX-XXX-XXXX Pronouns: he/him =� Get smart, efficient newsletters worthy of your time, attention, and trust -…
At 4:54 p.m., the vice president entered Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, where he is attending a Good Friday service. (Your pooler has confirmed with the relevant experts here that the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion is technically not a mass.) They walked from the front of the basilica as a hymn was being sung. VP was carrying his younger son Vivek, and the second lady was carrying Mirabel. Ewan walked be…
Checking in from the White House with a lovely day outside in dc. Nothing currently on POTUS schedule today that’s open to press. Sent from my iPhon
President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held their first official meeting yesterday in Washington, D.C., where they confirmed their resolve to promote a mutually beneficial relationship and further strengthen the U.S. - Italy strategic alliance across security, economic, and technological issues. U.S.- Italy Cooperation for Security The U.S. and Italy underscore that the war in Ukraine must end,…
Pool is advised that the meeting between VP Vance and PM Meloni is still ongoing, but we are being taken elsewhere to hold until we go to the Vatican complex for Good Friday mass. Your pooler likely will not have eyes on the vice president until we arrive at St. Peter’s Basilica. The church service is set to begin at 5 p.m. — Natalie Allison White House Reporter The Washington Post Unsubscribe [EMAIL ADDRESS] from t…
Apologies for phone autocorrect’s work on my last subject line, which should have said “war.” Meloni spoke in Italian, and then repeated remarks in English. Vance joked that “she could have called me a jerk, and I wouldn't know, but it would be the most beautiful language imaginable, so I wouldn't even get offended.” He said they would discuss the Russia/Ukraine war negotiations, as well as ongoing trade talks betwe…
VP Vance and PM Meloni are privately meeting after a brief press spray. Vance said he would provide updates on the war between Ukraine and Russia, among other topics, including developments from within the last 24 hours. “We do feel optimistic that we can hopefully bring this brutal war to a close,” Vance said. More quotes to come. — Natalie Allison White House Reporter The Washington Post Unsubscribe [EMAIL ADDRESS…
� Vice President Vance has appeared at Palazzo Chigi, Prime Minister Meloni’s office complex, for a bilateral meeting. � The VP was greeted with a ceremony in the courtyard of the building, complete with dozens of Italian Navy marching band and honor guard members, which an Italian official tells your pooler is referred to as “military honors.” � Meloni, today in a pink suit, stood waiting for Vance on the red carpe…
� Pool was originally advised that VP would head to the U.S. embassy, but he was first taken to his lodging accommodation in Rome, and will then go by the embassy without the pool. � The motorcade continued traveling without him at 8:49 a.m., bound for the staff and press hotel. � Pool doesn’t expect to see the vice president again until his meeting with Meloni in a few hours. � As promised, here is the list of peop…
Bongiorno from Rome, where it’s so far a drizzly Good Friday, though the rain mostly held off for the vice president’s arrival. Air Force Two landed at G. B. Pastine–Rome Ciampino Airport on time at 7:44 a.m. after an 8 hour and 31 minute journey. Pool did not see or hear from Vice President Vance during the flight. The vice president and his family emerged from AF2 at 7:58 a.m. and were greeted on the tarmac by a c…
Bongiorno from Rome, where it’s so far a drizzly Good Friday, though the rain mostly held off for the vice president’s arrival. Air Force Two landed at G. B. Pastine–Rome Ciampino Airport on time at 7:44 a.m. after an 8 hour and 31 minute journey. Pool did not see or hear from Vice President Vance during the flight. The vice president and his family emerged from AF2 at 7:58 a.m. and were greeted on the tarmac by a c…