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The president's motorcade arrived back at Mar-a-Lago at 3:15 p.m. after an uneventful drive. The White House has called a dinner lid until 6:20 p.m. —————— Brett Samuels White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
The president's motorcade departed from Trump International Golf Club at 3:07 p.m. A single protester held a sign near the entrance that said, among other things, "We are not OK." A few Trump supporters stood across the street. Also flagging this statement from the White House, which was shared widely earlier this afternoon: STATEMENT FROM THE WHITE HOUSE “U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Steven Witkoff, accompanied…
“U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Steven Witkoff, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to Oman Ana Escrogima, conducted talks today in Muscat with Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Abbas Araghchi, which were hosted by Omani Foreign Minister Said Badr. The discussions were very positive and constructive, and the United States deeply thanks the Sultanate of Oman for its support of this initiative. Special Envoy Witkoff underscore…
Motorcade arrived at Trump International Golf Club at 8:58 a.m. after an uneventful drive. The president's vehicle and other SUVs in the motorcade turned onto the property while the pool vans peeled off. A few people were gathered on the sidewalk across the street from the golf club, including an Associated Press reporter. Pool is now holding across the street at the library. —————— Brett Samuels White House reporte…
Good morning from Florida, where the president's motorcade was rolling from Mar-a-Lago at 8:51 a.m. Your pooler did not spot POTUS. —————— Brett Samuels White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025 - SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025 Saturday, April 12, 2025 Out-of-Town Travel Pool Wires: Bloomberg, Reuters Photos: AFP, NYT, Reuters TV Corr & Crew: NBC Secondary TV Corr & Crew: Real America's Voice Print: The Hill Radio: SRN New Media: Fox News Digital EDT 7:20 AM Out-of-Town Travel Pool Call Time 7:35 PM THE PRESIDENT departs Mar-a-Lago en route Palm Beach…
The White House called a lid at 8:25 p.m. Have a good evening! —————— Brett Samuels White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
Motorcade arrived at Mar a Lago at 8:03 p.m. after an uneventful drive on a pleasantly warm and dry evening here in Florida. Portions of the route were lined with supporters, some waving Trump flags and at least one waving an Israel flag. —————— Brett Samuels White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
POTUS deplaned at 7:52 p.m. and got straight into his vehicle. Motorcade was rolling from the Palm Beach airport at 7:54 Otter link to AF1 gaggle if useful: https://otter.ai/u/rfe0EdyrQuWbsjG-IpcVrFOb9rA —————— Brett Samuels White House reporter XXX-XXX-XXXX
Air Force One touched down at PBI at 7:38 p.m. President Trump came back halfway through the flight to talk to reporters for about eight minutes. He spoke about his visit to Walter Reed, tariff negotiations, the case of a deported Maryland man, Iran, bond markets and the Masters. As always please check against transcript/video. On his visit to Walter Reed for his annual physical, the president said a report would be…
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The motorcade reached JBA at 5:29 pm. The president got out of the beast and walked to Air Force One at 5:31 pm holding a large umbrella as it rained incessantly. He did not stop to take questions. Handing over to our out-of-town pooler. Have a great evening. Thanks, Swapna Venugopal XXX-XXX-XXXX Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy White House Correspondent Mobile: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) https:…
Hello from a rain-soaked JBA. The president's motorcade rolled up to the tarmac near Air Force One at 5:30 p.m. The president exited his vehicle and gave a fist pump to the press but did not come over to talk. Carrying an umbrella, he boarded Air Force One at 5:31 p.m., waving at the top of the steps. He was followed by aide Walt Nauta. Air Force One is rolling at 5:38 p.m., and we should be wheels up for Palm Beach…
The motorcade is rolling from Walter Reed to JBA at 4:57 pm. The pool did not see the president getting into the beast. Thanks, Swapna Venugopal XXX-XXX-XXXX Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy White House Correspondent Mobile: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) https://twitter.com/SwapnaVenugopal usatoday.com Get Outlook for iOS
The motorcade is rolling from Walter Reed to JBA. The pool did not see the president getting into the beast. Thanks, Swapna Venugopal XXX-XXX-XXXX Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy White House Correspondent Mobile: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) https://twitter.com/SwapnaVenugopal usatoday.com Get Outlook for iOS
Hi, Just a status update. There has been no news from President Trump’s physical so far. The pool is holding in a conference room at Walter Reed. Thanks, Swapna Venugopal XXX-XXX-XXXX Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy White House Correspondent Mobile: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) https://twitter.com/SwapnaVenugopal usatoday.com Get Outlook for iOS
Hi, The pool did not see the president getting out and is holding at Walter Reed. Therefore, the pool was not present at Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's briefing. Thanks, Swapna Venugopal XXX-XXX-XXXX Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy White House Correspondent Mobile: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) https://twitter.com/SwapnaVenugopal usatoday.com Get Outlook for iOS
The motorcade arrived at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at 12:44 pm. The 30-minute ride was uneventful- still raining heavily. One DOGE supporter with a blow -up dinosaur stood outside the hospital center with a sign saying: "President Trump: Stop the Jurassic- size NIH waste. $23 billion wasted on animal tests." Thanks, Swapna Venugopal XXX-XXX-XXXX Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy White House Correspondent…
The motorcade is rolling at 12:14 pm. The pool did not see the president enter the beast. Thanks, Swapna Venugopal XXX-XXX-XXXX Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy White House Correspondent Mobile: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) https://twitter.com/SwapnaVenugopal usatoday.com Get Outlook for iOS