In-Town Pool Note #9: Lid
From Philip Wegmann
Sent Monday, April 7, 2025, 6:13 PM
White House has called a lid. Best, Philip Wegmann White House Reporter RealClearPolitics P: XXX-XXX-XXXX T: @PhilipWegmann
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Foreign Pool report # 4 Oval Office Spray
From Nadia Bilbassy
Sent Monday, April 7, 2025, 4:50 PM
The pool entered the Oval Office at 3:08 p.m. President Trump was seated next to the Israeli Prime Minister. The President spoke first, followed by the Prime Minister, who did not directly answer any questions, as most were directed at the President. He spoke only in English. Halfway through, the Prime Minister addressed a question regarding countries that might accept Palestinians from Gaza, though he did not name…
In-Town Pool Note #8: Oval Remarks Concluded
From Philip Wegmann
Sent Monday, April 7, 2025, 4:22 PM
Oval Office bilateral ended shortly after 4:07. POTUS took numerous questions. Your pooler has been informed that the remarks were live-streamed. President Trump said the US is having "direct talks with Iran, and they've started. It'll go on Saturday." "I think everybody agrees that doing a deal would be preferable to doing the obvious. And the obvious is not something that I want to be involved with, or frankly, th…
Foreign Pool report #3 - POTUS with Netanyahu Oval Office spray
From Nadia Bilbassy
Sent Monday, April 7, 2025, 4:13 PM
Headlines and answers from Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Bilateral Meeting with President Trump: On Tariffs: We will eliminate the trade deficit with the United States. We're going to also eliminate trade barriers, a variety of trade barriers, that have been put up unnecessarily. And I think Israel can serve as a model for many countries who ought to do the same. We are going to eliminate tariffs rapidly. On Hostages:…
Foreign Pool Report #2 PM Netanyahu Arrival
From Nadia Bilbassy
Sent Monday, April 7, 2025, 1:27 PM
Prime Miniter Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the North Portico at 1:25 PM. He was greeted by President Trump. Prior to that he met with the President's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and discussed the situation in Gaza. Next is Oval office pool spray. Here is a list of the Israeli delegation: 1. Mr. Ron Dermer, Minister of Strategic Affairs 2. H.E. Jay Michael Leiter, PhD, Ambassador of Israel to the United states 3…
In Town Pool Note #7: Sharing Otter Link
From Philip Wegmann
Sent Monday, April 7, 2025, 4:02 PM
A link to the otter with unrestricted access is below. Reception in Oval is spotty. Trump and Netanyahu continue to take questions. Quotes to follow. https://otter.ai/u/gLBe7PQfVL3IjSWUYwdkM9pNglk Get Outlook for iOS
In-Town Pool Note #6: POTUS Not Looking at Pause
From Philip Wegmann
Sent Monday, April 7, 2025, 3:29 PM
“We are not looking at that,” Trump says when asked if he is considering a pause on tariffs for negotiation. He says of trade fight “it is an honor to do it“ because other previous presidents did not. “They can both be true,” he says of some tariffs that are permanent and others that can be negotiated. Remarks ongoing.
In-Town Pool Report #6: Talks with Iran
From Philip Wegmann
Sent Monday, April 7, 2025, 3:27 PM
Trump just said, “We are having direct talks with Iran.” He adds that talks are “in Iran’s best interest.” Remarks ongoing.
In-Town Pool Note #5: Oval Ongoing/Israel Tariffs
From Philip Wegmann
Sent Monday, April 7, 2025, 3:19 PM
Pool was brought into the Oval Office at 3:15. President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu are seated in front of the fireplace. Vice President Vance is to his left as was Secretary of State Rubio. Netanyahu said, "We will eliminate the trade deficit with the United States...we are also going to eliminate trade barriers." He said it'll be done "rapidly." Netanyahu thanked POTUS for inviting him to White House, call…
In-Town Pool Note #4: Arrival
From Philip Wegmann
Sent Monday, April 7, 2025, 1:28 PM
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu entered the West Wing at 1:26pm.
Everyday Americans Support President Trump’s Trade Action
President Donald J. Trump is finally doing what politicians have refused to do for decades — fighting back against the one-sided war waged on American workers. As he puts into action his bold plan to reverse the decades of globalization that has decimated our industrial base, President Trump is putting the Forgotten Men and Women of America first. There’s a reason groups like the United Auto Workers , the Steel Manu…
In-Town Pool Note #2: Event Concludes
From Philip Wegmann
Sent Monday, April 7, 2025, 12:00 PM
Trump departed the East Room and invited the Dodgers to join him in the Oval Office. Event concluded at 11:57. Biggest cheers from the crowd, hands down, were for Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers' designated hitter. POTUS said Ohtani "looks like a movie star" and heralded the fact that he's the first-ever player to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases in a single season. Trump teased a Series repeat, citing the Dodgers' 9-2 r…
In-Town Pool Note #1: Dodgers
From Philip Wegmann
Sent Monday, April 7, 2025, 11:38 AM
The East Room is packed for the White House celebration of the Los Angeles Dodgers' eighth World Series championship. The Dodgers entered at 11:34. President Trump followed at 11:37. Remarks are ongoing. From the north side of the room, pool can just barely see the stage. Luckily, the event is being live-streamed. Prior to the event, POTUS wrote on Truth Social that if Beijing does not remove their retaliatory tarif…
Foreign Pool report #1 POTUS meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
From Nadia Bilbassy
Sent Monday, April 7, 2025, 10:16 AM
Good Morning on this rainy day. I will be your foreign pooler for the visit of Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House. Below is a backgrounder of the visit: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington, D.C., on Sunday after concluding a visit to Hungary, where he held high-level discussions. Hungary recently announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court. Upon arrival…
Beverly Aikins Celebrates 10th Year of Sobriety in Roosevelt Room Ceremony
On Friday, April 4, Beverly Aikins, mother to Vice President JD Vance, celebrated her 10th year of sobriety in a Roosevelt Room ceremony with friends and family members. During the ceremony, Ms. Aikins received her 10-year medallion. Ms. Aikins, a nurse at an addiction recovery center in the Cincinnati area, devotes her life to her family and to helping Americans who are struggling with addiction. In a 2024 intervie…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2025
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2025 In-Town Pool Wires: Bloomberg Photos: AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty TV Corr & Crew: ABC Secondary TV Corr & Crew: RAV Print: Real Clear Politics Radio: NPR New Media: The Federalist EDT 8:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a visit with the 2024 World Series Champions - Los Angeles Dodgers East Room Pre-Credentialed Media 1:00 PM…
Note #3 - POTUS arrival at White House
From Jake Traylor
Sent Sunday, April 6, 2025, 7:49 PM
POTUS entered the White House at 7:40p. He did not come over to the gathered press but gave a wave in passing. US Sec. of Treasury Scott Bessent and director of the Presidential Personnel Office Sergio Gor also exited Marine One with POTUS. Get Outlook for iOS Jake Traylor White House Reporter | POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Note #2 - Marine One arrival
From Jake Traylor
Sent Sunday, April 6, 2025, 7:39 PM
Marine One landed on the South Lawn at 7:37p. Get Outlook for iOS Jake Traylor White House Reporter | POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Note #1 - Gathering for POTUS South Lawn Arrival
From Jake Traylor
Sent Sunday, April 6, 2025, 7:22 PM
Hi all. I’ll be your in-town print pooler for the evening. Pool is gathering now for a POTUS South Lawn arrival to come. Jake Traylor White House Reporter | POLITICO XXX-XXX-XXXX | [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
travel note #10 - final quotes from POTUS gaggle
From Emily Goodin
Sent Sunday, April 6, 2025, 7:43 PM
Here are some final quotes and the otter files from POTUS gaggle. Sorry my recording split off. As always please check against official transcript. https://otter.ai/u/NkJ3pjEn30Yyb1XN6_QJL7AnC-w https://otter.ai/u/PYIUoQ_OFU0nkXEZ8mUuq3AapR0 More on tariffs: "This is not sustainable. The United States can't lose $1.9 trillion on trade. We can't do that and also spend a lot of money on NATO in order to protect Europe…