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In-town pool #2 - Homan gaggle

From Hugo Lowell Sent Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 9:48 AM

At 9:22a ET, Homan gaggled at the sticks for about 7 minutes. He declined to comment if he used Signal and said he hoped IRS would share data on undocumented immigrants. Homan also said he was confident everyone on the deportation flights were TdA members. Otter file link: https://otter.ai/u/9zk-pM6jdRadcmldav-t1SYi3EY +++ More detail on the TdA question Q: Confident that everyone on deportation planes were Tren de…

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In-town pool #1 - Homan on Pebble Beach

From Hugo Lowell Sent Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 9:22 AM

Good morning. I’m your pooler today. We are waiting at the sticks for Trump’s border czar Tom Homan, who is currently doing a hit on Fox Business — Hugo Lowell White House Correspondent The Guardian Washington DC Bureau XXX-XXX-XXXX This e-mail and all attachments are confidential and may also be privileged. If you are not the named recipient, please notify the sender and delete the e-mail and all attachments immedi…

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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025 In-Town Pool Wire: Reuters Photos: AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty TV Corr & Crew: CNN Secondary TV Corr & Crew: Hearst Print: The Guardian Radio: CBS New Media: National Review Online EDT 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 12:30 PM THE PRESIDENT and the Vice President have lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press 2:00 PM THE PRESIDENT signs Executive Orders Oval Offi…

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IMPOSING TARIFFS ON COUNTRIES IMPORTING VENEZUELAN OIL

EXECUTIVE ORDER By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, and in view of the national emergency declared with respect to Venezuela in Executive Order 13692 o…

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In-town Pool #20 - Travel lid

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, March 24, 2025, 6:13 PM

The pool received a travel lid (along with some festive music over the intercom) at 6: 11 p.m. It's been a pleasure serving as your pooler today. Take care, everyone! Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent/Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC

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GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY: A NATIONAL DAY OF CELEBRATION OF GREEK AND AMERICAN DEMOCRACY, 2025

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On March 25, 1821, fueled by the rallying cry, "Freedom or Death," Greek revolutionaries began a war for independence against the Ottoman Empire. The hard-fought victory established a sovereign Greek state and a national homeland for Greece. On the 204th anniversary of Greek Independence Day, we honor this heroic fight for freedom, and the enduring demo…

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In-town Pool #19 - Greek event concludes

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, March 24, 2025, 4:00 PM

President Trump’s remarks concluded at at 3:56 p.m. after 18 minutes of remarks from him and others. He then signed a proclamation declaring March 25 (tomorrow) Greek Independence Day. There was some commotion in the crowd as POTUS began throwing pens that he used to sign the proclamation into the crowd. He appeared to leave the East Room at about 3:57 pm. Some more light color& Someone yelled “Amen” when Archbishop…

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In-town Pool #18 - POTUS enters

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, March 24, 2025, 3:40 PM

POTUS entered East Room at 3:38pm for Greek Independence event to roaring applause. C-SPAN is running live: https://www.c-span.org/event/white-house-event/president-trump-marks-greek-independence-day/431903 Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent/Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC

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More Investment, More Jobs, and More Money in Americans’ Pockets

Today, Hyundai announced a $20 billion investment in the United States — including $5.8 billion for a new steel plant in Louisiana, which will create nearly 1,500 jobs. The investment, which builds on Hyundai’s pledge earlier this year to “further localize production in the U.S.,” is the latest success in President Donald J. Trump’s pursuit of a Made in America renaissance. It’s further proof that President Trump’s…

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In-town Pool #17 - Pool enters East Room

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, March 24, 2025, 3:28 PM

Pool entered East Room for Greek Independence event at approximately 3:20 pm. Hundreds are standing at the center of the room. Unsure if POTUS remarks will be streamed so will send notes unless I find out otherwise. Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent/Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC

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In-town Pool #16 - remarks conclude

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, March 24, 2025, 2:52 PM

At 2:50, Trump concluded Q&A &. Trump didn’t answer shouted question if he’s concerned about national security advisor potentially violating Espionage Act. Pool was ushered out as Trump and attendees exited Roosevelt. Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent/Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC

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In-town Pool #15 - Q&A

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, March 24, 2025, 2:49 PM

POTUS entered Roosevelt at 2:27 pm. He greeted attendees standing by lectern. As a general summary, Hyundai announced major investments, a steel plant in Louisiana and another new plant in Georgia. Speaker Johnson and Majority Leader Scalise expressed excitement about the investments for their state of Louisiana and the country. “Just getting started.” Q: Are tariffs truly reciprocal? A: It is. Might be “nicer” to s…

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In-town Pool #14 - 2 min warning

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, March 24, 2025 2:20 PM

House Speaker Mike Johnson, Gov Landry and about 12 others entered the Roosevelt at 2:15 p.m. and stood by lectern. Minutes in, the group began having side conversation as everyone waited for POTUS’ arrival. We just got a 2 min warning. Again, this is being streamed on the White House’s YT page. Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent/Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen M…

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In-town Pool #13 - Remarks w/ Louisiana governor

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, March 24, 2025, 1:56 PM

Pool entered Roosevelt Room at 1:53pm. We’re still awaiting POTUS’ entrance. Remarks with Louisiana Gov. Landry is being streamed so your pooler will only send notes if there is Q&A. Link to live link: https://www.youtube.com/live/qqgmQUbuGrg?si=JNUx2oJnOe1vwkP0 Apologies in advance for any delayed pool notes, as the service is Roosevelt Room is notoriously bad. Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent/Managing…

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In-Town Pool #11 - Otter for Cabinet

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, March 24, 2025, 1:07 PM

Otter: https://otter.ai/u/KSAJcZlVe2eiIh9zrvRXqg1nouA?utm_source=copy_url Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent/Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC

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In-Town Pool - #11b - Pool note confusion

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, March 24, 2025 1:11 PM

Apologies, it looks like Pool Note #10 was never sent via mobile, so please ignore #10 and #11 being sent out out of order. You should see Otter link in #11 and some notes from end of Cabinet gaggle in #10... Gerren Keith Gaynor White House Correspondent/Managing Editor of Politics Twitter/IG: @MrGerrenalist thegrio.com | Allen Media Group LLC

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In-town Pool #10

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, March 24, 2025, 1:05 PM

Sending Otter soon! Trump said tariff programs will be “unbelievable” for the country and that other countries are being treated “very fairly.” POTUS said he was working with Transportation Secretary Duffy to improve air traffic control system. DUFFY said progress has not been made over decades, and said new technology will be implemented. “Why hasn’t it been done?&in government it takes way too long.” He said maybe…

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In-town Pool #9 - Q&A halted by more remarks

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, March 24, 2025, 12:48 PM

Q&A began at 12:27. What states can do to implement DOE order& TRUMP: won’t be long before states are running the DOE, and teachers will be taken care of. “Teachers are important to this country.” Trump then moved away from taking questions and returned to remarks with cabinet members. POTUS then asked Rubio to update on Ukraine-Russia war RUBIO said America should be “proud” that America has a president “promoting…

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In-town Pool #8

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Monday, March 24, 2025, 12:37 PM

McMahon addressed cuts to DOE and stressed need to scale in educating in AI and tech. She said generations will be “lost” if not. Trump mentioned SBA taking over student loans and HHS addressing health aspects of children, to which Kennedy said HHS expenditures went up during Biden Administration but health care went down. Said DOGE is helping the agency make America be healthier again. Noem said she was at the bord…