From Jansen, BartSent Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12:59 PM
�arrived at Rayburn pm. Moderate crowd no signs waiting for motorcade at 15th and E. Scattered lines of people here and there — no obvious protesters or supporters — along National Mall and Independence avenue. Larger crowds around House office buildings. Circled the Capitol on First Streets on either side for a beautiful view of the Dome, then crossed East Front above CVC. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA…
From Fouad YoucefiSent Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12:51 PM
Oval spray started at 11.40 and ended 50 minutes later, with Taoiseach Martin answering a few questions and President Trump answering many. Quotes to come in separate report. After pool was ushered out, fellow Foreign pooler Marek Walkuski noted that President Trump got in the same car as the Irish PM, stayed for a minute or so in the car, and then went back into the West wing. They are expected to both attend the F…
From Fouad YoucefiSent Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 11:37 AM
The Irish Prime Minister arrived later than expected to the White house with the motorcade coming through the gate at 11.33 He was greeted by President Trump who responded ”Very good news” to a shouted question about the latest inflation numbers. Both leaders smiled for the cameras for a few seconds before entering the West wing. Pool is now gathered for the Oval spray which we expect will happen at any moment. Foua…
From Jansen, BartSent Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12:51 PM
We initially circled the south driveway. Actually headed away from White House toward Rayburn at 12:50 pm Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Jansen, BartSent Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12:46 PM
�heading to lunch at Rayburn House Office Building Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Jansen, BartSent Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12:45 PM
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From Jansen, BartSent Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12:35 PM
Martin said Trump is the only president to invest in Ireland. Trump complimented golfer Rory McElroy (sp?) “If we meet we’ll meet at” Trump golf course in Ireland. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Jansen, BartSent Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12:32 PM
Asked about undocumented Irish: “I think the Irish love Trump,” Trump said. We don’t want to do anything to hurt Ireland.” Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Jansen, BartSent Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12:25 PM
Refuses to �assess chance of deal with Putin. I think it makes sense for Russia,” Trump aid. “We’ve also discussed land.” “We don’t want to be wasting time while we’re talking here,” Trump said. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Bart JansenSent Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12:25 PM
�I’m not upset with you. I respect what you did,” Trump said. Martin said Ryan Air and another company are buying US planes. “It’s a very good relationship we have,” Nartin said. “There is a massive deficit we have with Ireland,” Trump said. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Bart JansenSent Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12:20 PM
The No 1 issue in Ireland is housing,” Martin said. Asked about Rosie O’Donnell moving to Ireland Martin didn’t comment. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Bart JansenSent Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12:19 PM
�Trump said Bush, Obama and Biden gave up Georgia and Crimea, and he’s doing more. “It could be devastating,” Trump said of potential financial penalties on Russia. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Bart JansenSent Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12:17 PM
�”Schumer is a Palestinian as far as I’m concerned,” Trump said. He previously criticized Pocohontas and other “sick” Democrats. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Bart JansenSent Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12:11 PM
�Trump was asked if he aimed to lower corporate taxes to match Ireland. “We are planning to lower taxes if Democrats behave,” Trump said. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Bart JansenSent Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12:07 PM
Trump was asked about responding to EU tariffs. “Of course I will respond,” Trump said. He said Ireland is among countries taking advantage of US. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Bart JansenSent Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12:07 PM
Trump was asked a long question about Israel and Gaza. “�we’re working hard with Israel trying to solve the problem,” Trump said. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Bart JansenSent Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12:01 PM
�”I love these socks,” Trump said of Vance’s socks. Asked about Northern Ireland parties not attending meetings. “I haven’t heard that,” Trump said. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Bart JansenSent Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 11:58 AM
�”I won’t comment on that,” Trump said. We have people going over there.” Vance calls taking place. Trust Putin? “We haven’t spoken to him yet,” Trump said. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
From Bart JansenSent Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 11:55 AM
�”many of them don’t work at all,” Trump said. “We’re keeping the best ones.” They’re not showing up to work,” he said. “They’re not doing a good job.” Dream is to move Dept of Education to states. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY Office: XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])