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in-town report #6 — lid

From John Bennett Sent Monday, March 10, 2025, 6:31 PM

The White House called a travel/photo lid at 6:30 p.m. Have a nice evening, folks. John T. Bennett White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large Roll Call & CQ | FiscalNote publications | RollCall.com | @bennettjohnt

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Remarks by Vice President Vance at National League of Cities Conference

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President ________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release March 10, 2025 REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT VANCE AT NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C. 2:31 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you all. Thank you. Please -- please -- please take a seat. It’s -- it’s good to see everybo…

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in-town report #5 - on the record statement (stocks)

From John Bennett Sent Monday, March 10, 2025, 5:37 PM

Your print representative had asked for a statement reacting to the stock markets downturn and shared via a pool report under the long-standing "pool comes first" approach. Here is an on-the-record statement on the day's economic news that was just shared with your print representative by the White House press office: “Since President Trump was elected, industry leaders have responded to President Trump’s America Fi…

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in-town report #4 — econ info & 'animal spirits' definition

From John Bennett Sent Monday, March 10, 2025, 5:23 PM

For those not familiar with the term "animal spirits," like some of us here, our friends at Merriam-Webster provide this helpful definition: "the nervous energy that is the source of physical sensation and movement" Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20spirits Also, the White House passes along this economic background information: From the Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence , CEO confid…

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in-town report #3 — WH on stock markets

From John Bennett Sent Monday, March 10, 2025, 5:13 PM

Asked about the day's stock markets downturn, a White House official responded with this statement: "Want to emphasize that we’re seeing a strong divergence between animal spirits of the stock market and what we’re actually seeing unfold from businesses and business leaders, and the latter is obviously more meaningful than the former on what’s in store for the economy in the medium to long term." John T. Bennett Whi…

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in-town report #2 — Noem quote/no schedule changes

From John Bennett Sent Monday, March 10, 2025, 4:50 PM

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem declined to come to the driveway microphones following a TV hit, but she did reply, "Yes," when asked if DHS employees are continuing to be polygraphed. As she walked back into the West Wing, she did not respond to a shouted question about whether the administration had a response to the day's stock markets' tumble. As she headed out for the TV interview, she told Beatriz Pascual Macias of…

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50 WINS IN 50 DAYS: President Trump Delivers for Americans

Today, President Donald J. Trump marks 50 days in office and he has already established himself as the most consequential President of our time. The winning never stops — and President Trump is just getting started. Here are 50 wins for the American people in President Trump’s first 50 days: 1. President Trump secured the border in unprecedented fashion. + Illegal border crossings have declined to the lowest level e…

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in-town report #1 - checking in

From Bennett, John Sent Monday, March 10, 2025, 1:02 PM

Good afternoon from the White House. Just a quick check-in note. There have been, so far, no changes to the daily guidance. If that changes for any of the below events, I will let you know soonest. More TK. 2:00 PM THE PRESIDENT holds a Roundtable with Technology CEO Council Roosevelt Room Closed Press 3:00 PM THE PRESIDENT signs Executive Orders Oval Office Closed Press 5:00 PM THE PRESIDENT holds a Ceremonial Swea…

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ICYMI: “Companies eye US expansion to lessen fallout from potential tariffs”

President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs are already working as more and more companies look at “expanding their presence or setting up shop in the United States,” according to a new report from Reuters — a direct result of President Trump’s commitment to put the American worker first and improve American competitiveness. CAMPARI The Italian spirits group is assessing the opportunities to expand its production in the U.S…

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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025 In-Town Pool Wire: Bloomberg Photos: AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty TV Corr & Crew: CNN Secondary TV Corr & Crew: One America News Network Print: Roll Call Radio: VOA New Media: The Epoch Times EDT 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 2:00 PM THE PRESIDENT holds a Roundtable with Technology CEO Council Roosevelt Room Closed Press 3:00 PM THE PRESIDENT signs Executive…

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Final out of town note #12 - color from gaggle

From Birnbaum, Michael Sent Sunday, March 9, 2025, 8:02 PM

Your pool was promised a POTUS gaggle earlier in the flight, and we staged expectantly for at least 15 minutes, cameras on, microphones running, crowded and jostling in the turbulence. Eventually we were told it might happen and we retook seats. We were well into our descent when a WH staffer burst into the press cabin to tell us POTUS was about to enter. Karoline Leavitt came from a side door, then POTUS opened a s…

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In town note #2: Musk's attire

From Mitchell, Tia (AJC-Atlanta) Sent Sunday, March 9, 2025, 8:01 PM

Elon Musk, shortly before entering the White House, opened his jacket to show off his black t-shirt with “DOGE” spelled out in white pixelated letters. Musk’s silver belt buckle has a star with the Tesla logo at the center. (Shout out to the foreign, photo and TV poolers for the assist on this.) A lid was called at 7:56 p.m. Good night! Tia Mitchell The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington Bureau Chief Cell: XXX-…

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In town note #1: Marine One lands at White House

From Mitchell, Tia (AJC-Atlanta) Sent Sunday, March 9, 2025, 7:53 PM

Marine One landed on the south lawn at 7:48 p.m. President Trump exited by himself shortly after around 7:50pm. He waved to gathered press but did not respond to shouted questions. Elon Musk (and other guests & staff) exited after the president was inside. Musk and also gave a wave to press but did not respond to Qs. — Tia Mitchell The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington Bureau Chief Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX Follow me…

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Out of town note #11 - POTUS out of AF1, and quotes from POTUS gaggle

From Birnbaum, Michael Sent Sunday, March 9, 2025, 7:40 PM

POTUS descended down the big steps from AF1 at 7:31pm trailed by Walt Nauta and Elon Musk. He saluted his greeter, then turned toward pool, pumped his fist and mouthed "thank you." Entered Marine One at 7:32pm along with the others mentioned. Marine One took off at 7:37pm. Quotes from the gaggle: Russia sanctions? "We're going to be looking at a lot of things. We have big meetings coming up, as you know, in Saudi Ar…

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Out of town note #10- Otter link

From Birnbaum, Michael Sent Sunday, March 9, 2025, 7:24 PM

Otter is uploading and transcribing here: https://otter.ai/u/kD9XCNFESeuo-VCbqQXKzxPXZww Stand by for quotes Michael Birnbaum White House Reporter The Washington Post M XXX-XXX-XXXX (tel:XXX-XXX-XXXX)

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Out-of-town note #9- AF1 wheels down at JBA

From Birnbaum, Michael Sent Sunday, March 9, 2025, 7:21 PM

AF1 touched down at JBA at 7:20pm. POTUS spoke to us for about 10 minutes at the end of the flight. Quotes upcoming along with an otter. The flight was smooth — no tousled drinks as during Friday’s southbound trip — and the Fox News signal came into AF1’s screens uninterrupted. The lobster tacos were tasty and also surprisingly abundant. No word whether POTUS also partook. Michael Birnbaum White House Reporter The W…

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Out-of-town note #8 - AF1 wheels up

From Birnbaum, Michael Sent Sunday, March 9, 2025, 5:30 PM

AF1 was taxiing at 5:24pm. Wheels up at 5:30pm. Susie Wiles, Chris LaCivita, and Karoline Leavitt are all on board in addition to the previously-mentioned Elon Musk. Pool did not see other bold-face names. Lobster tacos have been promised during the flight, to the surprise and merriment of pool. Goodbye until JBA. Michael Birnbaum White House Reporter The Washington Post M XXX-XXX-XXXX

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Out-of-town note #7 - airport arrival

From Birnbaum, Michael Sent Sunday, March 9, 2025, 5:23 PM

Motorcade pulled into PBI at 5:16pm and to AF1 a minute later. POTUS was up the stairs at 5:18pm. The direct sun is less intense and many more people were out now filming the motorcade's passage. One group of about 10-15 people were holding up pro-Trump signs on the sidewalk. "Keep our President safe," was one. Another group of about a dozen was anti. They were holding up signs as well. "Shame." "Lies." "Traitor." "…

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Out-of-town note #6- Mar-a-Lago departure

From Birnbaum, Michael Sent Sunday, March 9, 2025, 5:11 PM

POTUS departed MAL at 5:10 pm, en route to PBI. Pool could not see him. Michael Birnbaum White House correspondent The Washington Post XXX-XXX-XXXX (mobile) [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])

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SUNDAY SHOWS: The Golden Age of America Is Here

This morning, President Donald J. Trump and his administration were on the airwaves in force as they explained how, in just seven weeks, the Golden Age of America is here. Here’s what you missed: President Trump on Sunday Morning Futures On pausing tariffs on certain imports : “I wanted to help the American car makers — until April 2nd. April 2nd, it becomes all reciprocal — what they charge us, we charge them.” On…