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Trump says Iran is bigger and more complex than Venezuela but result has been about the same. Honestly they have y seen anything yet. We’ve been nice, Trump said of Iran. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY
Trump said he’s still considerin tariffs against Canada for wildfires. He says Canada has bad forestry management. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY
Vance, Bessent, Hegseth on the couch and Wiles attending on US side. Trump said he would speak to Hezbollah, said he talks to everybody Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY
Trump said it would take 20 years to rebuild Iran if US left region. We’re not leaving right now, he said. We will absolutely the new nuclear site they’re talking about, he said. We’ll hit it, he said. If we leave tomorrow we had big success but we’re not leaving. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY
Trump said he’ll be going to Dover for the dignified transfer of three troops killed in the Middle East but didn’t detail timing. We’re going to be going and paying our respects. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said Iran has been given every opportunity to negotiate. Nobody gets through the blockade. It’s like a steel wall, Trump said. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY
In response to possible Houthi blockade of Red Sea: Trump We’ll see what happens If something like that happens we take care of it. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY
Trump: I think Lebanon has been a very mistreated group for a very long time. It has been a country of great intellect. We’re going to help it. We’re going to help it a lot. We’re going to solve a lot of problems. Aoun: I’ve been looking forward to this visit for a very long time. He called the framework a historic achievement. He told Trump his vision was for peace and stability. Bart Jansen White House corresponde…
Pool gathering for meeting between Trump and Aoun. Should be streamed but I will try to flag highlights. Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY
Hello from the White House. I’ll be your print pooler today. The 10 am meeting with student athletes from Denison University didn’t open up. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun arrived for his meeting with Trump at 11:07 am Bart Jansen White House correspondent USA TODAY
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: ABC Secondary TV Corr: Scripps Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: USA Today Secondary Print: Bloomberg Radio: iHeartMedia New Media: Daily Wire EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 10:00 AM THE PRESIDENT greets Denison University Student A…
The White House called a photo/travel lid at 6:01pm. The pool did not see President Trump today, though a Marine was stationed outside the West Wing entrance for most of the day, indicating he was in the Oval Office. Have a good night all. Nik Popli Staff Writer, TIME
EXECUTIVE ORDER ________________________________________________________________ SECURING AMERICA'S DEFENSE SUPPLY CHAINS AND ENSURING DOMESTIC ACQUISITION OF CRITICAL MATERIALS By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Policy. The United States military is the most effective and powerful fighting force on the planet.…
Border czar Tom Homan spoke to reporters outside the White House for about 13 minutes. He would not give a precise timeline for when every immigration agent would have body cameras. “As soon as possible,” he said. He added that "as of last week, they were training the trainers." On fatal shootings by ICE agents: "It comes down to one simple fact -- these people failed to comply with law enforcement ... all they had…
Lunch lid until 1:15pm. Your pooler has not received any updates to the schedule. A marine has been stationed outside the West Wing entrance since around 10:30am, indicating the President is in the Oval Office. Nik Popli Staff Writer, TIME
Good morning from the White House. I'm your in-town print pooler today. There have been no changes to the President's schedule thus far. He has four closed press policy meetings in the Oval Office today, as well as signing time and a visit from the Little League softball champions this afternoon. I will advise if any events open to the press. See the full schedule below: 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executi…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: NBC Secondary TV Corr: PBS Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: TIME Secondary Print: Daily Caller Radio: BBC New Media: The Federalist EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 10:30 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting Oval Office C…
The White House Office of Communications has determined the In-Town press rotation for the week of July 20 - July 26, 2026. Outlets and reporters interested in joining the White House Press Pool are welcome to email [EMAIL ADDRESS] to express interest. Date TV Secondary TV Print Secondary Print Radio New Media 20-Jul NBC PBS TIME Daily Caller BBC The Federalist 21-Jul ABC Scripps USA Today Bloomberg iHeartMedia Dail…
As of 9:01 p.m., the White House has called a photo/travel lid. Have a good night! Jacob Fulton Tax and Economic Policy Reporter
Please watch video to check quotes: On service members who died: “ Well, we feel very badly, but you know those great people, those great patriots, were out there fighting that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. Iran has been very, very badly damaged. They've lost everything almost militarily. They've got very little left. They've got some missiles. They've got some drones. They've got some manufacturing ability, no…
The president spoke to pool for a few minutes after stepping off the plane. He said he “feels badly” about the “probably three” service members who died; Said he would like PM Carney to pay for the pollution from wildfires, he has no tension with Spain. He said the Qatari AF1 will be sent to be “maxed out” after he was asked why it doesn’t have missile defense capabilities. Quotes to come. He stepped out of the door…