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Foreign pool report #8 Oval Office French delegation

From sonia dridi Sent Monday, February 24, 2025 1:30 PM

Sitting on the couch on the right of President Macron in the Oval Office was, from right to left : French Economy Minister Eric Lombard French Foreign Minister Jean-No�l Barrot Ambassador of France to the United States Laurent Bili Sonia Dridi Correspondante � Washington DC Washington DC Correspondent + 1 XXX-XXX-XXXX twitter: @Sonia_Dridi >https://www.editionsdurocher.fr/product/123526/joe-biden/< https://www.franc…

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Foreign pool report #6 Macron returns to the WH

From sonia dridi Sent Monday, February 24, 2025, 12:34 PM

President Macron arrived at 12.29 at the White House and was warmly greeted by President Trump. Macron answered a question on the Pope, wishing him well but it was hard to hear. We are heading to the Oval Office. Sonia Dridi Correspondante � Washington DC Washington DC Correspondent + 1 XXX-XXX-XXXX twitter: @Sonia_Dridi >https://www.editionsdurocher.fr/product/123526/joe-biden/< https://www.france24.com/fr/auteur/s…

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In-town pool report #7b: Trump on Pope Francis

From Shira Stein Sent Monday, February 24, 2025, 12:37 PM

Trump was asked about Pope Francis. "I wish him a speedy recovery, it's a very tough situation" (H/t Bloomberg's Jordan Fabian) Shira Stein Washington correspondent The San Francisco Chronicle [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) XXX-XXX-XXXX She/Her/Hers Twitter: @shiramstein

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Re: In-town pool #7a: Macron arriving

From Shira Stein Sent Monday, February 24, 2025, 12:33 PM

Apologies, that sent before I finished typing. Your pooler was unable to see the interaction between the Presidents. President Trump answered a question, but I was unable to hear the answer. Checking with TV pooler. Shira Stein Washington correspondent The San Francisco Chronicle [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) XXX-XXX-XXXX She/Her/Hers Twitter: @shiramstein

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In-town pool #7: Macron arriving

From Shira Stein Sent Monday, February 24, 2025, 12:31 PM

President Trump exited the West Wing at 12:29pm. French President Macron arrived at the West Wing at 12:29pm via car. Y Shira Stein Washington correspondent The San Francisco Chronicle [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) XXX-XXX-XXXX She/Her/Hers Twitter: @shiramstein

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New Poll Shows Massive Support for President Trump and His Agenda

A new poll by Harvard CAPS-Harris reveals the majority of the country backs President Donald J. Trump and his actions to bring much-needed reforms that are making America great again. Americans overwhelmingly support President Trump’s agenda. + 81% support deporting criminal illegal immigrants. + 76% support a “full-scale effort to find and eliminate fraud and waste in government.” + 76% support closing the border w…

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Foreign pool report #5 Background President Macron's visit

From sonia dridi Sent Monday, February 24, 2025 11:10 AM

Bonjour, I’ll be your foreign pooler for French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the White House. Here are some background infos, don’t hesitate if you have any questions. Schedule: French President Emmanuel Macron landed yesterday night at 7.35pm in Washington DC. The President spent the night at the Blair House. He participated at 8am in a videoconference with G7 members, in the Oval Office. 12.15pm President…

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Foreign pool report #4 Macron quotes

From Sonia Dridi Sent Monday, February 24, 2025, 10:46 AM

President Macron walked back from the West Wing to the Blair House, he answered to 2 shouted questions: He answered to a first question from the AFP reporter: "The call was perfect" And then I asked him, "How was the welcoming from President Trump" He said "It was very good, very friendly, as always. We did the G7 videoconference in the Oval office and then we had a first discussion and I come back shortly." Sonia D…

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Monday Morning Wins: Historic U.S. Investment, Border Security

There’s nothing better than starting the week with a pair of major victories for the American people — all made possible by the leadership of President Donald J. Trump. Apple’s $500 billion investment: Apple CEO Tim Cook announced today that the company will invest $500 billion in the United States over the next four years amid President Trump’s tariffs push. The historic venture, which comes following Cook’s meetin…

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Foreign pool report #3 Macron’s departure

From Sonia Dridi Sent Monday, February 24, 2025, 10:39 AM

President Macron left the White House at 10.33, after a call with G7 members along President Trump in the Oval Office. He answered to 2 shouted questions will send quotes asap. According to a French official, President Macron is going back to the Blair House, and will come back to the White House at 12.15pm Sonia Dridi Correspondante � Washington DC Washington DC Correspondent + 1 XXX-XXX-XXXX twitter: @Sonia_Dridi…

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Foreign pool report #2 call with G7 members

From Sonia Dridi Sent Monday, February 24, 2025, 9:31 AM

According to a French official, the call with G7 members should last until 10am. Sonia Dridi Correspondante � Washington DC Washington DC Correspondent + 1 XXX-XXX-XXXX twitter: @Sonia_Dridi >https://www.editionsdurocher.fr/product/123526/joe-biden/< https://www.france24.com/fr/auteur/sonia-dridi/

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Foreign pool report #1

From Sonia Dridi Sent Monday, February 24, 2025, 7:59 AM

Hi! I’m your foreign pooler for the visit of President Macron. He arrived at 7.51 at the White House for the call with the G7 members. He was followed by the members of the French Delegation. Main members of the French delegation: French Foreign Minister Jean-No�l Barrot French Economy Minister Eric Lombard General Secretary of the Elys�e Alexis Kohler Chief of Military Staff (Chef de l’�tat-major particulier du Pr�…

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In-town pool report #3: Macron greeter

From Shira Stein Sent Monday, February 24, 2025, 7:59 AM

Macron was greeted by Chief of Protocol Monica Crowley (H/t to the outstanding WH photogs for their assistance on this.) Shira Stein Washington correspondent The San Francisco Chronicle [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) XXX-XXX-XXXX She/Her/Hers Twitter: @shiramstein

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In-town pool report #2: Macron arrived

From Shira Stein Sent Monday, February 24, 2025, 7:53 AM

French President Macron arrived at the West Wing at 7:52am. He waved and went inside without answering questions. Shira Stein Washington correspondent The San Francisco Chronicle [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) XXX-XXX-XXXX She/Her/Hers Twitter: @shiramstein

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In-town pool report #1: Gather for French President's arrival

From Shira Stein Sent Monday, February 24, 2025, 7:51 AM

Good morning! Your pool is gathering for the arrival of French President Emmanuel Macron. Shira Stein Washington correspondent The San Francisco Chronicle [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS]) XXX-XXX-XXXX She/Her/Hers Twitter: @shiramstein

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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 In-Town Pool Wires: Reuters, Bloomberg Photos: Reuters, AFP, NYT, Getty TV Corr & Crew: FOX Print: San Francisco Chronicle Radio: FOX EST 7:45 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT and the President of the French Republic participate in a G7 leader summit call Oval Office Closed Press 12:15 PM THE PRESIDENT greets the President of the French R…

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SUNDAY SHOWS: Most Transparent Administration in History

This morning, the Trump Administration was out in force across the TV networks to update Americans on the progress made in the historic first month of President Trump’s second term. Here’s what you missed: Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on State of the Union On negotiations to end the war in Ukraine : “Deals only work, Jake, when they’re good for all the parties — and that’s the pathway we're on here.” On securing a ra…

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In Town Pool report #1 - Lid

From Hugo Lowell Sent Sunday, February 23, 2025, 10:52 AM

Good morning We had a travel/photo lid at 9:48a ET — Hugo Lowell White House Correspondent The Guardian Washington DC Bureau XXX-XXX-XXXX

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[WH Pool] In-Town Pool #21 - Q&A

From Gerren Keith Gaynor Sent Saturday, February 22, 2025, 8:43 PM

It was very hard to hear the playback, but here is the best I can make out from POTUS' brief Q&A: Q: How was your meeting with President Duda? TRUMP: “Very good, excellent. He’s a fantastic guy. He’s a great friend of mine.. Poland& the meeting was excellent. Couldn’t have been better.” Q: How's the deal with critical minerals with Ukraine ... ? TRUMP: "All of them are coming along. We're doing well with Russia, Ukr…

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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2025 In-Town Pool Wires: Reuters, Bloomberg Photos: Reuters, AFP, NYT, Getty TV Corr & Crew: CNN Print: The Guardian Radio: CBS EST 11:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time THE PRESIDENT has no public events scheduled To ensure uninterrupted delivery of these emails, please add [EMAIL ADDRESS] to your Address Book and/or Safe Sender list. The Office of Communications…