Pool reports

Air Force One landed at Daytona Beach International Airport at 6:35 pm. The president’s Trump Force One plane was parked on the tarmac when we landed.

Chief of Staff Wiles visited the press cabin during the flight and spoke briefly with reporters off the record. Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy also visited the cabin and spoke briefly about his network documenting the evacuation and aid delivery mission in Ukraine.

Good afternoon from JBA. I’ll be your print pooler for today’s travel to Florida and through the weekend.

Marine One landed at JBA at 4:47 pm.

President Trump stepped off M1 at 4:50 pm and gave a thumbs up to the press as he approached Air Force One. He did not take any questions.

Traveling with POTUS:
Susie Wiles
Natalie Harp
Danielle Alvarez

Air Force One is wheels up momentarily. We are on the Qatari jet today.

The President took no pool questions.

M1 lift off (departure) at 4:39 PM ET

Pool gathered on lawn for M1 departure 4:09 PM ET

Pool gathered by Palm Room doors 3:56 PM ET.

WH Press is taking back all Pool Stills and 1 pool camera. 3:52 PM ET.

No Print Pool.

The in-town pool is gathering by briefing room door 3:08 PM ET

Correction.

Only pool STILLS summoned.

In-town print pool has not been asked to gather.

President Donald J. Trump returns to Florida today to highlight a clear record of results that puts hardworking Americans first. Under President Trump and Republican leadership, Floridians are seeing historic tax relief, a surge in private investment and job creation, stronger rural healthcare, accelerated infrastructure and environmental progress, expanded support for veterans, and safer communities.

Lunch lid has been called for the in-town pool until 1:15 PM ET.

Good morning! I am your in-town pool reporter today.

No updates.

7:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time
7:30 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Radio Interview with Pete Mundo, KCMO
12:30 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting
1:30 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Pre-Tape Interview
THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route Daytona Beach, Florida
5:00 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Tele-Rally
THE PRESIDENT arrives Daytona Beach, Florida

Marine Two has now departed at 7:25pm ET from JBA.

This will be my last update of the day. Shoutout to Julia Manchester at The Hill for the tips she provided on this trip for these reports.

Thank you all for joining along for my first time doing these. Once again, any feedback for improvement is welcomed for future reference.

Have a great night!

Cameron Arcand
Senior Washington Correspondent
Townhall

Vice President Vance deplaned from AF2 at approximately 7:19 pm ET before getting onto Marine Two.

I can confirm that Sen. Schmitt and Rep. Gill were also on the return flight back.

There was no gaggle on this fairly chilly Thursday evening on the tarmac.

Cameron Arcand
Senior Washington Correspondent
Townhall
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AF2 touched down at Joint Base Andrews at approximately 7:06pm ET. It was a fairly smooth flight.

It is dark out.

We are now taxing on the runway.

Cameron Arcand
Senior Washington Correspondent
Townhall
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At 6:35. Have a good night!

Caitlin Babcock
Christian Science Monitor

POTUS re-entered the White House via the South Portico at 6:20 with FLOTUS.

At 6:15 POTUS and FLOTUS stopped giving out candy. FLOTUS waved to press and onlookers, and POTUS raised his fist twice. Instead of going directly inside, they then paused to stand outside the door and listen to the musicians. They stood for 2.5 songs and applauded after each finished.

At 5:45 AF 1 did a flyover, approaching from the south. Two minutes later it repeated the flyover in the opposite direction.

Spotted: Walt Nauta (not with children or spouse). Thanks to fellow pooler Kerry Picket for helping spot several staffers!

On background from a White Official, the White House says they're expecting around 6,000 people tonight. Also on background from WH, FLOTUS wore a Noor Hammour brown trenc…

At 5:45 AF 1 did a flyover, approaching from the south. Two minutes later it repeated the flyover in the opposite direction.

Spotted: Walt Nauta (not with children or spouse). Thanks to fellow pooler Kerry Picket for helping spot several staffers!

On background from a White Official, the White House says they're expecting around 6,000 people tonight. Also on background from WH, FLOTUS wore a Noor Hammour brown trenc…

POTUS and FLOTUS are handing out candy (appears to be chocolate bars). The Hegseth and Miller families were first in line. POTUS and FLOTUS have taken photos with many of the children, and talked to a few families for up to a minute. POTUS shook a few children's hands.

Also spotted: Jamison Greer with child in a bunny suit. They were also early in line.

Musicians are still playing spooky-themed music from the portic…