In-town press pool #5/lid
From Maggie Haberman
Sent Wednesday, July 15, 2026 6:06 PM
At 5:58 pm, White House called a travel/photo lid. Stay hydrated and have a good night
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In-town pool report #5/potus arrival
From Maggie Haberman
Sent Wednesday, July 15, 2026 5:54 PM
Marine One touched down at the Ellipse at 5:45 pm. POTUS deboarded at 5:49 pm, and walked into a waiting car in a truncated motorcade to drive back to the White House. Behind him were Karoline Leavitt, Margo Martin, Natalie Haro and Walt Nauta again. Among those stepping off the support helicopter that landed shortly before Marine One appeared to be Will Scharf.
Out of town pool report #9 - lift off
From Mallory Wilson
Sent Wednesday, July 15, 2026 5:05 PM
POTUS boarded M1 at 5:01 p.m. He did not look at press as he exited the Beast but he did wave to the press from M1 before the door was closed. M1 lifted off at 5:04 p.m. en route back to D.C. In town pool will handle POTUS' arrival back at The Ellipse. I believe that's all from me today.
Out of town pool report #8 - rolling
From Mallory Wilson
Sent Wednesday, July 15, 2026 4:57 PM
Pool was ushered out at 4:53 p.m. as POTUS exited the stage. Pool did not see POTUS enter the Beast. Rolling at 4:56 p.m. Another very quick drive back to M1.
Out of town pool report #7 - finished speaking
From Mallory Wilson
Sent Wednesday, July 15, 2026 4:37 PM
POTUS finished speaking at 4:26 p.m. Some quotes: He announced “nearly $10 billion of new investments in our defense industrial base, right here in the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and these investments will create more than 4,000 jobs.” “Pennsylvania workers will build the ships, submarines, trucks, weapons, and industries that will ensure America remains the strongest and most powerful nation in the history…
Out of town pool report #6a - participants
From Mallory Wilson
Sent Wednesday, July 15, 2026 4:22 PM
POTUS speech ongoing On BG from WH: Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit participants: THE PRESIDENT Secretary Pete Hegseth, Department of War Senator Dave McCormick, U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania Dina McCormick, Spouse of Senator Dave McCormick Secretary Dan Driscoll, U.S. Army Jamie Dimon, CEO, JPMorgan Chase Danny Deep, President, General Dynamics Jim Taiclet, Chairman and CEO, Lockheed Martin Lukas Czinge…
Out of town pool report #6 - speaking
From Mallory Wilson
Sent Wednesday, July 15, 2026 3:46 PM
POTUS walked out at 3:30 p.m. to Lee Greenwood’s song. He greeted some roundtable participants and took his seat in the middle of the table. Hegseth and PA’s McCormick are on his sides. He started speaking at 3:33 p.m. He commented on what a great song Greenwood’s song is. He also said Pennsylvania is “hot” and that he is surrounded by “pure genius.” Event will be live-streamed. Sorry if this sent late WiFi is spott…
Out of town pool report #5 - arrival
From Mallory Wilson
Sent Wednesday, July 15, 2026 2:35 PM
POTUS arrived at 2:32 p.m.
Out of town pool report #4 - rolling
From Mallory Wilson
Sent Wednesday, July 15, 2026 2:32 PM
POTUS exited M1 at 2:26 p.m. He shook hands with the greeters like Hegseth and McCormick, Driscoll, and others. He answered one question shouted by the press on Iran. Here is otter: https://otter.ai/u/qI5eAdKijG4qSYbQC9tUpuLilZw "I don't like giving deadlines but they pretty much know." He got into the beast at 2:28 p.m. Rolling at 2:30 pm. We are heading to the War College. Should be a very short drive.
Out of town pool report #3 - POTUS lands
From Mallory Wilson
Sent Wednesday, July 15, 2026 2:25 PM
Marine One landed at 2:22 p.m. On background from White House: Greeters on Arrival: Secretary Pete Hegseth Department of War Senator Dave McCormick U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania Dina McCormick Spouse of Senator Dave McCormick Secretary Dan Driscoll U.S. Army Major General Trevor Bredenkamp President and Commanding General, United States Army War College General Christopher LaNeve U.S. Army Vice Chief of Staff THE P…
In-town pool note #4b/restricted pool explainer
From Maggie Haberman
Sent Wednesday, July 15, 2026 2:01 PM
After receiving a direct request, I'm adding a bit of context here about the "restricted" pool that was at the departure: The departure location has changed from the long-standing takeoff spot, the South Lawn, and is now the Ellipse, which is encompassed in President's Park. For those of you who do this more regularly than I do, you already know that the M1 takeoffs reportedly haven't happened for several weeks for…
In-town pool note #4a
From Maggie Haberman
Sent Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:53 PM
Two additional notes: White House aide Margo Martin was also among the group who boarded Marine One. And as the restricted pool walked back to the West Wing from the Ellipse, we passed on the other side of West Exec Vice President Vance greeting a line of people, posing with one for photos and appearing to be involved in handing out ice cream.
In-town pool report #4
From Maggie Haberman
Sent Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:41 PM
At 1:33 pm, short motorcade with the president arrived ar the Ellipse. POTUS stepped out and walked to Marine One, boarding at 1:35 pm. He did not walk to the pool holding area beneath a small tree providing shade. Following behind him were aides including Walt Nauta carrying a brown leather briefcase; Natalie Harp; and Karoline Leavitt. All three joined him aboard Marine One, as well as a man your pooler couldn’t i…
Out of town pool report #2 - lifting
From Mallory Wilson
Sent Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:36 PM
Ospreys lifted at 1: 36 p.m. en route to Carlisle. Pool will be arriving ahead of POTUS.
Out of town travel pool #1
From Mallory Wilson
Sent Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:49 PM
Happy Wednesday, I'll be your pooler on this hot hot day for POTUS' trip to Pennsylvania. He will be speaking at the Defense and Innovation Summit at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle. Pool has gathered at Fort McNair to board ospreys for the trip. In-town pool is handling POTUS M1 liftoff.
In-town pool report # 3
From Maggie Haberman
Sent Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:55 PM
In-town restricted pool has gathered near the Ellipse in anticipation of potus departure to Pennsylvania.
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In-town pool report #2
From Maggie Haberman
Sent Wednesday, July 15, 2026 11:55 AM
As of 11:45 am, there is a Marine guard standing outside the West Wing entrance, which typically indicates the president is in the Oval Office.
In-town pool report #1a
From Maggie Haberman
Sent Wednesday, July 15, 2026 10:25 AM
To answer a request sent directly to me, I'm noting that at 10:19 a.m. there was no marine stationed outside the West Wing entrance, indicating the president is not currently in the Oval Office.
In-town pool report #1/ Checking in
From Maggie Haberman
Sent Wednesday, July 15, 2026 9:11 AM
Good morning - I'm your in-town pooler today. The president's only public event on his schedule is his 3:15 p.m. appearance in Carlisle, Pa. at a Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit.