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Pool entered the Oval at 11:32 led by Karoline Leavitt. I’ll send notes and will Otter at this link if you can follow along (otherwise will be available afterward). https://otter.ai/u/bhycQUuALmXkxPp8OdJF0M70jMU Also seated in the office are VP, Rubio and others. Faith E. Pinho Reporter Los Angeles Times m. XXX-XXX-XXXX @faithepinho
The president came to the West Wing doors to greet Zelenskyy at 11:22 p.m. He did not answer shouted questions. When asked if the meeting was going to be good, Trump gave thumbs up. Zelenskyy’s black SUV rolled in and the two presidents greeted each other. They stood briefly at the door before walking in together. The entrance was flanked by service members carrying the U.S. and the Ukrainian flags. Faith E. Pinho R…
Pool is gathering in rather tight quarters outside the entrance to the West Wing for Zelenskyy’s arrival. Service members carrying 58 flags — 56 for all states and territories, plus one US and one Ukraine flag — are lining the walkway in front of the White House. Faith E. Pinho Reporter Los Angeles Times m. XXX-XXX-XXXX @faithepinho
"Last night, 29 Mexican Cartel Members were extradited to the United States. President Trump directed the Department of Justice and the Department of State to make this happen, and Attorney General Bondi and Secretary of State Rubio did a tremendous job in getting this done. The group of cartel members, who will soon arrive on American soil, includes one of the most evil cartel bosses in the world, Rafael Caro Quint…
Good morning, I’m your foreign pooler for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to the White House. The Ukrainian President is scheduled to arrive at the South Portico at 11:00 AM. The leaders will hold a meeting in the Oval Office at 11:05 AM, followed by a working lunch at 11:35 AM and a joint press conference at 1:00 PM. Zelenskyy arrived in Washington, DC yesterday. He is staying in a nearby hotel, where he met…
Good morning from the White House, I'm your in-town pooler today for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's state visit to the White House. Here is the daily guidance the White House released, will advise if there are any changes: 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT greets the President of Ukraine Stakeout Location Open Press 11:05 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a bilateral meeting with the President of Ukraine Oval Office…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 In-Town Pool Wire: Bloomberg Photos: AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty TV Corr & Crew: CNN Secondary TV Corr & Crew: OAN Print: LA Times Radio: VOA New Media: The Federalist Out-of-Town Travel Pool Wire: Bloomberg, Reuters Photos: AFP, NYT, Reuters TV Corr & Crew: CNN Secondary TV Corr & Crew: RAV Print: Washington Examiner Radio: NPR New Media: Daily Wire EST 9…
We have a travel/photo lid as of 1828. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
The press conference ended at 1601. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
President Trump and PM Starmer entered the East Room at The press conference is ongoing and streaming/broadcasting at all the usual spots so I will not be providing reports on what is said. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
We have received our two-minute warning. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
The gigantic crush of press from the US and UK, including the pool, has gathered outside for eventual entry into the joint press conference. It will be live/broadcast and I will therefore not be sending reports apart from 2 min warning / start / end. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
President Trump Announces Presidential Delegation to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Yamand� Orsi President Donald J. Trump today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Montevideo, Uruguay to attend the Presidential Inauguration of His Excellency Yamand� Orsi, President-elect of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, on March 1, 2025. The Honorable Katie Bo…
Hello all, Both men opened by discussing their admiration for each other's countries before taking questions. President Trump said the UK was a "very special place" and that PM Starmer was a "very special man". PM Starmer said "our countries have been bound together for a very long time now, the closest alliance I think of any two countries when it comes to prosperity and security, and I know that together, we will…
These are from Otter — PLEASE check against transcript and from playback. POTUS opening meeting: "It's a great honor to have Prime Minister Starmer the Oval Office. Very special place, and he's a special man. And the United Kingdom is a is a wonderful this is a wonderful country that I know very well, and there a lot and are we going? Are we going there? And we expect to see each other near future, we'll be announci…
Pool exited the Oval at 1322. Quotes etc TK but play back may come faster. Either way check against official transcript when it comes out. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Seated on couches and chairs on either side of and facing POTUS and PM Starmer: VP Vance SecState Rubio SecDef Hegseth COS Wiles Foreign Secretary Lammy Have asked for a full manifest from White House. Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
Trump tells pool he knows nothing about the Tates being released from Romania. Bad reception, more TK asap Andrew Feinberg White House Correspondent The Independent [EMAIL ADDRESS] (mailto:[EMAIL ADDRESS])
President Donald J. Trump declared an end to lower standards in the name of discriminatory “diversity, equity, and inclusion” initiatives — and the Trump Administration continues to make good on that commitment to prioritize merit, not divisive race-based obsessions, in hiring. Yesterday, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the Department of Justice (DOJ) dismissed several Biden-era lawsuits against police and fire…
Starmer thanks POTUA for changing the conversation on Ukraine and says a “historic deal” can be achieved. He also brought a letter from King Charles. POTUS: “Am I supposed to read it right now?” POTUS opens it and calls Charles “a great great gentleman” Says “well, that’s really nice” and displayed letter, calling Charles “a beautiful man and a wonderful man.” PM says it’s an invite for a second state visit for POTU…