From Haley BullSent Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 2:50 PM ET
Vance was asked about a letter from Milwaukee’s mayor and FBI investigation into Milwaukee in 2020. Vance said he did receive a letter from the mayor and says he’s welcome to come to Washington, DC and he’ll sit down and meet with him. “I will say it was a little bit of a he doth protest too much,” Vance said and asked “It makes me wonder, why is that guy protesting so aggressively?” Vance calls for passing the Save…
From Haley BullSent Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 2:39 PM ET
Vance started with questions from local reporters in Wisconsin. When asked what is going on with Iran, Vance recounts the deal made. “The basic deal that we cut was we’ll lift our blockade” if they stop shooting ships, but awrns of punching back. "They said they would stop shooting ships ? But what happened 24 hours ago, they start shooting ships” Vance says if they start shooting ships “We’re gonna knock the hell o…
From Haley BullSent Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 2:30 PM ET
VP Vance focused on anti-fraud efforts. Vance said he was raised by “blue-collar Democrats, they were Christian patriotic people, union steel workers, who loved the United States of America” but said they wouldn’t recognize “the modern Democratic party.” “Today this is not about better or worse policy this is about who is supporting the fraudsters and who is supporting you,” Vance said. “Are you going to vote for th…
From Haley BullSent Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 2:20 PM ET
VP Vance took the stage at 1:11 pm CT to cheers, chants of USA and a standing ovation from the audience He told the audience he had event at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. He says last time he was there was the 2024 RNC convention, recalling that moment. “I get there and I have no idea if I’m the VP nominee or not,” he said. He describes receiving a text message from Susie Wiles he says said “JD, you misse…
From Haley BullSent Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 1:52 PM ET
Pool is told VP Vance arrived to the venue at 12:46 CT. We are standing by for remarks. Haley Bull Senior White House Correspondent m: XXX-XXX-XXXX e: [EMAIL ADDRESS] scrippsnews.com
From Megan MesserlySent Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:44 PM TRT
We are wheels up from Ankara as of 8:43 p.m. We have been advised to keep our window shades in the press cabin closed. See you on the other side. Megan Messerly White House reporter POLITICO
From Megan MesserlySent Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:28 PM TRT
We arrived to Ankara Esenboga Airport at 8:25 p.m. We are boarding the old, big plane. No eyes on POTUS / no under wing gaggle. Megan Messerly White House reporter POLITICO
From Haley BullSent Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 1:19 PM ET
Dr. Mehmet Oz took the stage with posters alongside him as displays. He said heand Vance flew out with members of task force, including CMS’ deputy administrator Kim Brandt. He touted the administration’s efforts. “These aren't broken up little mom and pop setups of fraud. This is a massive and often multinational criminal network that's taking advantage of the system. We’re being attacked, just as if they were firi…
From Haley BullSent Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
A prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem started the pre-program focused on fraud. Rep. Tom Tiffany, who is vying for the governor’s seat in Wisconsin, spoke first. “We need the other side to stop turning a blind eye to this fraud that's going on in Wisconsin,” he said. “As the next governor of Wisconsin we’re going to audit all of state government,” Tiffany said. “As the next governor of Wisconsin…
From Megan MesserlySent Wednesday, July 8, 2026 7:46 PM TRT
Again, please triple check quotes against audio. Presser wrapped at 7:45 p.m. POTUS was asked about why he has been unable to end the Iran war, and gives his usual standard answer on Iran, reiterating some of what he said earlier today: "I was there for one reason, that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon ... Look, they have no military left. Their air force is gone, as I said. Their ships are gone, 159 ships are gone…
From Haley BullSent Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 12:25 PM ET
While VP Vance attends the fundraiser, the pool was taken to the remarks site. It’s on the military side of the airport, the 128th Air Refueling Wing. A Turning Point Action booth is set up outside. Inside, a crowd of what your pooler estimates to be a couple hundred people is seated inside the hangar. A podium is set, with signage reading “Protecting Taxpayer Dollars” in front of it. Signage displayed behind it als…
From Megan MesserlySent Wednesday, July 8, 2026 7:27 PM TRT
Please as always verify quotes against audio. On his closed-door gathering with NATO leaders: "I just want to say there was tremendous love in that room. The press got to see the sitting, but they didn't get to see the speaking. I actually said, it's too bad the press didn't see this, because every one of them spoke for a little while, and I spoke for a little while, and it's a big — a lot of speeches. We kept it sh…
From Megan MesserlySent Wednesday, July 8, 2026 7:06 PM TRT
POTUS’s long-awaited presser is finally starting. It will be broadcast widely in all the usual places (including here on the White House’s page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JYvcEVlu3s), so not Ottering — but will flag newsy bits. Megan Messerly White House reporter POLITICO
From Haley BullSent Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 11:47 AM ET
AF2 was wheels up at 10:03 am eastern and after an uneventful flight, touched down in Milwaukee at 10:24am local time. Dr. Oz posed for pictures, his team appeared to have a poster sized picture in hand. What appeared to be several construction workers lined up on the other side of a nearby fence to watch. VP Vance walked down the stairs of AF2 at 10:44 am central and waved to press before getting into his vehicle.…
From Megan MesserlySent Wednesday, July 8, 2026 5:47 PM TRT
The pool has arrived as of 5:47 p.m. in the auditorium where POTUS will hold a press conference. The room is absolutely packed, with journalists sitting on stairs and in the aisles. We're expecting POTUS as soon as he wraps with al-Sharaa, but yes we're very behind schedule. Megan Messerly White House reporter POLITICO
From Megan MesserlySent Wednesday, July 8, 2026 5:37 PM TRT
Trump starts off with warm remarks about al-Sharaa: "He's done a really fantastic job as president, he's unified the country in a very short period of time. I'd say like a year and a half, about a year and a half, and right from the beginning it was a real mess, very disjointed place, and he's brought it together. He's a strong person, he's a great leader, he's respected by everybody, including me, and we're proud t…
From Megan MesserlySent Wednesday, July 8, 2026 5:22 PM TRT
Entered the bilat with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at 5:21 p.m. Otter running here: https://otter.ai/u/2GF3aLClpFNE5rYWu3ivOqlHO5E Megan Messerly White House reporter POLITICO
From Haley BullSent Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 9:53 AM
Good morning! I will be your print pooler for Vice President Vance’s trip to Milwaukee for an anti-fraud speech, as well as a fundraiser. The pool flew from JBA to Dulles International Airport, to meet VP Vance. No reason beyond logistics was given for the movement. Pool was wheels up from JBA at 7:21 am and touched down at Dulles at 7:37 am. A plane that appeared to have the Russian flag was also on the tarmac. Per…
From Megan MesserlySent Wednesday, July 8, 2026 4:39 PM TRT
Passing along the following Zelenskyy bilat participants: UNITED STATES: President Donald J. Trump Secretary Marco Rubio, Department of State Secretary Scott Bessent, Department of Treasury Secretary Pete Hegseth, Department of Defense Ambassador Matthew Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to NATO T.H. Dan Scavino, Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Presidential Personnel T.H. Ste…
From Megan MesserlySent Wednesday, July 8, 2026 4:32 PM TRT
Press was escorted out at 4:31 p.m. Would flag naval blockade comments below. Again, please check all quotes against audio. Trump says he doesn't have a deadline for a deal between Russia and Ukraine. Trump, on a drone deal between Ukraine and the U.S.: "Well, we would buy their drones, and we make drones, we make great drones, but they have an ability to make a lot of them, which is great, Marco, amazing that in a…