From David SmithSent Monday, July 6, 2026 11:57 AM
Pool was taken to the paved Rose Garden where there are around 25 tables with white tablecloths, silver cutlery, drinking glasses, metal bread baskets and yellow roses. Each table is under a white and yellow striped umbrella and has four lunch guests. Waiters are wearing black jackets and bow ties. POTUS emerged from the Oval Office at 11.51am as Lee Greenwood’s ‘God Bless the USA’ boomed from loudspeakers among the…
From David SmithSent Monday, July 6, 2026 11:42 AM
Here are more detailed quotes from the section where POTUS talked about the Folarin Balogun red card and hosting the World Cup generally: "I spoke to Gianni [Infantino], who's highly respected, who's produced the most successful World Cup in history by, they say, four times. This isn't just a success. I actually said, 'Gianni, we've got all these games. Each one is turning out to be a Super Bowl.' And we have all th…
From David SmithSent Monday, July 6, 2026 10:46 AM
POTUS finished speaking at 10.42am and pool left the Oval Office. A little more on FIFA red card: “I had nothing to do with the decision… I watched the play. He didn’t do anything wrong.” It started with the foul. “If you look at the game there were 10 instances rougher than that… Gianni is brilliant at what he does.” Earlier POTUS talked about crypto and said he waived his salary. “If we didn’t do it, China would d…
From David SmithSent Monday, July 6, 2026 10:03 AM
Senator Ted Cruz told POTUS: “Thank you for getting rid of that ridiculous red card.” POTUS, with a forced smile, said of Cruz’s remark: “That was interesting.” David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media
POTUS discussed the success of the stock market. “I think the market’s going to go through the roof.” He said the building of factories will boost it further. “If they build their cars here they pay no tariffs.” “I believe we’re going to have the biggest boom of all right now. You haven’t seen anything yet… We’re giving this money to children so they can have a good life.” POTUS described Treasury Secretary Scott Be…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was speaking about Trump Accounts but didn’t finish in time so POTUS rang the bell at 9.30am. There was loud applause. Bessent then completed his remarks. POTUS said: “We’re thrilled to officially launch the Trump Accounts.” POTUS went on to talk about the July 4 celebration, Venezuela and Iran. “The bottom line is our country is stronger.” Then he went back to Trump Accounts. Remark…
Pool entered the Oval Office at 9.22am. A golden bell engraved with ‘Trump Accounts’ is sitting on the Resolute Desk (for the NYSE and Nasdaq bell ringing). Nine children are standing in front of the desk. Officials including Senator Ted Cruz and Kevin Hassett are standing to the side of the desk, near a lectern with a presidential seal. POTUS entered at 9.26am to applause and said, “Hello everybody.” He noted this…
Greetings from the White House on a warm, partly cloudy day. Pool has gathered in the briefing room ahead of the launch of Trump Accounts. David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, JULY 6 - WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026 MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: ABC Secondary TV Corr: CNBC Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: The Guardian Secondary Print: Yahoo Finance Radio: BBC New Media: ZeroHedge Out-of-Town Travel Pool TV Crew: ABC Secondary TV Corr: OAN Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Politico Additional Print: Bloomberg,…
From Alex IsenstadtSent Sunday, July 5, 2026 3:51 PM
Motorcade returned to WH at 3:45 after an uneventful ride After exiting the van, pool saw POTUS enter the WH at 3:50. Alex Alex Isenstadt Senior Political Reporter Axios
From Alex IsenstadtSent Sunday, July 5, 2026 3:12 PM
Trump was spotted exiting the main door of his golf club at 3:09. After waving he entered his limo The motorcade exited the club at 3:10 and is moving Alex Isenstadt Senior Political Reporter Axios
From Alex IsenstadtSent Sunday, July 5, 2026 3:03 PM
Pool was informed at 3 pm that we are to load the vans stationed outside our holding room at Trump National golf course in sterling, Va. Alex Alex Isenstadt Senior Political Reporter Axios
The White House Office of Communications has determined the In-Town press rotation for the week of July 6 - July 12, 2026. Outlets and reporters interested in joining the White House Press Pool are welcome to email [EMAIL ADDRESS] to express interest. Date TV Secondary TV Print Secondary Print Radio New Media 6-Jul ABC CNBC The Guardian Yahoo Finance BBC ZeroHedge 7-Jul CBS GB News The Hill The Grio NPR Center Squar…
From Alex IsenstadtSent Sunday, July 5, 2026 10:51 AM
Pool van pulled into Trump’s Sterling, Va golf course at 10:48 and was ushered into a holding room. I did not spot POTUS on my way in Alex Alex Isenstadt Senior Political Reporter Axios
From Alex IsenstadtSent Sunday, July 5, 2026 9:32 AM
Pool is still waiting in the vans and has not seen POTUS today. WH has not told us where we will be going. Will keep you updated. Alex Alex Isenstadt Senior Political Reporter Axios
From Alex IsenstadtSent Sunday, July 5, 2026 8:37 AM
Hello This is your pooler checking in. As of now. POTUS has no public events on his schedule. I will keep you posted on if that changes. Alex Alex Isenstadt Senior Political Reporter Axios
From James PolitiSent Sunday, July 5, 2026 12:55 AM
The WH press office called a lid at 12:51am - have a good rest of the night and thanks to the fellow poolers who helped cover this Fourth of July . James Politi Financial Times Washington bureau chief 1667 K St NW Suite 825 Washington DC 20006