From John BennettSent Friday, June 19, 2026 3:06 PM
In the below WH tweet, you will find an Air Force press release about why POTUS is here: the “Bridge Air Force One” aircraft. Fellow poolers spotted POTUS onboard getting a tour, along with Margo Martin and Natalie Harp. https://x.com/rapidresponse47/status/2068046425888301526?s=46&t=PI2tN3Fuqgd60HoxtHhOOQ John T. Bennett White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large Roll Call & CQ E-mail: [EMAIL ADDRESS] Digital: rol…
From John BennettSent Friday, June 19, 2026 3:01 PM
The pool was led inside the massive hangar. President Trump is going to deliver remarks shortly. It should be broadcast and streamed live. A new Air Force One with the new Trump-designed paint scheme is parked opposite the pool position, and a stage and lectern with the president seal is set up under the presidential seal on the fuselage. Advice: Get to your TV or laptop if you want to cover live. Air Force and othe…
From John BennettSent Friday, June 19, 2026 2:43 PM
The presidential motorcade arrived at Joint Base Andrews at 2:32 p.m. The motorcade drove the length of the flight line to a hangar at the far end. The Beast drove into the hangar at 2:37 p.m. The ride out here was uneventful. Back in Washington, on-lookers chronicled our movement on their phones. An older gentleman near the Tidal Basin held up a thumbs down. The president’s meeting is closed press. He’s still slate…
From John BennettSent Friday, June 19, 2026 2:16 PM
The presidential motorcade began rolling from the North Lawn at 2:14 p.m. Your pooler did not see POTUS board his vehicle, The Beast limousine. Destination: JBA. President Trump’s meeting with USAF personnel remains closed press. More TK. John T. Bennett White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large Roll Call & CQ E-mail: [EMAIL ADDRESS] Digital: rollcall.com X: @bennettjohnt
From John BennettSent Friday, June 19, 2026 1:55 PM
President Trump has not departed the White House for JBA. Pool is holding in vans on Pennsylvania Ave. No updates from WH on timing. More TK. John T. Bennett White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large Roll Call & CQ E-mail: [EMAIL ADDRESS] Digital: rollcall.com X: @bennettjohnt
President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance have secured a historic breakthrough by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Iran. Forged through decisive American strength, this agreement ensures Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon, reopens the Strait of Hormuz to free navigation, and puts America First — rejecting the failed policies of appeasement, cash payoffs, and endless wars that have weakened…
From John BennettSent Friday, June 19, 2026 12:20 PM
The pool has gathered at the stakeout location to board the vans to President Trump's meeting with Air Force personnel at Joint Base Andrews. President Trump is motorcading today, as the UFC "Claw" rigging remains standing on the South Lawn. More TK. John T. Bennett White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large Roll Call & CQ E-mail: [EMAIL ADDRESS] Digital: rollcall.com X: @bennettjohnt
From John BennettSent Friday, June 19, 2026 11:03 AM
Good morning from the White House. We have a lunch lid until 12 p.m. There have been no changes to President Trump's public schedule. He is slated to meet with U.S. Air Force personnel at Joint Base Andrews at 1:30 p.m., then head to Camp David for the weekend. Your pooler has inquired about just which USAF personnel he will meet with. If anything changes schedule-wise or if more information about the meeting become…
WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 19 - SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026 FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: FOX Secondary TV Corr: GB News Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Roll Call Secondary Print: Daily Caller Radio: FOX New Media: Center Square EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press THE PRESIDENT depar…
From Kate SullivanSent Thursday, June 18, 2026, 9:01 PM
Good evening from Joint Base Andrews. Your pooler has just received the following statement from the Vice President’s office: “As the Vice President said at his press conference, the plans for the upcoming technical talks have not been finalized, and the U.S. delegation has been prepared to depart at the first available opportunity. But the logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable. As of…
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY // NOT REPORTABLE Guidance for President Donald J. Trump’s Remarks at Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pennsylvania Tuesday, June 23, 2026 When: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT Where: Mack Trucks 7000 Alburtis Road Macungie, PA 18062 Request Media Credentials: Media may request credentials HERE by 5:00 PM EDT on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Late requests will not be accepted. Once approved, you wi…
From Mitchell, TiaSent Thursday, June 18, 2026 6:05 PM
Travel/photo lid called at 6:04 p.m. Happy Juneteenth! — Tia Mitchell The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington Bureau Chief Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX Follow me on Twitter: @AJConWashington & @TiaReports Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TiaReports
From Mitchell, TiaSent Thursday, June 18, 2026 5:28 PM
President Trump walked out of the East Room at 5:18 p.m. He did not respond to shouted questions. — Tia Mitchell The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington Bureau Chief Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX Follow me on Twitter: @AJConWashington & @TiaReports Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TiaReports
From Mitchell, TiaSent Thursday, June 18, 2026 5:07 PM
President Donald Trump entered the East Room at 4:54 p.m., and the program started with a prayer. As a reminder, the event is being live streamed. President Trump, reading from a teleprompter, recognized people in the audience, including those mentioned in previous report (Hegseth, Graham, Young). Among those recognized: UN Ambassador Mike Walz Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine Acting Secretary of the…
From Mitchell, TiaSent Thursday, June 18, 2026 4:34 PM
Press has been escorted into the East Room for the Medal of Honor ceremony. The White House earlier today sent a release highlighting the three recipients. Link: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2026/06/president-trump-to-award-medal-of-honor/ Spotted in the audience: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham and Todd Young. Jazz music is being piped in on speakers. This event is being…
From Mitchell, TiaSent Thursday, June 18, 2026 12:24 PM
The briefing began at 11:24 a.m. and concluded at 12:12 p.m. Lunch lid until 1:15 p.m. Tia Mitchell The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington Bureau Chief Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX Follow me on Twitter: @AJConWashington Follow me on BlueSky: @ tiamitchell.com Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TiaReports
From Mitchell, TiaSent Thursday, June 18, 2026 11:23 AM
The briefing with VP Vance will be livestreamed. Tia Mitchell The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington Bureau Chief Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX Follow me on Twitter: @AJConWashington Follow me on BlueSky: @ tiamitchell.com Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TiaReports
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, President Donald J. Trump will award the Medal of Honor to Major James Capers, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Colonel John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Posthumous), and Major Nicholas Dockery, U.S. Army (Retired). Then-Second Lieutenant James Capers, Jr. will receive the Medal of Honor for acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty as a Team Leader with 3d For…
From Mitchell, TiaSent Thursday, June 18, 2026 9:58 AM
Good morning, all, from your pooler for the day. The only public event on President Donald Trump’s schedule is a Medal of Honor ceremony at 4pm. See daily guidance for RSVP info. Flagging that the updated guidance says that VP JD Vance will hold a press briefing at 11 am. Tia Mitchell The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Washington Bureau Chief Cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX Follow me on Twitter: @AJConWashington Follow me on BlueS…
UPDATED DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026 Out-of-Town Travel Pool TV Crew: NBC Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: New York Times Additional Print: Bloomberg, Reuters Radio: BBC New Media: Breitbart In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CNN Secondary TV Corr: Lindell TV Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Regional Reporters Secondary Print: FOX Digital Radio: BBC New Media: Militar…