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The president arrived at the White House at 4:01 am. That’s it for me. Thanks for everything and hope you all have a great day. Zolan Kanno-Youngs The New York Times Cell/WhatsApp/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX @KannoYoungs
At 3:38 am, the president emerged from Air Force One. He wore a suit with no tie. He waved to the press before stepping into the motorcade. We’re rolling at 3:41 am. Zolan Kanno-Youngs The New York Times Cell/WhatsApp/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX @KannoYoungs
Air Force One landed at JBA at 3:21 am. It was an uneventful flight and no one came back to chat. Zolan Kanno-Youngs The New York Times Cell/WhatsApp/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX @KannoYoungs
The vans pulled into Paris Orly at 1:40 am. We did not see potus board Air Force One. Wheels up at 1:57 am. Also, in pool report #31, I said we were rolling at 1:09 pm. I obviously meant 1:09 AM. Next stop: JBA. Zolan Kanno-Youngs The New York Times Cell/WhatsApp/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX @KannoYoungs
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: Military Times…
To be clear, Trump was asked and confirmed at Versailles whether he had signed the Iran MOU during dinner with Macron. I referred to it in my last pool report as simply an MOU. Zolan Kanno-Youngs The New York Times Cell/WhatsApp/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX @KannoYoungs
At 1:04, President Trump emerged from the Palace of Versailles with President Macron and Brigitte Macron. Trump and Macron hugged when they got to the Beast. And Trump turned to Brigitte and put both hands on her shoulders as he appeared to say farewell. Trump was then asked by the gathered press about the MOU signing. “It’s signed,” Trump said. “I signed it in Versailles,” Trump said. “Just signed it,” Trump said b…
White House passes along the following on Trump and Macron’s dinner at Versailles Dinner Menu below White asparagus with lobster and caviar Chicken roasted with truffles and potatoes cheese Hot chocolaté pie with vanille ice cream NOTE: Potato Cheese - Slice of potatoes roasted with some comte cheese Gratin Dauphinois: A classic French side dish made from thinly sliced potatoes, garlic, milk, and cream, all baked in…
Hi all. Passing along that I asked the White House if POTUS signed an MOU while at dinner in Versailles with President Macron. The White House confirms the president signed the MOU while at Versailles. I have asked for additional details, including the specific time of his signing and how it squares with the previously signed MOU. Will keep you in the loop. Zolan Kanno-Youngs The New York Times Cell/WhatsApp/Signal:…
The White House says Trump and Macron’s dinner started at 10:53 PM CEST Pooler has asked for the menu and attendees. Zolan Kanno-Youngs The New York Times Cell/WhatsApp/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX @KannoYoungs
Please note the last pool report labeled “#24 Palace of Versailles” should have been “#26 Palace of Versailles.” Regret the error! We are now holding while POTUS and Macron have their dinner. Zolan Kanno-Youngs The New York Times Cell/WhatsApp/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX @KannoYoungs
At 9:55 PM, President Trump stepped out of the Beast and onto the outdoor plaza of the Palace of Versailles. President Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, were standing and waiting to greet the president. The president greeted Brigitte Macron with a kiss on the cheek. The three then walked to face the gathered photographers. Macron grabbed Trump’s hand at one point. Trump waved at photographers, one of whom was sh…
Trump was asked to elaborate on his statement on not minding Iran having ballistic missiles. "I'm saying that if other countries have them, it's a little bit unfair for them not to have some. A ballistic missile is not the same thing we're talking about when we talk nuclear." Trump noted Saudi Arabia and Qatar have "some." "I would say in relative proportion I think it's okay." Question: How important is it in the M…
Information is for planning purposes only – not for publication or broadcast. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP’S VISIT TO ANKARA, TURKEY (NATO SUMMIT) July 7 - 8, 2026 The White House Travel Office is officially opening registration for President Donald J. Trump’s Visit to Ankara, Turkey. The deadline to complete the online registration is Friday, June 19th at 9:00 AM EDT. Your signup on PressCorpsTravel.com is confirmatio…
Trump was asked about the FED holding rates. "It's alright," Trump said. He was asked about the Fed maybe even raising rates. "It's hard to believe. It just keeps the country down and it's so, it's so, unusual. But we have a very good guy over there right now so I'm guided by what he wants." Q: Do we have any clarity on when the deal will be signed? Trump: "I'd say 48 hours." Q: And it's going to be Vance? Trump's r…
The president exited Air Force One at 9:07 PM. He came over and spoke to the pool for 7 minutes. He said he does not consider the 60 day negotiating period a hard deadline to get a final agreement. He said he still expects the MOU to be signed in the next 48 hours and he still expected Vance to be present at the ceremony for it. He also spoke about trade with Canada and was asked about the Fed interest rates. More t…
AF1 is wheels down at Paris Orly at 8:51 PM. Thanks, Zolan Kanno-Youngs The New York Times Cell/WhatsApp/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX @KannoYoungs
Wheels up at 8:05 Zolan Kanno-Youngs The New York Times Cell/WhatsApp/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX @KannoYoungs
The Chinook carrying the pool landed at Geneva airport at 7:43 PM. Marine One pulled to a stop at 7:54 PM. Scott Bessent, Susie Wiles and Marco Rubio got off first from the back exit. POTUS trailed behind them after exiting from the front of marine one. POTUS boarded AF1 at 7:56. At the top of the stairs he pointed at the press and then entered the plane. Zolan Kanno-Youngs The New York Times Cell/WhatsApp/Signal: X…
The vans pulled up to a track field at 7:23. We passed by marine one but could not see potus board. We boarded a chinook at 7:27. Will be lifting soon. Zolan Kanno-Youngs The New York Times Cell/WhatsApp/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX @KannoYoungs