From Zolan Kanno-YoungsSent Wednesday, June 17, 2026 10:39 AM CEST
A reminder this event had restricted access and your print pooler was not present. This is according to the G7 stream. President Trump entered the working session at 10:28 am, well after the other G7 members and other leaders arrived. President Macron was about to start the working session at 10:26 am with the other world leaders gathered around the table and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sitting in Trump's seat.…
From Zolan Kanno-YoungsSent Wednesday, June 17, 2026 9:04 AM CEST
Hello all. I'll be your print pooler today for President Trump's last day at the G7 in Évian-les-Bains, France. First a scheduling update: The White House confirms that President Trump's press conference today has been moved to 4:30 CEST. The spray for President Trump's first meeting of the day, the working session with G7 leaders and development countries, is restricted to TV pool and visuals. That restricted pool…
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY//NOT REPORTABLE VICE PRESIDENT JD VANCE'S VISIT TO LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026 The White House Travel Office is officially opening registration for Vice President JD Vance’s Visit to Lucerne, Switzerland. The deadline to complete the online registration is TOMORROW, Wednesday, June 17 at 11:00 AM EST. Your signup on PressCorpsTravel.com is confirmation of your request for ho…
President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence is drawing strong bipartisan acclaim across Capitol Hill and beyond. A former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York — where he aggressively prosecuted terrorists, cartels, and major national security threats — and former Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mr. Clayton brings unmatched experience, sha…
From Elina ShiraziSent Tuesday, June 16, 2026 7:58 PM CEST
Travel/Photo lid has been called! Your pooler is swapping out tonight. It's been a pleasure! Elina Shirazi Senior Political Reporter White House, State Department XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Elina ShiraziSent Tuesday, June 16, 2026 7:47 PM CEST
In reverse chron order (most recent first): Trump walked out to the deck at 7:47pm local. He grabbed Indian PM Modi’s arm as he stepped up to the platform for the photo. Macron and his wife Brigitte stood next to him on the other side. The leaders all posted for a picture. Macron said "parfait!" when it was complete. Trump shook hands and spoke with the leaders of South Korea and Kenya in the way back into the venue…
From Elina ShiraziSent Tuesday, June 16, 2026 4:18 PM CEST
Full quotes below from the bilateral meeting between President Trump and the UAE President: "See when you're that rich you can speak that lowly. I was just wondering, can anybody hear that. You have such confidence, you don’t have to do any strain to your voice. He is great.' IRAN: ‘I don’t know, it is a 60-day period or so. I think it is going to happen fairly on time. We have both been involved. Iran wants to get…
From Elina ShiraziSent Tuesday, June 16, 2026 3:34 PM CEST
From NBC’s Sarah Dean who was inside: President Trump is now taking the group photo with G7 leaders and other world leaders here. Prior to this, French President Emmanuel Macron came out to the blue carpet and greeted the following leaders one by one: Brazilian President Lula da Silva Indian PM Narendra Modi Kenyan President William Ruto South Korean President Lee Jae Myung He walked away with the South Korean Presi…
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Vice President JD Vance will visit Bethpage, New York, where he will deliver remarks on the Administration's crackdown on crime and fraud. Please register for credentials HERE by 5:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Late requests will not be accepted. Once approved, you will receive additional logistics in a separate email. Credentials are non-transferable.
From Elina ShiraziSent Tuesday, June 16, 2026 2:57 PM CEST
President Trump entered at 2:25 pm (France time) for his bilateral meeting with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Trump called their relationship "outstanding." The meeting lasted less than 15 minutes. Most of the same talking points with Iran. UAE President spoke briefly (and very softly) thanking the President for his support. "See when you're that rich you can speak that low…
From Elina ShiraziSent Tuesday, June 16, 2026 1:38 PM CEST
More full quotes here from the bilat with President Trump and the Emir of the State of Qatar, Tamim Ben Hamad Al Thani. Otter Link (please check transcript against any video /audio you have access to): https://otter.ai/u/K2bceoWpYoiPkyW_Z56X_V-nsRM?utm_source=copy_url FULL QUOTES: IRAN: ‘We have our deal done with Iran and it should be successful. It goes to a second stage which I think will be actually easier. I di…
From Elina ShiraziSent Tuesday, June 16, 2026 1:07 PM CEST
Your pooler was not able to be in the room for the working lunch with G7 leaders & Middle East leaders. Rundown below courtesy of Sarah Dean, who was present: President Trump was seen chatting with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as we entered and then stood off to the side behind his chair for a while. German Chancellor Merz then came over and chatted with him. They were joined by Canadian Prime Minister…
From Elina ShiraziSent Tuesday, June 16, 2026 12:19 PM CEST
Pool entered at 11:37 am (France time) to President Trump seated with the Emir of the State of Qatar, Tamim Ben Hamad Al Thani, along with members of his cabinet like Secretary of State Marco Rubio (immediately on his right), Treasury Sec. Bessent, COS Susie Wiles, Commerce Sec. Lutnick, Trade Rep. Jamieson Lee Greer, Dan Scavino, and Dir. of the National Econ. Council Kevin Hassett. IRAN: President Trump shot down…
From Elina ShiraziSent Tuesday, June 16, 2026 10:16 AM CEST
Your pooler has asked whether President Trump joined the meeting with Macron and Zelensky which preceded the G7 group meeting. President Trump, Macron and Zelensky were notably the last three to enter the room. Bilat rundown below courtesy of Sarah Dean, who was able to be in the room. It is in reverse chronical order (most recent first) Press was promptly escorted out of the working session as soon as the leaders t…
From Elina ShiraziSent Tuesday, June 16, 2026 9:51 AM CEST
POTUS is now inside the G7 working session, greeting leaders. Elina Shirazi Senior Political Reporter White House, State Department XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Elina ShiraziSent Tuesday, June 16, 2026 9:42 AM CEST
Following up on my previous pool report to note that President Trump is not at the working session just yet. Neither is French President Macron. Leaders from the G7 are there now mingling. Your pooler spotted Zelensky walking with Macron on a video feed earlier. Elina Shirazi Senior Political Reporter White House, State Department XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Elina ShiraziSent Tuesday, June 16, 2026 9:26 AM CEST
Hello everyone, The working session with G7 leaders and Ukraine's President Zelensky is starting. They are all walking in. This event is restricted pool. The White House tried fervently to get us in, but we were denied access. The list of all participants at this summit is on page 4 of this PDF - attached here if helpful. Elina Shirazi Senior Political Reporter White House, State Department XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRE…
From Elina ShiraziSent Tuesday, June 16, 2026 7:33 AM CEST
Pool has arrived at 7:33 am (France time) and is holding at the summit media center. Elina Shirazi Senior Political Reporter White House, State Department XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Elina ShiraziSent Tuesday, June 16, 2026 6:35 AM CEST
Good morning. Day two of the G7 summit here in France. Pool loaded into vans at 6:34 am. Leaving Pre de la Cure Hotel Restaurant en route to Summit Media Center in Evian Les Bains. Also, a reminder of today's schedule: Tuesday, June 16 Participate in a working session with G7 leaders and Ukraine's President Zelenskyy Bilateral meeting with the Emir of the State of Qatar Bilateral meeting with the President of the Un…