From Elina ShiraziSent Monday, June 15, 2026 8:21 PM CEST
Graciously shared from Sarah Dean who was able to be in the room. (Pool notes in order from greeting/dinner) Travel pool camera is set up at the location of the G7 leaders' official greeting. A blue carpet is set up in front of G7 signs overlooking Lake Geneva. The carpet leads to where the leaders will sit for dinner -- at a large round table. It is outdoors with a lovely view of the lake but has a wooden roof over…
From Elina ShiraziSent Monday, June 15, 2026 7:26 PM CEST
More complete quotes from the meeting we just had between French President Macron and President Trump: ‘Emanuel has been a special friend of mine. We have had a special relationship. We have worked on many deals together and I am happy to say… that the deal is all signed.' ‘And the strait is already partially opened as you know they are doing a little hunting for a couple mines that they already found.’ 'Essentially…
From Elina ShiraziSent Monday, June 15, 2026 12:38 PM
Pool now holding at the media center. We expect the official photo this evening which will be restricted pool. Will share what I can. Working dinner with G7 leaders is the last thing on the schedule today. Elina Shirazi Senior Political Reporter White House, State Department XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Elina ShiraziSent Monday, June 15, 2026 6:28 PM CEST
We arrived for the meeting at 6:03 pm roughly. The two leaders shook hands for photos and then sat down. The spray took about 10 minutes. HIGHLIGHTS: IRAN: Macron said the Iran deal is a very important update in the Middle East. SIGNING CEREMONY: President Trump said JD Vance will come in for the signing ceremony and said that he will be having the dinner so will likely be busy. "I may be involved I may not." The te…
From Elina ShiraziSent Monday, June 15, 2026 4:57 PM CEST
Pool is in the motorcade rolling to Hotel Royal Evian. Next up is the Macron Bilateral meeting. Elina Shirazi Senior Political Reporter White House, State Department XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Elina ShiraziSent Monday June 15, 2026 4:52 PM CEST
Marine One touched down at 4:44 pm here in Evian Les Bains at the Evian landing zone. The President walked out at 4:48 pm and was greeted by US Ambassador to the French Republic Charles Kushner. Your pooler also spotted Dan Scavino walking out ahead of time. Elina Shirazi Senior Political Reporter White House, State Department XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Elina ShiraziSent Monday June 15, 2026 4:21 PM CEST
POTUS came out of AF1 at 4:14 pm here in Geneva. He shook hands with all the people who are here welcoming him today (see my last report) with very quick hello's. He got into Marine One. Pool is making their way now to the helicopter. Elina Shirazi Senior Political Reporter White House, State Department XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Elina ShiraziSent Monday June 15, 2026 4:20 PM CEST
We are awaiting the President to exit AF1. ON BACKGROUND FROM WHITE HOUSE: Upon arrival to Geneva Airport, the President will be met by: H.E. Guy Parmelin President of the Swiss Confederation Ambassador Callista Gingrich U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland Speaker Newt Gingrich Former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Ambassador Terrence Billeter Head of Protocol of the Federal Department of Foreign A…
From Elina ShiraziSent Monday June 15, 2026 4:00 PM CEST
Wheels down at 3:56 pm here at Geneva airport. Here is the flight manifest: ON BACKGROUND FROM WHITE HOUSE: Travelers accompanying the President on Air Force One include: Secretary Marco Rubio Secretary Scott Bessent Secretary Howard Lutnick Ambassador Jamieson Greer Susie Wiles Dan Scavino Beau Harrison Steven Cheung Kevin Hassett Mike Needham Will Scharf Ross Worthington Walt Nauta Chris Ambrosini Ambassador Monic…
From Elina ShiraziSent Monday June 15, 2026 3:17 AM
AF1 is taxiing at 3:14 a.m. Wheels up at 3:15 a.m. Your pooler has asked for a flight manifest. Elina Shirazi Senior Political Reporter White House, State Department XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Elina ShiraziSent Monday June 15, 2026 3:08 AM
Motorcade arrived at JBA at 3:01 a.m. POTUS exited the beast at 3:06 am and walked up the stairs into AF1. He gave a fist bump before he fully went inside. If he talks, will send quotes. He has not thus far. Elina Shirazi Senior Political Reporter White House, State Department XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS]
From Elina ShiraziSent Monday June 15, 2026 2:42 AM
Hello there, I am your travel pooler today ahead of the G7 summit! The pool is leaving in the motorcade to JBA at roughly 2:41 am ET. Pool laid on POTUS before the motorcade started rolling. Will let you know if he gaggles once we arrive. FPP, here is our 3-day schedule below - on background from a Senior administration official: Monday, June 15 Depart White House early Monday morning (late Sunday night) following t…
From Steven NelsonSent Monday June 15, 2026 1:24 AM
American Justin Gaethje fought Spanish-Georgian Ilia Topuria in the final event, the lightweight title, starting at 12:40. It ended at 1:05 with Gaethje declared the winner after Topuria's face was beaten to such a bloody pulp that he was declared incapable of continuing. Gaethje, carrying an American flag, thanked military members in his victory remarks and said that America too faced long odds 250 years ago. The f…
From Steven NelsonSent Monday June 15, 2026 12:19 AM
Ciryl Gane defeated Alex Pereira in the sixth fight of the night, winning the heavyweight interim title. Trump recently described Pereira, from Brazil, as "the number one fighter in the world," but congratulated the French victor. Trump shook Gane's hand, spoke into his ear and tapped his shoulder after the fight. Also of note: the pool has spotted the Winklevoss twins hanging out maybe 30 feet from Mark Zuckerberg'…
From Steven NelsonSent Sunday, June 14, 2026 11:40 PM
A B-1 bomber flew over the Claw from the south at 11:34 p.m. It was extremely loud and likely woke up people who went to bed early around downtown DC. Steven Nelson New York Post Signal/cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX
From Steven NelsonSent Sunday, June 14, 2026 11:35 PM
President Trump put on a white "USA" hat during American Sean O'Malley's fight with Canadian Aiemann Zahabi. As in prior matches, the US military attendees loudly chanted, "USA! USA!" "Canada is the 51st state!" someone shouted. "Don't play with your food, eat!" another encouraged. The crowd roared when O'Malley knocked Zahabi to the ground and became the first American to defeat a foreign citizen tonight. Trump app…
From Steven NelsonSent Sunday, June 14, 2026 11:06 PM
Margo Martin captured Hokit giving his chain to President Trump following his win. https://x.com/i/status/2066353866895950246 Trump took the chain off shortly after the Michelle Obama remark. Steven Nelson New York Post Signal/cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX
From Steven NelsonSent Sunday, June 14, 2026 10:58 PM
Josh Hokit defeated fellow American Derrick Lewis in the fourth bout. The crowd was divided. "Lewis! Lewis!" a large group chanted. "F--- him up, Lewis!" a woman shouted. "Hokit! Hokit!" chanted another large group. Hokit won and shockingly attacked Michelle Obama in his speech. "Shout out to Trump for having the balls to put something like this on," Hokit said. He added: "Michelle Obama is a man, am I right America…
From Steven NelsonSent Sunday, June 14, 2026 10:21 PM
American Michael Chandler faced Brazilian Mauricio Ruffy in the third bout. Military members present roared "USA! USA!" "Let's go, Michael!" was shouted from various parts of the stands. "For your country, Mike!" a man shouted. "Take his life, Mike!" another shouted from the opposite side of the arena. There were loud groans as Ruffy gained the upper hand, ultimately punching Chandler as he staggered to his knees. "…
From Steven NelsonSent Sunday, June 14, 2026 9:57 PM
Mark Zuckerberg of Meta/Facebook walked up to President Trump and had a conversation for several minutes during a break in the action before 9:50. They concluded the discussion with a group photo. Dana White appeared to be in the middle. And the White House shares the following: Medal of Honors and First Responders escorting each UFC Fighter: Fight 1: Steve Garcia Daniel Ohr (MOH) Christopher Feldman (Arlington 1stR…