From Steven NelsonSent Sunday, June 14, 2026 9:41 PM
The second bout ended with Bo Nickal defeating fellow American Kyle Daukaus. Members of the military standing around the arena chanted "USA! USA!" President Trump applauded. "I gotta thank President Trump for making this happen," Nickal told Dana White in an interview inside the Octagon. Trump smiled. Nickal added that Trump was a "special person" to "have the balls to do something like this," adding that he was "gr…
From Steven NelsonSent Sunday, June 14, 2026 9:11 PM
The crowd roared as Lupes pursued Garcia, punching at him wildly as the American was on back. The Brazilian won the fight in the second round, with a technical knockout. He then climbed the octagon in victory. As the action replayed on screens, the president spoke to the first lady while seeming to watch the knockout. White briefly interviewed Lupes after his win. Steven Nelson New York Post Signal/cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX
From Steven NelsonSent Sunday, June 14, 2026 8:53 PM
President Trump remains cageside between Dana White and first lady Melania Trump. The first bout is about to begin between Diego Lopes of Brazil and Steve Garcia of the US. We can hear roaring applause from the watch party on the Ellipse. I'll attempt to share some images and videos from earlier on X. Steven Nelson New York Post Signal/cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX
From Steven NelsonSent Sunday, June 14, 2026 8:36 PM
A 12-jet flyover occurred during the National Anthem at about 8:28, after President Trump's arrival was announced. In an ironic choice considering the threatening weather, "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC blasted immediately after the anthem. Trump is cage-side, on the western side of the octagon. Dana White and family members including Donald Trump Jr are with him. Steven Nelson New York Post Signal/cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX
From Steven NelsonSent Sunday, June 14, 2026 8:26 PM
The press has entered the Claw. Uniformed members of the military are standing around the upper levels of the stands. Most guests are not seated and seem to be milling about. "Let the bodies hit the floor" played just before President Trump and Dana White began their on-camera walkout down the Colonnade at 8:23. Steven Nelson New York Post Signal/cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX
From Steven NelsonSent Sunday, June 14, 2026 8:15 PM
The pool has been called to gather at the Palm Room doors, presumably en route to the Claw. The sky looks somewhat menacing, but no rain yet. Steven Nelson New York Post Signal/cell: XXX-XXX-XXXX
From Steven NelsonSent Sunday, June 14, 2026 7:43 PM
The pool hasn't received formal guidance, but we also have not yet been called to gather to enter the UFC "Claw." It seems likely we will start late, though the exact delay remains unclear. President Trump was scheduled to join the event at 7:45. VP Vance walked past the press-room windows at 7:41 en route to the Palm Room doors. The pool hasn't received formal guidance, but we also have not yet been called to gathe…
From Steven NelsonSent Sunday, June 14, 2026 6:51 PM
Cabinet members are arriving ahead of the UFC's Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn. The pool spotted Secretaries Scott Bessent, Pete Hegseth, Howard Lutnick, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Brooke Rollins, Scott Turner, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler and CIA Director John Ratcliffe walking down the driveway toward the Palm Room doors. Reporters also spotted Vice President Vance and Stephen Mi…
The White House Office of Communications has determined the In-Town press rotation for the week of June 15 - June 21, 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 15-Jun NBC CNBC New York Times AP ABC UnHerd 16-Jun ABC Sinclair Politico Bloomberg AP The Spectator 17-Jun…
From Joe ReberkennySent Saturday, June 13, 2026 10:10 PM
In-town Press Pool.#6: Lid. Travel/photo lid called at 10:06. Have a good night everyone! Joe Reberkenny (he/him/his) White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] Washingtonblade.com
From Joe ReberkennySent Saturday, June 13, 2026 10:07 PM
The president arrived at the WH at 10:03pm. Your pooler saw the President enter the WH at 10:06 pm. The stage for the UFC is lit up with music playing and crowd can be heard cheering. Joe Reberkenny (he/him/his) White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] Washingtonblade.com
From Joe ReberkennySent Saturday, June 13, 2026 9:29 PM
The president entered the car at 9:28pm left the Trump National Golf Course at 9:29pm. Your pooler didn’t see the president enter the vehicle. Joe Reberkenny (he/him/his) White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] Washingtonblade.com
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 14 - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026 SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: FOX Secondary TV Corr: OAN Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: New York Post Additional Print: Bloomberg, Fox Digital, New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal Radio: BBC New Media: The Benny Show Out-of-Town Travel Pool TV Crew: NBC Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Pr…
From Joe ReberkennySent Saturday, June 13, 2026 12:09 PM
From the drive: Your pooler noticed the Kennedy Center has a tarp up covering the name of the building from the press van. Your pooler could see children waving to the motorcade once in Virginia. The motorcade arrived at the Trump Golf course at 12:04 pm. Your pooler did not see the President exit the beast but TV poolers did. Joe Reberkenny (he/him/his) White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX…
From Joe ReberkennySent Saturday, June 13, 2026 11:32 AM
In-Town Press Pool #2: Call to Steak out/ Motorcade leaving Pool was called to press vans at 8:48am to head to the Trump National Golf Club. While waiting for the President to leave WH campus, your pooler noticed he posted a screenshot on his Truth Social account. The screenshot the president posted is of a tweet by Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan at 9:49am. The tweet discusses the timeline for the Iran d…
From Joe ReberkennySent Saturday, June 13, 2026 8:34 AM
Good morning all. I’ll be your press pooler for today. It’s sunny and warming up on this June Saturday. I’ll update with any changes to the schedule. Joe Reberkenny (he/him/his) White House Correspondent W:XXX-XXX-XXXXx 9463 C:XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] Washingtonblade.com
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CNN Secondary TV Corr: Hearst Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: Washington Blade Secondary Print: The Atlantic Radio: NPR New Media: Frontlines EDT: 8:30 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 7:00 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a MAGA Inc. Dinner…