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Last night, President Donald J. Trump unveiled the Trump Dividend — a historic $5,000 cash payment to every adult American citizen, made possible by the strength of the American economy under his leadership. The announcement is the latest proof that President Trump does what the so-called “experts” say cannot be done: he delivers for the American people. “Because we’ve done so well, and because our country is making…
The motorcade arrived at the National Medal of Honor Museum at 11.59am, after zipping along the freeways and hitting 79 mph at one point. The museum is in Arlington, midway between Dallas and Fort Worth, and near the Dallas Cowboys stadium and the Six Flags Over Texas amusement park. No eyes on POTUS yet. Pool has been led into a room in the museum in which there is a Vietnam War-vintage US Army Huey helicopter, and…
Good morning from a very warm and sunny Dallas, Texas. The motorcade is rolling from the RON en route to the National Medal of Honor Museum. No eyes on POTUS or the Beast yet. No crowds but one guy at the side of the road was showing both middle fingers. Danny Kemp AFP White House correspondent
RETURNING BIDEN OVERCHARGES TO WORKING FAMILIES: Today, President Donald J. Trump announced that the federal government will return to the American people hundreds of millions in Obamacare overcharges, collected by the Biden Administration, by issuing refunds of $500 per person to nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states. Today’s actions directly refund the Americans most exposed to the higher costs imposed by the Bi…
Motorcade stopped at the RON at 10.20pm, once again without eyes on POTUS. The White House called a travel/photo lid at 10.22pm Have a great evening! Danny Kemp AFP White House correspondent
The motorcade is rolling from the American Airlines Center at 10.12pm. No eyes on POTUS Danny Kemp AFP White House correspondent
President Trump wrapped up his speech at 9.56pm, after speaking for roughly one hour and 47 minutes. Said he would be returning tomorrow night to close out the convention. For those wondering what he might possibly have left to say then, he added: “l’m not doing a big deal like this. I’m not doing this twice” but will instead be saying “good luck, I love you all” He had earlier returned for a third time to the crowd…
Trump made some news just before reaching the hour mark, promising $5000 dividends for US citizens if Republicans win Congress. “But what we're doing is because we've done so well, and because our country is making so much money that only I can make this promise to you, and here is my promise: If the Republicans win the House of Representatives and the United States Senate, both of them, because of our economic trem…
The White House forwards these speech extracts: /// In 55 days, Americans will be going to the polls in one of the most important elections in our history. Your vote will decide whether our country stumbles at the starting gate of our next 250 years—or surges forward and NEVER LOOKS BACK. /// Hand America’s future to the Radical Left Democrats, and our nation will spend the next decade just getting back on its feet.…
President Trump took the stage to loud cheers at 8.09pm, just as Lee Greenwood started the second verse of “God Bless the USA.” A huge screen with the US flag slowly rose to reveal dozens of people waving little flags as Trump, wearing a navy blue suit, white shirt and blue tie, walked slowly across the stage. Chants of USA erupted as the song finished. “Welcome to the first ever midterm convention of any party,” Tr…
The arena, bathed in red, white and blue light and with the usual jumbotron hanging from the ceiling, is full on the floor level and most of the lower tiers. With just over 10 minutes until the scheduled time for President Trump’s remarks, the middle tiers are around two thirds full, and the upper levels have a lot of empty seats, especially at the back and on the left. Some delegates are waving the Stars and Stripe…
The motorcade arrived at the American Airlines Center — home to the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars — at 7.46pm after a short but fast drive along twilit freeways sealed off by police. Still no eyes on POTUS. Danny Kemp AFP White House correspondent
Motorcade is rolling for the convention center as of 7.38pm, again with no eyes on POTUS. Steven Cheung and Jason Miller were spotted leaving the hotel and walking towards vans — thanks to co-pooler Nick Gilbertson. Danny Kemp AFP White House correspondent
Motorcade arrived at the Rosewood Mansion at Turtle Creek — a luxury hotel in downtown Dallas built in a Spanish style not unreminscent of Mar-a-Lago — at 4.57pmafter driving over a lot of highways. No major crowds spotted so far. Trump is participating in the MAGA Inc. meeting listed on the daily guidance, per the WH. Pool is not in the meeting and is currently in a hold room. Pool hasn’t laid eyes on POTUS yet. Da…
President Trump exited Air Force One and climbed down the steps at 4.27pm local time, greeted his greeter and then climbed into The Beast. It is extremely hot. Motorcade is now rolling. Pool spotted Karoline Leavitt and Stephen Miller leaving the plane via the back entrance that the press also use. Danny Kemp AFP White House correspondent
https://who.eop.gov Office of the First Lady September 9, 2026 First Lady Melania Trump’s Personal Vision to Preserve America’s Story Through Superior Design First Lady Melania Trump shared her forward-looking vision on the generational significance of institutional design, declaring that, “The White House stands as an architectural autobiography of America, embodying the enduring values of ambition, democracy, and…
Your pooler reached out to the White House regarding the inflatable slide: “As the President has said, the slide was checked out to make sure everything works perfectly. Air Force One is on its way to Dallas so he can deliver his much-anticipated speech to a raucous and sold-out crowd.” – Steven Cheung On background from a person briefed with the situation: “Military personnel accidentally triggered the slide.” Dann…
Air Force One was wheels down at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport at 4.14pm. There were no visitors to the press cabin, where your pooler discovered that the seats have “pulse”, “wave” and “zigzag” massage options, with a speed control. Per the White House: Greeter on Arrival to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport: Mayor Eric L. Johnson, Dallas, Texas Danny Kemp AFP White House correspondent
In less than two years, President Donald J. Trump has driven the most consequential stretch of governing in modern American history. He inherited a disaster — and turned it into a historic comeback. President Trump sealed the border, drove violent crime to historic lows, unleashed American energy, cut taxes for working families, focused Washington on merit and common sense, and deployed American strength on the glob…
AF1 is rolling — the slide issue hopefully having been sorted — so we will be wheels up shortly. Asked during the gaggle how he would explain high oil prices to Americans, POTUS said prices would fall after the midterms. “All you have to do is say, "Will you let Iran have a nuclear weapon?" And the answer is no. And they're doing very poorly. Their country is in shambles right now. They are, as you probably have see…