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VP pool note 2

From Jacob Bogage Sent Wednesday, October 28, 1:54 PM ET

VP Vance was wheels down from Marine 1 at 1:39 pm and boarded Air Force 2 at 1:44. He did not gaggle.

Wheels up en route to Kinston, NC, at 1:53.

Also flying with the VP:
Rep. Richard Hudson
Steven Cheung
Luke Schroeder
Parker Magid
Bobby Levy

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In-town pool report #1: Lunch lid

From Puzzanghera, Jim Sent Wednesday, October 28, 2026 12:25 PM

The White House Press Office has called a lunch lid until 1:20 p.m. The president still has no public events on his schedule before he leaves for Ohio this afternoon.

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Jim Puzzanghera
Washington Bureau
The Boston Globe

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VP pool note 1

From Jacob Bogage Sent Wednesday, October 28, 11:50 AM ET

Hello all, Jacob Bogage here from Reuters, delighted to be your pooler today for VP Vance's travel to Kinston, North Carolina, about 80 miles southeast of Raleigh. Vance will speak at the Kinston Regional Jetport, then turn around and head right on back to Joint Base Andrews.

This will be Vance's third time in NC in a little over a month. He was in Greensboro on Sept. 21, and Hendersonville on Oct. 19, both times to…

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President Trump Returns to Ohio With a Record of Results

Today, President Donald J. Trump returns to the Buckeye State to showcase a record of results that puts Ohio workers, families, seniors, farmers, and communities first. Under the leadership of President Trump and Republicans, Ohioans are benefiting from historic tax relief, falling crime, surging private investment, stronger rural healthcare, and new resources for the state’s defense industry.

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President Trump Announces Arrival of First One Million Barrels of Oil in Texas Thanks to Historic Oil Deal

“This historic win gives us control over a massive part of the world’s oil supply.” – President Donald J. Trump

Yesterday in Corpus Christi, Texas, President Donald J. Trump announced the arrival of the first million barrels of oil secured by the Trump Administration as part of the President’s historic Venezuela oil deal—with all oil coming into America at no cost to the United States or the American taxpayer.

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From Swapna Venugopal Sent Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 1:06 AM

Pool did not see POTUS entering the White House. We have a lid as of 1:04 pm.

Good night!

Cheers,
Swapna

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Out-of-town pool report #30 (quotes)

From Swapna Venugopal Sent Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 12:59 AM

Rallies:

Had a tremendous day. We had two big rallies. They were packed. I think we made a big impact.

POTUS said he'll be going to Ohio and South Carolina. Said Darlene Graham was doing very well.

Flavio Bolsanaro
Asked if would approve their visas, POTUS said he would.

"They are fine people. The election was strange."
"I waited approve of it. I would nothing it would be ok with me."

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Out-of-town pool report #29

From Swapna Venugopal Sent Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 12:35 AM EDT

Air Force One was wheels down at JBA at 12:15 pm. POTUS disembarked at 12:23. He gaggled for about 10 minutes. He boarded the beast at 12: 33. Sending quotes in next

Peg is gaggling

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DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026

8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time
11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT receives his Intelligence Briefing
12:30 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting
1:30 PM THE PRESIDENT greets the Artemis III Crew
2:00 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting
3:30 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in Signing Time
THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route Chillicothe, Ohio

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Out-of-town pool report # 28

From Swapna Venugopal Sent Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 8:32 PM CDT

We are on Air Force One at 8:30 pm. Pool didn't see POTUS boarding AF1.

We will be wheels up shortly.

Cheers,
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy
USA Today

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Out-of-town pool #27

From Swapna Venugopal Sent Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 8:18 PM CDT

The motorcade is rolling as of 8:16. Pool didn't see POTUS getting into the Beast.

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Out-of-town pool report #26

From Swapna Venugopal Sent Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 8:12 PM CDT

POTUS concluded his speech in Lubbock, Texas, at 8:10 pm.

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Out-of-town pool report #25

From Swapna Venugopal Sent Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM CDT

POTUS called Secretary Marco Rubio on stage for a brief appearance for a second time today to loudly cheering crowds. The first time was at the Corpus Christi rally.

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Out-of-town pool report #24

From Swapna Venugopal Sent Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM CDT

Trump says he's suspending "Biden's methane regulation" tonight.

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Out-of-town pool report #23

From Swapna Venugopal Sent Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 7:10 PM CDT

Trump’s comments on lowering drug prices getting big applause.

Trump related the Husted and his behind story again in Texas.
This time, Trump also did an reenactment of him studying Husted's anatomy.

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Out-of-town pool report #2

From Swapna Venugopal Sent Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 6:28 PM CDT

Music selection: Hot Stuff, Macho macho man, Jolene

As “God made Trump” video played, the crowd was on its feet, screaming. Trump threw a bunch of MAGA hats at the eager crowd. The kids behind the pooler and screaming at the top of their lungs.

Cheers,
Swapna

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Out-of-town pool #21

From Swapna Venugopal Sent Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 6:18 PM CDT

The pool entered the Lubbock City Center a little after 6. The arena is packed and standing room only. Pooler estimates about 5,000 people.

People are in high spirits. A lot of young kids. Some sprawled on the floor as the place is packed. A lot of "Paxton" signs and cowboy hats.

Cheers,
Swapna

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Out-of-town report #20

From Swapna Venugopal Sent Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 5:55 PM CDT

POTUS disembarked Air Force One in Lubbock, Texas, at 5:48 pm. He did not stop to take questions from the pool before entering the beast. Pool spotted Sen. Ted Cruz disembarking AF1 behind POTUS.

We have loaded into vans and are headed to the Lubbock Civic Center as of 5:52 pm.

Thanks,
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy
White House correspondent
USA TODAY