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Two minute warning for the press briefing, given at 1:32 pm. Mark Satter Defense Reporter, CQ/Roll Call XXX-XXX-XXXX @marksatter [EMAIL ADDRESS] The Office of Communications · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington, DC 20500-0005 · USA
We have a lunch lid until 12:50pm. Mark Satter Defense Reporter, CQ/Roll Call XXX-XXX-XXXX @marksatter [EMAIL ADDRESS] The Office of Communications · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington, DC 20500-0005 · USA
POTUS walked down the driveway surrounding the South Lawn to stand in front of the active ballroom construction site, where dozens of workers in safety vests hammered, welded and moved materials. POTUS spoke to the press for 45 minutes. The ballroom site is still open-air, and largely subterranean. The lowest portion of the construction site appeared to be approximately three stories deep. The president highlighted…
Pool was escorted through the Rose Garden and past the South Lawn where workers are setting up for the picnic this evening. POTUS, in a blue suit and red tie, is speaking to the pool in front of the ballroom construction site. Dozens of workers are at the site, continuing construction. “In terms of beauty, the closest thing is the facade of the Supreme Court.” “This is all my money and donors money. This is tax free…
Pool has been called at 10:02am to gather at Palm Room doors. Not clear where we’re going yet. Mark Satter Defense Reporter, CQ/Roll Call XXX-XXX-XXXX @marksatter [EMAIL ADDRESS] The Office of Communications · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington, DC 20500-0005 · USA
Good morning, I'll be your pooler for the day. The only public event currently on POTUS' schedule is the Congressional picnic on the South Lawn at 7:15 pm. VP Vance is expected to give a press briefing at 1 pm. It will be livestreamed. I'll update you if anything changes. Mark Satter Defense Reporter [EMAIL ADDRESS] Cell/Signal: XXX-XXX-XXXX rollcall.com [EMAIL ADDRESS] The Office of Communications · 1600 Pennsylvan…
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026 In-Town Pool TV Corr & Crew: CNN Secondary TV Corr: CBN Photos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty Print: CQ Roll Call Secondary Print: The Hill Radio: FOX New Media: Semafor EDT: 9:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time The White House Closed Press 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Policy Meeting Oval Office Clos…
The White House called a travel/photo lid at 6:11 p.m. Two more items from the Q&A at the event: POTUS was asked about Mark Cuban and Trump being on stage together after Cuban endorsed Kamala Harris for president in 2024. Trump: "Well, he made a mistake. It was a big mistake." Cuban laughed and smiled. Asked about what POTUS and Cuban are “building here,” Trump said: Trump: "Well, it says we love people. We love our…
Trump took questions from press for about 10 min at the end of event on TrumpRX expansion to generic drugs. He weighed in on halting the Iran attack, the new DOJ anti-weaponization fund, Ebola, and the attack on the Islamic Center in San Diego, which he called a "terrible situation." On the DOJ fund, he said he knows “very little about it.” “I wasn't involved in the creation of it." "I didn't do this deal. It was to…
The Vice President’s plane landed at JBA at 5:24p. With the exception of a little turbulence it was an uneventful flight. VP Vance stepped off the plane at 5:33p. The pool shouted in his direction but with a wave and a smile, he did a quick pivot towards his helicopter and departed at 5:37p. That’s a wrap from JBA. Have a wonderful rest of your week! Meridith McGraw WHITE HOUSE REPORTER The Wall Street Journal M: XX…
POTUS entered the auditorium at 5:17 and started speaking a moment later. Mark Cuban is here, plus RFK jr and Dr Mehmet Oz. Livestream here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/ Melissa Nann Burke The Detroit News XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] The Office of Communications · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington, DC 20500-0005 · USA
Pool was ushered into South Court Auditorium at 4:27p. The stage is set up with a single lectern and cream-colored walls say TrumpRx.gov in gold. No visible audience here. We are awaiting the start. Melissa Nann Burke The Detroit News XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] The Office of Communications · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington, DC 20500-0005 · USA
Pool is gathering for the healthcare affordability event in the South Court Auditorium. It’s open to pre-credentialed media and expected to be livestreamed. If you missed the post, POTUS says he suspended planned U.S. attacks on Iran set for Tuesday because “serious negotiations are now taking place.” https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116597121700043134 Melissa Nann Burke The Detroit News XXX-XXX-XXXX […
President Donald J. Trump’s America First agenda is delivering big returns for the American people — turning strategic government action into massive taxpayer gains while powering a record stock market boom. In a new Fortune interview, President Trump spotlighted the groundbreaking Intel agreement he secured last year as a prime example of the market resurgence, giving taxpayers a direct equity stake in the iconic A…
The Vice President’s plane is now wheels up for Washington, D.C. Republican lawmakers joining VP Vance for the return flight are Sens. Eric Schmitt and Roger Marshall, and Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith. Meridith McGraw WHITE HOUSE REPORTER The Wall Street Journal M: XXX-XXX-XXXX E: [EMAIL ADDRESS] T: @meridithmcgraw
The Vice President wrapped his speech around 1:23p. The speech was broadcasted live. Vance criticized Democrats for not supporting the Trump administration's Big Beautiful Bill and he received some of his loudest applause lines from the audience when talking about his new role anti-fraud task force. "Fighting fraud in Washington, D.C. is a little bit like fishing in a barrel with nuclear weapons," Vance said. The vi…
Vice President JD Vance walked onto the stage at Milbank Manufacturing Company at 12:52p local. "It's great to be here in Kansas City," Vance said. "We love our American workers." The VP went on to give shout outs to some of the elected officials in attendance and thanked Missouri's Republican leaders for redrawing the state's congressional map. According to an official, approximately 300 people are on the factory f…
At 11:04a local time the VP’s plane landed at a very windy Kansas City International Airport. The VP stepped off Air Force 2 at 11:15a and was greeted by Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe. The two chatted for a few minutes on the tarmac before the VP departed in his SUV. The VP will be splitting off from the pool and heading to an RNC fundraiser at a nearby location, according to the VP’s office, while the press pool heads o…
WH just announced a lunch lid until 1p. ___________________ Melissa Nann Burke Washington Bureau Chief The Detroit News XXX-XXX-XXXX [EMAIL ADDRESS] The Office of Communications · 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW · Washington, DC 20500-0005 · USA
Good morning, I’ll be your pooler for Vice President Vance’s day trip to Kansas City, Missouri. At 9:20a, Vance landed here at Joint Base Andrews. He boarded Air Force 2 at 9:25a with a wave. Today the VP will be delivering remarks at Milbank Manufacturing Company, which builds electrical equipment, about how the Trump administration is supporting domestic manufacturing. We will be departing JBA momentarily. Next st…