From Arnsdorf, IsaacSent Wednesday, May 13, 2026 8:38 PM CST
The highway route leaving the airport was decorated with American and Chinese flags. Skyscrapers were lit up with Chinese characters meaning “Beijing Welcome.” The smog is thick. Other than the language on the signs, the highway and surrounding buildings resemble the Dulles Toll Road. A cluster of people gathered on a sidewalk to watch and photograph as the motorcade exited the highway and entered the central city.…
From Arnsdorf, IsaacSent Wednesday, May 13, 2026 8:12 PM CST
Staff rolled out a red carpet from the base of the stairs to the plane as the honor guard marched to line up on both sides. Officers passed through the ranks to correct the formation and position of several members. President Trump excited the plane at 8:08 p.m. local time. The band played and he offered a fist pump to the music, then proceeded down the stairs. Eric and Lara Trump followed, then Elon Musk, Marco Rub…
From Arnsdorf, IsaacSent Wednesday, May 13, 2026 7:55 PM CST
Air Force One landed in Beijing at 7:50 p.m. local time. The president will be greeted by China’s vice president, Han Zheng. Also attending, according to the White House: U.S. ambassador David Perdue, Chinese ambassador Xie Feng, Chinese foreign minister Ma Zhaoxu, 300 Chinese youth, and a military band and honor guard.
From Arnsdorf, IsaacSent Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:06 PM AKDT
The president has not left the plane during the refueling stop. Elon Musk is traveling on Air Force One, a White House official said. Sean Hannity is also on board. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang boarded in Anchorage.
From Figueroa, LauraSent Tuesday, May 12, 2026 3:06 PM
CORRECTION on the following quote "Americans'" not America's as indicated in previous pool report. Q: To what extent is the average American's finances motivating you to make a deal with Iran? "The only thing that matters when I'm talking about Iran, they can't have a nuclear weapon. I don't think about Americans' financial situation. I don't think about anybody. I think about one thing, we cannot let Iran have a nu…
From Figueroa, LauraSent Tuesday, May 12, 2026 2:35 PM
Q: To what extent is the average American's finances motivating you to make a deal with Iran "The only thing that matters when I'm talking about Iran, they can't have a nuclear weapon. I don't think about America's financial situation. I don't think about anybody. I think about one thing, we cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon. That's all." Q: What message do you have for President Xi on Iran... "I think number on…
From Arnsdorf, IsaacSent Tuesday, May 12, 2026 2:27 PM
Marine One landed at Joint Base Andrews 2:21 pm. The president chatted with the pilots before exiting the helicopter. He waved to the press but did not approach before climbing the stairs to Air Force One. At the top he gave a thumbs-up and waved. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Eric and Lara Trump, Walt Nauta and Natalie Harp also left the helicopter and boarded the plane. “Rush Hour” director Brett Ratner was seen…
From Arnsdorf, IsaacSent Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:39 PM
The White House provided this partial list of Air Force One passengers today: Eric Trump Lara Trump Secretary Marco Rubio Secretary Pete Hegseth Ambassador Jamieson Greer James Blair Beau Harrison Stephen Miller Steven Cheung Robert Gabriel Michael Kratsios Ross Worthington Walt Nauta Ambassador Monica Crowley
From Figueroa, LauraSent Tuesday, May 12, 2026 2:14 PM
POTUS took questions for more than 17 minutes and stopped taking questions at 2:08pm. Marine One departed the South Lawn at 2:13pm More quotes TK… Laura Figueroa Hernandez White House Correspondent Newsday | Newsday.com X: @Laura_Figueroa
From Figueroa, LauraSent Tuesday, May 12, 2026 2:05 PM
POTUS fielding questions on Iran, Inflation, China trip… On inflation numbers: “My policies are working incredibly if you go back to just before the war….now we had a choice let these lunatics have a nuclear weapon. If you want to do that, then you're a stupid person and you happen to be…” On Iran “It's a very simple message, Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, and they won't have a nuclear weapon…” Will send more re…
From Figueroa, LauraSent Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:50 PM
POTUS walked out of the Oval Office at 1:49 Standby for more… Laura Figueroa Hernandez White House Correspondent Newsday | Newsday.com X: @Laura_Figueroa
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY // NOT REPORTABLE Wednesday, May 13, 2026 When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT Where: Indian Treaty Room Eisenhower Executive Office Building 1650 17th St NW Washington, DC 20006 Who: Vice President JD Vance FTC Chairman and Task Force Vice Chair Andrew Ferguson CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz Deputy CMS Administrator Kim Brandt Request Media Credentials: Please register for creden…
From Figueroa, LauraSent Tuesday, May 12, 2026 12:07 PM
Greetings, A lunch lid was called at 12:05pm until 1p.m. No other changes to schedule as of now. Cheers, Laura Laura Figueroa Hernandez White House Correspondent E-mail: [EMAIL ADDRESS]
On Thursday, May 14, 2026, Vice President JD Vance will visit Bangor, Maine. The Vice President will deliver remarks on the Administration's efforts to combat fraud. Members of the press may register for credentials HERE by 12:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Late requests will not be accepted. Once approved, you will receive additional logistics in a separate email. Credentials are non-transferable.
From George CondonSent Monday, May 11, 2026 8:41 PM
The president’s Rose Garden dinner was thrown to mark Police Week. The guests included the Vice President, several cabinet members and the leaders of key law enforcement organizations. The president spoke for 30 minutes, from 7:35 to 8:05. He ranged far afield. He talked about his past elections, the “rigged” election, and took an impromptu poll of the guests between J.D Vance and Marco Rubio. (Vance seemed to edge…