In-town pool report #4 — bill signing

The billing signing for the “Take It Down Act” just began in the Rose Garden, with President Trump and his wife, Melania, both appearing for the occasion. They held hands as they made their entrance.

A wooden desk with the presidential seal, as well as two chairs, are set up to the left of the lectern (also with the seal). A varied palette of pastels—befitting the beautiful, lightly breezy day—dotted the assembled crowd like so many Easter eggs. Your pooler (and helpful co-pooler!) spotted Sec. Duffy, Sec. McMahon, Sec. Noem, Sec. Burgum, Sec. Bessent, Attorney General Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, NEC Dir. Kevin Hassett, chief of staff Susie Wiles, both Texas senators (Cruz, in shades, posed for pictures with attendees before the event began), Rep. Mace, and Rep. Salazar, among other members of Congress neither of us could confidently identify. We have asked the White House for a complete list of notable attendees, and will onpass if and when we get it.

The ceremony should be live-streamed on the White House website (and elsewhere), but your pool will send any additional, notable color.

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Ashley Parker

Staff Writer | The Atlantic

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