In Town #4

President Trump emerged from the Oval Office around 2:10 p.m. and walked to speak with workers who have been laying gravel in the Rose Garden, where the grass has been removed. With Marine One noise, his words were not captured for history.

He later spoke briefly with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles outside the Oval doors, and then walked to Marine One directly, without stopping to speak with the dozens of journalists who had pre-positioned to ask him questions. He waved at us, showed a fist, and appeared in a positive mood.

He was followed to the helicopter by Steven Cheung, Natalie Harp and several other staff, not including Wiles.

Liftoff at 2:21 p.m. for Andrews. Beautiful summer day in Washington. Happy weekend, y'all.

The out of town pool will take it from here.

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Michael Scherer

Staff Writer

The Atlantic

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