In-town pool report #2 - rolling
- From
- John Bennett
- Sent
- Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 11:18 AM
Motorcade began rolling from the South Lawn at 11:16 a.m. Sightline from pool van was tough, pooler did not see POTUS board the Beast, which was parked outside the Residence. Destination: the Kennedy Center.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and Sen. Graham were spotted boarding staff vans on the South Lawn driveway. Graham then boarded the Beast at 11:15 a.m., carrying a red baseball cap.
There is construction ongoing on the South Lawn, screened off but mounds of dirt, construction workers and a large backhoe were visible. Additionally, a white trailer from Low Country Flooring was parked on the driveway.
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John T. Bennett
White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large
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