in-town pool report #7 - event ends + more POTUS
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- John Bennett
- Sent
- Monday, December 15, 2025, 4:08 PM
Asked if he wants congressional Republicans to use reconciliation next year to pass his envisioned health subsidies fix of giving funds directly to Americans, Trump said that could be an option. But he talked at length about ending the filibuster. Either tactic would mean Republicans could pass his preferred plans without Democratic votes.
Moments later, he said he thinks Russian President Putin wants to end the war with Ukraine. He said there was “no time limit” on newly on the table security guarantees for Ukraine.
POTUS said countries who have vowed to assist with the Gaza security force would send any number of troops he requests.
POTUS dismissed the pool at 4 p.m. sharp. He stood behind the lectern while answering questions.
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John T. Bennett
White House Correspondent & Editor-at-Large
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