Out of town report #2 - Holding at Doral
- From
- Hugo Lowell
- Sent
- Monday, March 9, 2026 3:06 PM
Pool has been swept at Trump Doral and holding in the foyer just adjacent to the main ballroom where the House GOP retreat appears set to take place.
Inside the main ballroom, there is a large stage in front of signage that says “Congressional Institute”. There is a lecturn on the stage, flanked by an American flag and a flag with the Presidential seal on each side. The room is setup with dozens of round banquet tables.
House Republicans are not in the room currently. Earlier, “Everybody wants to rule the world” by Tears for Fears was playing on the speakers. POTUS is expected to deliver remarks, which the pool will cover.
POTUS is also expected to take questions in the press conference that follows, which will be streamed live and include congressional reporters in addition to the pool.
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Hugo Lowell
White House Correspondent
The Guardian
Washington DC Bureau
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