In-town pool report #5 - order signed

POTUS signed the executive order at 9:45 a.m.

Trump said he would prefer questions about the medical research EO. He is now talking about the Iran conflict.

Trump, wearing a blue suit, white shirt and a red and blue tie, joked that Rogan is a “little bit more liberal” than he is, but POTUS called the popular podcaster an “amazing guy.”

Dr. Oz on getting to the point of the EO: “The president just would not take no for an. answer.”

Seated in one of the yellow arm chairs in front of the Oval fireplace was White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Also spotted: Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Event is ongoing.

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