In-town pool report #4 - more on Oval

POTUS talked about the numerous beautification projects underway across Washington, D.C. He emphasized the work done to restore fountains and the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial, saying “it’s really beautiful” now.

On efforts to stop drugs from coming through the U.S.-Mexico border, POTUS said: “I hate to tell this to Mexico, but we are now focused on coming in by land.”

The president again repeated claims of election fraud in California.

Trump is taking several questions.

On Iran, POTUS was asked about the “price” Iran will have to pay for taking too long to reach a deal with the United States. He said: “We’re going to be attacking them, attacking them very hard, resuming bombing based on a helicopter.”

The president would not say what he plans to attack but said the United States has “the strongest military anywhere in the world.”

POTUS said he still plans to meet with “the top 12 or 15” AI executives.

Pool will pass along other quotes shortly.

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Ana Ceballos

Washington Correspondent, Los Angeles Times

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