In-town pool report #6 - Hot lap ends
- From
- Naomi Lim
- Sent
- Sunday, August 23, 2026 12:42 PM
Pool saw the new plane normally designated AF1 fly over the art gallery at 12:35 p.m.
Pool earlier saw POTUS waving to the crowd from the Beast as he departed for the hot lap. The crowd near the art gallery started dispersing shortly after he drove past.
The military band played The Stars and Stripes Forever as the motorcade started rolling.
Pool saw the racing cars being pushed to the starting line in the meantime.
Pool held near the presidential box, a temporary white, air conditioned structure with a clear front for POTUS to see the race.
The pools were combined again at 12:41 p.m.
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Naomi Lim
White House Reporter
Washington Examiner