In-Town Pool Report #5 - POTUS remarks conclude / Medal of Freedom

POTUS spoke behind a protective glass at the outdoor event. His remarks concluded at 11:17 a.m. and he walked off stage at 11:18 a.m.

During the event, Trump said the U.S. Coast Guard will commission a brand new ship, the fast response cutter, in honor of Jeffrey Palazzo. POTUS said he helped negotiate the price.

POTUS also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Welles Reny Crowther, an equities trader who saved several lives during 9/11 and whose legacy was featured in the 2017 documentary "Man in Red Bandana." The award was received by his mother, Allison and his sister, Paige.

"A while ago, I promised mom and sister that Wells was going to get the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and we didn't forget," Trump said.

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Ana Ceballos

Washington Correspondent, Los Angeles Times