pool report

In-Town Press Pool#5: quotes cont

From
Joe Reberkenny
Sent
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 3:20 PM

In-Town Press Pool#6: quotes cont 2

Trump

“What we’re doing is very positive… it has gone totally unchecked
“Should have had this meeting 20/30 years ago

Stephen prisoner release from Russia
“High quality innocent man…
“Talked to Putin about settling the war with Ukraine
“He’ll be landing soon… I spoke to him this morning”

“Taking Iran down to levels never before”

“Russia could have participated more with Iran … and china…”

The president left at 3:19 p.m.

“We are not waiting for scammers to hit our citizens”

Thanks,
Joe Reberkenny (he/him/his)
White House Correspondent