pool report

In-town pool report #4 — gaggle wraps/wheels up

From
Christian Datoc
Sent
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 4:31 PM

POTUS finished taking questions from the press at 4:25pm. Topics discussed included his rally this evening in SD, Starlink’s operations in Ukraine, Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad with Amy Acton’s mother, reports of a DOJ investigation into Corey Lewandowski, Calley Means’ resignation from HHS, polling, and more (pool will send full quotes soon).

POTUS boarded Marine One at 4:26pm, followed by Natalie Harp, Boris Epshteyn, Walt Nauta, and Danielle Alvarez.

M1 lifted at 4:29pm, took a lap around ongoing construction of the White House ballroom, then headed toward JBA at 4:30pm.

Handing off to travel pool until 11:30ish WH arrival later tonight

Christian Datoc
White House Correspondent
Washington Examiner