Pool Reports of July 29, 2025

Out of town pool report #1

Good morning! Your pool is on its way to Trump International Scotland. Ahead of us arriving, I just wanted to send out a note as we are expecting a bad day for cell service. You pooler will send updates as normal, but just in case things are coming in delayed wanted to give a heads up.

Here is today's daily guidance:

BST
10:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in the Grand Opening Ceremony of Trump International Golf Links Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland
Pre-Credentialed Media

4:00 PM THE PRESIDENT departs Aberdeen, Scotland, en route The White House
Aberdeen, Scotland
Out-of-Town Travel Pool

EDT
7:20 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives The White House
The White House
Open Press

Out of town pool report #2 holding

Hello - Your pool has been swept and is in a holding room at Trump International Scotland.

Out of town pool report #3

The pool has to moved to grandstand where President Trump will give his remarks.

In the distance your pooler spots multiple windmills. There are US and Scottish flags positioned around the grandstand.

Here are a list of attendee names taped to chairs spotted by the pool.

Robbie Fowler
Jim Leighton
Gianfranco Zola
Jean van de Velde
Jeev Milkha Singh
Peter Baker
Sir Daniel Alexander
Andrii Shevchenko
Adrian Mardell
Robert Maxfield
Chloe Trump
Spencer Trump
Lara Trump
Alastair King
Sir Daniel Alexander
First Minister John Sweeney
Adilson de Silva
Lord and Lady Aberdeen
Ambassador Warren A Stephens.

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Also sharing a recent Truth social on North Sea Oil: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114935401735258022

North Sea Oil is a TREASURE CHEST for the United Kingdom. The taxes are so high, however, that it makes no sense. They have essentially told drillers and oil companies that, "we don't want you." Incentivize the drillers, FAST. A VAST FORTUNE TO BE MADE for the UK, and far lower energy costs for the people

Out of town pool report #4 event starting, more color

The event is starting. Different speakers taking stage.

There are signs with the "The Greatest 36!" distributed around the property. Music played ahead of Trump's speech where songs included Michael Jackson's Thriller to The Beach Boys God Only Knows.

From The White House:

The President met with the First Minister of Scotland this morning.

Out of town pool report #5 trump enters course

Trump enters the course as bag pipes play. Trump is wearing a White USA hat and dressed in an all black golf outfit with a white globe on his left hand.

Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump spoke ahead of their fathers entrance.

Eric Trump spoke ahead of his father and said the course was "passion project" to his father. Eric Trump also joked that they had an "unlimited budget" on building the course.

Here is an otter: https://otter.ai/u/Fs8gBw7f_QJqL8b29yDip5iTJK8

Out of town pool report #6 Trump gives thanks, ribbon cuttting, opens course

Trump during his speech says we stopped a war yesterday referring to Thailand and Cambodia.

" We did one yesterday, as you know, we stopped a war, but we stopped about five wars. So that's much more important than playing golf, as much as I like it." Trump said.

Trump touted his deal with EU and gave a thanks to prime minister Starmer.

Trump says the media has been "terrific believe it or not."

Trump also said he would play quickly and then make his way back to DC.

"I look forward to playing it today. We'll play it very quickly, and then I go back to DC and we put out fires all over the world. We did one, yesterday's you know we stopped the war, but we just stopped about five wars, so that's much more important than playing golf. "

Following Trump's remarks he cuts the ribbon opening the course day golf bless everyone.

There was a shouted question on the Middle East and then music started playing your pooler did not catch an answer by Trump but he appeared to have mounted something.

Out of town pool report #7 Trump exits course, bibi Q

Before exiting to go play golf Trump responded to a shouted question on what he would say to bibi saying "trying to get things straightened out"

Out of town pool report #8 back in holding

Pool is back in holding room.

Out of town pool report #10 nyc shooting
[APP Note: This is Report #9. See reporter's correction in Report #10 below.]

Trump Truth Social post on NYC shooting https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114936573214915016

I have been briefed on the tragic shooting that took place in Manhattan, a place that I know and love. I trust our Law Enforcement Agencies to get to the bottom of why this crazed lunatic committed such a senseless act of violence. My heart is with the families of the four people who were killed, including the NYPD Officer, who made the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless the New York Police Department, and God Bless New York!

Pool is still holding

Out of town pool report #10 moving to set for departure

Pool is moving to stage for M1 departure. Will hold for a bit before the official take off.

(Also just correcting pool report number from nyc report was #9)

Out of town pool report #11 Trump International Departure

Trump exited the McCleoud House at 4:24 pm at Trump International Scotland to board M1 where he was followed by his family Don Jr. his girlfriend and two kids. They all boarded M1.

When he exited the house Trump was met by ambassador Warren and took pictures with US marines and local police.

Trump is wearing a suit with a white shirt no tie he waved to press and pumps fist.

M1 will be wheels up shortly to Royal Air Force Lossiemouth and press will be flying in helos.

Out of town pool report #12 WH tv incident

While running to catch the helos one of the WH house tv crew members appeared to have hurt themselves which delayed the helos lift just a bid.

Press helos lifting any moment now

Out of town pool report #13 M1 wheels down

M1 wheels down at Royal Air Force Lossiemouth.l at 5:13pm.

Out of town pool report #14 potus exits M1

When exiting M1 Trump walked off with his two grandchildren Spencer and Chloe

He pointed to the plane indicating he might come back to The press cabin.

Out of town pool report #15 af1 rolling

Wheels up shortly

Out of town pool report #16 AF 1 wheels up

AF1 wheels up at 5:27 pm

Out of town pool report #17 Wheels down/ AF1 gaggle

AF1 is wheels down at 6:52pm ET

President Trump came back to the press cabin about an hour after take off. He gaggled for about 30 minutes. He was joined by his granddaughter Chloe. Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller Press secretary Karoline Leavitt were standing off to the side during the gaggle.

Here are some top lines from the gaggle:

Q: UK to recognize Palestine?

"We never discussed" "Never really discussed" "maybe a little bit in the news conference, we never did discuss it. We have no view on that"

Q: when do food centers start? Who is running food centers?
"Very soon"
"Dealing with Israel and we think they can do a good job of it," adding "they want to do it."

Q: moving Palestinians out of Gaza?

"It's a concept that some people fell in love with and some people don't. Will have to see how it all works out before we do that."

Q: when does Russia new deadline begin?

"10 days from today" "and then we are going to out on tariffs"

"I don't know if it is going to effect Russia because he obviously wants to keep the war going."

Q: Murdoch/lawyers/settlement talks?

"It's in the lawyers hands"

"They are talking to us about doing something they would like us to drop that."

"they want to settle"

Q: Epstein? Stolen person? Virginia Giuffre?

"He took people that worked for me and I told him don't do it anymore and he did it and I said stay the hell out of here."

On Giuffre: "I think she worked at the spa, I think so I think that was one of the people yeah, he stole her and by the way she had no complaints about us."

Q: Epstein took people from MAL?

"he took people because he took people I said don't do it anymore."

"when they steal people I don't like it"

Q: India tariff deal finalized? 20%to 25%?
"no it's not,"

The gaggle can also be found here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Xfvh4CGhVDU?feature=shared

Out of town pool report #18 M1 wheels up

Trump departed AF1 with his family walking behind him at 7:01

No talk

He boarded M1 at 7:02

M1 is wheels up at 7:07 handing over to the in town pool.

In-Town Pool Note #1 - AF1 Gaggle

Hello colleagues -

The White House notified the pool at 12:44 p.m. that POTUS would gaggle with the press on AF1 in 5 minutes--which would've been at 12:49 p.m.--and that the live feed would play in the briefing room.

Your pooler is not currently at the White House, so I cannot confirm, and there is no live feed that I can see as of now.

In-Town Pool Note #2 - Gaggle has begun

Here is the live feed for POTUS gaggle currently happening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xfvh4CGhVDU

In-Town Pool Note #3 - Gaggle notes

Gaggle concluded. Here are some quick notes summarizing, though you can listen for yourself:

Reaction to UK Prime Minister Starmer's criticism on the speed of bringing aid in Gaza:

"Israel wants to do it" and "They don't want Hamas stealing the money or stealing the food"

On EU deal:

"I think they made a good deal. We all made a good deal. Why are you hearing otherwise?"

On Lutnick meeting with China:

Had a call with Treasury Sec Bessent…felt good about meeting with China

POTUS affirmed that India will have 20-25% tariffs

"I did a good job in about five different wars. Do you think I'll get credit for it? No"

India has charged more in tariffs than any other country over the years

"Now I am in charge and you just can't do that"

WSJ case and Murdoch deposition:

Slammed "gossip" reporters and suggested that maybe Murdoch doesn't really "control" WSJ

POTUS said he was treated wrong and when he is treated wrong he does something about it

Epstein fallout:

"He took ppl who worked for me…and told him to "stay the hell out of here"

Trump called NBC "fake news" after reporter asked about Epstein

New AF1:

Said it would be ready by February

He said he doesn't know how much it will cost and that it is up to the military

"One of the best planes in the world"

POTUS said the current plane is old and that it's hard to get new parts, adding, "it doesn't show well for the United States"

He said Obama wanted to sign for the exact same plane but said "they" wanted to pay too much

Secret Service wife story:

"I don't know... that's a strange one"

POTUS called the Mayor of London "nasty" and "bad guy" and that he has done a "terrible" job

Russia sanctions deadline:

10-12 days from today

NYC shooting:

Confirms he spoke to Mayor Eric Adams and called the shooting "terrible"

Does UK need an Alligator Alcatraz?:

Slammed putting immigrants in "luxury hotels" and "living the same way" as those in the U.S.

Should someone go to prison for social media post?

"I'm hearing that" and said he herd Truth Social was canceled and said he bet it is "uncanceled"

He slammed the radical left and said countries become more "mean" and "incompetently" run

Golf course today:

Trump said he played two pros and they were great players. He said they played only one round.

He said he did a practice course before he played with them.

On Windmills near the golf course:

"They're a disgrace" and they're "ugly" … when you see it from the house the value goes down 50%

"They cost a lot of money"

POTUS said there was tremendous oil there and that they've made it "impossible for people to take it out."

"Every windmill needs subsidies from the government … it's a terrible thing…I'll say it until I can't speak anymore"

If you have oil and other energies, you "make money on it"

More on golf playing:

"I build the best courses"

Russia sanctions:

He said he's not worried about the impact of sanctions on oil market… "oil is down pretty low, right now, we'll step it up even further."

Back to windfalls:

"UK could reduce their energy costs by 70% if they would use the North Sea oil"

Making America healthy again:

RFK and HHS are doing a great job…and said they are "true activists" and "going with the science"

On Epstein:

Confirmed that young women were taken out of the spa of Mar-a-Lago and hiring them

Not sure if Virginia Giuffre was one of the women but said he "thinks so" and added that she had "no complaints about us"

Assassination attempt:

"Secret Service shooter David was amazing because, in four seconds, it was over. And if this lunatic was allowed to keep shooting, because they had a lot of 10s of 1000s of people there. So, lot of people could have been killed"

Has the assassination attempt changed him?

Maybe, maybe not..I like not to think about it."

"I can't afford to think about it" and probably not a "good thing" to think about it too much

On Gaza:

Gaza children are "starving" and said, "We are going to get them food"

Meeting with President Xi:

Looks forward to the meeting and plans to meet by the end of the year

In-Town Pool Note #4 - Gathering for arrival

Pool received the official call to gather for POTUS's arrival on the South Lawn.

In-Town Pool Note #5 - M1 lands/no gaggle

President Trump arrived on the White House South Lawn via Marine One at 7:17 pm.

POTUS stepped off M1 shortly after at 7:20.

Trump continued walking into the residence with his family. Despite efforts my press to get him to come over to answer questions, he smiled and kept walking.

In-Town Pool Note #6 - POTUS answers questions

POTUS stopped for questions on his way to Oval.

Called New York shooting a "terrible thing"

When asked about Epstein by Kaitlin Collins, Trump told her to "be quiet"

Ukraine: "Lots of ppl who came to Us and we are working with them" and that he would let them come into the country.

On Tariffs: "Country is becoming very rich. Taking in a lot of money."

Will try to clean up quotes.

In-Town Pool Note #7 - Travel/Photo Lid

Travel/Photo Lid called at 7:35 pm.

Transcription of brief POTUS gaggle is forthcoming.

In-Town Pool Note #8 - Full quotes

President Trump answered questions for 1 minute and 20 seconds. Thank you to Benjamin Alvarez with Deutsche Welle (DW), who kindly shared a video recording with your pooler. I re-recorded on Otter because the video upload is taking too long (will send for anyone who wants it).

Here is Otter link: https://otter.ai/u/UzlG35gUNS6JEQiYFAnjO60nSzg?utm_source=copy_url

Full quotes below:

Q on New York shooting:

"It's a terrible thing. Obviously, I put out a statement. It's so bad, so sad to see.It's a lunatic, and we just have to stop it. These people come in and never want to see a thing like that happen. And we've expressed our opinion very, very strongly, terrible thing."

Q: Will you let those Ukrainians who fled the war to stay in the United States until the war ends?

POTUS: "I think we will. Yeah, I think we will. We have a lot of people that came in from Ukraine, and we're working with them."

Q: Inaudible question about Epstein and Maxwell
A: "Be quiet"

Q: On Tariffs
A: "Won't be finished tomorrow, but our country is becoming very rich, and that's what we want. We have to have a rich America. We're taking in a lot of money. We're becoming very strong and very rich."

In-Town Pool Note #9 - Video of POTUS gaggle (and credit)

Below is the video upload of POTUS's gaggle on the West Colonnade. Please credit the video to DW:

click here

That's all for me! Have a great night.

In-Town Pool Note #10 - More questions!

Your pooler was just informed by Iris Tao of NTD News that POTUS also took brief questions inside the Palm Room just before his gaggle with press on the West Colonnade.

POTUS was asked if he had a good trip in Scotland, which he affirmed. He was also asked about his greatest accomplishments during his trip to Scotland, to which he said:

"The trade deals are fantastic. We're making our country very rich...It's about time somebody did it."

You can view it here:

https://x.com/iristaotv/status/1950340132856381781?s=46