Pool Reports by Chris Johnson, Washington Blade
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| June 25, 2020 09:45 |
In-town pool report #1 Good morning from the White House! I'll be your in-town print pooler today. It's a beautiful partly cloudy day in D.C. and 82 degrees. As is the custom, pool was tested in lower press this morning for COVID-19. No news is good news on that front. On POTUS' public schedule is a visit to the Korean War Veterans Memorial in D.C. for a wreath laying ceremony, then his trip to Wisconsin. I'll let you know if anything changes. |
| June 25, 2020 11:16 |
In-town pool report #2 Motorcade started rolling at 11:16 en route to the Korean War memorial. Spotted entering the motorcade prior to departure was National Security Adviser to VPOTUS Gen. Keith Kellogg. No sighting of POTUS. The Supreme Court ruling this morning for the Trump administration was big news. Pool has made an inquiry with the WH press office on whether POTUS was briefed on the decision. |
| June 25, 2020 11:24 |
In-town pool report #3 After an uneventful trip, motorcade arrived at its destination outside Lincoln Park at 11:19, then pool hastened to the Korean War memorial. A wreath is already positioned as are service members carrying military flags and veterans. Spotted at the ceremony is VA Secretary Wilkie. No masks on anyone. |
| June 25, 2020 11:32 |
In-town pool report #4 POTUS, wearing a dark suit and red tie, and FLOTUS, wearing a black spotted outfit, entered the Korean War memorial at 11:23, then paid respects before the wreath. Here's a photo to give you an idea: https://twitter.com/status/1276174734309445633?s=21 The two backed off and formed a line with a military official, then POTUS saluted and FLOTUS stood motionless as a trumpeter played the song “Taps.” POTUS then with FLOTUS beside him interacted inaudibly with observers, including what appear to be administration officials, then Korean War veterans. Here's good background on the Korean War memorial at a D.C. tourism website: https://whitehouse.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c97630621baff8c44f... Pool is holding as POTUS interacts with event participants. |
| June 25, 2020 11:43 |
In-town pool report #5 - WH details on Memorial ceremony As POTUS continued to interact with veterans and in one case exchanged a salute, pool at 11:34 was escorted back to the motorcade. Pool currently holding there. >From the White House: Today, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, to commemorate the 70^th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War and remember the brave American soldiers who selflessly sacrificed their lives in the fight for peace. The following individuals are expected to attend: Trump Administration External Participants |
| June 25, 2020 11:48 |
In-town pool report #6 POTUS and FLOTUS were seen exiting the memorial grounds at 11:45 as they entered a security tent before the motorcade. Motorcade starting rolling at X:XX. We're en route to Joint Base Andrews. |
| June 25, 2020 12:23 |
In-town pool report #7 Motorcade arrived at Joint Base Andrews at 12:07 just as POTUS tweeted about coronavirus testing. Moments later motorcade rolled up to Air Force One. Pool was able to exit the van momentarily to see POTUS enter the aircraft at 12:11. No Q&A. Air Force One lifted off the ground at 12:20. Handing things off to out of town pooler. |
| June 25, 2020 18:20 |
In-town pool report #8 Reporters gaggled on Pebble Beach as Ja'Ron Smith, assistant to the president for domestic policy, did a TV spot on Fox News. Smith, however, declined to take questions as he walked back to the West Wing. |
| June 25, 2020 20:28 |
In-town pool report #9 - lid Marine One touched down on the White House South Lawn at 8:21. POTUS, still wearing his dark suit and red tie, emerged moments later. Waving to reporters, POTUS ignored shouted questions on jump-starting the economy, the record 36,358 single-day new coronavirus cases and 1.5 million workers who last week filed for unemployment. POTUS entered the South Portico at 8:25. The White House called a travel-photo kid at 8:28. Note: POTUS tweeted he'll be on Fox News' Sean Hannity at 9 pm. |
Pool Reports below by Dave Boyer, The Washington Times
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| June 25, 2020 12:14 |
Travel pool #1 — leaving Andrews The president arrived at Joint Base Andrews by motorcade at 12:10 pm. He didn't speak to the pool before boarding Air Force One. Among those traveling with the president are Commerce Sec. Wilbur Ross, Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino. takeoff momentarily for Wisconsin. Tail # is 28000 |
| June 25, 2020 12:51 |
Travel pool #2 - arrival in Green Bay Air Force One landed at Austin Straubel International Airport in Green Bay, Wisconsin, at 12:50 pm local time after an uneventful flight with no visitors to the press cabin. |
| June 25, 2020 13:17 |
Travel pool #3 -- holding for taping of Hannity town hall The president disembarked from Air Force One in Green Bay on a breezy, sunny afternoon with a wave to the pool. He immediately entered a dark SUV, and the motorcade drove a short distance along the tarmac to a row of hangars, where Mr. Trump is taking part in a town-hall event with Fox News host Sean Hannity. The show will air at 9 p.m. Eastern, and is expected to include topics such as policing and the election. The pool, which does not have access to the town hall, is holding in an adjacent hangar/lounge. After the town hall, we'll be taking helicopters to Marinette, Wisconsin, for a tour of a shipyard and remarks by the president. |
| June 25, 2020 14:11 |
Travel pool #4 -- more from Green Bay airport Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin showed video on Twitter of a group of protesters just outside the airport, chanting "Hands up, don't shoot," and "I can't breathe." An event page created by Fox News said attendees of the president's town-hall event were required to wear a face covering to participate. |
| June 25, 2020 15:42 |
Travel pool 5 — lift from Green Bay The president boarded Marine One at 2: 36 pm local time for the flight to Marinette. Pool to follow in press Osprey. |
| June 25, 2020 15:14 |
Travel pool 6 — arrival in Marinette The president landed in Marine One at Marinette LZ after a 13-minute flight from Green Bay. Greeters, per White House: State Representative John Nygren We are moving to Fincantieri Marinette Marine, for a tour of the shipyard and a speech. |
| June 25, 2020 15:47 |
Travel pool 7 -- event at ship building plant >From the White House: Today, President Donald J. Trump will tour Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard and deliver remarks about the historic $5 billion dollar contract the Administration recently granted Fincantieri Marinette Marine. This is the first visit by a sitting President to the city of Marinette, Wisconsin. Fincantieri Marinette Marine is a United States subsidiary of Italian enterprise Fincantieri, one of the world's largest shipbuilders, the shipyard was established in 1942 to meet America's growing demand for naval construction. The Trump Administration's contract to build up to ten new guided missile frigates worth nearly $5.5 billion, will secure the future of the shipyard. Fincantieri plans to invest $130 million in upgrades to the facility, add approximately 1,000 jobs and projects that the investment will create 15,000 additional jobs in the Wisconsin and Michigan supply chains. This incredible and decisive action is just another example of President Trump's commitment to bolstering the United States' defense industrial base and securing jobs for hardworking Americans. It also illustrates a key principle of his Administration: economic security is national security. The following individuals are expected to attend: The White House Trump Administration External Participants |
| June 25, 2020 15:49 |
Travel pool 8 -- crowds on the motorcade route People lined the streets of Marinette on the motorcade route, mostly supporters with Trump/Pence signs, American flags, and some signs of dissent also. Hard to estimate size, but there were easily more than 1,000 people along the route. from co-pooler Anne Gearan: One hand-lettered “Women for Trump” “Trump 2020 No More Bullshit” One hand-drawn “Q” in red white and blue “Gun Owners For Trump' One boat decked with Trump flags parked in a driveway One possible protest sign: “Go Back to your Bunker” Another possible: “Trump 45 Agent Orange” One Biden campaign sign |
| June 25, 2020 15:54 |
Travel pool 9 -- plant tour The president toured the Fincantieri plant for about 30 minutes, viewing a model of the Navy ship being built here and speaking with four company executives, all of whom wore masks. The president was with Peter Navarro and Wilbur Ross, none of whom wore masks. Behind the group, a welder was working on the hull of a ship, showering sparks onto the concrete floor. At one point, the president briefly addressed the pool. He said the plant wasn't in good shape previously but now has a contract with the Navy "that goes about 10 years in Wisconsin." "And they're magnificent, fast, with tremendous firepower, all built in Wisconsin, so we're very happy with [that]," he said of the ships. |
| June 25, 2020 15:56 |
Travel pool #10 -- speech on White House web site The president's speech will be aired live on the White House web site. |
| June 25, 2020 16:29 |
Travel pool 11 -- some speech highlights/color Behind the outdoor stage where the president is speaking is docked the Cooperstown, a Littoral ship, with workers in orange vest standing on the deck. The audience was a few hundred people. The president said the Navy "will be bigger and stronger than ever before" under his leadership. "The world is watching you," he told workers. "Our nation is very proud of Wisconsin." He said the shipbuilding contract will lead to 15,000 jobs in related supply chains. "Under this administration, American workers like you are national treasures." He said the ships will convey the message around the world that "American might is second to none." The president the Obama administration's defense budget was a "disaster" before he embarked on his military buildup. Pool is being moved out near end of speech. |
| June 25, 2020 17:50 |
Travel pool 12 — lift from Marinette LZ At 4:48 local time headed back to Green Bay. |
| June 25, 2020 18:22 |
Travel pool 13 — leaving Green Bay Marine One returned to Green Bay airport at 5:15 local time. The president boarded Air Force One with a wave to the pool, and we're taking off momentarily for Joint Base Andrews. |
| June 25, 2020 20:13 |
Travel pool #14 — return to Andrews Air Force One landed at JBA at 7:56 pm after an uneventful flight with no visitors to the press cabin. The president emerged from the plane with a wave to the pool and boarded Marine One, which lifted off at 8:13 pm. Handing off to in-town pool. |
Donald J. Trump, Pool Reports of June 25, 2020 Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/336727