Pool Reports of May 18, 2025

In town pool report #1: gathering for Trump National Golf Club Washington D.C

It's Sunday morning at the White House and the pool is gathering at the Palm Room doors to depart for the Trump National Golf Club.

In town pool report #2: still waiting to roll

Pool loaded into the vans about an hour ago. We are still waiting to roll to Trump National Golf Club in Washington.

In town pool report #3: rolling

Rolling from the White House at 9:32 AM.

Your pooler laid eyes on POTUS, who was wearing a white collared shirt and a red hat, as he loaded into the Beast.

In town pool report #4: arrival

Motorcade arrived at Trump National Golf Club at 10:07 AM.

The press vans peeled off and are holding at 10:08 AM at the tennis pavilion.

As we exited the White House, one man stand on the corner giving the motorcade the double middle finger. There were a few cars that didn't get the memo on the ramp freeze that the motorcade had to beep at. A few people waved at the motorcade as we got closer tho the golf course. Otherwise, the ride was uneventful.

In town pool report #5: details on upcoming Trump-Zelenskyy talk

There were some questions about whether Trump would be part of Vance's meeting with Zelenskyy. Per a WH official, Trump won't be phoning into Vance's meeting with Zelenskyy today but the president will be speaking with Zelenskyy tomorrow by phone as he previously announced on Truth Social.

In town pool report #6: leaving golf club

After 18 holes and lunch, the motorcade is rolling back to the White House at 3:32 PM.

In town pool #7: back at the White House

Rolled back in at 4:06 PM

In town pool report #8: lid

A lid was called upon arrival at the White House.

I've inquired about a statement on Biden's cancer diagnosis but have no update.

In town pool report #9: trump truth on Biden

Flagging Trump's statement on TruthSocial:
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114530973523345791

"Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden's recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery."