In-Town Pool Note #9 - POTUS prepares to speak
From: James Politi
Sent: Saturday, July 4, 2026 11:10 PM EDT
To: DL WHO Wranglers
Subject: In-Town Pool Note #9 - POTUS prepares to speak
POTUS left the indoor structure where he was meeting with guests before his remarks - the rain has now stopped . A rendition of “ Ave Maria” and another of “Nessun Dorma” is being sung on stage in preparation for POTUS remarks . Most of the seats are filled in front of the stage, and the crowd is lightly cheering . The audience was urged to stand up for “ God Bless America” . Uniformed members of the military are standing to the right and left of the stage .
James Politi
Financial Times
Washington bureau chief
1667 K St NW Suite 825
Washington DC 20006
Sent: Saturday, July 4, 2026 11:10 PM EDT
To: DL WHO Wranglers
Subject: In-Town Pool Note #9 - POTUS prepares to speak
POTUS left the indoor structure where he was meeting with guests before his remarks - the rain has now stopped . A rendition of “ Ave Maria” and another of “Nessun Dorma” is being sung on stage in preparation for POTUS remarks . Most of the seats are filled in front of the stage, and the crowd is lightly cheering . The audience was urged to stand up for “ God Bless America” . Uniformed members of the military are standing to the right and left of the stage .
James Politi
Financial Times
Washington bureau chief
1667 K St NW Suite 825
Washington DC 20006