Pool report #33: Wheels up
We are wheels up at 5:23. Right after POTUS boarded, the pool received a fully off-the-record tour of the plane - no camera or audio was permitted. And apologies for the numbering system getting out of wack for a coupl…
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39 reports on 2026-07-01
Pool report #32: Boarding AF1
POTUS got off Marine One at 4:55 and boarded AF1 without talking to pool. And a quick correction: my previous report should have been #32, not #38. Your pooler apologizes for the error. Caitlin Babcock | Staff Writer …
Pool report #31: Marine One landing
Marine One landed at 4:49. Caitlin Babcock | Staff Writer The Christian Science Monitor Read more of my articles. (https://www.csmonitor.com/About/People/Caitlin-Babcock)
Pool report #30: Awaiting POTUS
As of 4:41 CDT pool is awaiting POTUS at Bismarck Airport. Caitlin Babcock | Staff Writer The Christian Science Monitor Read more of my articles. (https://www.csmonitor.com/About/People/Caitlin-Babcock)
Pool report #29: Marine One liftoff
Marine One lifted off at 2:56. Your pooler did not see POTUS board. Pool is still holding in van. Caitlin Babcock | Staff Writer The Christian Science Monitor Read more of my articles. (https://www.csmonitor.com/About…
Pool report #28: Landing zone arrival
Motorcade arrived at Painted Canyon Landing Zone at 2:50. Pool is holding in van. Caitlin Babcock | Staff Writer The Christian Science Monitor Read more of my articles. (https://www.csmonitor.com/About/People/Caitlin-…
Pool report #27: Joining motorcade
The pool can joined the motorcade at 2:39. Caitlin Babcock | Staff Writer The Christian Science Monitor Read more of my articles. (https://www.csmonitor.com/About/People/Caitlin-Babcock)
Pool report #26: pool leaving
Pool departed the amphitheater at 2:35separately from the motorcade. Your pooler did not see POTUS enter the motorcade. We are en route to Painted Canyon Landing Zone. Caitlin Babcock | Staff Writer The Christian Scien…
Pool report #25: POTUS finishes speaking
POTUS finished remarks at about 2:31 as pool was exiting. Caitlin Babcock | Staff Writer The Christian Science Monitor Read more of my articles. (https://www.csmonitor.com/About/People/Caitlin-Babcock)
Pool report #24: Excerpts on Cuba
Speaking in the context of Roosevelt’s history, POTUS says “we got ‘em all,” naming countries like Cuba and the Philippines On Cuba - “after many, many decades, it’s coming our way.” Also (unrelated): “I’ve seriously t…
Pool report #23: Speech excerpts
POTUS still speaking. Sharing a few highlights: Says we are winning Iran war “very easily” Talks about Panama Canal, says “we gave it away” Says Canal was “a little bit like Venezuela,” partly in that it was profitable …
Pool report #22: POTUS speaking
Sec. Burgum introduced POTUS at 1:24. POTUS walked onto stage to the song “God Bless the USA.” His remarks will be viewable in the usual places. Caitlin Babcock | Staff Writer The Christian Science Monitor Read more o…
Pool report #21: Holding at amphitheater
Pool is holding at the amphitheater. Your pooler did not spot POTUS exiting the motorcade. The amphitheater is full, with many guests wearing red, white, and blue. “Glorious” is playing over speakers. Caitlin Babcock |…
Pool report #20: Arrival
Motorcade arrived 1:11 at Burning Hills Amphitheatre. Caitlin Babcock | Staff Writer The Christian Science Monitor Read more of my articles. (https://www.csmonitor.com/About/People/Caitlin-Babcock)
Pool report #20: Rolling
We are rolling at 1:08 en route to Burning Hills Amphitheatre. Your pooler did not spot POTUS enter motorcade. Caitlin Babcock | Staff Writer The Christian Science Monitor Read more of my articles. (https://www.csmoni…
Pool report #19: POTUS finished speaking
POTUS wrapped up his remarks at 1:05 and left the auditorium. Caitlin Babcock | Staff Writer The Christian Science Monitor Read more of my articles. (https://www.csmonitor.com/About/People/Caitlin-Babcock)
Pool report #18: POTUS speaking
POTUS entered the Barry Auditorium at the library at 1pm to a standing ovation. His remarks are being live-streamed. Large floor-to-ceiling windows behind the stage let attendees look out on the North Dakota Badlands. I…
Pool report #17: Reading of Roosevelt speech
At 12:25, POTUS and Secretary Burgum stood facing the pool as Sec. Burgum’s voice was heard on speakers reading a famous “Man in the Arena” excerpt from the “Citizenship In A Republic” speech that former President Roosev…
Pool report #16: Brief POTUS gaggle
POTUS gaggled very briefly at 12:13 while touring. He was accompanied by Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. On Roosevelt: “He was a great man and it’s a great place.” Also “I’m getting some ideas” for his own presid…
Pool report #15: Tour details on background
Sharing on background from the White House: Participants in the tour will include: Secretary Doug Burgum, Department of Interior Robbie Lauf, Executive Director, Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Exhibits the Pre…