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13 reports on 2026-07-06

WH in-town pool report #12/ Lunch lid

· The Office of Communications

A lunch lid was called until 1.40pm. David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media

WH in-town pool report #11/ POTUS finishes speech

· The Office of Communications

POTUS thanked major companies who have supported the Trump Accounts. He noted: “There’s tremendous tax benefit.” He also said 401(k)s are up. He told guests in the Rose Garden: “It’s so great to have you here. A place w…

WH in-town pool report #10/ POTUS speaking at Rose Garden lunch

· The Office of Communications

POTUS defended his White House ballroom plans. “We had King Charles here. Everybody wanted to be here. We couldn’t hold everybody. “… It’s also able to hold the inauguration…. Bullet proof, drone proof, missile proof in…

WH in-town pool report #9/ Rose Garden Club Lunch

· The Office of Communications

Pool was taken to the paved Rose Garden where there are around 25 tables with white tablecloths, silver cutlery, drinking glasses, metal bread baskets and yellow roses. Each table is under a white and yellow striped umbr…

WH in-town pool report #8/ More detailed quotes on World Cup

· The Office of Communications

Here are more detailed quotes from the section where POTUS talked about the Folarin Balogun red card and hosting the World Cup generally: "I spoke to Gianni [Infantino], who's highly respected, who's produced the most s…

WH in-town pool report #7/ POTUS finishes

· The Office of Communications

POTUS finished speaking at 10.42am and pool left the Oval Office. A little more on FIFA red card: “I had nothing to do with the decision… I watched the play. He didn’t do anything wrong.” It started with the foul. “If…

WH in-town pool report #5/ Cruz thanks POTUS for World Cup intervention

· The Office of Communications

Senator Ted Cruz told POTUS: “Thank you for getting rid of that ridiculous red card.” POTUS, with a forced smile, said of Cruz’s remark: “That was interesting.” David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media

WH in-town pool report #4/ POTUS on economy

· The Office of Communications

POTUS discussed the success of the stock market. “I think the market’s going to go through the roof.” He said the building of factories will boost it further. “If they build their cars here they pay no tariffs.” “I bel…

WH in-town pool report #3/ POTUS rings bell

· The Office of Communications

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was speaking about Trump Accounts but didn’t finish in time so POTUS rang the bell at 9.30am. There was loud applause. Bessent then completed his remarks. POTUS said: “We’re thrilled to …

WH in-town pool report #2/ POTUS in Oval Office for bell ringing

· The Office of Communications

Pool entered the Oval Office at 9.22am. A golden bell engraved with ‘Trump Accounts’ is sitting on the Resolute Desk (for the NYSE and Nasdaq bell ringing). Nine children are standing in front of the desk. Officials inc…

WH in-town pool report #1/ Pool gathers

· The Office of Communications

Greetings from the White House on a warm, partly cloudy day. Pool has gathered in the briefing room ahead of the launch of Trump Accounts. David Smith Washington bureau chief Guardian News & Media