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)
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128 reports for Donald Trump (2nd term) · Jan 20, 2025 – Present
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…
Pool report #14: Arrival at library
Motorcade arrived at the library at 11:47. Your pooler did not see POTUS exit the motorcade. Pool is now holding inside the library, where POTUS is scheduled to take a tour. Rough Rider enactors on horseback escorted th…
Pool report #13: rolling
Motorcade is rolling to Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library at 11:41. Caitlin Babcock | Staff Writer The Christian Science Monitor Read more of my articles. (https://www.csmonitor.com/About/People/Caitlin-Babcock)
Pool report #12: Freedom250 Train arrives
The Freedom250 Train arrived in Medora at 11:28. POTUS exited out the last car at 11:36. POTUS is going down the rope line now. Onlookers chanted “USA” briefly as the train pulled up, again quickly while waiting for PO…
Pool report #11: Correcting typo
A quick correction: for some reason my phone autocorrected “enactors” to “senators.” Rough rider enactors, not Rough Rider senators, are awaiting POTUS. Caitlin Babcock | Staff Writer The Christian Science Monitor Rea…
Pool report #10: Pool waiting in Medora.
At 11:21 pool is waiting in Medora for POTUS’ arrival via the Freedom250 Train. Onlookers line the street immediately perpendicular to the railroad track holding flags and signs reading things like “250: Welcome Presiden…
Pool report #9: Marine One landing
Marine One landed at Painted Canyon Landing Zone at 10:50. POTUS got in the motorcade at 10:55. Per the schedule, he will take the Freedom250 Train to a Medora welcome ceremony. Pool will go ahead. Sharing on background…
Pool report #8: Marine One
POTUS got off AF1 at 10:48 (CDT). He greeted Sen. John Hoeven at the bottom of the steps. They spoke for about a minute. POTUS did not take questions. He boarded Marine One at 10:50, en route to Painted Canyon Landing Zo…
Pool report #7: Clarification
On background: President Trump will be meeting with Senator John Hoeven at the airport. Your pooler did not finish typing the name. Caitlin Babcock | Staff Writer The Christian Science Monitor Read more of my article…