In-Town Pool Note #20- Lid
The WH press office called a lid at 12:51am - have a good rest of the night and thanks to the fellow poolers who helped cover this Fourth of July . James Politi Financial Times Washington bureau chief 1667 K St NW Suite…
In-Town Pool Note #19 - WH arrival
The motorcade arrived at the White House at 12:49am after a short ride from the National Mall . James Politi Financial Times Washington bureau chief 1667 K St NW Suite 825 Washington DC 20006
In-Town Pool Note #18 - Motorcade rolling
The motorcade started rolling for the White House at 12:45am , POTUS waved at the pool from the window of the Beast . James Politi Financial Times Washington bureau chief 1667 K St NW Suite 825 Washington DC 20006
In-Town Pool Note #17- POTUS leaving
The event is over and POTUS left the temporary structure where he was watching the fireworks after standing up to applaud . Pool still holding by the stage . James Politi Financial Times Washington bureau chief 1667 K S…
In-Town Pool Note #16 - Pool preparing to leave
At 12:36am the pool was ushered to the side of the stage in preparation for departure to the tunes of “Party in the USA” , with the fireworks still going . POTUS Is still watching what looks like a possible grand finale …
In-Town Pool Note #15 - Fireworks ongoing
POTUS is watching the fireworks behind the glass, seated next to First Lady Melania Trump . YMCA is playing now and some drops of rain are starting to fall . James Politi Financial Times Washington bureau chief 1667 K S…
In-Town Pool Note #14- Fireworks begin
The fireworks started just before midnight after a military jet flew above the stage. POTUS has returned to the indoor structure to watch the show. James Politi Financial Times Washington bureau chief 1667 K St NW Suite…
In-Town Pool Note #13 - POTUS speech ends
POTUS ended his remarks and exited the stage at 11:54pm after saying that the “ best is yet to come “ for America and the “spirit of 1776 lives within us all “ . The fireworks show is up next . Pool is holding here. Jam…
In-Town Pool Note #12 - POTUS on US Military - Artemis II
POTUS spoke at length about the prowess of the US military - including saying that the Iranian military had been “ wiped out “ during this year’s war . “America is a nation of winners and today our country is winning aga…
In-Town Pool Note #11 - POTUS attacks “communists”
POTUS is facing the Washington monument as he speaks, renewing the attacks he made at Mount Rushmore against “communists”. “ They haven’t got a chance, “ he said . “We don’t want communists in our country “ . POTUS then …
In-Town Pool Note #10 - POTUS speaks
POTUS arrived on stage at 11:15pm to the tune of “ Hail to the Chief” just after Lee Greenwood delivered a version of the Trump campaign classic “God Bless the USA “ . He was accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump . “ …
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 r…
In-Town Pool Note #8 - POTUS on phone , Rubio arrives
Still indoors, POTUS was spotted on the phone and watching TV tuned to Fox News . On stage Puccini’s “ Nessun Dorma “ was played followed by Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” . Crowds are still relatively sparse, a good nu…
In-Town Pool Note #7 - POTUS at speech venue
The pool has arrived at the “Salute to America” event venue near the Washington Monument on the National Mall , under a light rain . POTUS was spotted to the right of the stage through the glass of an indoor facility whe…
In-Town Pool Note #6 - Mall arrival
The motorcade arrived at the National Mall at 10:09pm after a short drive down 17th StreetNW. James Politi Financial Times Washington bureau chief 1667 K St NW Suite 825 Washington DC 20006
In-Town Pool Note #5 - Motorcade rolling
The motorcade started rolling for the National Mall at 10:03pm. POTUS was spotted by fellow pooler . James Politi Financial Times Washington bureau chief 1667 K St NW Suite 825 Washington DC 20006
In-Town Pool Note #4 - Pool in vans
Under the rain , the pool loaded into vans and holding for departure . James Politi Financial Times Washington bureau chief 1667 K St NW Suite 825 Washington DC 20006
In-Town Pool Note #3 - Pool Gathers
Pool is gathering for departure to the National Mall for POTUS remarks James Politi Financial Times Washington bureau chief 1667 K St NW Suite 825 Washington DC 20006
In-Town Pool Note #2 - POTUS speech planned for 11pm
A White House official says the gates to the National Mall event will reopen at 9.45pm and POTUS speech is set for 11pm. POTUS also posted this on Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/1168646816055…
In-Town Pool Note #1 - July 4
Good evening and happy Independence Day to all as America celebrates its 250th birthday. POTUS is due to attend and deliver remarks at the Salute to America Celebration on the National Mall. Earlier he posted on Truth S…