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…
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 …
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 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 |…
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)
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…
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)
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
We are wheels down in Bismarck at 10:35 CDT. POTUS did not gaggle on the plane, nor were we given the opportunity to see any more of the plane. A few more details as promised about the press section: There were seven sp…