Pool Reports by George Condon, National Journal
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| August 13, 2024 12:07 EDT |
In town pool report #1 Pool is gathering for departure for Andrews. |
| August 13, 2024 12:51 EDT |
In town pool report 2 The President took 4 questions as he departed for Andrews. Asked if he would attend a Trump inauguration, he responded, "I have good manners not like him." He was reminded he had called Trump a danger to American security and asked if that was lowering the temperature of political rhetoric. "That's a statement of fact." Asked about the Ukrainian incursion into Russia he said, "I'd rather not comment on that publicly." It was hard for the pool to hear the final question about if vice president Harris is more progressive. Check the transcript, but he said they had worked together on issues and "made great progress economically." He added, "no one calls what we did on infrastructure progressive." He came out of the White House at 12:23. Lift off was 12:27. Because of the ongoing issues the press wi-fi remains down. That same issue has knocked out the live stream of the AF 1 gaggle. When it is over there will be a link to see it on you tube. Finally, an important milestone was marked at the White House today -- Karine Jean-Pierre's birthday. Asked how she is celebrating, she said, "I'm flying on Air Force One.," and, it should be added going to New Orleans never a bad place to celebrate anything. |
| August 13, 2024 12:56 EDT |
In town pool report 3 Thanks to Toby Capion of EWTN we have a fuller quote when the President was asked about calling Trump a danger to American security. He responded, "that's just a statement, That's a factual statement." |
| August 13, 2024 | [APP Note: Report #4 does not exist or was not received by the APP.] |
| August 13, 2024 21:25 EDT |
In town pool #5 Pool is gathering for return. (also, some good news, with only a handful of us here to use it, the press Wi-Fi is up and running.) |
| August 13, 2024 21:52 EDT |
In town pool report #6 On a cloudless August night under a half moon, Marine One touched down on the South Lawn at 9:41. The president stepped off at 9:44 and walked to the White House with first lady Jill Biden walking to his left. He acknowledged the pool but answered no questions before entering the White House at 9:45. A lid declared at 9:51. |
Pool Reports below by Lauren Gambino, The Guardian
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| August 13, 2024 12:45 EDT |
Out-of-town pool report #1: JBA arrival/ no questions Hello from Joint Base Andrews. MF1 arrived at 12:37 and the president emerged from the aircraft wearing aviators at 12:40, followed by the First Lady. He ascended the stairs of AF1 at 12:42, behind the First Lady. He acknowledged the pool with a wave but did not stop for questions. Just a heads up at the top, due to ongoing technical difficulties today's gaggle will not be live-streamed today. An unlisted video will go up on YouTube and I will share that link as soon as I have it. I will also record the gaggle on Otter and share that when we land. For your background, the President and First Lady are headed to New Orleans to participate in a tour and deliver remarks on how the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is fast-tracking progress in how we prevent, treat, and detect cancer at a Biden Cancer Moonshot Event. They will land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. From the White House: Traveling with the President and the First Lady aboard Air Force One en route to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport: Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget |
| August 13, 2024 12:51 EDT |
Out-of-town pool report #2: wheels up AF1 was wheels up at 12:51. More when we land. |
| August 13, 2024 13:54 CDT |
Out-of-town pool report #3: arrival/gaggle AF1 was wheels down at 2:48. Karine Jean-Pierre came to the back to gaggle at 1:59EST. She spoke and took questions for roughly 28 minutes. The White House is working to upload a file of the gaggle shortly. I will also make an otter file available as soon as I can. Highlights include questions on a ceasefire-hostage deal (urged all parties to come to the table on August 15) and Ukraine's incursion into Russia. (She said the US was not given a heads up and did not have any involvement.) More soon but I just wanted to get that out. |
| August 13, 2024 14:10 CDT |
Out-of-town pool report #4: New Orleans tarmac arrival The president descended from AF1 at 2:08. He came down the stairs first wearing aviators, followed by the First Lady. New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu was among those waiting on the tarmac to greet the president. From the White House: Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre & Dr. Renee Wegrzyn will gaggle aboard Air Force One at 2:00 PM EDT Also from the White House: Today, the President and First Lady participated in a promotion ceremony for U.S. Army Reserve Major General Andreé Carter's promotion from Brigadier General aboard Air Force One. Otter file: |
| August 13, 2024 14:21 CDT |
Out-of-town pool #5: Biden took questions/rolling Biden took a few questions on the cancer event and the situation in the Middle East. It was extremely difficult to hear. Working to get audible audio of his comments. We're rolling. |
| August 13, 2024 14:36 CDT |
Out of town pool report #6: questions The President responded to three - maybe four - shouted questions about Iran's threat to retaliate and what that means for ceasefire negotiations. And a question about Russia. On the Middle East, POTUS said he saw some linkage between the ceasefire effort in Gaza and Iran's threat to retaliate. He said he's not giving up on reaching ceasefire deal. "It's getting harder," Biden said when asked if a ceasefire deal was becoming a more distant possibility. "I'm not giving up." "We'll see what Iran does. We'll see what happens." Asked if he expected Iran to hold off on a retaliatory strike if a ceasefire deal was reached, Biden said: "that's my expectation." He also took a question about the cancer moonshot event today. On the situation in Russia, Biden said he's spoken with his staff on a regular basis "every 4-5 hours". He said it's creating a "real dilemma." Many thanks to fellow poolers for these notes. It was truly difficult to hear. Please check against the transcript. From the White House (please note the proper title for Former Mayor Mitch Landrieu.) Greeting the President and the First Lady on arrival to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport: Rep. Troy Carter (LA-02) and his spouse, Brigadier General Andrée "Ana" Carter, and their son, Troy Traveling with the President and the First Lady via motorcade en route to Tulane University: Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget |
| August 13, 2024 14:45 CDT |
Out of town pool #7: arrival at Tulane University/ Gaza protests Pool arrived at Tulane University at 3:36 EST. We did not see the President exit his motorcade. There were roughly a few dozen protesters gathered behind barricades at the University chanting loudly: "Genocide Joe has got to Joe." |
| August 13, 2024 15:02 CDT |
out of town pool report #8: gaggle link posted/ photo line The White House has posted the Air Force One gaggle link. Please find that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyvSpsUI-rA Also from the White House: Participating in a photoline with the President and the First Lady: Former U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu (LA), and her spouse Frank Snellings |
| August 13, 2024 15:18 CDT |
Out of town pool report #9: cancer research demonstration POTUS and FLOTUS arrived at the commons area of Tulane University's business school for a cancer research demonstration. The First Lady walked into the room first at 3:07 and waved to the press. POTUS followed closely behind. They greeted the president of Tulane University Michael Fitts, who said of the initiative: "This will save lives." Then four researches in white lab coats gave a presentation on the new technology. The President and First Lady watched closely as one researchers dipped a tissue in trays of dye. Images of fat cells and skin were projected on a screen as the researcher explained how the technology works and how the research might be applied. From the White House: The President and the First Lady are participating in a cancer research demonstration at Tulane University.
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| August 13, 2024 15:41 CDT |
Out of town pool report #10: program begins The President and First Lady were introduced by the Tulane President and took the stage at 4:38 EST. The First Lady began her remarks with a joke about the heat. The president is standing by her onstage as she speaks. Remarks are live here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/ From the White House: The President and the First Lady are delivering remarks on how the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is fast-tracking progress in how we prevent, treat, and detect cancer at a Biden Cancer Moonshot Event. Speaking Program: And a note about the timing in pool report #9: it was 4:07 EST/3:07 CDT. I will try to keep all times EST for continuity. |
| August 13, 2024 16:00 CDT |
Out of town pool report #11: remarks conclude The president began his remarks at 4:45 EST, beginning with introductions and a joke that drew laughs: "It's an honor to be back at Tulane without having to pay tuition." His daughter, Ashley, graduated from the university. "It steals time. It steals away hope," Biden said of cancer diagnoses. "We know all families touched by cancer are in a race against time." The audience applauded when he formally announced up to $150 million in awards from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health to develop technologies that will allow surgeons to provide more successful tumor-removal surgeries for people facing cancer. He spoke for roughly 13 minutes, concluding at 4:58 EST. Pool is moving. |
| August 13, 2024 16:10 CDT |
Out of town pool report #12: rolling The motorcade left Tulane University at 5:07 EST, location TBD. Pool will send more details as soon as I have them. |
| August 13, 2024 16:33 CDT |
Out of town pool report #13: dinner stop After an uneventful 13-minute ride, the motorcade arrived at Drago's seafood restaurant, where the President and the First Lady are having dinner. The pool is holding at a nearby ice cream. Pool did not see the President enter the restaurant or who he entered with. |
| August 13, 2024 18:04 CDT |
Out of town pool report #14: pool spray/ no questions The President and First Lady exited Drago's Seafood Restaurant at 6:56 EST. He did not answer shouted questions. The Beast was parked directly in front of the entrance of the restaurant. The First Lady walked out first followed by the President. Pool was moved back as soon as they emerged and began walking down the entrance ramp toward the vehicle. Pool did not see POTUS enter the vehicle. He spent just over 1 hour and 30 minutes in the restaurant, known for its charbroiled oysters. A few onlookers had gathered across the street to see him exit. The pool vans were rolling at 6:58. * correcting a quote in Pool report #7. The protesters were chanting: "Genocide Joe has got to go." |
| August 13, 2024 18:16 CDT |
out of town pool report #15: airport arrival The motorcade pulled into Louis Armstrong airport at 7:11 EST and POTUS boarded AF1 very quickly after, as pool was racing toward the plane, at 7:12 EST. From the White House: Traveling with the President and the First Lady aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews: Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget |
| August 13, 2024 18:22 CDT |
out of town pool report #16: AF1 wheels up to JBA AF1 was wheels up to JBA at 7:22 EST. |
| August 13, 2024 21:16 EDT |
out of town pool report #17: wheels down at JBA AF1 was wheels down at JBA at 9:14 EST. There were no visitors to the press cabin during the uneventful flight. |
| August 13, 2024 21:34 EDT |
out of town pool report #18: JBA arrival/ Marine 1 lift off The president descended the stairs of AF1 at 9:26 EST. He turned back and extended his hand to the First Lady as she walked down the last few steps. The President and First Lady walked directly toward Marine One. They boarded the aircraft at 9:28. They did not stop for questions. Marine One lifted off at 9:33 EST. Handing over to the in-town pool. From the White House: Traveling with the President and the First Lady aboard Marine One en route to the South Lawn: Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff |
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