Pool Reports of February 18, 2023

In-Town Pool Report 1 — On the move

Happy (Sunny) Saturday to all...

Pool is gathered and loaded into vans as of 4:05pm...

Motorcade started rolling at4:27pm 

more info to come once we arrive at destination...

Pool Report 2 — POTUS at Georgetown University

The motorcade has arrived at Georgetown University. POTUS and FLOTUS were seen entering what appears to be Wolfington Residence Hall.

Pool Report 3 - Leaving Georgetown

POTUS and FLOTUS were seen leaving the building at 5:18pm.

Per Press Office he attended mass on the campus

He waved to a few dozen folks who had gathered near residence hall.

Motorcade rolling at 5:20pm

Pool Report 4 — Arrival at Smithsonian Museum of American History

At 5:29pm motorcade arrived at the National Museum of American History. 

We're told that we'll be holding in vans...

More info TK as soon as we have it

Also this was the official statement from press office re: Georgetown visit

"The President and the First Lady attended mass on the campus of Georgetown University."

Pool Report 5 — Viewing exhibition

From the press office as pool continues to hold in vans without eyes on POTUS and FLOTUS...

"The President and First Lady are visiting the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History where they are viewing "The First Ladies" exhibition.

On January 25, 2023, Dr. Biden formally presented her inaugural attire to the Smithsonian, where it is now officially a part of the First Ladies collection. "

Pool Report 6– leaving museum

Motorcade started rolling from museum at 6:08pm

From our vantage point we could not see POTUS or FLOTUS

Pool Report 7 — Third stop

From the museum, motorcade drove to the Bloomingdale area of DC, arriving around 6:25pm

Pool was told to hold in vans on the corner of Rhode Island Avenue and First Street NW

Will follow up with more once we know more...

Pool Report 8 - Dinner at Red Hen

From White House Press Office:

"The President and First Lady are having dinner at Red Hen."

Pool Report 9 — Leaving Red Hen

POTUS departed Red Hen around 7:47pm with many in the restaurant standing up to applaud him on the way out. There were also observers gathered across the street and behind pool  that cheered as they saw him and FLOTUS enter vehicle.

Pool attempted to call over POTUS for questions but he did not respond in the short distance between restaurant and motorcade.

Motorcade is moving…

Pool Report 10 — LID/Back at White House

Motorcade arrived back at White House at 8pm

Per press office, POTUS and FLOTUS both ate Rigatoni at Red Hen

LID called at 8:05pm

POTUS and FLOTUS entered the residence but poolers did not see them.

Good Night!