Pool Reports of February 26, 2020

In Town Pool Report #1

President Trump and the first lady disembarked Air Force One and got into the motorcade at about 6:24 am. The motorcade began rolling about a minute later and we are en route to the White House from
JBA.

in Town Pool Report #2 - Back at White House

The motorcade arrived on the White House grounds at about 6:47 am.

The press van got a bit held up on the grounds and your pooler did not see the president exit the motorcade and go into the residence.

In Town Pool Report #3 - "Breakfast Lid"

The White House announced a "breakfast lid" until 12 pm.

In Town Pool Report #4 - Press Conference Questions

Several folks have asked your pooler for information and guidance about the 6pm press conference.

I have asked the White House for any details they have. I have not been given any information.

I know nothing.

In Town Pool Report #5 - News Conference

The White House has just announced the details of the coronavirus news conference. The president will be making an ultra rare briefing room appearance. It will be open press.

Details below.

6:30PM       THE PRESIDENT and Members of the Coronavirus Task Force Hold a News ConferenceJames S. Brady Briefing Room

Open Press

In Town Pool Report #6 - Two Minute Warning

White House staff announced a two minute warning for the news conference at about 6:28 pm.

This event is open press so turn to your TVs or preferred streaming service for the remarks.

In Town Pool Report #7 - Travel/Photo Lid

The White House called a travel/photo lid at 7:34 pm.

Your pooler would like to note that it was nice to have a proper briefing room press conference.