January 10, 2023
09:31 CST |
Travel pool report #1 -- Checking In
Buenos días from Mexico City, where the high for today is 70 degrees.
I'll be your print pooler for today's summit events and travel back to Washington D.C., so please feel free to reach out with any questions. As a reminder, Mexico City is an hour behind D.C.
Pool is gathering for sweeps.
Here's today's schedule:
CST
10:30 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
Out-of-Town Pool Spray
11:15 AM THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart en route the National Palace
Mexico City, Mexico
Out-of-Town Pool
11:45 AM THE PRESIDENT, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau take a family photo
The National Palace, Mexico City, Mexico
Out-of-Town Pool
1:30 PM THE PRESIDENT joins President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the 10th North American Leaders' Summit
The National Palace, Mexico City, Mexico
Out-of-Town Pool
3:45 PM THE PRESIDENT, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau deliver statements
The National Palace, Mexico City, Mexico
Pre-Credentialed Media
4:55 PM THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart en route Mexico City International Airport, Mexico City, Mexico
The National Palace, Mexico City, Mexico
Out-of-Town Pool
5:25 PM THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart en route Joint Base Andrews
Mexico City International Airport, Mexico City, Mexico
Out-of-Town Pool
EST
9:40 PM In-Town Pool Call Time
10:00 PM THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at Joint Base Andrews
Joint Base Andrews
Out-of-Town Pool
10:20 PM THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at the White House
South Lawn
Open Press
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January 10, 2023
09:59 CST |
Travel pool report #2 — Questions added to leaders statement
Clarification for the 3:45 pm statements from the three leaders: It will now be a one plus one plus one, meaning there will now be one question from one reporter from each country.
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January 10, 2023
10:05 CST |
Travel pool report #3: gathered for bilat
Pool has been swept and we're now gathered for the bilateral meeting between President Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The meeting is taking place at the POTUS RON.
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January 10, 2023
10:44 CST |
Travel pool report #4: pool spray begins
Pool was ushered into the bilateral meeting at 10:42 am.
From the White House:
The President is participating in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada.
U.S. Manifest:
The President
T.H. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State
T.H. Merrick Garland, Attorney General
T.H. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce
T.H. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security
T.H. Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
T.H. Jen O'Malley Dillon, Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff
T.H. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Deputy National Security Advisor
T.H. David Cohen, Ambassador of the United States to Canada
T.H. John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate
T.H. Brian Nichols, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs
T.H. Juan Gonzalez, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere, National Security Council
T.H. Katie Tobin, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Transborder Security, National Security Council
Canada Manifest
T.R.H Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
T.H. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs
T.H. Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development
T.H. Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety
Ms. Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States of America
Ms. Katie Telford, Chief of Staff, Prime Minister's Office
Ms. Jody Thomas, National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister, Privy Council Office
Mr. Jordan Zed, Interim Foreign and Defense Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister and Deputy Minister, Privy Council Office
Mr. David Morrison, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Global Affairs Canada
Mr. Brian Clow, Deputy Chief of Staff, Prime Minister's Office
Mr. Patrick Travers, Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office
Ms. Samantha Khalil, Director of Issues Management and Parliamentary Affairs, Prime Minister's Office
Ms. Johanna Robinson, Deputy Director of Communications
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January 10, 2023
10:54 CST |
Travel pool report #5: Biden opening remarks
President Biden spoke first, saying the two leaders will discuss clean energy, migration and national security.
"When we work together we can achieve great things," Biden said.
He added there is "unlimited economic potential" when we work together
"You've always been there whenever I called," Biden told the prime minister.
Trudeau spoke after, saying he is "really pleased with all the work" that the US and Canada have been doing. He added that he thinks Canadians, Americans and Mexicans "around the world can see themselves in the future in an optimistic way."
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January 10, 2023
11:00 CST |
Travel pool report #6 — didn't answer questions
The pool spray ended at 10:47 am. Biden did not answer questions that were shouted, including a question on his classified documents.
Pool now holding.
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January 10, 2023
11:43 CST |
Travel pool report #7: Heading to National Palace
Motorcade is moving at 11:41 am. Pool did not see POTUS.
Next stop: the National Palace.
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January 10, 2023
11:58 CST |
Travel pool report #8: Arrive at National Palace
After a bumpy ride, the motorcade arrived at the National Palace at 11:55 am.
Many people lined the route of the motorcade, taking videos and photos. Pool spotted some protestors being blocked by authorities but could not tell what their signs said.
Per WH, Biden and Trudeau bilateral concluded at 11:21 AM
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January 10, 2023
12:14 CST |
Travel pool report #9: Family photo
Pool was ushered into the National Palace where President Biden, Mexican President Lopez Obrador and Prime Minister Trudeau posed for a photo.
The three leaders were initially joined by their spouses, First Lady Jill Biden, Dr. Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau for a photo. The three spouses then stepped off to the side as the three leaders took a photo.
The three spouses were seen chatting off to the side as Biden, AMLO and Trudeau took the family photo.
After the photo, Biden, AMLO and Trudeau headed into the trilateral meeting.
From the WH:
Traveling with the President and the First Lady via motorcade en route the National Palace:
Ambassador Ken Salazar, Ambassador of the United States to Mexico
Secretary Antony Blinken, U.S. Department of State
Secretary Gina Raimondo, U.S. Department of Commerce
Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
Jen O'Malley Dillon, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff
Annie Tomasini, Assistant to the President & Director of Oval Office Operations
Anthony Bernal, Assistant to the President & Senior Advisor to the First Lady
Liz Sherwood-Randall, Assistant to the President & Homeland Security Advisor & Deputy National Security Advisor
Kate Bedingfield, Assistant to the President & Director of Communications
Karine Jean-Pierre, Assistant to the President & Press Secretary
Former Senator Chris Dodd, Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas, U.S. Department of State
Ryan Montoya, Deputy Assistant to the President & Director of Scheduling & Advance
Curtis Ried, Deputy Assistant to the President & NSC Chief of Staff and Executive Secretary
Mala Adiga, Deputy Assistant to the President & Director of Policy & Projects for the First Lady
Brian Nichols, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, U.S. Department of State
John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, U.S. Department of State
Ashley Williams, Special Assistant to the President & Deputy Director of Oval Office Operations
Jordan Montoya, Special Assistant to the President & Personal Aide to the First Lady
Juan Gonzalez, Special Assistant to the President & Senior Director for Western Hemisphere
Katie Tobin, Special Assistant to the President & Senior Director for Transborder Security
Carlyn Reichel, Special Assistant to the President & Senior Director for Speechwriting & Strategic Initiatives
Ambassador Rufus Gifford, Chief of Protocol, U.S. Department of State
Ambassador David Cohen, Ambassador of the United States to Canada
Ariana Berengaut, Senior Advisor to the National Security Advisor
U.S. Manifest
The President
T.H. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State
T.H. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce
T.H. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security
T.H. Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
T.H. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Deputy National Security Advisor
T.H. John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate
T.H. Chris Dodd, Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas
T.H. Ken Salazar, Ambassador of the United States to Mexico
T.H. David Cohen, Ambassador of the United States to Canada
T.H. Brian Nichols, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs
T.H. Juan Gonzalez, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere, National Security Council
T.H. Katie Tobin, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Transborder Security, National Security Council
Mexico Manifest
H.E. Andrés Manuel López Obrador, President of the United Mexican States
H.E. Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, Secretary of Foreign Affairs
H.E. Adán Augusto López Hernández, Secretary of the Interior
H.E. Rosa Icela Rodríguez Velázquez, Secretary of Security and Citizens Protection
H.E. Rogelio Ramírez de la O, Secretary of Finances and Public Credit
H.E. María Luisa Albores González, Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources
H.E. Raquel Buenrostro Sánchez, Secretary of Economy
H.E. Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, Mexican Ambassador to the United States of America
Mr. Roberto Velasco Álvarez, Chief of Unit for North America
Mr. Alfonso Carlos Romo Garza, Honorary Counselor
Mr. Francisco Garduño Yáñez, Commissioner of the National Migration Institute
Mr. Alejandro Svarch Pérez, Federal Commissioner for the Protection Against Health Risks
Ms. Laura Elena Carrillo Cubillas, Executive Director of the Mexican Agency
Canada Manifest
The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
T.H. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs
T.H. Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development
T.H. Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety
Mr. Graeme Clark, Ambassador of Canada to the United Mexican States
Ms. Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States of America
Ms. Katie Telford, Chief of Staff, Prime Minister's Office
Ms. Jody Thomas, National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister, Privy Council Office
Mr. Jordan Zed, Interim Foreign and Defense Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister and Deputy Minister, Privy Council Office
Mr. David Morrison, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Global Affairs Canada
Mr. Brian Clow, Deputy Chief of Staff, Prime Minister's Office
Mr. Patrick Travers, Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office
Mr. Michael Grant, Assistant Deputy Minister, Americas, Global Affairs Canada
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January 10, 2023
14:12 CST |
Travel pool report #10: Trilateral begins
Pool was ushered into the trilateral meeting at 2:02 pm, after the pool faced some security hiccups and some time waiting in a terracotta colored room.
The three leaders entered at 2:08 pm, where they sat at a small separate from three other tables that formed a rectangle.
A Canadian flag, a Mexican flag and US flag were seen behind the table.
From left to right, leaders were seated Biden, AMLO and Trudeau.
There three other tables held officials from each country.
Pool ushered out at 2:09 pm.
FYI service is spotty.
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January 10, 2023
14:20 CST |
Travel pool report #11: No remarks at trilat pool spray
The three leaders did not give remarks during the pool spray for the trilateral meeting. No questions were yelled during the spray.
I tweeted a photo of the room, if interested in the set up: https://twitter.com/rebeccamorin_/status/1612906299481812992?s=46&t=aU0DYcd4aM6s9iO-WT5rdg
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January 10, 2023
14:36 CST |
Travel pool report #12: Trilat attendees
From the WH:
The President is joining President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada for the 10th North American Leaders' Summit.
U.S. Manifest
The President
T.H. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State
T.H. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce
T.H. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security
T.H. Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
T.H. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Deputy National Security Advisor
T.H. John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate
T.H. Chris Dodd, Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas
T.H. Ken Salazar, Ambassador of the United States to Mexico
T.H. David Cohen, Ambassador of the United States to Canada
T.H. Brian Nichols, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs
T.H. Juan Gonzalez, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere, National Security Council
T.H. Katie Tobin, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Transborder Security, National Security Council
Mexico Manifest
H.E. Andrés Manuel López Obrador, President of the United Mexican States
H.E. Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, Secretary of Foreign Affairs
H.E. Adán Augusto López Hernández, Secretary of the Interior
H.E. Rosa Icela Rodríguez Velázquez, Secretary of Security and Citizens Protection
H.E. Rogelio Ramírez de la O, Secretary of Finances and Public Credit
H.E. María Luisa Albores González, Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources
H.E. Raquel Buenrostro Sánchez, Secretary of Economy
H.E. Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, Mexican Ambassador to the United States of America
Mr. Roberto Velasco Álvarez, Chief of Unit for North America
Mr. Alfonso Carlos Romo Garza, Honorary Counselor
Mr. Francisco Garduño Yáñez, Commissioner of the National Migration Institute
Mr. Alejandro Svarch Pérez, Federal Commissioner for the Protection Against Health Risks Ms. Laura Elena Carrillo Cubillas, Executive Director of the Mexican Agency
Canada Manifest
The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
T.H. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs
T.H. Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development
T.H. Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety
Mr. Graeme Clark, Ambassador of Canada to the United Mexican States
Ms. Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States of America
Ms. Katie Telford, Chief of Staff, Prime Minister's Office
Ms. Jody Thomas, National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister, Privy Council Office
Mr. Jordan Zed, Interim Foreign and Defense Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister and Deputy Minister, Privy Council Office
Mr. David Morrison, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Global Affairs Canada
Mr. Brian Clow, Deputy Chief of Staff, Prime Minister's Office
Mr. Patrick Travers, Senior Advisor, Prime Minister's Office
Mr. Michael Grant, Assistant Deputy Minister, Americas, Global Affairs Canada
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January 10, 2023
18:19 CST |
Travel pool report #13: Waiting for press conference
Pool and other credentialed press are currently waiting for the press conference to start.
There are three podiums set on a small stage in a courtyard at the palace. There are two sets of US, Mexico and Canadian flags on the stage behind the podiums.
Flags from each country line the walls of the courtyard.
I will send 2 min warning if we get one.
FYI cell service is spotty.
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January 10, 2023
18:22 CST |
Travel pool report #14: Press conference concludes
Apologies for a delayed report. Pool report #13 got stuck in my outbox because there was no data service in the courtyard where the press conference was.
The press conference ended at 6:15 pm. Biden, Lopez Obrador and Trudeau stood for a photo afterwards. Additional questions were shouted at Biden on classified documents, but the president did not respond.
Some color from the press conference below.
Biden, Lopez Obrador and Trudeau came down a grand staircase together at 5:01 pm. Forming a triangular shape, Biden and Trudeau walked parallel to each other while AMLO trailed the US and Canadian leaders. A huge Diego Rivera mural is painted on the wall where the staircase was.
AMLO stood at the center podium, while Biden stood on the Mexican president's right side and Trudeau on the left side.
The remarks were livestreamed.
Prepared remarks for the leaders ended at 5:29 pm.
Q&A began at 5:30 pm.
Biden was asked about his classified documents, to which he said he was "surprised to learn" of the documents and that he is "cooperating fully."
We're now back at the vans and waiting for motorcade to roll.
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January 10, 2023
18:26 CST |
Travel pool report #15: Motorcade rolling
Motorcade began rolling to Mexico City International Airport at 6:22 pm.
Pool did not see POTUS.
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January 10, 2023
18:51 CST |
Travel pool report #16:
The motorcade arrived at the airport at 6:45 pm.
POTUS exited the motorcade at 6:47 pm and shook hands with some staff on the tarmac.
Biden boarded the plane at 6:49 pm.
Wheels up shortly.
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January 10, 2023
19:06 CST |
Travel pool report #17: Wheels up
AF1 wheels up at 7:06 pm.
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January 10, 2023
23:40 EST |
Travel pool report #18: JBA arrival
Wheels touched down at 11:34 pm ET.
Passing along from the WH:
Greeting the President and the First Lady at Mexico City International Airport:
Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, United Mexican States
Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath, United States Deputy Chief of Mission
Traveling with the President and the First Lady aboard Air Force One en route Joint Base Andrews:
Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
Jen O'Malley Dillon, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff
Annie Tomasini, Assistant to the President & Director of Oval Office Operations
Anthony Bernal, Assistant to the President & Senior Advisor to the First Lady
Kate Bedingfield, Assistant to the President & Director of Communications
Karine Jean-Pierre, Assistant to the President & Press Secretary
Ryan Montoya, Deputy Assistant to the President & Director of Scheduling & Advance
Curtis Ried, Deputy Assistant to the President & NSC Chief of Staff and Executive Secretary
Mala Adiga, Deputy Assistant to the President & Director of Policy & Projects for the First Lady
Ashley Williams, Special Assistant to the President & Deputy Director of Oval Office Operations
Jordan Montoya, Special Assistant to the President & Personal Aide to the First Lady
Carlyn Reichel, Special Assistant to the President & Senior Director for Speechwriting & Strategic Initiatives
Vanessa Valdivia, Special Assistant to the President & Press Secretary for the First Lady
Ambassador Rufus Gifford, Chief of Protocol, U.S. Department of State
Ariana Berengaut, Senior Advisor to the National Security Advisor
John Kirby, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications
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January 10, 2023
23:53 EST |
Travel pool report #19: Biden boards Marine One
Biden climbed down the stairs of AF1 with First Lady Jill Biden at 11:45 pm.
They boarded Marine One at 11:46 pm. Wheels up at 11:52 pm.
Passing along from the WH:
Greeting the President and the First Lady upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews:
Col Matthew Jones, Commander, 89th Airlift Wing
Mrs. Christie Jones
Traveling with the President and the First Lady aboard Marine One en route the White House:
Jake Sullivan, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
Jen O'Malley Dillon, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff
Annie Tomasini, Assistant to the President & Director of Oval Office Operations
Anthony Bernal, Assistant to the President & Senior Advisor to the First Lady
Handing off to in-town pool.
A huge thanks to Tolu Olorunnipa for helping assist with pooling!
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