Pool Reports by Diana Glebova, The Daily Caller
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| June 15, 2023 09:35 |
In-Town Pool Report #1- Schedule Hello everyone, I'll be your pooler for the day! The schedule, in case you haven't seen: EDT 9:30 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 9:30 AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 1:45 PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks on protecting consumers from hidden junk fees and putting more money back in the pockets of everyday Americans 7:45 PM THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY host a screening of the film "Flamin' Hot" |
| June 15, 2023 | [APP Note: Report #2 does not exist or was not received by the APP.] |
| June 15, 2023 13:37 |
In-Town Pool Report #3- Pool Gathering Pool is gathering at the stake out location for POTUS South Court auditorium remarks on junk fees The remarks will be streamed live on the White House website |
| June 15, 2023 13:55 |
In-Town Pool Report #4- Gathering delay A White House staffer just told reporters to wait another 15-20 minutes before gathering for POTUS remarks. |
| June 15, 2023 14:11 |
In-Town Pool Report #5 - Pool regathering Pool is regathering at the stake out location for POTUS remarks in south court auditorium |
| June 15, 2023 14:30 |
In-Town Pool Report #6- Junk fees remarks Biden was sitting at a table with CEOs and the Director of the National Economic Council when reporters entered the South Court Auditorium. He began his remarks on junk fees at 2:16 and his remarks ended at around 2:21. He spoke about his administration's actions in ending junk fees and talking to companies so they present all fees up front. He also answered a couple questions: Q: What do you hope Blinken achieves in China? "I've spoken to Blinken. We're going to talk about that later. That's not what this is about." Q: Can you tell us anything about the cyberattack today? "No" Q: Why did the Ukraine informant file refer to you as the big guy? "Why did you ask such a dumb question?" The remarks were streamed on the White House website. |
| June 15, 2023 14:32 |
In-Town Pool Report #7- Event participants/ dinner lid Dinner lid until 7pm. From the White House: In attendance for the President remarks on protecting consumers from hidden junk fees and putting more money back in the pockets of everyday Americans: In-Person Participants Virtual Participants |
| June 15, 2023 17:45 |
In-Town Pool Report #7- pre set gather From the White House: To pre-set on the South Lawn and/or join the first wave press gather for the "Flamin' Hot" movie screening, please gather at the Palm Room Doors now. Press will be permitted to remain on the South Lawn (within the designated press area) for stand-ups and interviews following the 5:30 PM preset. After 6:00 PM, escorts back to the briefing room will be limited until the final gather. FPPO: Final gather (which will include in-house pool) will occur at 7:15 PM. |
| June 15, 2023 19:17 |
In-Town Pool Report #8- final gather for screening of 'Flamin Hot' Pool is gathering now at the Palm Room Doors for the screening on the South Lawn. |
| June 15, 2023 20:09 |
In-Town Pool Report #9- Biden remarks at 'Flamin Hot' POTUS and FLOTUS exited the White House with Eva Longoria at 8:08pm. FLOTUS is speaking. The speech is being live-streamed on the WH website: https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/ Before the remarks, what appeared to be hundreds of people were on the South Lawn standing or sitting in chairs/blankets enjoying food and drinks. A mariachi band played from the White House balcony. |
| June 15, 2023 20:32 |
In-Town Pool Report #10- details on remarks FLOTUS spoke for 3 minutes and Eva Longoria then took the stage. She thanked the Bidens for the opportunity to show her movie at the White House, stressing how important this moment is for the Latino community. She also said Biden is "fighting for democracy." POTUS then took the stage at 8:16pm. "I accept," POTUS joked when an audience member said "I love you!!!" "It's important to show our country all our stories," POTUS said. He noted the screening marks the 11th anniversary of DACA and how important it is to show stories. POTUS ended his remarks at 8:22pm. The crowd cheered " Sí se puede." He then shook hands with the crowd. From the White House: In attendance for the President and the First Lady's remarks at a screening of the film "Flamin' Hot" on the South Lawn: Administrator Isabel Guzman, Small Business Administration Pre-Performance Speaking Program Background on Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán Background on Eva Longoria |
| June 15, 2023 20:41 |
In-Town Pool Report #11- lid The White House has called a lid. |
Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Pool Reports of June 15, 2023 Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/363902