Pool Reports by Noah Robertson, The Christian Science Monitor
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| March 9, 2023 11:15 |
In-Town Pool Report #1: Good Morning Hello everyone, I'm your humble pooler today, covid-tested and waiting at the WH. It's budget day, and the president will be in Philadelphia. That means a quiet one here in Washington, but I'll update you as necessary. Departure is scheduled for 11:50 am. We're gathering 10 minutes before that. There will be a gaggle from Principal Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton aboard the first flight. For good measure, I'm copying the full day's guidance again below. Alert me if you have any questions. EST 9:00 AM THE PRESIDENT receives the President's Daily Briefing 10:55 AM Out-of-Town Pool Call Time 11:10 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 11:50 AM THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews 12:10 PM THE PRESIDENT departs Joint Base Andrews en route to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 12:55 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives at Philadelphia International Airport 1:20 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives at Northeast Philadelphia Airport 2:30 PM THE PRESIDENT releases his Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 and delivers remarks on his plans to invest in America, continue to lower costs for families, protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare, reduce the deficit, and more 4:00 PM THE PRESIDENT departs Northeast Philadelphia Airport 4:25 PM THE PRESIDENT departs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania en route to Joint Base Andrews 5:10 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives at Joint Base Andrews 5:30 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives at the White House |
| March 9, 2023 11:40 |
In-Town Pool Report #2: Gathering At the Palm Room doors. |
| March 9, 2023 12:03 |
In-Town Pool Report #3: Departure, No Questions POTUS exited the WH at 11:56 am wearing aviators and a blue suit. He waved to the pool but didn't stop for questions, despite entreaties. He saluted and boarded. M1 lifted off at 12:01 pm. From the WH: Traveling with the President aboard Marine One en route to Joint Base Andrews: Off to the travel pool now! |
| March 9, 2023 12:31 |
In-Town Pool Report #4: Finland President Meeting From the WH: This morning, President Biden stopped by a meeting between President Sauli Niinistö of Finland and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. President Biden reiterated strong U.S. support for the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO as soon as possible. The leaders also discussed their continued commitment to supporting Ukraine in the face of Russia's aggression. |
| March 9, 2023 12:34 |
In-Town Pool Report #5: Five till gaggle Per the WH: Principal Deputy Press Secretary and OMB Director Shalanda Young will gaggle aboard Air Force One in 5 minutes |
| March 9, 2023 17:22 |
In-Town Pool Report #6: Gathering Back at the Palm Room doors at 5:22 p.m. |
| March 9, 2023 17:46 |
In-Town Pool Report #7: Arrival and questions M1 landed at 5:35 p.m. POTUS exited three minutes later, saluted, and waved. He smiled at the pool and came over for a few questions. Check all against tapes, with a fuller transcript coming. Have you spoken to leader McConnell? He said he'd spoken to the leader's family "I think he'll be all right." On Xi and the Chinese foreign minister's recent sharp remarks and what the president read in them: "not much" On Republicans saying his budget is DoA so why introduce it: he laughed and said "watch me" On whether there were any areas for budget compromise "We'll see what the budget is" and that he was ready to meet with Republicans "I'm ready to meet with him tomorrow if he shows me the budget" |
| March 9, 2023 17:49 |
In-Town Pool Report #8: Lid Called at 5:45 p.m. Still working up a transcript |
| March 9, 2023 18:00 |
In-Town Pool Report #9: Transcript Apologies about the access issues at first on Otter – permission settings changed! Still check quotes, but this is as good as I got. "Have you spoken to Leader McConnell? I've spoken to his family. I think he's going to be all right. Mr. President, on Chairman Xi's remarks and the foreign minister's remarks this week they were rather sharp and definitive going after the United States. What's your read on what that means? Not much Republicans say your budget is dead on arrival. Why introduce it? What do you say to that? Watch me What areas do you think you can find compromises with the Republicans? Well we'll see what the budget is. I'm ready to meet with him tomorrow if he shows me the budget." |
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| March 9, 2023 11:33 |
Travel pool report #1 - Checking in Good morning, happy budget day! I will be your pooler for today's trip to Philadelphia. Your pool, swept and covid-tested, is awaiting the president's departure at JBA. Here is the WH guidance for the day. As always please feel free to get in touch if needed. 9:00 AM THE PRESIDENT receives the President's Daily Briefing 10:55 AM Out-of-Town Pool Call Time 11:10 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 11:50 AM THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews 12:10 PM THE PRESIDENT departs Joint Base Andrews en route to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 12:55 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives at Philadelphia International Airport 1:20 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives at Northeast Philadelphia Airport 2:30 PM THE PRESIDENT releases his Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 and delivers remarks on his plans to invest in America, continue to lower costs for families, protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare, reduce the deficit, and more 4:00 PM THE PRESIDENT departs Northeast Philadelphia Airport 4:25 PM THE PRESIDENT departs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania en route to Joint Base Andrews 5:10 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives at Joint Base Andrews 5:30 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives at the White House |
| March 9, 2023 12:16 |
Travel pool report #2 - Departure Marine One touched down at JBA at 12:09 The president exited at 12:12, sporting his signature sunglasses. He walked to the plane, chatting with his greeter but not taking questions from the pool. He went up the stairs, saluted and boarded at 12:13. Principal Deputy Press Sec Olivia Dalton will be joined by OMB Director Shalanda Young for the gaggle on board AF1 We will be wheels up shortly. |
| March 9, 2023 13:13 |
Travel pool report #3 - Arrival at Philadelphia International Airport Air Force One was wheels up at 12:23 and landed at Philadelphia International Airport at 12:51. POTUS deplaned at 1:04. He chatted for a moment with his greeters (your pooler will share the names as soon as possible) The pool was then led to the Ospreys and your pooler did not see the president board his helo. At 1:10 we should take off shortly. Next stop is Northeast Philadelphia Airport. OMB director Shalanda Young and Principal Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton gaggled for approx 11 minutes. Also sharing this, per the WH Traveling with the President aboard Marine One from Philadelphia International Airport en route to Northeast Philadelphia Airport Landing Zone: |
| March 9, 2023 13:40 |
Travel pool report #4 - Rolling The president exited Marine One at 1:30 at Philadelphia Northeast Airport Landing Zone and entered the Beast after a quick chat with his greeters (see below) At 1:33 the motorcade is rolling to the Finishing Trades Institute where the president will deliver his remarks on the budget. Per the WH, details on greeters and travelers: Greeting the President upon arrival at Philadelphia International Airport: Former Congressman Bob Brady Greeting the President upon arrival at Northeast Philadelphia Airport Landing Zone: Governor Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania Traveling with the President via motorcade en route to Finishing Trades Institutes: Governor Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania |
| March 9, 2023 13:59 |
Travel pool report #5 - Finishing Trades Institute The motorcade reached the Finishing Trades Institute at 1:42 after an uneventful ride. We did not see the president exit his car. The pool is now holding until the remarks start. Some color from the venue: Behind the podium are a variety of signs: « Union strong", "Investing in America"´ "Jobs" and "Philly". There a few rows of chairs and also people waiting for POTUS on a yellow staircase. (I will tweet a picture) At 1:55 Gov Shapiro started speaking. The president's remarks will stream live on the WH website. Sharing this from the WH Participating in a greet with the President at Finishing Trades Institute: Jimmy Williams Jr., President of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) |
| March 9, 2023 14:08 |
Travel pool report #6 - Speaking program Per the WH In attendance for the President's release of his Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 and remarks on his plans to invest in America, continue to lower costs for families, protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare, reduce the deficit, and more: Members of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), union leaders, local elected officials, and community members Speaking Program Also sharing this note from the White House: Participating in a photoline with the President at Finishing Trades Institute: Governor Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania |
| March 9, 2023 15:10 |
Travel pool report #7 - Remarks conclude The president started speaking at 2:15 PM. Remarks concluded at 3:08 and Potus is now mingling with the crowd. |
| March 9, 2023 15:43 |
Travel pool report #8 - Mingling After shaking hands, chatting and posing for numerous pictures or selfies, the president left the room where he delivered his remarks at 3:38 pm. |
| March 9, 2023 16:01 |
Travel pool report #9 - Rolling At 3:59 pm the press bus joined the motorcade and we are now rolling to Philadelphia Northeast Airport. |
| March 9, 2023 16:18 |
Travel pool report #10 - Helo At 4:08 PM the motorcade reached Philadelphia Northeast Airport. When the pool bus arrived the Beast was positioned next to Marine One. We then rushed to the Osprey and your pooler did not see the president board his helo. At 4:13 we will take off shortly. A few onlookers along the way, taking pictures or filming with their phones. Your pooler saw one man holding a black sign with a middle finger drawn on it. Next stop is Philadelphia International Airport |
| March 9, 2023 16:37 |
Travel pool report #11 - Leaving Philly Our pool took place under the wing of Air Force One at 4:29 pm as Marine One was rolling on the tarmac at Philadelphia International Airport. The president exited at 4:33 pm. He went straight to the plane and boarded at 4:34 pm. We will be wheels up shortly Also sharing this note from the WH Traveling with the President aboard Marine One from Northeast Philadelphia Airport Landing Zone en route to Philadelphia International Airport: Director Shalanda Young, Office of Management and Budget |
| March 9, 2023 17:27 |
Travel pool report #12 - Back at JBA Air Force One landed at 5:08 pm. The president got out at 5:19 pm together with Rep Brendan Boyle and walked over to Marine One. The helicopter lifted at 5:26 pm Handing over to the in-town pool, enjoy this clear and rather chilly evening. Three additional notes: During the flight OMB director Shalanda Young came back for a brief OTR chat. Also sharing this from the WH Traveling with the President aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews: Director Shalanda Young, Office of Management and Budget And finally: Traveling with the President aboard Marine One en route to the White House: Director Shalanda Young, Office of Management and Budget |
Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Pool Reports of March 9, 2023 Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/360116