Pool Reports of May 13, 2024

Out of town pool #1 - Pool gathered in Rehoboth

Happy Monday from a sunny and somewhat windy Rehoboth.

The pool is gathered under a picnic shelter at Gordon's Pond, ready to capture the president's departure which is scheduled for 11:10 am.

Out of town pool #2 - Updated briefing time and Sullivan joining

Sharing this from the WH

Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will be joined by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan for the press briefing today.

The press briefing will now take place at 2:15 PM.

Out of town pool #3 - Leaving Rehoboth

The president's SUV pulled up at Gordons Pond at 11:14 am.

POTUS, wearing a dark suit, walked to the helicopter and boarded at 11:16 am.

The pool was positioned too far away to shout questions.

The helicopter lifted at 11:20 am.

Special thanks to co pooler Dylan Wells from the Washington Post.

I am now handing off to the in-town pool.

Have a good rest of your day.

Out of town pool #4 - M1 Travelers

One last note from me, onpassing this from the WH

Traveling with the President aboard Marine One en route to Fort Lesley J. McNair Landing Zone:

Annie Tomasini, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff
Terry Wolff, Special Assistant to the President & NSC Senior Director for the Middle East & North Africa
Jacob Spreyer, Special Assistant to the President & Personal Aide to the President

Out of town pool #4a - Travelers in motorcade in Rehoboth

And this really is the last note you'll get from me today, with my apologies for spamming your inboxes.

Herewith the list of travelers in the president's motorcade earlier this morning in Rehoboth:

Traveling with the President via motorcade en route to Gordon's Pond:

Annie Tomasini, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff
Terry Wolff, Special Assistant to the President & NSC Senior Director for the Middle East & North Africa
Jacob Spreyer, Special Assistant to the President & Personal Aide to the President

In-town pool #1 - Landing at Ft. McNair and departure for White House

The presidential helicopter landed at Ft. McNair at 12:11 pm. The president disembarked at 12:14 pm and shook hands with members of the military who greeted the helicopter. He did not speak to the media. He entered his limo at 12:15 and the motorcade left Ft. McNair at 12:17 pm

In-town pool #2 - arrival at White House

The presidential motorcade arrived at the White House at 12:26 pm after passing many excited tourists near the Washington Monument. The president left his limo and entered the White House at 12:28 pm. He was too far from the media for questions to be asked.

In town pool #3 - 2 minute notice for briefing with Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

Two-minute notice was given at: 2:30 pm. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will be joined by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan for the press briefing today. You can watch online: https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/

In town pool #4 - Press briefing starts

The press briefing started at 2:32 PM.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxVlrw07uz0

In town pool #5 - Press briefing ends

The press briefing ended at 3:35 PM.

In town pool #6: Pool is gathering for Rose Garden remarks by the President and Vice President

At a reception celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage month. The remarks will be broadcast live on the White House website: https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/

In town pool #7 - Rose garden reception

Around 300 people are milling around. Wait staff is carrying plates of appetizers and glasses of wine and other beverages. The orchestra is playing pop songs including Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'." At 4:58, we were told it will be 2 minutes before the remarks start.

In town pool report #8 - Remarks begin

The president and vice president entered at 5 pm. VP Harris began her remarks within a minute. The crowd moved towards the front. Many seem to be recording on cellphones.

In town pool #9 - Harris wraps up, Biden starts

Harris' remarks ended at 5:06 pm. She introduced actress Lucy Liu. Liu spoke until 5:10 and introduced Biden, who started immediately.

In town pool #12 - Notable attendees at the reception - list provided by the White House press staff

Participating in a photoline with the President and the Vice President:

Senator Mazie Hirono (HI)
Senator Tammy Duckworth (IL)
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28)
Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39)
Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02)
Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller (MD)
Attorney General William Tong (CT)

Notable Attendees
The Second Gentleman
Acting Secretary Julie Su, Department of Labor
Ambassador Katherine Tai, U.S. Trade Representative
Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy
Richard Verma, Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources, Department of State
Nani Coloretti, Deputy Director, Office of Management and Budget
Dilawar Syed, Deputy Administrator, Small Business Administration
Rohit Chopra, Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Vice Admiral Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General of the United States
Ambassador Chris Lu, Representative of the United States to the United Nations for Management and Reform
Kei Koizumi, Principal Deputy Director for Policy, Office of Science and Technology Policy
Seema Nanda, U.S. Solicitor of Labor, Department of Labor
Wendy Chun-Hoon, Director of the Women's Bureau, Department of Labor
Kiran Ahuja, Former Director, Office of Personnel Management

In town pool #13 - Lid

A lid was called at 6:01 PM. Have a good night, everyone!