Pool Reports of November 20, 2024

In-town pool report 1: Lunch lid

Hello from a very quiet day at the White House.

There is a lunch lid in place until 3 pm.

As you all saw on the daily guidance, I'm sure, there are no public events nor a briefing scheduled for today.

In-town pool report 2: Readout of Medal of Freedom award

Passing along this statement from the White House:

Today, President Biden awarded the Medal of Freedom to Cecile Richards, the former President of Planned Parenthood.

At the private ceremony, the following commendation was delivered:

"With absolute courage and conviction, Cecile Richards fearlessly leads us forward to be the America we say we are - a Nation of freedom. Carrying her parents' torch for justice, she's led some of our Nation's most important civil rights causes - to lift up the dignity of workers, defend and advance women's reproductive rights and equality, and mobilize Americans to exercise their power to vote. A leader of utmost character, she has carved an inspiring legacy that endures in her incredible family, the countless lives she has made better, and a Nation seeking the light of equality, justice, and freedom."

In-town pool report 3: Lid

We have a travel/photo lid for the day. Have a great evening!

(I inquired as to why the Medal of Freedom event was private, did not get a response. If I do get one, I'll of course pass along.)

In-town pool report 4: Another readout

Passing along from the White House another readout of a closed press meeting today:

President Biden met with Governor Roy Cooper and other North Carolina officials today at the White House to discuss the Biden-Harris Administration's partnership with the State of North Carolina to continue helping communities recover from Hurricane Helene. During the meeting, the President reiterated his Administration's support for North Carolina communities and committed to ensuring the state has all the resources it needs to rebuild homes, businesses, and entire communities as quickly as possible.

Participants in the meeting included:

• Roy Cooper, Governor, North Carolina
• Mayor Esther Manheimer, Asheville, North Carolina
• Chair-Elect Amanda Edwards, Buncombe County, North Carolina
• Commissioner Parker Sloan, Buncombe County, North Carolina
• Mayor Zeb Smathers, Canton, North Carolina
• Mayor Pro Tem Dave DiOrio, Lake Lure, North Carolina
• Mayor Peter O'Leary, Chimney Rock, North Carolina
• Mayor Phillip Hise, Spruce Pine, North Carolina
• County Manager Rod Honeycutt, Madison County, North Carolina
• Grant Carlisle, Buncombe County Advocate