Pool Reports by Alex Gangitano, The Hill
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| November 28, 2023 09:11 EST |
In-town pool report #1 Good morning, I'll be your in-town pooler for President Biden's departure on this chilly day in Washington. Pool is gathering now for the South Lawn. Biden and the first lady are heading to Georgia shortly to attend a tribute service for former first lady Carter. |
| November 28, 2023 09:30 EST |
In-town pool report #2- no questions/ wheels up Biden and the First Lady walked out of the White House at 9:24am. Biden waved to the press when they first exited and the First Lady then waved a few seconds later. The President did not respond to shouted questions about when more American hostages will be released. They got on Marine One, which was wheels up at 9:29am. |
| November 28, 2023 09:33 EST |
In-town pool report #3- traveling with Traveling with the President and the First Lady aboard Marine One en route Joint Base Andrews: Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff |
| November 28, 2023 10:06 EST |
In-town pool report #4- gaggle later Passing along from WH- Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby will gaggle aboard Air Force One en route to Denver, Colorado. |
| November 28, 2023 16:17 CST |
In-town pool report #5- AF1 gaggle in 10 Passing along from WH- Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby will gaggle aboard Air Force One at approximately 5:25 PM ET. You can listen here- https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/ |
Pool Reports below by Geoff Earle, Daily Mail
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| November 28, 2023 09:47 EST |
Out of town pool report 1, JBA - VIPs on board Marine One landed at JBA at 9:38. POTUS got out at 9:42 along with flotus and gave a brief wave to the pool on a blustery morning. We are soon wheels up for Dobbins Air Reserve Base. Karine will gaggle en route to Denver, not this leg, per the WH. There are some VIPs on the flight, presumably on board already. See below. Per the WH: Greeting the President and the First Lady upon arrival to Joint Base Andrews: Colonel Paul Pawluk, Deputy Commander, 89th Airlift Wing _______ Traveling with the President and the First Lady aboard Air Force One en route to Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Marietta, Georgia: President Bill Clinton |
| November 28, 2023 11:48 EST |
Travel pool 2 - landed and rolling AF1 was wheels down at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta at 11:23. POTUS and flotus got off first, walking slowly down the small stairs, exiting at 11:37. They were followed by the Clintons, with Michelle Obama coming down last. They spoke with greeters and then got into the beast. Then, Hillary Clinton walked to the 2nd limo after she and Bill Clinton chatted with Warnock and Ossoff. Chuck Robb was using a cane and Obama sported shades with her hair up. Bill Clinton lingered and was still chatting with Warnock when the pool left for vans. Pool spotted Huma Abedin exiting from the back of the plane before the VIPs got off. Pool is rolling at 11:43 en route to Atlanta. |
| November 28, 2023 12:00 EST |
Travel pool 3 - air base greeters Per the WH: Greeting the President and the First Lady upon arrival to Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Marietta, Georgia: Senator Jon Ossoff (GA) |
| November 28, 2023 12:29 EST |
Travel pool 4 - church Motorcade arrived at Glenn Memorial Church on the Emory campus a bit before 12:15. En route there was one small group of pro-Palestinian protesters. Some had signs saying "end all aid to Israel." Pool caught a glimpse of the Clintons entering through a side entrance. There is a large stage with stage lights in place The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is running through some of Rosalynn Carter's favorite tunes, including Unforgettable and Moonlight Serenade and a Bach pieces. Pool is in the balcony and cannot see POTUS and others from the motorcade, who are not yet seated. Service is being broadcast but will send color later. Traveling with the President and the First Lady via motorcade en route to Glenn School for Young Children, Atlanta, Georgia: President Bill Clinton |
| November 28, 2023 13:19 EST |
Travel pool 5 - Potus meeting family Pool remains in the balcony while the organist plays additional gathering music. Per the WH: The President, the First Lady, the Vice President, and the Second Gentleman are participating in a private greet with members of the Carter Family at Glenn School for Young Children. In the meantime, notables are coming in one at a time. Judy Woodruff, who is delivering a tribute, came in with husband Al Hunt. Gov. Brian Kemp came in with first lady Marty Kemp, followed by Warnock. Ossoff shook hands with people in the pew behind him when he entered. He sat to Rev. Warnock's left in the third row. There are two large floral arrangements below. There are four video cameras in the balcony. The main floor of the church is full, with the front five rows evidently open for dignitaries. Next came Robb and his wife Lynda Bird Johnson Robb, daughter of LBJ and Lady Bird Johnson. Both used canes. Will send any info on more potus movements when available. |
| November 28, 2023 13:31 EST |
Travel pool 6 Dignitaries arrived all at once at 1:23. Leading the group was former flotus Melania Trump, who is wearing a long gray outfit. She is seated on the end of the center pew. To her left is Michelle Obama, with Laura Bush to her left and HRC to hers. Flotus is flanked by potus and Bill Clinton. VP Harris is directly behind Trump, also on the end, with SGOTUS to her left. Former President Carter arrived last, and was wheeled in by an aide. Huma Abedin came in earlier and is two down from Ossoff. Service beginning. The President and the First Lady are attending a tribute service for First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Attendees |
| November 28, 2023 15:10 EST |
Travel pool 7 - end and rolling The service ended at 2:53 following a tribute to the Secret Service in the benediction by Pastor Tony Lowdon. "For 46 yrs they made sure that she got home safe," he said. The Carter casket was then wheeled out to piano accompaniment. The Carter family walked out a center exit, while POTUS and other dignitaries returned to the side door they had emerged from earlier. Michelle Obama walked out close to Laura Bush, followed by Melania Trump. Garth Brooks gave kisses on the cheek to HRC, Obama, and Melania Trump on their way out. He also hugged VP Harris as she made her way to the door. Pool is rolling at 3:08. A dozen protesters are still around. |
| November 28, 2023 15:54 EST |
Travel pool 8 - on to Colo Motorcade was back at the Dobbins base at 3:35. POTUS got out of the beast and waited to greet the Robbs. Then he he said goodby to Michelle Obama, before she and the Robbs got on the smaller U.S. government plane. POTUS and Obama embraced. He then said goodbye to flotus and blew her a kiss. POTUS didn't respond to questions on his reaction to the service. He waived and stood at the bottom of the stairs while flotus boarded her plane. He gave a thumbs up to the departing passengers. They are traveling to DC. No sign of the Clintons. Then the president got back in his ride for the 200 yard ride across the tarmac to AF1. Pool walked over, but wasn't in a position to get his attention a second time. No exact time on the forthcoming gaggle. Traveling with the President aboard Air Force One en route to Denver, Colorado: Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff |
| November 28, 2023 16:43 MST |
Travel pool 9 - Denver AF1 landed in Denver at 4:18 as the sun was just setting. Pool waited a few minutes for potus to disembark. He came down at 4:34 and had a chat with greeters Gov. Polis and Denver Mayor Mike Johnson. The mayor told the pool they chatted about kids and family. Asked about the location of the fundraiser later, he said he didn't know, joking "I just show up." Motorcade is rolling at 4:40. |
| November 28, 2023 17:37 MST |
Travel pool 10 Motorcade arrived at the funder site at 5:21. We are south of Denver near Cherry Hills Village. POTUS is inside a large stone home in a community filled with holiday decorations. Pool is holding in a clubhouse outfitted like an office. Event is at the home of Tamara Totah Picache, who is listed as managing partner of the Flatiron Group. There are some nicknacks around, including license plate art that says "Good-weed-bad-b1tches" and a classic DC football helmet signed by Joe Theisman, Sam Huff, and other greats. Correx for the mayor, whose name is spelled Johnston. Thanks to copooler Tarini Parti for the continued assist. |
| November 28, 2023 18:48 MST |
Travel pool 11 -- funder remarks, rolling Pool entered the home after walking across expansive grounds. The Beast was idling out front. Guests were packed into a living room that featured a stone fireplace. Decor included "evil eyes" of the kind seen in Greece and Turkey. Guests chatted about condo purchases and rentals while waiting for the event. The Colo sec of state, AG were on hand. Sen Hickenlooper was there as well. Gov. Polis spoke about how Biden rescheduled the event after the Oct. 7 attacks interrupted a planned trip. POTUS spoke for about 22 minutes. He didn't roll out much new material, but repeatedly came back to Trump and MAGA Republicans. He spoke from a prompter at a lectern but went off script at times. A few quotes below – please check against the transcript. "Donald Trump's about to find out the power of women in America in 2024," Biden said. Since he came off the sidelines, "We haven't stopped winning and he hasn't stopped losing." He spoke about this month's elections in Ohio and Virginia. "Now Trump is running for president bragging that he killed roe v wade," he said. Biden again riffed on Trump's recent line on the ACA. "His plan is to get rid of the Affordable Care Act," Biden said. "His plan is to throw every one of them off that legislation." "Trump gets his way – it's all gone." He vowed: "It's not going to happen on my watch." He said the Speaker and Trump and the MAGA wing "are determined to protect tax cuts that are ridiculously low." He spoke again about an inflection point. "I feel it in my bones. What I suspect you feel as well," he said. Another age joke: "Those of you over 40 like I am - we never talked this way in American politics," he said. "We just can't fall numb to Trump and the threats he poses," he advised. He gave a bit of a preview to tomorrow's event in Boebert's district, rapping her for calling his key legislation "garbage." "I find it pretty unbelievable," he said. Pool is rolling at 8:39. |
| November 28, 2023 19:24 MST |
Travel pool 12 - LID Motorcade arrived at the RON in Denver at 7:05 (Mountain time) Pool did not see POTUS get out. There was a substantial police presence and a group of perhaps two dozen protesters outside. People held signs calling to "free all Palestinian political prisoners" and "end all US aid to Israel." We have a lid. Thanks again to co-pooler Tarini Parti and good night! |
Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Pool Reports of November 28, 2023 Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/368194