Pool Reports of November 7, 2024

In town pool report #1 — checking in

Good morning from the White House. I'll be your pooler today. We're awaiting POTUS remarks in the Rose Garden at 11 and a briefing at 1:30.

Please reach out with any questions.

Out of town pool report #2 — behind schedule

For those wondering about the timing of this speech scheduled to start at 11…

A quite large contingent of press is still waiting at the Palm Room doors to be let into Rose Garden.

Will update when we are in place.

The remarks will likely be carried live on TV and can be found at whitehouse.gov/live

Out of town pool report #3 — in Rose Garden

Pool was let back into the Rose Garden at 11:12 and we are all crammed in behind the riser. Lectern and prompter set up in the usual spot. There six rows of chairs set up in front of us all for staff.

Just had a final mic check but no two-minute warning given yet.

Out of town pool report #4 — 2 min warning

Two min warning given at 11:22.

Also, a note on several Cabinet officials who are here: Vilsack, Granolm, Yellen, Mayorkas, Cardona and likely others I've yet to spot.

Out of town pool report #5 - remarks

POTUS emerged from the Oval Office door at 11:24 in aviators and a navy suit, as the staffers seated stood quickly and gave him a long ovation.

Remarks were carried live but a quick overview:

He spoke about the need for an orderly and peaceful transition. He said Harris ran an "inspiring" campaign and "gave her whole heart and effort."

He said he accepts the result and that the election was fair and transparent.

"I've said many times: you can't love your country only when you win."

He said he'll honor his oath: "On January 20, we'll have a peaceful transfer of power."

He told staffers to be proud of the work they've done. "It's truly history," he said. "We're leaving behind the strongest economy in the world."

"Setbacks are unavoidable but giving up is unforgivable," he said. "We're going to be okay, but we need to stay engaged. We need to keep going. And above all, we need to keep the faith."

He wrapped at 11:30 to another standing ovation that drowned out some shouted questions. He stopped and waved and then walked back into the Oval at 11:31.

In town pool report #6 — lunch lid

We have a lunch lid until 1:15.

And my apologies for labeling a few prior reports "Out of town pool" as we are, obviously, very much in town. Long week.

In town pool report #7 — briefing delayed

The daily briefing, our first of the week, will now start at 2p.

In town pool report #8 - 2 min warning

Briefing will begin in 2 minutes.

Follow here: whitehouse.gov/live

In town pool report #9 - briefing ends

Karine stepped to the podium at 2:07 p.m.

She wrapped at 3:07.

In-town pool report #10 — lid

The White House called a travel/photo lid at 5:12 p.m.

Have a good evening.