Pool Reports by Toluse Olorunnipa, The Washington Post
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| October 13, 2023 12:16 |
In-Town Pool Report #1: Biden calls family members of 14 unaccounted-for Americas Good morning and happy Friday , Passing this message along from the White House: President Biden participated in a call with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens, Undersecretary of State John Bass, National Security Council Coordinator for the Middle East Brett McGurk, and family members of the 14 Americans still unaccounted for following this week's horrific attacks on Israel. |
| October 13, 2023 13:04 |
In-Town Pool Report #2: Pool gathered for M1 departure Good morning, President Biden will travel to Philadelphia today for an event focusing on the economy and clean energy. He'll then continue to Wilmington, Del., before returning to the White House this evening. The pool has gathered for the President's departure on the South Lawn. |
| October 13, 2023 13:24 |
In-Town Pool Report #3: M1 liftoff, no remarks The president emerged from the Oval Office at 1:15pm and walked toward Marine One, waving to the assembled press but not stopping to answer shouted questions about his calls with the families of Americans in Israel who are unaccounted for. M1 lifted off at 1:21pm. From the WH: Traveling with the President aboard Marine One en route to Joint Base Andrews: Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff Handing off to the out-of-town pool. |
| October 13, 2023 13:54 |
In-Town Pool Report #4: two-minute warning for gaggle From the WH: Principal Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton will gaggle aboard Air Force One in two minutes |
| October 13, 2023 22:59 |
In-Town Pool Report #5: Arrival at the WH, Lid Marine One landed on the South Lawn at 10:50pm. POTUS emerged at 10:52pm. He walked into the WH residence, waving to the press but not stopping to address shouted questions about Israel. The WH called a lid at 10:56pm. |
Pool Reports below by Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner
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| October 13, 2023 13:37 |
Travel pool #1: JBA Marine One landed at 1:30 p.m. POTUS departed at 1:32 and boarded AF1 (the big one) at 1:34. He did not get close enough for press to shout questions over the din. POTUS greeted Sen. Tom Carper, Reps. Madeleine Dean, Brendan Boyle, and Donald Norcross, and Energy Secretary Jennifer Grahnolm before climbing the shorter steps. We are on board waiting for departure. TVs are set to MSNBC. |
| October 13, 2023 13:43 |
Travel pool #2: info on greeters/travelers From the WH: Greeting the President upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews: Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Department of Energy Traveling with the President aboard Air Force One en route to Philadelphia International Airport: Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Department of Energy |
| October 13, 2023 14:09 |
Travel pool #3: Landing Pool had no Internet during the gaggle, apologies. AF1 landed at 2:04 p.m. |
| October 13, 2023 14:28 |
Travel pool #4: POTUS exits and departure POTUS exited AF1 at 2:20, took no questions and entered The Beast at 2:25 after speaking with greeters. One of them, former congressman Bob Brady, is sporting a Phillies Jersey. Press shouted questions about what POTUS told the families this morning. He did not answer. We are rolling. Also: WH confirms that administration officials briefed members of Congress this morning on the gravity of the situation in Israel and Ukraine. This is in response to a question from the gaggle. |
| October 13, 2023 14:31 |
Travel pool #5: Philly greeters From the WH: Greeting the President upon arrival at Philadelphia International Airport: Governor Josh Shapiro (PA) |
| October 13, 2023 14:51 |
Travel pool #6: arrival at Marine terminal Motorcade arrived at Tioga Marine Terminal at 2:48. We drove mostly along the interstate and saw few onlookers, mostly people at work outside the industrial properties we passed. One sign: "Demons 4 false solutions." It is gorgeous outside. From the WH: Traveling with the President via motorcade en route to Tioga Marine Terminal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Governor Josh Shapiro (PA) |
| October 13, 2023 15:04 |
Travel pool #7: Tour POTUS and the tour group rounded a corner and emerged into view at 2:55. Biden chatted with a row of people and had a brief conversation that was hard for us to hear. Jennifer Grahnolm spoke about repurposing older infrastructure. There was talk about unions and laughter about Pennsylvania vs. Delaware. We were surrounded by what I believe are giant stacks of pulp, and there were two "BIDENOMICS" signs and an American flag in view. Press was hustled out at 3:00. |
| October 13, 2023 15:31 |
Travel pool #8: speech begins and info from WH As you can see on the feed, we're outside now. There are perhaps 250 spectators and press in an area between the industrial building and a row of shipping containers. POTUS took the stage at 3:31. More soon. Three items below from the WH: 1. The President is participating in a tour of Tioga Marine Terminal. Tour Participants 2. Participating in a photoline with the President: Governor John Carney, Delaware 3. The President is delivering remarks on how his Bidenomics agenda is creating good-paying union jobs, investing in America, and building the clean energy future. Attendees Pre-Program Speaking Program |
| October 13, 2023 16:10 |
Travel pool #9: speech ends POTUS speech ended at 3:54, lasting 23 minutes. As you heard on the feed, he began with a strong statement of support for Israel. He also gave a big "let's go Phillies" to cheers as many of the club's hats can be seen among the crowd. Surrounded by BIDENOMICS signs, POTUS then spoke about his economic plans and the need to create more union jobs. The promise of hydrogen was, of course, also a big theme. POTUS met with attendees and was asked by Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy what worries him about a potential ground invasion into Gaza. His response: "Death." We were ushered out just after 4. Back in the motorcade now, heading back to the airport. |
| October 13, 2023 16:43 |
Travel pool #10: back at airport and week ahead Motorcade arrived back at the airport at 4:37. We saw even fewer spectators but got beautiful views of the city on I-95 south. We're now on ospreys bound for Wilmington, pool did not spot POTUS exiting the beast. Week ahead guidance is below. Pool asked during the gaggle for details on the Colorado trip and was told they'd be coming later. WEEK AHEAD 10/16 - 10/22 On Monday, the President will travel to Colorado. On Wednesday evening, the President and the First Lady will host a reception in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The Vice President will attend. On Friday morning, the President will welcome President Charles Michel of the European Council and President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission to the White House for the second U.S. - EU Summit since the President took office. The leaders will review the strong cooperation between the United States and the European Union, including our shared commitment to support Ukraine as it defends its sovereignty and to impose costs on Russia for its aggression. They will advance U.S.- EU efforts to accelerate the global clean energy economy based on secure, resilient supply chains, and will continue cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, including digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence. They will also review joint activities to strengthen economic resilience and to address related challenges. Later in the afternoon, the President will participate in a campaign reception in Washington, DC. In the evening, the President will travel to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware where he will remain over the weekend. |
| October 13, 2023 17:08 |
Travel pool #11: arrival in Delaware Our ospreys landed at 4:53, and POTUS exited Marine One at 5:04 going straight to the Beast from the side of the helicopter opposite the press. We're now in another motorcade headed for Wilmington. From the WH: Traveling with the President aboard Marine One en route to Delaware Air National Guard Base: Annie Tomasini, Assistant to the President & Senior Advisor to the President & Director of Oval Office Operations |
| October 13, 2023 17:27 |
Travel pool #12: POTUS home POTUS is home, press is heading to dinner. We have asked but have not been told what he is doing while there. We're scheduled to begin heading back to the WH at 7:55. More details as they come! |
| October 13, 2023 | [APP Note: Report #13 does not exist or was not received by the APP.] |
| October 13, 2023 21:46 |
Travel pool #14: Heading to DANG Press van joined with the motorcade at 9:45 for DANG. |
| October 13, 2023 22:03 |
Travel pool #15: Arrival at DANG and return We arrived at DANG at 9:53, and our ospreys took off at 10:02. We did not see the president. Next stop JBA and handoff! From the WH: Traveling with the President aboard Marine One en route to the White House: Annie Tomasini, Assistant to the President & Senior Advisor to the President & Director of Oval Office Operations |
| October 13, 2023 22:35 |
Travel pool #16: landing and handoff We landed at 10:27. POTUS is heading to the White House. Handing off to the in-town pool. |
Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Pool Reports of October 13, 2023 Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/367292