Pool Reports of October 7, 2023

Pool Report #1 — Statement

Good Morning,

The White House Press Office passes along the following statement this morning

"Senior national security officials briefed the President this morning on the appalling Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel. The President will continue to receive updates and White House officials remain in close contact with Israeli partners."

Pool Report 2 — Pool Call Time Change

Pool call time was moved from 12pm to 1pm

That's all I have, if I get anything else will be sure to send out note

Pool Report 3-- POTUS to Speak

Just flagging the updated weekend guidance...

Update:

On Saturday afternoon, the President will deliver remarks on the terrorist attacks in Israel. These remarks in the State Dining Room will be covered by the in-house pool.

EDT

2:30 PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks on the terrorist attacks in Israel
State Dining Room
In-House Pool (Gather 2:15 PM – Palm Room Doors)

Pool Report 4 -- Biden call w/ Jordan's King Abdullah II

From the White House Press Office

"President Biden spoke with King Abdullah II of Jordan following his call with Prime Minister Netanyahu. The President continues to receive regular updates on the situation in Israel from his national security team."

Pool Report 5 — Holding

As of 2:30pm pool still holding by the Palm Room Doors. Cameras have been allowed inside for pre-set.

Pool Report 6 — 2 min warning

Pool is in position in the State Dining Room...

2:46pm 2 min warning given

Remarks will also be livestreamed on White House website

Whitehouse.gov/live

Pool Report 7- Biden remarks/no questions

POTUS entered the State Dining Room at 2:48pm joined by Sec of State Blinken

Spotted in the room (h/t to AP'sSeung Min Kim)

Chief of Staff Jeff Zients
Annie Tomacini
Brett McGurk
Anita Dunn
Mike Donilon

POTUS said "my administration's support for Israel's security is rock solid and unwavering."

Called scenes out of Israel "heartbreaking"

Left at 2:51p without taking any questions shouted by reporters.

Pool Report 8 -- Lunch Lid

Lunch lid to 4:45pm. per the press office

Pool Report 9 — Pool Gathered

Pool has been gathered and loaded into vans as of 5pm.

Pool Report 10- Church

Motorcade departed WH grounds at 5:15pm.

Arrived at Holy Trinity at 5:23pm and POTUS entered church shortly after.

Pool Report 11 — Back at WH

POTUS walked out of Holy Trinity at 6:31pm

A group of excited children and their parents were gathered at the corner of the street hoping to catch a glimpse of POTUS .

Motorcade arrived back to the WH at 6:39p

Pool Report 12 - Lid/Biden on phone

POTUS was spotted on his phone as he walked into the residence.

Lid was called at 6:42pm