Pool Reports of September 19, 2024

In-town pool report #1

Good morning! I'm looking forward to being your in-town pooler today.

Below is President Biden's schedule. I will let you know of any changes.

10:00 AM THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief
Closed Press

12:40 PM THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route to the Economic Club of Washington, D.C.
South Grounds
In-Town Travel Pool (Gather 12:25 PM – Palm Room Doors)

1:15 PM THE PRESIDENT deliver remarks at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
In-Town Travel Pool

1:55 PM THE PRESIDENT departs the Economic Club of Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
In-Town Travel Pool

2:00 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives to the White House
South Grounds
In-Town Travel Pool

7:35 PM THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
South Grounds
In-Town Travel Pool (Gather 7:20 PM – Palm Room Doors)

8:45 PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute 47th Annual Awards Gala
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
In-Town Travel Pool

9:30 PM THE PRESIDENT departs the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
In-Town Travel Pool

9:35 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives to the White House
South Grounds
In-Town Travel Pool

Briefing Schedule

2:15 PM Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Jared Bernstein

In-town pool report #2 - Lunch lid

We have a lunch lid until 12:00 PM.

In-town pool report #3 -- Gathering

Pool gathered at the Palm Room Doors at 12:23pm ahead of POTUS' departure for the Economic Club of Washington D.C.

He is scheduled to speak at 1:15pm ET.

In-town pool report #4 - rolling

Motorcade is rolling at 12:49pm.

From the White House: Traveling with the President via motorcade en route to The Westin Washington:

Chair Jared Bernstein, Council of Economic Advisers
Jeff Zients, Assistant to the President & Chief of Staff
Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff
Steve Ricchetti, Assistant to the President & Counselor to the President
Mike Donilon, Assistant to the President & Senior Advisor to the President
Annie Tomasini, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff
Natalie Quillian, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff
Lael Brainard, Assistant to the President & National Economic Advisor
Ryan Montoya, Assistant to the President & Director of Scheduling & Advance
Vinay Reddy, Assistant to the President & Director of Speechwriting
Ashley Williams, Deputy Assistant to the President & Senior Advisor to the President & Director of Strategic Outreach
John McCarthy, Deputy Assistant to the President & Senior Advisor for Political Engagement
Jenny Kaplan, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the Director of the Office of Public Engagement
Dilpreet Sidhu, Special Assistant to the President & NSC Deputy Chief of Staff
Jacob Spreyer, Special Assistant to the President & Personal Aide to the President

In-town pool report #5 — Arrival

Pool arrived at the Westin at 12:55pm after an uneventful ride.

In-town pool report #6 - Photo line

Passing along from the White House:

The President is participating in a photoline:

Senator Tom Carper (DE)
Senator Ben Cardin (MD)
Rep. Steny Hoyer (MD-05)

In-town pool report #7 - POTUS remarks begin

POTUS started speaking at 1:14pm ET. He is delivering remarks at the Economic Club of Washington D.C.

He said yesterday was an "important day" for the country. But said "it doesn't mean our work is done, far from it."

Please check quotes against transcript. President Biden's remarks are being live streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl5Cn9Bk7i4

POTUS was introduced by David Rubenstein, Chairman of the Economic Club of Washington, D.C.

In town pool report #8 — POTUS remarks conclude

President Biden concluded his remarks at 1:47pm.

He touted the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut yesterday, but said there is "more work to do."

President Biden said that he has not spoken to Federal Reserve Chair Powell since he became president.

"We're a nation of possibilities," Biden said as he concluded his remarks.

Please check quotes against transcript. As a reminder, President Biden's full remarks can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl5Cn9Bk7i4

In-town pool report #9 - Arrival at White House

Pool departed the Westin at 1:52pm and returned to the White House at 1:58pm after an uneventful ride.

Pool saw POTUS depart the Beast and walk towards the Oval Office at 2pm ET.

In-town pool report #10 - 2 minute warning on press briefing

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In-town pool report #11 - Dinner lid until 7:00 pm

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In-town pool report #12 - Gathering

Pool gathered just before 7:20pm at the Palm Room Doors for President Biden’s departure for the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

POTUS is set to deliver remarks at 8:45pm at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute 47th Annual Awards Gala.

In-town pool report #13 - Rolling

Pool is rolling at 7:33pm.

Your pooler was not able to see the president board the Beast.

In-town pool report #14 - Arrival

Pool arrived at the Convention Center at 7:40pm ET after an uneventful ride. Some spectators were filming as the motorcade passed by.

Your pooler did not see the president enter the Convention Center. As we arrived, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto was being introduced.

The gala is being held in a large event space in the Convention Center. It’s a bustling event, with several attendees, wearing tuxedos and long dresses, chatting at their tables or standing.

In-town pool report #15 - Photo line

Passing along two notes from the White House:

The President is participating in a photo line with:

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (NV)
Rep. Nydia Velázquez (NY-7)
Rep. Grace Napolitano (CA-31)
Rep. Raúl Grijalva (AZ-7)
Rep. Linda Sánchez (CA-38)
Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21)
Rep. Henry Cuellar (TX-28)
Rep. Tony Cárdenas (CA-29)
Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20)
Rep. Raul Ruiz (CA-25)
Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-52)
Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33)
Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03)
Rep. Norma Torres (CA-35)
Rep. Nanette Barragán (CA-44)
Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24)
Rep. Lou Correa (CA-46)
Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)
Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (TX-24)
Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09)
Rep. Chuy García (IL-04)
Rep. Sylvia Garcia (TX-29)
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14)
Rep. Lori Trahan (MA-03)
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03)
Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15)
Rep. Greg Casar (TX-35)
Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06)
Rep. Maxwell Frost (FL-10)
Rep. Robert Garcia (CA-42)
Rep. Rob Menendez, Jr. (NJ-08)
Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06)

The President traveled in the motorcade en route to Walter E. Washington Convention Center with:

Stephen Benjamin, Assistant to the President & Senior Advisor to the President & Director of the Office of Public Engagement
Ryan Montoya, Assistant to the President & Director of Scheduling & Advance
Tom Perez, Assistant to the President & Senior Advisor to the President & Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
Shuwanza Goff, Assistant to the President & Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs
Luisana Perez Fernandez, Special Assistant to the President & Director of Coalitions Media
Dilpreet Sidhu, Special Assistant to the President & NSC Deputy Chief of Staff
Aviva Feuerstein, Special Assistant to the President & Senior Presidential Speechwriter
Jacob Spreyer, Special Assistant to the President & Personal Aide to the President
Julia Reed, Special Assistant to the President & Deputy Director of Oval Office Operations
Alma Acosta Garcia, Special Assistant to the President & House Legislative Affairs Liaison

In-town pool report #16 - POTUS remarks begin

President Biden, wearing a black tuxedo with a bowtie, began speaking at 8:33pm. He took the stage to a standing ovation.

President Biden was introduced by Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), who is the Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute.

The pool is sitting in the back of the large event venue. We are to President Biden's left.

President Biden's remarks are being live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHU60EkmCz0

In-town pool report #17 - POTUS remarks conclude

President Biden concluded his remarks at 8:52pm. He walked off the stage to the song, Despacito.

Please check quotes against transcript. Just a reminder, you can find the full event live-stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHU60EkmCz0

"We've got to stop saying that immigrants are poisoning the blood of America. They are the blood of America," President Biden said to applause.

"Together, we're making the most significant investment in the Latino community," he said, but added there's more work to be done, including passing "comprehensive immigration reform."

He also frequently invoked former President Trump -- "We cannot go down that road .. attacking voting rights, banning choice nationwide, already eliminating affirmative action," Biden said of his predecessor.

In-town pool report #18 - Back at White House

Pool returned to the White House at 9:10pm after an uneventful, short ride from the Convention Center.

President Biden sat in the Beast for a few minutes upon arrival at the White House. Your pooler saw President Biden enter the residence from a distance at 9:17pm ET.

In-town pool report #19 - Lid

The White House called a lid at 9:18pm ET.

Have a great night!