Pool Reports by Joseph Clark, The Washington Times
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| September 5, 2022 08:17 |
Out-of-town pool report #1- checking in Good morning, This is your out-of-town print pooler checking in from ahead of the 8:30 a.m. call time. The out-of-town pool is gathering at the JBA visitor center. Schedule for first leg of trip below per White House: 8:30 AM Out-of-Town Pool Call Time Joint Base Andrews Overhang 10:05 AM THE PRESIDENT departs Joint Base Andrews en route Milwaukee, Wisconsin Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Pool 10:55 AM THE PRESIDENT arrives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Open Press 12:15 PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks celebrating Labor Day and the dignity of American workers; The Secretary of Labor attends Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Open Press 1:40 PM THE PRESIDENT departs Milwaukee, Wisconsin en route Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Open Press |
| September 5, 2022 09:36 |
Out-of-town pool report #2 - pool aboard AF1 Good morning, The out-of-town pool has boarded Air Force One and is awaiting President Biden's arrival to JBA. President Biden is expected to arrive in approximately 45 minutes. |
| September 5, 2022 09:39 |
Out-of-town pool report #3 - Traveling with President and First Lady Good morning, Per the White House: Traveling with the President and the First Lady aboard Marine One en route Joint Base Andrews: Annie Tomasini, Assistant to the President & Director of Oval Office Operations |
| September 5, 2022 10:24 |
Out-of-town pool report #4 Marine One landed at JBA at 10:07 a.m. President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden exited Marine One at 10:12 a.m. President Biden, wearing a dark blue sport coat, white shirt and no tie, saluted and before giving a wave to the press. He took no questions from the press. The First Lady, wearing a green dress kissed, the President before parting ways. The President boarded Air Force One at 10:14 a.m. Air Force One will depart JBA shortly. Traveling with the President aboard Air Force One en route General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, WI: Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff |
| September 5, 2022 11:12 |
Out-of-town pool report #5 - Arrival in Wisconsin Air Force One took off from Joint Base Andrews at approximately 10:26 a.m. ET and arrived at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, WI at 10:52 a.m. CT after an uneventful flight. President Biden exited Air Force One at 11:01 a.m. CT. Greeting the President upon arrival at General Mitchell International Airport: Cavalier "Chevy" Johnson, Mayor of Milwaukee David Crowley, County Executive President Biden entered the beast at 11:04 a.m. CT. He did not take questions from the press. The motorcade is en route to Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| September 5, 2022 11:20 |
Out-of-town pool report #6 - WH comments on OPEC+ White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre sends the following: "The President has been clear that energy supply should meet demand to support economic growth and lower prices for American consumers and consumers around the world. The President has taken action – including historic release of oil from US and global strategic reserves and working with allies on a price cap on Russian oil to ensure we maintain a global supply of oil, even as we punish Putin for his action. U.S. oil production is up by more than half a million barrels per day since the beginning of the year and is on track to be up by more than one million barrels per day by the end of the year, on the way to a new production record next year. Americans have seen gas prices come down every day this summer — 12 consecutive weeks of price declines at the pump and the fastest decline in over a decade. President Biden is determined to continue to take every step necessary to shore up energy supplies and lower energy prices." |
| September 5, 2022 12:37 |
Out-of-town pool report #7 - arrival at venue The motorcade arrived at Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at 11:20 a.m. CT after an uneventful, sunny drive along Lake Michigan. Small crowds were gathered outside of the venue, which is hosting the Milwaukee Laborfest, as the president arrived. No protestors were visible. A few union signs were spotted in the crowd. President Biden is expected to deliver remarks at 12:15 p.m. CT. |
| September 5, 2022 11:41 |
Out-of-town pool report #8 - photoline with President Biden at the Milwaukee Laborfest Participating in a photoline with President Biden at the Milwaukee Laborfest: Governor Tony Evers (WI) |
| September 5, 2022 12:10 |
Out-of-town pool report #9 - Livestream of POTUS remarks in Milwaukee Good afternoon, President Biden is scheduled to speak at the Milwaukee Laborfest at 12:15 p.m. CT. His remarks will be streamed live via the following link: |
| September 5, 2022 12:22 |
Out-of-town pool report #10 - speaker lineup at Milwaukee Laborfest Per the White House: The President is delivering remarks to members of the labor community in Wisconsin, local elected leaders, labor leaders and advocates. Speaking Program — President Biden’s remarks will be streamed live via the following link: |
| September 5, 2022 12:33 |
Out-of-town pool report # 11- additional greeters at General Mitchell International Airport President Biden was greeted by the following people at General Mitchell International Airport in addition to those noted in pool report #5: Dominique Johnson, wife of Mayor Cavalier "Chevy" Johnson, Mayor of Milwaukee The full list of greeters is below: Cavalier "Chevy" Johnson, Mayor of Milwaukee David Crowley, County Executive Dominique Johnson, wife of Mayor Cavalier "Chevy" Johnson, Mayor of Milwaukee Ericka Crowley, wife of David Crowley, County Executive |
| September 5, 2022 12:36 |
Out-of-town pool report #12 - 2 min until POTUS remarks The White House passed a 2 min warning for President Biden’s remarks in Milwaukee at 12:35 p.m. CT. |
| September 5, 2022 13:17 |
Out-of-town pool report #13 - POTUS remarks in Milwaukee President Biden took the stage in Milwaukee at 12:27 p.m. CT. The bleachers at the venue were nearly full when President Biden took the stage. Rows of attendees also stood behind the bleachers. The crowd stood and cheered loudly as President Biden began his remarks and at several points throughout his speech. Many raised their cell phones to take photos and videos of the speech. Some in the crowd waived American Flags. President Biden was introduced by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, and by Laborers Local 113 member Eduardo Marquez. "We have a president who understands the challenges facing families and is willing to work with us to find common sense solutions," Mr. Evers said of President Biden. Mr. Marquez commented on the bipartisan infrastructure law passed under President Biden "that will creat so many jobs for laborers to repair our bridges, water systems and many other things." President Biden's remarks focused on his administration's work to create middle class jobs. At several points he made comments critical of "ultra-MAGA" Republicans. "We remain in the battle for the soul of America," Mr. Biden said. Mr. Biden was heckled near the end of his remarks by a man seated near the stage. The pooler could not make out what the individual shouted. The heckler was quickly removed by security. While the heckler was being removed, Mr. Biden encouraged security to let him go. "Everyone is entitled to be an idiot," Mr. Biden said. See link for live stream of President Biden's remarks: |
| September 5, 2022 13:33 |
Out-of-town pool report #14 - en route to airport The motorcade departed Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at 1:28 p.m. CT en route to General Mitchell International Airport. President Biden took photos with Laborfest attendees for several minutes following his remarks before departing. The pool was quickly led to the press van upon departure and your pooler did not see President Biden enter the Beast. |
| September 5, 2022 13:49 |
Out-of-town pool report #15 The motorcade arrived at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee at 1:39 p.m. CT. President Biden gave no remarks to the press after exiting the beast. He boarded Air Force One at 1:41 p.m. CT. Air Force One will depart for Pittsburgh shortly. See schedule below: 4:00 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Open Press 5:30 PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks celebrating Labor Day and the dignity of American workers; The Secretary of Labor attends United Steelworkers of America Local Union 2227, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Open Press 7:20 PM THE PRESIDENT departs Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania en route Joint Base Andrews Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Open Press |
| September 5, 2022 13:51 |
Out-of-town pool report #16 - traveling aboard Air Force One Traveling with the President aboard Air Force One en route Pittsburgh International Airport in Pittsburgh, PA: Secretary Marty Walsh, U.S. Department of Labor Annie Tomasini, Assistant to the President & Director of Oval Office Operations |
| September 5, 2022 16:16 |
Out-of-town pool report #17 - arrival in Pittsburgh Air Force One landed at Pittsburgh International Airport at 3:54 p.m. ET. President Biden exited Air Force One at 4:08 p.m. and walked to Marine One without taking questions from the press. The pool loaded into an Osprey and was wheels up at 4:16 p.m en route to United Steelworkers of America Local Union 2227, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. |
| September 5, 2022 16:22 |
Out-of-town pool report #18 - traveling aboard Marine One Traveling with the President aboard Marine One en route Allegheny County Airport Landing Zone: Secretary Marty Walsh, U.S. Department of Labor |
| September 5, 2022 16:38 |
Out-of-town pool report #19 Marine One landed at Allegheny County Airport at approximately 4:29 p.m. President Biden exited Marine One at approximately 4:31 p.m. Greeting the President upon arrival at Allegheny County Airport Landing Zone: Senator Bob Casey (PA) President Biden did not take questions from the press before entering the beast. Motorcade is en route to United Steelworkers of America Local Union 2227, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as of 4:36 p.m. |
| September 5, 2022 16:57 |
Out-of-town pool report #20 - arrival at union hall The motorcade arrived at United Steelworkers of America Local Union 2227 at 4:41 p.m. The pool was escorted directly to tents staged at the venue. The pooler did not see President Biden exit the beast. The short motorcade was uneventful. No crowds of supporters or protestors were seen. Note: America Local Union 2227 is located in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania Southeast of Pittsburgh proper. President Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks at 5:30 p.m. His remarks will be streamed live at: |
| September 5, 2022 16:59 |
Out-of-town pool report #21 - POTUS and Lt. Gov. Fetterman Per the White House upon arrival at United Steelworkers of America Local Union 2227: The President is greeting with Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman (PA). |
| September 5, 2022 17:01 |
Out-of-town pool report #22 Per the White House: Greeting the President upon arrival at Pittsburgh International Airport: Colonel Troy Wing, Commander, 171st Air Refueling Wing |
| September 5, 2022 17:36 |
Out-of-town pool report #23 - speakers program in Pennsylvania President Biden emerged form the interior of the union hall with Pensylvanial Lt. Gov John Fetterman, a Democrat, at approximately 5:15 p.m. to cheers from union members and their families gathered outside. Mr. Biden and Mr. Fetterman posed for photos with attendees for several minutes once outside. The crowd gathered around the a podium on the exterior of the union hall as the speaking program began at approximately 5:20 p.m. The setting for Mr. Biden’s speech in Pennsylvania is far more intimate than the venue in Milwaukee. The president is delivering remarks to members of the United Steelworkers in Pittsburgh, along with their families, labor leaders, and elected officials. Speaking Program: Mr. Biden is scheduled to speak at 5:30 p.m. His remarks will be streamed live at: |
| September 5, 2022 17:46 |
Out-of-town pool report # 24 - 2 min warning The White House passed a 2 min warning until President Biden’s speech at 5:44 p.m. His remarks will be streamed live at: |
| September 5, 2022 18:09 |
Out-of-town pool report #25 - POTUS remarks in Pennsylvania President Biden began speaking at 5:45 p.m and was met with cheers by the crowd gathered in a half circle around and in close proximity to the podium. Several attendees in the crowd were wearing black shirts that said "Steelworkers Forged Together" in yellow text on the back. Others wore shirts with the United Steele Workers logo on the back. Mr. Biden praised Lt. Gov. and U.S. Senate hopeful John Fetterman, a Democrat, early in his speech. Mr. Biden said that he would want to be next to Mr. Fetterman if he were "in a fox hole." Mr Biden also returned to the theme of "ultra-MAGA" Republicans warning that the U.S. has reached an "inflection point" and that "democracy is at stake." "This is not your Republican Party," Mr. Biden said. "These guys are different." Mr. Biden also spoke about job creation under his administration. Mr. Biden concluded his remarks at 6:06 p.m. and was met with a round of cheers. After finishing his remarks he posed for photographs with attendees in front of the stage. |
| September 5, 2022 18:41 |
Out-of-town pool report #26 - departing The president was seen mingling with attendees for approximately 25 minutes following his speech. At one point the President grabbed what appeared to be a cup cake from a table near where press had gathered. The President waved but did not respond to shouted questions. He then ate the cup cake. The pool was shuttled to the press van at 6:30 p.m. to prepare for departure from United Steelworkers of America Local Union 2227. The pooler did not see the President enter the beast. Motorcade departed for Allegheny County Airport at 6:36 p.m. |
| September 5, 2022 19:10 |
Out-of-town pool report # #27 - Pittsburgh International Airport arrival The pool reached Allegheny County Airport at approximately 6:41 p.m. and was immediately escorted to the awaiting Osprey. The pooler did not see POTUS board Marine One. Pool was wheels up at approximately 6:47 p.m. en route to Pittsburgh International Airport. Traveling with the President aboard Marine One en route Pittsburgh International Airport: Secretary Marty Walsh, U.S. Department of Labor Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff Annie Tomasini, Assistant to the President & Director of Oval Office Operations Karine Jean-Pierre, Assistant to the President & Press Secretary Liz Shuler, President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) The pool landed at Pittsburgh International Airport at 6:55 p.m. Marine One had landed and was taxiing toward Air Force One by the time the pooler exited the Osprey. President Biden exited Marine One at 7:03 p.m. As he exited he donned a baseball cap and gave a slight wave to the press. He had doffed his sport coat which he carried as he walked to Air Force One. He boarded at 7:04 p.m. without taking questions. Traveling with the President aboard Air Force One en route Joint Base Andrews: Secretary Marty Walsh, U.S. Department of Labor Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff Annie Tomasini, Assistant to the President & Director of Oval Office Operations Karine Jean-Pierre, Assistant to the President & Press Secretary Curtis Ried, Special Assistant to the President & NSC Senior Director for Multilateral Affairs Carla Frank, Special Assistant to the President & Director of Strategic Planning Travis Dredd, Special Assistant to the President & Trip Director Sheila Grant, Special Assistant to the President & & Senior Presidential Speechwriter Erika Dinkel-Smith, Director of Labor Engagement Liz Shuler, President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) The press has boarded Air Force One and will be wheels up en route to JBA shortly. |
| September 5, 2022 20:15 |
Out-of-town pool report #28 - JBA arrival Air Force One landed at Joint Base Andrews at approximately 7:57 p.m. President Biden exited Air Force One at 8:05 p.m. and walked directly to Marine One. President Biden did not take questions. Marine One departed at 8:14 p.m. en route to the White House. |
| September 5, 2022 20:17 |
Out-of-town pool report #29 - traveling on Marine One Traveling with the President aboard Marine One en route White House: Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff Annie Tomasini, Assistant to the President & Director of Oval Office Operations Karine Jean-Pierre, Assistant to the President & Press Secretary |
Pool Reports below by Rob Crilly, Daily Mail
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| September 5, 2022 20:28 |
In-town pool report #1: South lawn Marine One was wheels down on the south lawn at 20:24. POTUS disembarked amid the occasional spot of rain at 20:26. He was tieless and walked alone to the residence with a briefcase in hand. He ignored shouted questions other than turning briefly to smile. |
| September 5, 2022 20:31 |
In-town pool report #2: russia Apologies. Your Pooler couldn't hear anything but apparently POTUS said 'no' to a shouted question about whether Russia should be designated a state sponsor of terrorism. And then smiled. |
| September 5, 2022 20:35 |
In-town pool report #3: lid White House called a travel photo lid at 20:34. Goodnight everyone. Enjoy the rest of your Labor Day |
Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Pool Reports of September 5, 2022 Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/357642