In-Town Pool Reports of March 15, 2021

in-town pool report 1

Good morning from the White House, where it's chilly and clear. The pool has been tested for covid.

The current schedule for the day: An 11a covid briefing, a 12:30 press briefing, and remarks on the American Rescue Plan by POTUS at 1:45 pm.

I'll update with any changes.

in-town pool report 2

The 11a covid briefing is scheduled to begin now. You can watch here.

in-town pool report 3 -- lunch lid

At 11:35, the WH called a lunch lid until 12:15.

in-town pool report 4 -- two-minute press briefing warning

... at 12:45 pm.

in-town pool report 6

At 2p, a 2-minute warning for POTUS remarks in the State Dining Room

in town pool report 7

POTUS entered the State Dining Room at 2:02 pm and began his remarks, which you can stream live.

He strode alone to the podium, wearing a diagonally striped tie, and took off his mask before he spoke.

In town pool report 8

POTUS wrapped his prepared remarks at 2:10. As he stepped away from the podium, he heard one shouted question, on whether former President Trump should play a role in encouraging vaccines, and returned to the podium to answer it.

POTUS then left the podium about 2:11 and ignored a chorus of shouted questions.

in-town pool report 9 -- travel/photo lid

We have a travel/photo lid as of 3:27p.