Vice Presidential Pool Reports of February 10, 2025

VPOTUS Pool Report #1 Feb. 10

Air Force 2 touched down at 8:52 a.m. at Orly, outside Paris. Uneventful, if cramped, flight. No one came back. Taxiing to arrival ceremony let on wet, foggy day.

VPOTUS Pool Report #2 Feb. 10

After a delay of about a half hour, VPOTUS Vance came down the AF2 stairs holding Mirabel.The other kids and Mrs Vance walked down. They were greeted by Manuel Valls, the minister for Overseas France. The US embassy's charge, David McCawley also greeted them. Rolling to Intercontinental.

VPOTUS Pool Report #3 Feb. 10

VPOTUS Vance's motorcade drove into the Elysee Palace for what was described as an informal working dinner at 8:26 pm Paris time. Someone shouted a quick question about his family and he said "They're great." He was greeted by a protocol officer and disappeared inside the palace. (Thanks to Tara Prindiville of NBC, who was in position to see and hear him.)

One note: While the pool is staying at the Intercontinental, VPOTUS and his family are staying at the American ambassador's residence, a huge mansion famous because it was where Lindbergh stayed after flying across the Atlantic — and before he became central an earlier America First movement. Later was the headquarters of the Luftwaffe during the occupation of Paris.

A look ahead: The Vice President is expected to address the AI summit Tuesday morning Paris time. He then goes back to the Palace for a more formal lunch and back to the American residence for bilaterals.

Good night.