Vice Presidential Pool Reports of October 1, 2024

VP Pool Report #1

Good afternoon from your pooler. We are currently holding in the motorcade as VPOTUS plans to go to Josephine Butler Parks Center for an off-site event.

Update: We're still holding. But update.

On background from a WH official: Vice President Harris will travel to states impacted by Hurricane Helene. She is going to Georgia tomorrow and will also travel to North Carolina in the coming days.

The Vice president boarded the motorcade, and we are now mobile.

The VP arrived at the Josephine Butler Parks Center at around 2:30

Vice President Harris dispatched back to the residence, and we are on our way. For some reason, my email with the text of her statement didn't come through so here it is. Signing off now. Thank you.

So today, Iran launched approximately 200 ballistic missiles at Israel in a reckless embrace an attack. I condemn this attack unequivocally.

I'm clear eyed. Iran is a destabilizing, dangerous force in the Middle East, and today's attack on Israel only further demonstrates that fact. Earlier today, I was in the Situation Room with President Biden and our national security team as we monitored the attack in real time and ensured that the protection of US personnel in the region is paramount.

I fully support President Biden's order for the US military to shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel, just as we did in April.

We are still assessing the impact, but initial indications are that Israel, with our assistance, was able to defeat this attack, our joint defenses have been effective, and this operation and successful cooperation saved many innocent lives. As I have said, I will always ensure Israel has the ability to defend itself against Iran and Iran backed terrorist militias. My commitment to the security of Israel is unwavering.

And let us be clear, Iran is not only a threat to Israel, Iran is also a threat to American personnel in the region, American interests and innocent civilians across the region who suffer at the hands of Iran based and backed terrorist proxies. We will never hesitate to take whatever action is necessary to defend us forces and interests against Iran and Iran backed terrorists, and we will continue to work with our allies and partners to disrupt Iran's aggressive behavior and hold them accountable.

We have a lid. Have a good evening all.

The Vice President arrived to the Naval Observatory. We have a lid.

Thanks, everyone.

Update from the Harris-Walz campaign:

On Tuesday, October 1, Vice President Harris participated in two taped interviews with local TV outlets: one with Jon Delano of KDKA-TV Pittsburgh, and one with Richard Elliott of WSB-TV in Atlanta. The interviews aired Tuesday evening.

On behalf of the Harris-Walz campaign

On Tuesday, October 1, Vice President Harris participated in two taped interviews with local TV outlets: one with Jon Delano of KDKA-TV Pittsburgh, and one with Richard Elliott of WSB-TV in Atlanta. The interviews aired Tuesday evening.