Vice Presidential Pool Reports of October 16, 2024

VP Travel pool #1 — rolling to airport

The motorcade is headed to DTW for a flight to Trenton, NJ.

Pool did not see VP enter her vehicle.

VP Travel pool #2 — Arrival at DTW.

The motorcade arrived at the airport at 12:23 after an uneventful ride.

VP exited her vehicle at 12:26 in a blue overcoat and scarf. She took pictures w staff and spoke w we pool.

She condemned trump on IVF and answered questions on China, Israel, crime and Trump's fitness for office. More TK.

VP travel #3 — gaggle quotes.

We are taking off.

IVF

"So Donald Trump, I found it to be quite bizarre.. Actually, called himself the father of IVF, and if what he meant is taking responsibility, well, then yeah, he should take responsibility for the fact that one in three women in America lives in a Trump abortion ban state. What he should take responsibility for is that couples who are praying and hoping and working toward growing a family have have been so disappointed and harmed by the fact that IVF treatments have now been put at risk. What he should take responsibility for is what we've been seeing across the country since he hand selected three members of the United States Supreme Court, and they undid the protections of Roe v Wade. What he should take responsibility for is that he's been trying to take away protections against preexisting conditions for for example, women who are survivors of breast cancer. So let's not be distracted by his choice of words. The reality is, his actions have been very harmful to women and families in America on this issue."

In whether she agrees w Obama comments on Blacl men

"let me first say that I'm very proud to have the support of former President Barack Obama, and I think that the important point that I will make over and over again is I don't assume to have the vote of any demographic locked down."

At this point, do you think Donald Trump needs to take a cognitive test?

"Well, I'm gonna say what I've said publicly, and we'll say many times, based on my observations, and I think the observations of many, Donald Trump is increasingly unstable, and as has been said by the people who have worked closely with him, even when he was president, he's unfit to be President of the United States."

On Taiwan:

"Well, let me restate the point I've made many times. I believe in the One China policy, and I believe that there and that Taiwan has a right to defend itself,"

On how she will vote California proposition 36

"I've not voted yet and I've actually not read it yet, but I'll let you know."

VP Travel pool #4 — Israel Gaza question addendum

Asked about the Israel Gaza letter VP said the letter speaks for itself and then asked what legal action should be taken she said "We'll take it one step at a time, if necessary "

VP Travel Pool #5 — landing in Trenton.

AF2 touched down at 2:05 pm.

The flight was uneventful. A campaign official made on off-record visit to the pool. MSNBC was playing on the televisions.

One more note on the gaggle: the comments on IVF and Trump were made to the pool as a statement under the wing before questions were taken.

The comments on Taiwan were in response to a question about Chinese military drills.

VP travel pool #6 — arrival and rolling

VP deplaned at 2:21 pm without her coat and scarf. A group of greeters listed below clapped as she walked down the staircase.

She shook hands and chatted with each of them one at a time before waving to pool and walking into the vice presidential limousine.

We are now headed toward Washington Crossing.

Tarmac Greeters:
• First Lady Tammy Snyder Murphy, New Jersey
• Senator George Helmy (D-NJ)
• Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12)
• Representative Andy Kim (D-NJ-03)
• Lt. Governor Tahesha Way (D-NJ)
• County Executive Dan Benson, Mercer County (D-NJ)
• Representative Brendan Boyle (D-PA-02)
• Representative Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04)
• Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06)

VP Travel pool #7 — arrival.

The motorcade arrived at the venue at 2:42. Along the way, we saw vibrant fall colors and many onlookers. Along with pockets of supporters, there were two clusters of Trump supporters waving signs, one larger than the other that included a woman who gave the motorcade the finger.

The venue is Washington Crossing historic park. The crowd is set up around a large white structure that looks like a barn, with a red banner that says "country over party" above the opening. A stage is set up in front. The Delaware river is behind.

Pool is behind the TV riser — with a blocked view — and the event is open press but we will try to send details. The program has not yet begun.

Here is a list of speakers and details from the campaign:

Vice President Harris is delivering remarks at a Harris Walz campaign event at Washington Crossing Historic Park.

Speakers:

Former Congressman Jim Greenwood (R-PA)
Former Congressman David Trott (R-MI)
Former Congressman Denver Riggleman (R-VA)
Former Congressman Mickey Edwards (R-OK)
Former Congressman Chris Shays (R-CT)
Former Congressman Barbara Comstock (R-VA)
Former Lieutenant Governor of Georgia Geoff Duncan
Former Trump Administration Official Olivia Troye
Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL)

Program:

Bob and Kristina Lange, Pennsylvania farmers, Introducers
Vice President Kamala Harris

VP travel pool #8 — Harris being introduced.

Bob and Kristina Lange, Pennsylvania Farmers

And former Trump supporters, are on stage introducing VP.

Bob Lange saying Jan 6 is straw that broke the camels back for him.

The prior speakers including Olivia Troye and Adam Kinzinger are standing on either side of the riser behind them.

VP speaking shortly.

VP Travel pool #10 -- holding for Fox interview

Pool is now holding:

On behalf of the Harris-Walz campaign

Vice President Harris is participating in a taped interview with Fox News Anchor Bret Baier at Washington Crossing Historic Park that will air this evening at 6pm on Fox News.

VP Travel Pool #11 — leaving Washington Crossing

The motorcade is leaving for the Trenton airport.

VP Travel pool #12. — departing Trenton.

The motorcade arrived at the airport at 6:08 p.m. VP exited her vehicle at 6:11 and took a staff photo. When asked how the interview was she appeared to mouth "it was good" per fellow pooler. We will take off for Milwaukee shortly.

VP Travel Pool #13 — landing and new Fallon quotes

AF 2 touched down in Milwaukee at 7:02 central time. Campaign comms director Brian Fallon visited the pool and spoke briefly about the Fox interview.

"I think there's a good number of independents and haley style republicans who are very open to voting for VP harris and that's why we are open to doing events with republicans and on Fox News"

"We feel like like we definitely achieved what we set out to achieve in the sense that she was able to reach an audience that is probably been not exposed to the arguments she's been making on the trail and she also got to show her toughness in standing tall against a hostile interviewer."

VP Travel Pool #14 — rolling to RON

VP stepped off AF2 at 7:12 local time and walked into her vehicle. We are now rolling toward RON.

VP travel pool #15 — RON and lid

Motorcade arrives at the RON at 7:28. We have a lid.