Pool Reports by Lissandra Villa de Petrzelka, The Boston Globe
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| April 25, 2024 11:27 |
In-town pool report #1: South Lawn departure, quotes POTUS briefly addressed press on his way to Marine One about his meeting with Abigail Edan. Brief quotes: "It went really well. Her dad, her family sent me a note" saying she said, "you know, I love Joe Biden." "We had her on the swings." He said she was in the Oval Office. "She was really good." Biden said he hasn't seen the video of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, but "I know about it." President Biden came out of the White House at about 11:15 a.m. EST. He boarded Marine One at 11:18 a.m. EST, which took off at 11:21 a.m. EST. Pool gathered at about 10:55 a.m. |
| April 25, 2024 11:29 |
In-town pool report #2: Traveling with POTUS Per White House, here is who is traveling with POTUS: "Traveling with the President aboard Marine One en route to Joint Base Andrews: Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff |
Pool Reports below by Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times
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| April 25, 2024 11:42 |
Out of town pool report #1 JBA arrival/ AF1 takeoff Hello and Happy Thursday! I'll be your pool reporter today for the president's trip to New York. Marine one landed at Joint Base Andrews at 11:31 am. The President exited M1 and was greeted by service members at 11:34 am. He wore aviators, a suit and a blue tie. He waved to the press but did not stop for shouted questions. He entered AF1 at 11:35 am. AF1 is moving at 11:41 am. From the White House: Traveling with the President aboard Air Force One en route to Hancock Field Air National Guard Base: Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff Here is the schedule for today: EDT 10:00 AM In-Town Pool Call Time 10:00 AM THE PRESIDENT receives the President's Daily Brief 10:15 AM Out-of-Town Pool Call Time 11:10 AM THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews 11:30 AM THE PRESIDENT departs Joint Base Andrews en route to Hancock Field Air National Guard Base 12:40 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base 2:00 PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks on how the CHIPS and Science Act and his Investing in America agenda are growing the economy and creating jobs in Central New York and communities across the country 3:30 PM THE PRESIDENT departs Hancock Field Air National Guard Base en route to John F. Kennedy International Airport 4:30 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives at John F. Kennedy International Airport 4:40 PM THE PRESIDENT departs John F. Kennedy International Airport en route to the Westchester County Airport 5:00 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives at the Westchester County Airport 6:15 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a campaign event 7:30 PM THE PRESIDENT departs Westchester County Airport route the Wall Street Landing Zone 7:50 PM THE PRESIDENT arrives at the Wall Street Landing Zone Briefing Schedule EDT Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will gaggle aboard Air Force One en route to Syracuse, New York |
| April 25, 2024 12:56 |
Out of town pool report #2 AF1 landing/ rolling AF1 landed at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base at 12:33 PM. The President exited AF1 at 12:48 PM and was greeted by service members, Senator Charles Schumer, Governor Kathy Hochul and county executive Ryan McMahon. The president gave the governor a hug and a kiss on the cheek, shook hands with the senator and the county executive and chatted for a couple minutes. He entered his motorcade at 12:52 PM. We're rolling at 12:55 PM. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and John Kirby, spokesman for the national security council, briefed for about 10 minutes. Kirby was asked about the U.S. transferring equipment to partners in Haiti, as well as Israel and Gaza, reports of mass graves and Saudi Arabia. Karine was asked about the Supreme Court immunity case, campus protests and the latest numbers on the economy, as well as other topics. They were streamed on Whitehouse.gov/live Full list of greeters from the White House: Governor Kathy Hochul (NY) |
| April 25, 2024 13:15 |
Out of town pool report #3 Rubenstein museum arrival After an uneventful ride, the president's motorcade arrived at the Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology at roughly 1:10 PM. As we got close to the museum, crowds were spotted along the sidewalks snapping pictures of the motorcade. A group of what appeared to be more than 100 pro-Palestine protesters stood across the street from the museum chanting "Ceasefire now." Some held "Genocide Joe" signs. From the White House: Traveling with the President via motorcade en route to Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology: Governor Kathy Hochul (NY) |
| April 25, 2024 13:51 |
Out of town pool report #4 Micron briefing The president entered the semiconductor exhibit in the museum at 1:18 PM. A sign behind him read, "Project Funded by President Joe Biden's Chips and Science Act." He was presented with a plaque by the Micron officials. "They're all this size," Biden joked. Sanjay Mehrotra, the chief executive of Micron Technology, began briefing the president. "When I look at this I think about how consequential this will be," Biden said as he looked at the model of the future Micron site. Mehrota noted how a small percentage of semiconductors are currently manufactured in the U.S. He says the grants to Micron from the CHIPS act will result in 50,000 direct and indirect jobs. Biden pumped his first at one point as he was briefed. Schumer said these chips are also used for artificial intelligence. "It's going to have a gigantic impact," Biden said of the economic impact from the investment. At one point, April Arnzen, executive vice president and chief people officer of Micron Technologies, mentioned relationships with community colleges and apprenticeship programs. "You're preaching to the choir. My wife is teaching today at community college," Biden said. Press was told to leave the briefing at 1:31 PM. Biden's remarks will be streamed here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/ Full list of briefers from the White House: Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO, Micron Technology White House sent this before Biden was briefed: Participating in a photoline with the President: Governor Kathy Hochul (NY) |
| April 25, 2024 14:36 |
Out of Town pool report #5 Biden remarks heads up// Karine recording I haven't received a formal 2 minute but according to the program we should be close. The president will speak in front of an American flag and sign reading "Investing in America." Before he spoke, Senator Schumer gave remarks praising the investment into New York. "We are rebuilding upstate New York's economy one microchip at a time," he said, adding the investment was expected to create 50,000 jobs in Syracuse. "This is the largest single private investment in all of New York state's history." I'm also hearing some struggled to access the Karine briefing on AF1. Here's my Otter in case that helps: https://otter.ai/u/dgnnw35iUAbT5VgtkAbLVC9WZUA?tab=chat&view=summary From the White House: Program |
| April 25, 2024 14:40 |
out of town pool report #6 Biden begins remarks Biden took the stage and began speaking at 2:39 PM. |
| April 25, 2024 14:56 |
out of town pool report #7 Biden remarks end The president stopped speaking at 2:55 PM. Some quotes: "We took action to make sure these chips are made in America again," Biden said. "It's one of the most significant science and technology investments in our history," Biden said. He said the grants to Micron would result in 70,000 jobs across Idaho and New York. The jobs don't require a college degree, Biden added. "This is such a big deal," Biden said. "We're bringing advanced chip manufacturing back to America." "My predecessor and his MAGA Republican friends have a very different view," Biden said, adding many Republicans, including Representative Elise Stefanik, opposed the bill. "I guess they're not going to be here to celebrate." |
| April 25, 2024 16:18 |
out of town pool report #8 rolling The president's motorcade is rolling to Hancock Field Air National Guard Base at 4:15 PM. A crowd of spectators stood across from the museum as we departed — some supporters, some pro-Palestine protesters and others chanting "Let's Go, Brandon." I've asked the White House what the president was doing while we were waiting in the motorcade for roughly an hour. I have not yet received an answer. |
| April 25, 2024 17:29 |
Out of town pool report #9 JFK Arrival/ Biden meets families Air Force One landed at JFK at 5:26 PM. I'm also passing along the following on what the president was doing after his speech in Syracuse. WH official: the President met with the families of fallen Lieutenant Michael Hoosock and fallen Officer Michael Jensen. |
| April 25, 2024 17:48 |
Out of town pool report #10 The president exited Air Force One at 5:45 PM. He boarded Marine One at 5:46 PM. We're loading into the osprey now. |
| April 25, 2024 18:15 |
Out of town pool report #11 Westchester arrival M1 landed at Westchester County Airport at 6:09 PM. The president exited the helicopter and got in his motorcade at 6:12 PM. From the White House: Traveling with the President aboard Marine One en route to Westchester County Airport: Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff |
| April 25, 2024 18:39 |
Out of town pool #12 westchester campaign stop At one point our van slowed down and we broke from the motorcade. We arrived shortly after POTUS at a private residence in Westchester County at 6:34 PM. Your pooler could not see POTUS enter. We're now now holding for his campaign remarks. |
| April 25, 2024 19:15 |
Out of town pool report #13 campaign program — Michael Douglas Forwarding… On behalf of the Biden-Harris campaign: The President is participating in a campaign reception. Program |
| April 25, 2024 20:06 |
Out of town pool report # 14 campaign remarks/rolling The pool was brought to the backyard of the actor Michael Douglas's home, where about 100 people sat under a tent waiting for the president. Douglas spoke first. He joked that his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, couldn't be here because she was filming "a new series called Wednesday" with the actress, Jen Ortega. "Right now is the most critical time in our democracy that I can remember in our life time," Douglas said. Douglas turned it over to his son, Dylan Michael Douglas, a member of the Irvington Town Council. Dylan said he was disillusioned in 2020. "Everything I was feeling I put it into my vote," he said. "A vote for you Mr. President." He said he thought he was getting a "transitional" leader but instead he got a "transformational" one. Biden then took the stage at 7:15 PM. He joked that he has something in common with Michael Douglas. "We both married way above our stations," he said. He talked about Douglas playing Benjamin Franklin recently and joked about Franklin being only a couple years older than he is now. "Michael was a great American president," he said. He thanked Jamal Bowman and Mondaire Jones "who needs to win in November" for being present. He said 1.5 million people have contributed to his campaign. "It feels good out there," Biden said. He said his campaign has raised a quarter of a billion dollars so far. Referring to Trump, Biden said, "I haven't had a chance to watch the court proceedings because I've been campaigning." Biden talked about the press not writing about polls showing him doing well while citing polls in the press. "I know not everyone's feeling the enthusiasm," Biden said. "The other day a defeated looking guy said he was feeling" crushed by debt. "I said Donald, I know," Biden joked. He said Trump must be blamed for the new Florida ban. "He appointed those folks," Biden said. "The voters are going to hold him accountable," Biden said. "Trump and his MAGA crowd don't have a clue about the power of women." "Chaos is nothing new to Trump," Biden said. "His presidency was chaos, not a joke." "We'll never forget lying about Covid and telling the American people to inject bleach in their arms. He injected it in his hair," Biden said. Well over a million people died from Covid, Biden said. "We'll never forget his love letters to Kim Jong Un," Biden said. "We'll never forget him wanting tear gas on peaceful protesters and holding the Bible upside down," Biden said. "We'll certain never forget the dark days of June 6– January 6th, excuse me," Biden said. He then talked about his investments in semiconductors, climate and healthcare. |
| April 25, 2024 20:37 |
Out of town pool report #15 Wall Street landing zone M1 landed at Wall Street landing zone at 8:29 PM. We were too far away to ask a question. We're rolling at 8:35 PM. One typo in this quote. It was CERTAINLY not CERTAIN. "We'll certainly never forget the dark days of June 6– January 6th, excuse me," Biden said. |
| April 25, 2024 20:58 |
Out of town pool report #16 RON arrival/ LID We arrived at 8:51 PM and we have a LID. Thanks for working with me all. |
Joseph R. Biden, Pool Reports of April 25, 2024 Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/371456