President Trump departed the White House today for a long-awaited trip to Beijing, China for a summit with Chairman Xi Jinping. This trip to China is all business with no customary diplomatic venues or state visit festivities planned. This trip is straight to Beijing, business – then depart.
As President Trump departs the White House, he walks the lengthy press pool line to answer questions. The best audio/video is currently this one.
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During a White House maternity event today focused on childbirth, fertility, population growth and policy support for families, mothers and children, President Trump took questions from the assembled press pool in the oval office. The question session begins at 34:04 of the video below, prompted:
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President Trump sits down with Sharyl Attkisson for a one-on-one interview. The ‘Sinclair Media’ interview ranges in topics from the recently attempted assassination to the war in Iran, to the midterm elections and the government’s investigation into the NFL. WATCH:
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The audio is a little challenging in parts; however, President Trump delivers remarks just prior to boarding Marine One as he departs the White House.
President Trump discussed ongoing issues with the Strait of Hormuz and difficult negotiations with Iran. Trump noted the positive job growth, increase in the stock market and expanded economic activity. President Trump also outlined his involvement in getting Russia and Ukraine to agree to a 3-day ceasefire, hoping the period of peace can be expanded.
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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as it undergoes renovations. President Trump answers questions on Iran, current policy matters, the FBI raid in Virginia, the upcoming trip to China and national issues from this historic location. WATCH:
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Today Secretary of State Marco Rubio will deliver the White House press briefing from the Brady Room of the White House. Secretary Rubio wears many hats and Press Secretary of Cinco de Mayo is apparently one of them. The anticipated start time is 3:00pm ET, with Livestream Links Below.
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Celebrating the Presidential Fitness Challenge, President Trump held a White House event today with kids and fitness at the forefront. During an Oval Office press availability to bring attention to the fitness event, President Trump delivered remarks and took questions from the assembled press pool.
The media questions come at 39:00 of the video below (prompted):
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Earlier today President Trump delivered remarks from the White House at the American Small Business Summit. WATCH:
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President Trump paused for a brief press gaggle with the assembled pool of reporters. President Trump noted he had just received a proposal from Iran but had not yet had time to read it.
At the end of the remarks President Trump was questioned about pulling troops out of Germany and he replied, “we are going to cut way down, and we are cutting a lot more than the 5,000.” WATCH:
A few hours later President Trump sent the following message via Truth Social:
President Trump will be delivering a rally style speech today at The Villages in Florida centered around remarks to emphasize “no tax on social security benefits.” President Trump is expected to speak around 3 to 4pm ET with livestream links below:
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