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White House Press Pool Reports @WHPressPool - In-Town Press Pool #4: Freedom 250 Grand Prix Showcase actually begins
Three Indy car drivers (names to come) exited the EEOB to stand next to the President’s podium to “highway to the danger zone.”
The president exited the west wing at 2:00 PM to Eye of the tiger to fanfare of the Executive staff.
The President gave the drivers coins.
The President stood alongside Secretary Duffy, Roger Penske, Erik shanks from Fox sports, present of General Motors, among others.
Quotes from the President:
“Like no other race ever.”
“I don’t want to do what they did [racing]”
“Unprecedented events will take place in our nations capital.”
“What Sean Duffy has done is incredible”
Emphasized the economic success of the country and mentioned the success of Iran war
“The country is never done so well. Respected around the world…. Everything is being built in the country right now …. Strongest military in the world. You saw that in Venezuela”
“152,000” came to the America 250 Fourth of July celebration he said.
“Freedom roaring like never before”
Mentioned Duffy’s history as a world champion climbing trees.
The president Stopped speaking at 2:10 pm.