[jennychase]

Subject: Out of town pool report #8 / Pompeo Esper Milley  Mike Pompeo Mark Esper and Gen Milley are briefing from a podium inside a Mar a Lago ballroom. No POTUS here. Pompeo says they came to brief POTUS on events of past 72 hours Pompeo: “We will not stand for the Islamic Republic of Iran to take actions that put American men and women in jeopardy.” Less than 3min and they are out already. Pool leaving.

[jennychase]

Subject: Out of town pool report #9 / MAL departure  The motorcade departed Mar a Lago at 7:04 pm for unknown location. Fuller quotes from the presser coming momentarily.

[hoosiermama]

.@EsperDoD: “I would add that in our discussion today with the President we discussed with him other options that are available. And I would note also that we would take additional actions as necessary to ensure that we act in our own self-defense & we deter further bad behavior”