Subject:* *WH print pool report #11*
Trump arrived at 1:22 at the North Delegates Lounge of the UN for a luncheon with all of the heads of state, hosted by the Secretary General in honor of the heads of state and government. He is shaking hands and mingling.
A UN spokesperson confirmed that Haley, Pompeo and Bolton were also invited.
Also spotted: Haley.
In case you missed it, Sarah Huckabee Sanders tweeted that Trump will hold a press conference at 5pm on Wednesday to discuss his time at UNGA.
Subject:**WH print pool report #12*
The lunch kicked off at 1:27 pm, with the Secretary General offering the intro remarks. Trump sat with his arms crossed and occasionally nodded. Secretary General offered a toast and Trump took a sip of what appeared to be a glass of red wine after the toast.
Trump began his remarks at 1:31 pm. Ive long said the United Nations has great potential...
He said his tone on North Korea has shifted since this time last year...and a lot of the conflict including trade conflict should disappear by this time next year.
His toast ended at 1:33pm
Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa is seated at Trumps table as is Croatia president, others unknown
Pompeo is seated at Trudeaus table, with Russian foreign minister at table toward the back, president of turkey walked in as pool exited
Spotted: Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau briefly approached Trump and shook his hand as Trump stayed seated at the head table just before lunch started.