Matt Viser

Matt Viser @mviser

Biden’s advisers are sending every possible message that he is ready, able and determined to carry the party banner into another presidential election — especially if the opponent is his nemesis, Donald Trump. Latest from @tylerpager @michaelscherer: https://t.co/dJXSxAAKof — PolitiTweet.org

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President Biden this morning convening the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate, attempting to convince countries to raise their climate goals with efforts such as reducing methane emissions and increasing the number of zero-emission vehicles. https://t.co/Fibrqaa8af — PolitiTweet.org

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President Biden, in an Oval Office interview with the Associated Press, talks about the economy, covid, and the mood of the country: “People are really, really down.” https://t.co/VipeUBW7cA — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jdawsey1: NEW w/@PostRoz on Mike Pence's terrifying day from hell last January, and all the new details we learned on the pressure camp… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @mj_lee: A notable exchange just now between @mviser and Karine Jean-Pierre, following up on this Q that was asked multiple times at Tue… — PolitiTweet.org

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While the WH has repeatedly said that they stand by human rights -- and that President Biden is a "straight shooter" -- there is a deep reluctance to answer whether Biden believes that Saudi crown prince MBS was behind the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, as US intel has concluded. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @EliStokols: .@PressSec tries to avoid saying that @POTUS agrees w US intel assessment that MBS was responsible for Khashoggi murder. F… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JaxAlemany: Scoop: the Jan. 6 committee has obtained emails between John Eastman & Ginni Thomas & is now discussing whether they should… — PolitiTweet.org

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President Biden says the “ultra MAGA agenda” is going after LGBTQ families in various states around the country. “In Florida — going after Mickey Mouse for God’s sake,” he says. — PolitiTweet.org

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“He’s helping to rebuild pride in America,” President Biden says of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. — PolitiTweet.org

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“When you’re president and they say, ‘Joe Biden is out in the waiting room,’ promise me you won’t say, ‘Joe who?’” President Biden says to Javier Gomez, a well-received 18-year-old who introduced him at the Pride Reception in the East Room. — PolitiTweet.org

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The lifting of the cell phone part of the program. https://t.co/WYXG2OEPH4 — PolitiTweet.org

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Hearing criticism from Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee over Biden meeting with the crown prince, @PressSec says, is "devastating." She won't say for certain whether Biden will raise Khashoggi's murder, but says: "When it comes to human rights, the president is a straight shooter. — PolitiTweet.org

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"We discourage Americans from going to Ukraine," John Kirby says. "It’s a warzone. It’s combat. If you’re passionate about supporting Ukraine, there are any number of ways to do that.” — PolitiTweet.org

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With the $1b authorized today, John Kirby says in the White House briefing room, the United States has provided $5.6b total to Ukraine since the Russian invasion. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AlanSipress: Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia reverses his vow to make it a ‘pariah.’ Reflecting internal divisions, the official White Ho… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @oneunderscore__: The most Massachusetts news report of all time. (By @mattwbz) https://t.co/TmZsmsOfxU — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @alexburnsNYT: WH announces Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia a day after KJP repeatedly evaded yes/no questions from @mj_lee and @mviser on… — PolitiTweet.org

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Asked whether Biden will bring up Jamal Khashoggi's murder when he meets with MBS, who US intelligence say is responsible for it, @PressSec won't say specifically. She says in general: “Human rights is something that the president brings up with many leaders and plans to do so.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Asked why Saudis announced Biden would meet with MBS, but the White House omitted it in their formal announcement, @PressSec tells reporters: "Look, the president is going to see over a dozen leaders on this trip...Yes, we can expect the president to see the crown prince as well" — PolitiTweet.org

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NEW: President Biden is planning an expansive trip to the Middle East next month, one expected to include a much-debated meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman. During the July 13-16 trip Biden will head to Israel, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia. https://t.co/KvL2nK7aRy — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @mj_lee: Asked Karine Jean-Pierre whether President Biden believes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is responsible for journalist… — PolitiTweet.org

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Asked if President Biden has been watching any of the Jan. 6 congressional hearings, @PressSec says: “He won’t be catching it blow by blow but he’ll get updates from his staff.” Asked who is updating him, she says, "I don’t have a person to share on who is giving him updates." — PolitiTweet.org

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@PressSec “There’s no trip to announce at this point," she adds, upon follow-up questions. "There’s nothing to preview for you at this time.” — PolitiTweet.org

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"We continue to plan for a trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia," @PressSec says, without commenting on timing and making clear that there is no formal announcement of the trip they are planning for. — PolitiTweet.org

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@seungminkim The event concludes with jazzy piano music and, alas, no singing and only signing. — PolitiTweet.org

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“I used to watch in awe as Barack Obama signed his name using seven or eight different pens,” President Biden says, remarking how he’s only using one pen today. https://t.co/7M4wAy7Q0v — PolitiTweet.org

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Should be “signing.” Although the event is ongoing, so there is still a possibility of a legislative song. — PolitiTweet.org

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President Biden and Vice President Harris with a full East Room for the singing of the “Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act” https://t.co/wqDfrSITEc — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @lizcgoodwin: Big news for the Globe’s DC bureau: @LissandraVilla and @TalKopan are joining us! — PolitiTweet.org