Very interesting clip from Fox's 'What Made America Great' series. POTUS talking about his desk, John John (JFK Jr)… says "(John) who was a great friend of mine…. who is/was getting ready…"

Cant' make out if it's present or past tense…

https://video.foxnews.com/v/6167912386001?%2523sp=watch-live#sp=show-clips