Pool Reports of July 14, 2023

In-town pool report #1

Good morning from a quiet White House, where the only thing on the president's schedule at this point is his departure with the First Lady for Camp David at 1:30 p.m. We have a brunch lid until 1 p.m.

In-town pool report #2--gather for departure

Pool is gathering for the president's departure to Camp David.

In-town pool report #3 — departure

The President and First Lady boarded Marine One at 1:29 pm. The President did not stop to answe pool questions, taking the Firsr Lady's hand as they walked into the South Lawn. Marine One lifted off for Camp David at 1:33 pm.

In-town pool report #4--Marine One passengers

White House press office passes this along.

Traveling with the President and the First Lady aboard Marine One en route to Camp David:

Bruce Reed, Assistant to the President & Deputy Chief of Staff
Curtis Ried, Deputy Assistant to the President & NSC Chief of Staff & Executive Secretary
Ashley Williams, Special Assistant to the President & Deputy Director of Oval Office Operations
Jordan Montoya, Special Assistant to the President & Personal Aide to the First Lady

In-town pool report #5--Camp David arrival

From the press office.

The President and the First Lady arrived at Camp David at 2:07 PM.

In-town pool report #6--Week ahead

The White House press office shared this tonight.

Week Ahead

On Sunday, the President and the First Lady will return to the White House from Camp David.

On Tuesday, the President will welcome President Isaac Herzog of Israel to the White House. As Israel celebrates its 75th anniversary, the visit will highlight our enduring partnership and friendship. The President will reaffirm the ironclad commitment of the United States to Israel's security. The two leaders will discuss opportunities to deepen Israel's regional integration and to create a more peaceful and prosperous Middle East.

On Wednesday, the President will convene a meeting of his Competition Council to announce new actions by his Administration to increase competition in the American economy, lower prices for consumers, and help entrepreneurs and small businesses thrive—a key pillar of Bidenomics. The Council will mark its two-year anniversary and fifth meeting since the President established it in his Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy.

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will host the White House Congressional Picnic on the South Lawn. The Vice President will attend.