Remarks in an Exchange With Reporters in Baltimore, Maryland

2024 Presidential Election

Q. Mr. President, will you be watching the Vice President's speech tonight?

The President. I will.

Q. Why are you not attending? It's right there on the Ellipse?

The President. Because it's for her. This is her night.

Q. What do you expect to hear out of her tonight? What's the closing message from the Vice President?

The President. I'll let you hear it first.

North Korea-Russia Security Cooperation/Ukraine

Q. Mr. President, are you worried about the North Korean troops in Kursk, in Russia?

The President. I am concerned about it, yes.

Q. Should the Ukrainians strike back?

The President. If they cross into—through Ukraine, yes.