Remarks in an Exchange With Reporters Upon Arrival From Austin, Texas

The President. The only reason I'm coming over is—[inaudible]—being here so late.

The President's Accomplishments

Q. Mr. President, what do you want your legacy for Gen Z to be?

The President. That I've cured the economy——

Q. When are you going to go out——

The President. ——and the environment and a few other small things.

2024 Presidential Election

Q. When are you going to go out and campaign for the Vice President?

The President. Well, I did today.

Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons

Q. Mr. President, how about your legacy for LGBTQ Americans?

The President. Well, I'm really proud of my position. I was the first guy to come out for gay marriage. Remember that little problem with the Obama administration?

And look——

Q. Have you—have you been giving her——

The President. ——my dad had a simple proposition. God's truth. My dad was dropping me off to get a license to be a lifeguard in the city of Wilmington—the projects.

As I get out of the car and—Rodney Square, it's called—the center of the city—someone from the DuPont Company and the Hercules Company—two large companies that are in buildings adjacent to one another—and I'm getting out of the car, and these two guys leaned up and kissed one another. I'd never seen that before.

And I looked to my dad, and he said: "Joey, it's simple. They love each other. It's simple." That's my position.

Okay. Thank you.

2024 Presidential Election

Q. What do you think of the VP's choices? Who do you think she's going to pick as VP?

The President. We're talking. Thank you.