Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2024

May 22, 2024

The President's Travel Plans

Q. Mr. President, when are you going to Africa, sir?

President Biden. When do you want to go?

Q. "When you want to go"?

President Biden. When do you want to go?

Q. When do I want to go? I'll go with you, sir.

[*At this point, President Ruto arrived at the White House*.] *President Biden*. Welcome.

President Ruto. Thank you very much, Mr. President.

President Biden. [Inaudible]

President Ruto. Thank you very much. Thank you for having us.

President Biden. We're going to watch your car go by, and we're going to sayâsay hello to the press.

President Ruto. Okay.

President Biden. We're heading today to Africa.

Q. You said what, sir?

President Biden. I'm joking. [Inaudible] [Laughter] Anywayââ

The President's Travel Plans

Q. Do you think you'll get there before January?

President Biden. MyâI plan on going in February after I'm reelected.

President Ruto. You're welcome, Mr. President.

President Biden. I was askedâare these questions relevant? [Laughter]

Q. Mr. President, are you disappointed in the allies backing Palestinian statehood, Mr. President?

NOTE: The President spoke at 4:03 p.m. on the South Portico at the White House.

Categories: Interviews With the News Media : Exchanges with reporters, White House; Meetings With Foreign Leaders and International Officials : Kenya, President Ruto.

Locations: Washington, DC.

Names: Ruto, William.

Subjects: 2024 Presidential election; Kenya, President.

DCPD Number: DCPD202400443.