Four scandals, 4 commencement address, and 4 for golf round out Obama's week

This was a tough week for President Obama. During this time, 3 new scandals emerged and Benghazi fueled up again. But through it all, the President found the time to attend a DNC fundraiser in Atlanta, spend a day in Baltimore, and play a round of golf.

He did, however, receive 3 daily briefings, met with his senior advisers twice, and spent some time trying to advance undocumented immigrants.

In addition to his flying around, both his wife Michelle, and Jill Biden used our Air Force One planes to deliver commencement addresses in Tennessee and New Mexico.

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time:

• President Obama: White House to Atlanta Georgia (round trip)  : 4 hours
• President Obama: White House to Baltimore Maryland (round trip)  : 1 hours
• Michelle Obama: White House to Nashville Tennessee (round trip)  : 4 hours
• Michelle Obama: White House to Bowie Maryland (round trip)  : 1 hours
• Jill Biden: Washington DC to Crownpoint New Mexico (round trip)  : 8 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday May 15 through Tuesday May 21 2013.


Today, Tuesday, May 21, 2013

• President Obama received a briefing about Oklahoma tornado response and severe weather at 9:30 AM. Then, at 10 AM, he delivered a statement to the country regarding the devastating twister.  This was followed by a daily briefing 15 minutes later. Next, he met with DREAMers who have received Deferred Action and U.S. citizen family members of undocumented immigrants at 11 AM. The President is then free until 4:30 PM when he will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel.
• VP Biden delivers remarks at a reception hosted by the DNC in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month at 5:30 PM.

Monday, May 20, 2013

• Mr. Obama received a daily briefing at 10:45 AM. He then met with his senior advisers at 11:30 AM. Lastly, he held a bilateral meeting with His Excellency President Thein Sein of Myanmar at 2:10 PM.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

• President Obama traveled to Atlanta Georgia where he delivered the commencement address to the graduating class at Morehouse College, and then attended a DNC Event.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

• President Obama played golf at Andrews Air Force Base with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, and Let’s Move! and nutrition policy advisor Sam Kass.
• Michelle Obama flew to Nashville TN and spoke to the a high school graduating class.

Friday, May 17, 2013

• Mr. Obama began the day at 10 AM with a daily briefing. At 11 AM, he left the White House and traveled to Baltimore MD. There, he visited an Elementary School, toured Ellicott Dredges and a community center, and delivered brief remarks. Mr. Obama left Baltimore at 3 PM and was back in the White House by 3:25 PM.
• Michelle Obama delivered a speech at the Bowie State University commencement in Bowie Maryland.
• Jill Biden flew to Crownpoint New Mexico and addressed the graduating class of Navajo Technical College.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

• President Obama held a  bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey at 9:50 AM, and later the two held a joint press conference at noon. In mid afternoon, (3:45 PM), he met with Secretary of Defense and others to discuss sexual assault in the military. Next, the President met with his senior advisers at 4:30 PM. He ended the day by hosting a working dinner with PM Erdogan.
• B - Mr. & Mrs. Biden, along with John Kerry, hosted a lunch for Prime Minister Erdogan.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:45 AM. He then delivered remarks at the National Peace Officers Memorial Service at 11 AM. Mr. Obama then had lunch with VP Biden at 12:30 PM. He met with Senator John McCain at 4 PM to discuss immigration reform. And, finally, he ended the day meeting with Senior Treasury Officials to discuss the IRS scandals.