1600 DAILY 05/03/2017

WHITE HOUSE MEMO

Today, President Donald J. Trump will welcome President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority to the White House and will seek his commitment to work with us to advance peace efforts between the Israelis and Palestinians. The President believes that peace is possible, and that the time has come to make a deal.

MORNING:

• 11:55AM: President Trump meets with President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority

AFTERNOON:

• 12:15PM: President Trump gives a joint statement with President Abbas – Watch LIVE
• 12:30PM: President Trump has a working luncheon with President Abbas
• 6:30PM: President Trump has dinner with religious leaders

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Today, a press briefing will be held at 2:00PM ET in the White House Briefing Room with Press Secretary Sean Spicer. Watch it LIVE here.

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