Trump moves Friday cabinet gathering to Camp David retreat

President Donald Trump plans to conduct Friday’s cabinet meeting at the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland, a departure from the traditional Washington venue. The session will be the 13th cabinet gathering of his second term and the first held at the retreat after a May meeting was called off because of inclement weather. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the change should provide a enjoyable and different experience for the cabinet members.

Trump, who has criticized the length of past meetings, has asked officials to keep their updates brief. Camp David, established in 1942 and managed by the Navy with Marine security, offers a range of amenities and has historically hosted diplomatic talks. The president previously held a cabinet meeting there during his first term and visited the site sparingly this term, most recently for Father’s Day.