President Obama Meets with U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch

President Barack Obama meets with Attorney General Loretta Lynch in the Oval Office, April 27, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

At the Department of Justice this morning, Vice President Biden swore in Loretta Lynch as the newest Attorney General of the United States.

This afternoon, President Obama met with the new Attorney General to welcome her on board and to get an update on several issues -- including the current events in Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray.

Read the full readout from today's meeting below:

Following her swearing-in this afternoon, President Obama met with Attorney General Loretta Lynch at the White House to welcome her to the team and reiterate that he looks forward to her leadership at the Department of Justice. The Attorney General thanked the President then updated him on several issues, including the events occurring in Baltimore, Maryland following the death of Freddie Gray, which the Department of Justice is currently investigating. Attorney General Lynch assured the President that she would continue to monitor events in Baltimore and that the Department of Justice stands ready to provide any assistance that might be helpful there.

Earlier today, the President also spoke with Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake about the ongoing situation in Baltimore. The Mayor updated the President on efforts to address the demonstrations and maintain peace throughout the city. The President highlighted the Administration’s commitment to provide assistance as needed and will continue to receive updates on the situation from Attorney General Lynch and White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett. Jarrett also spoke with Maryland Governor Larry Hogan today.

You should also see:

• Statement by the President on the Confirmation of Loretta Lynch as Attorney General