President Joe Biden’s vacation days have sparked controversy, with claims of record-breaking time off during his presidency.
People are so confused by what he was doing that they’re started investigating it.
At a Glance
- Biden reportedly spent 39% of his presidency on vacation, surpassing other modern single-term presidents
- The RNC’s claim of 40% vacation time was found to be exaggerated
- Snopes determined Biden spent about 8% of his presidency in a vacation setting
- Critics question Biden’s ability to address national challenges while taking frequent breaks
- The White House maintains that Biden works hard every day, regardless of location
Analyzing Biden’s Time Away from Washington
President Joe Biden’s time away from the White House has become a topic of intense scrutiny – even after he’s left the White House.
According to new reports, Biden spent a significant portion of his presidency away from Washington, D.C., raising questions about his commitment to addressing pressing national issues. We knew it at the time, and the Republican National Committee (RNC) initially claimed that Biden spent 40% of his presidency on vacation, a figure that has since been disputed.
But it might be worse than that…
Not that Democrats and leftists want you to know…
So-called “fact-checking” website Snopes conducted an investigation into Biden’s time away from the White House. Their findings suggest that the president spent approximately 117 or 118 full days, or 8% of his presidency, in a vacation setting. An additional 66 partial days were also noted. This analysis includes time spent at Camp David and Biden’s Delaware residences, which are not solely considered vacation locations.
Biden's Beach Days: Over 40% of Presidency Spent on Vacation
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But we all saw it as it happened…
Comparison to Previous Presidents
When compared to other modern presidents, Biden’s time away from Washington appears to be substantial. Reports suggest that Biden’s vacation time surpassed that of George H.W. Bush, who spent 37% of his presidency away, and Donald Trump, who was away for 26% of his term. In contrast, Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama each took about 11% vacation time, while Jimmy Carter took only 5%.
At least, that’s what they say…
But as some Republicans point out, it might be a blessing that Biden took so much time off…
“Considering how awful his misguided policies were and the various crises they created, from the border to inflation, imagine the damage he would have done if he worked every day?” Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn) said.
Biden’s vacation destinations included his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Camp David, and even California’s wine region. One notable period was a continuous 23-day vacation from August 8 to September 2, 2023, which drew significant attention given ongoing national challenges.
The White House has consistently defended Biden’s work ethic, regardless of his physical location. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated, “Presidents are never on vacation—he’s President wherever he is.”
Critics, however, argue that Biden’s frequent absences from Washington have impacted his ability to effectively address pressing national issues such as inflation and border security. The RNC has been particularly vocal in its criticism, suggesting that the country would be better served with a more present Commander-in-Chief.
Even after his presidency, people can’t stop talking about Biden’s time off. That’s a pretty terrible legacy, don’t you think?
