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Joe Biden, the current President of the United States, has come under fire for spending a significant amount of his presidency on vacation. According to statistics compiled by RNC Research, Biden has spent a staggering 353 days on vacation, which amounts to 39.2 percent of his time in office so far. This raises concerns about his work ethic and dedication to the job.
Joe Biden Has Spent Almost 40% of His Presidency on Vacationhttps://t.co/SWruDeWZR8
— The Daily Fetched (@DailyFetched) July 9, 2023
One of Biden’s favorite vacation spots is his holiday home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Despite being in the midst of a scandal involving his son Hunter Biden’s shady business dealings, Biden frequently jets off to this idyllic location for some R&R. In fact, the recent tweet from RNC Research shows a picture of a shirtless Joe Biden enjoying a leisurely day at the beach. It seems like vacationing is a top priority for the President.
A shirtless Joe Biden enjoys a relaxing day at the beach.
Biden has spent 353 days — 39.2% of his presidency — on vacation. pic.twitter.com/1IpnjlNglS
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) July 8, 2023
I’m old enough to remember CNN condemning Trump and counting days every time he went golfing while in the office. Today, I can’t even find a single CNN report on Biden’s trip to the beach criticizing him for spending 40% of his days in office on vacation.
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— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) July 9, 2023
These statistics on Biden’s absence from the White House paint a picture of a rather work-shy leader. Back in August 2022, it was reported that Biden had already spent a record-breaking 150 days on vacation in his first 18 months as president. This information, provided by Breitbart, raises questions about Biden’s commitment to his role as the nation’s leader. While Biden was enjoying his time off, the world watched in horror as Kabul, Afghanistan fell to the Taliban and mass evacuations were underway. It’s concerning that Biden chose to prioritize vacation over the crisis at hand.
In comparison, former President Donald Trump also took time off during his presidency, but his breaks seemed relatively modest. Trump spent a total of 132 days away from the White House, primarily at his own properties like Mar-a-Lago in the winter or Bedminster, New Jersey. It’s worth noting that whenever Trump took a golfing trip, CNN was quick to condemn him and count the days he spent away from the office. However, the same level of criticism seems to be absent when it comes to Biden’s numerous vacations. The media’s blatant bias is evident in their double standards.
What’s even more concerning is the fact that Biden has been using public funds to ensure his privacy during these vacations. According to reports, Biden spent almost half a million dollars of American taxpayer money to build a security fence around his vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The Department of Homeland Security awarded a federal contract to a Delaware construction company to construct this fence. Originally budgeted for around $456,000, the cost eventually increased to nearly $500,000. It’s outrageous that taxpayers are footing the bill for Biden’s personal security during his leisure time.
The White House has defended Biden’s frequent vacations by claiming that he is still working even when he’s not physically at the White House. However, this defense falls flat considering the lack of transparency around Biden’s official visitors when he is in Delaware. Tom Fitton, president of conservative transparency group Judicial Watch, has criticized the White House for their unwillingness to disclose this information. It suggests that there may be something to hide and raises doubts about whether Biden is truly engaged in his job when he is away from the White House.
Overall, these statistics and revelations about Biden’s vacation habits raise serious concerns about his ability to lead effectively. Spending almost 40% of his presidency on vacation is not only excessive but also sends a message that he may not be fully dedicated to his role as President. The media’s lack of criticism towards Biden’s vacations compared to their treatment of Trump is indicative of their biased agenda. It’s important for the American people to demand transparency and accountability from their leaders, especially when it comes to their use of public funds.
