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July 10, 2023 | Rapid Response | RNC Communications
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Truth About Biden's Vacations

Rapid Response

Amid a cocaine scandal, a failed “Bidenomics” launch, and international turmoil, Biden spent a leisurely weekend at the beach.

Of course, it’s not unusual for Biden — who has spent 39.2% of his presidency on vacation — to retreat in the face of controversy. But is Biden really the most frequent vacationer-in-chief in modern history?

The answer is an unequivocal “yes.” In fact, Biden has spent 354 days on vacation since taking office, including all or part of:

  • 237 days in Delaware (188 days in Wilmington and 49 days in Rehoboth Beach).
  • 91 days at Camp David.
  • 26 days at other destinations (12 days in Nantucket, seven days in Kiawah Island, SC, and seven days in the U.S. Virgin Islands).

Not only does Biden’s nasty vacation habit surpass the previous administration — even an analysis by The Washington Post admits as much — Biden is also on track to outpace all his modern predecessors:

  • Over two full terms, Obama spent 328 days (11.2%), Bush 43 spent 1,020 days (34.9%), Clinton spent 345 days (11.8%), and Reagan spent 335 days (11.5%) on vacation.
  • Over single terms, Trump spent 381 days (26%), Bush 41 spent 533 days (36.5%), and Carter spent 79 days (5.4%) on vacation.

Biden is already the least popular and least accessible president in modern history. Now, he can add another accolade to his collection.