Joe Biden seems to have mastered the art of relaxing, spending 40.3 percent of his presidency on vacation while Americans face economic turmoil and an unchecked border crisis. Apparently, dealing with record-high inflation, skyrocketing gas prices, and a surge of illegal immigration isn’t as pressing as kicking back at the beach. It’s good to know that while the average American is struggling to afford groceries, our commander-in-chief is soaking up the sun.
In a now-viral post, the Republican National Committee highlighted this absurdity, showing Biden lounging on a beach chair during his 16-day vacation streak. The video was accompanied by a simple, yet powerful question: “Who’s running the country?” That’s a great question—because with Biden racking up 532 days of vacation, it’s hard to believe he’s actually in charge. But hey, maybe those beachside phone calls are more important than we realize.
Naturally, social media had a field day with this. One user nailed it with a sarcastic remark: “Same people running it when he isn’t on vacation.” Another hit the nail on the head: “He’s not running the show. He’s wasting away while America is suffering.” And can you blame them for being frustrated? When your president is more interested in his tan lines than the country’s welfare, it’s easy to get cynical.
If you compare Biden to his predecessors, it’s clear he’s taking his relaxation very seriously. The Economic Times pointed out that former President Trump spent about 26 percent of his presidency on personal trips, while Obama and Reagan only took about 11 percent of their time off during their two terms. Even Jimmy Carter, who was known for his low-key style, only took 79 days off. Biden? He’s smashing records left and right, not in terms of policy achievements, but in vacation days.
It doesn’t help that a recent poll revealed 72 percent of voters don’t believe Biden is mentally fit to serve. So not only is he breaking vacation records, but he’s also fueling doubts about whether he can even finish his term. But why worry? As long as there’s a beach nearby, it seems like Joe’s got his priorities straight—just not the ones that benefit the American people.
