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Biden's Vacation Days Exceed Average American's Work Life; Sparks Criticism

President Biden took 577 vacation days, accounting for 39% of his presidency, sparking debate about leadership availability during national crises.

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  1. Joe Biden Set A New Record While He Was President — And It’s Not A Good One

    Biden put them all to shame when, after being unceremoniously ousted from the Democrats’ 2024 presidential ticket, he took 23 days off in a row beginning on August 8th.

    Joe Biden Set A New Record While He Was President — And It’s Not A Good One

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  2. 'Vacationer in Chief' Biden Took Off 577 Days

    Biden's vacation tally included time off during critical moments of his presidency.

    'Vacationer in Chief' Biden Took Off 577 Days

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  3. Joe Biden’s 577 vacation days over four-year term tops modern presidents

    Biden, 82, took more time off than any other US president in modern history, spending 577 of his 1,463 days in office – or 39% of his presidency — on vacation, according to shocking new data compiled by the Republican National Committee.

    Joe Biden’s 577 vacation days over four-year term tops modern presidents

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Updated: Feb 16th, 2025, 4:57 PM ET

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In a new analysis by the RNC, President Biden spent 577 of his 1,463 days in office on vacation, or 39%, surpassing all modern presidents. His time off includes 43 days of the 70 following his July 21 withdrawal from the 2024 race. Comparatively, past presidents like George H.W. Bush took 37% and Donald Trump 26%. Amid rising national crises, Biden's record has drawn criticism, with comments highlighting concerns about his leadership availability and policy impacts. The average American would require 52 years to accrue this vacation time, emphasizing the stark difference in leadership commitments.

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