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President Biden Addresses Vacation Controversy: ‘No Home to Go To,’ He Says

ByAlki David

Sep 6, 2023

In a candid moment, President Joe Biden found himself defending his decision to stay at his Rehoboth Beach vacation house, following the uproar surrounding his beach visit amid the Maui wildfires. During a press briefing after attending Mass at St. Edmond Roman Catholic Church in Rehoboth Beach, Biden addressed the criticism head-on.

“The Secret Service has torn my house up in a good way to make it secure, so I have no place to go when I come to Delaware except here right now. I’m only here for one day,” he explained, referring to his Wilmington residence. The President’s statement comes as a response to the questions raised about his extended stay at the Delaware beach house.

Biden, while acknowledging the perception that he might be on vacation, emphasized that this wasn’t the case. “By the way, the reason I’m here today, just for one day — I know you think I’m on vacation, I’m not. I have no home to go to,” he asserted, making it clear that his presence in Rehoboth Beach was due to circumstances beyond his control.

A reporter lightened the mood by asking, “Are you homeless?” The President chuckled in response, but it’s evident that the situation has drawn attention and raised questions.

It’s important to consider the security measures undertaken by the Secret Service, given the heightened security concerns surrounding the President’s residences. These steps aim to ensure his safety, even if they temporarily disrupt the normal flow of life.

In conclusion, President Biden’s explanation sheds light on the challenges of his unique living situation, which can sometimes lead to public scrutiny. As the Commander-in-Chief, his security and safety are paramount, even if it means spending more time away from his usual residence.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.