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President Biden’s Unprecedented 2023: A Deep Dive into His 138 Days of Retreats, Vacation Spots, and Official Getaways

ByAlki David

Jan 2, 2024

President Biden’s 2023 has been marked by a significant amount of time spent away from the Oval Office. A meticulous review of public records reveals that the 81-year-old leader devoted 37% of the past year to various getaway locations, including his Delaware residences, opulent vacation sites, and the historic Camp David.

Delaware emerged as a favored escape for President Biden, with a substantial 90 days spent in the quaint Wilmington suburb of Greenville or his serene hideaway in Rehoboth. These retreats, often extended to include weekends, provided a respite for the commander in chief, offering a glimpse into his preferred relaxation spots.

Official vacation time accounted for 22 days in total, encompassing visits to his Delaware homes and scenic destinations like St. Croix, Lake Tahoe, and Nantucket. It’s evident that President Biden sought a mix of personal and picturesque settings to unwind during his official time off.

Camp David, the iconic presidential retreat, played host to the president for 26 days, excluding the two days dedicated to preparations for a trilateral summit. The significance of his time spent at Camp David adds another layer to his distinctive approach to governing.

In stark contrast, former President Donald Trump took a different trajectory in 2023, focusing predominantly on campaign efforts for the upcoming 2024 election. While Biden embraced retreats, Trump’s energies were directed toward engaging with the public and building momentum for his political aspirations.

As the nation reflects on President Biden’s unique utilization of his time, opinions may vary on the balance between presidential duties and personal rejuvenation. This unprecedented approach to leadership raises questions about the dynamics of modern governance and the expectations placed on those who lead the nation.

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.