It’s no secret that President Joe Biden usually resides at the White House while owning multiple properties in Delaware. In a peculiar statement, however, the president has said he has “no home to go to.”
Biden’s Weekday Residence
During the workweek, President Biden calls the White House his home. The world-famous property is 55,000 square feet and is reserved for the POTUS and their family. It’s been the home of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800.
A Home in Delaware
Biden owns several properties in Delaware, which is his home state. He bought a mansion in Greenville in 1975 before selling it in 1996 for $1.2 million. Following the sale, he purchased a lakefront property for $350,000 – his primary home when he’s not at the White House.
Biden’s Delaware Properties
The president also owns a summer retreat in Rehoboth Beach – a six-bedroom property purchased in 2017 for $2.7 million. The building has three stories and offers incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Mixed Feelings About Rehoboth Beach
Despite previously expressing his fondness for the Rehoboth Beach property, President Biden seemed less enthusiastic during a recent stay. He informed local reporters that he was not on vacation and said: “I have no home to go to.”
Renovations and Security Enhancements
The reason behind President Biden’s apparent displeasure lies in renovations and security enhancements being carried out at his Wilmington home, rendering it uninhabitable for several months. While a legitimate reason, Biden’s words – given his financial situation – are undoubtedly insensitive to working people.
Security Concerns and Upgrades
The Secret Service has been making significant security upgrades to President Biden’s primary Delaware residence. These measures include the installation of bullet-proof glass and other precautions, which have made the property temporarily inaccessible.
President’s Travel Plans and Frustrations
With travel plans on the horizon, including a trip to India and Vietnam, President Biden expressed frustration at his inability to visit his preferred Delaware home. He said: “So I have no place to go when I come to Delaware, except here, right now. I’m only here for one day.”
An Important Clarification
When asked by reporters whether he considered himself homeless, President Biden clarified his statement. He said: “No, I’m not homeless. I just have one home. I have a beautiful home. I’m down here for the day because I can’t go home.”
Media Scrutiny and Vacation Time
Biden has faced scrutiny for the amount of time he spends away from the White House, with some reports suggesting that he’s spent over 40% of his presidency on vacation. Such extended absences have raised questions, particularly as the election year approaches.
A Necessary Statement
Given the aforementioned criticism, it’s clear that Biden was simply trying to clarify that he wasn’t on vacation for fear of further media scrutiny. The president may have worded his message poorly, and perhaps insensitively, but it was undoubtedly a necessary statement.
The Internet’s Response
News of Biden’s words was shared across the internet and Republicans were delighted by the opportunity to criticize him. “America is getting angrier at the Democrats by the day. There is no way this piece of garbage won the election fairly,” one person said.
Lots of Vacation Time
Others incorrectly accused the president of being on vacation for the majority of his presidency. “He has been on vacation for most of his presidency. He just lies all the time. Shameful,” one individual said.
The POTUS and Days Off
Some right-wingers told Biden to stay at the White House, seemingly implying that the POTUS isn’t allowed days off. “Why not try staying at the White House and doing your job?” one person said. “Or golfing at one of his resorts?” another hit back, referencing Donald Trump.
Stay at the White House
Others echoed the aforementioned view, implying that days off are unacceptable. “The American people are funding his home now. It’s called the White House. He might do better to stay there and do his job,” another commenter said.
Obsessed With Lying
Quite a few Trump supporters accused Biden of lying. It’s unclear whether they were suggesting he was lying about the security upgrades, the comment about not having a home to go to, or something else. One person said: “This guy is obsessed with lying to the American People. He is so far gone that he actually thinks that people believe him still.”
A Threat to National Security
Others accused the president of being a threat to national security, though they didn’t explain why. One individual said: “He is disgusting beyond words. Perfectly defines the character of a dirty player and traitor to his country. Fact is he’s threatened our national security more than any other enemy of the U.S. and he still remains in power.”
A Conspiracy Theory
Plenty of people speculated – and the speculation bordered on conspiracy theory. One person wrote: “The real reason is because he can make his bribery deals at his beach house without having communications documented.”
The Gullibility of Trump’s Fans
Despite the right-wing backlash, some people came to Biden’s defense. One person said: “Keep lapping it all up. His main residence is being updated by the Secret Service. That’s why he cannot live there right now. MAGA brains are so gullible.”
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