Fact Check: Trump has spent more day's golfing while in office than Biden visited home

Fact Check: "Trump has spent more days golfing while in office than Biden visited home"

What We Know

The claim that "Trump has spent more days golfing while in office than Biden visited home" is rooted in the comparison of the time both presidents have spent away from the White House during their respective presidencies. According to a report by the Washington Post, both Trump and Biden spent at least 250 days away from the White House in their first terms, with Trump reportedly spending around 250 days at his own properties by May 2019. In contrast, Biden has spent approximately 256 days away from the White House, including time at his homes in Delaware and vacations, as of May 2023.

Trump's time away from the White House included a significant amount of golf, with estimates suggesting he played around 261 rounds during his presidency, averaging one game every 5.6 days (Trump Golf Tracker). Biden, on the other hand, has played golf only nine times as of September 2021 (Maryland Golf Camps).

Analysis

The claim hinges on the interpretation of "days golfing" versus "days visited home." While Trump did spend a considerable amount of time golfing, the direct comparison to Biden's time at home is nuanced. Trump's trips were often to properties he owned, where he engaged with club members and conducted business-related activities, raising ethical concerns about conflicts of interest (Washington Post).

Biden's time away from the White House includes stays at his homes in Delaware and Camp David, but he has also spent time on vacations that were not at his properties (Wikipedia). The Republican National Committee claims that Biden has spent 382 days out of office, which includes both vacation and personal business (Fact Check Team). However, this figure is contested, with other analyses suggesting lower totals for vacation days (Fact Check Team).

The sources used in this analysis vary in reliability. The Washington Post is a reputable news organization, while the Republican National Committee's figures may be biased in favor of criticizing Biden. The Trump Golf Tracker provides a detailed account of Trump's golf outings, but it is essential to consider the context of these outings, which were often intertwined with his business interests.

Conclusion

The claim is Partially True. While it is accurate that Trump spent a significant amount of time golfing, the comparison to Biden's time at home is not straightforward. Biden has indeed spent more days away from the White House, but the nature of their respective absences differs significantly. Trump's time was often spent at properties linked to his business, while Biden's time includes personal residences and vacations. Thus, the claim oversimplifies a more complex situation.

Fact Check: Trump has spent more day's golfing while in office than Biden visited home