August vacations are a presidential tradition, but efforts to enjoy much-needed downtime have frequently been upended by political and foreign crises.
President Biden kicked off his summer vacation after a string of legislative and foreign policy victories. He’ll enjoy a seven-day stay with his family at Kiawah Island, South Carolina, a private beach and golf resort.
The president is hoping this vacation goes better than the one last year, which he had to cut short and return to the White House to address his administration’s bungled withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Republicans seized on Mr. Biden enjoying rest and relaxing at Camp David while Afghanistan descended into chaos.