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  • mechoman444@lemmy.world
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    6 hours ago

    I like some of Trump’s outside of Whitehouse stuff is playing golf and going to mar-a-lago.

    Biden

    1. Visited Kyiv, Ukraine (Feb 2023) – Secret wartime visit to meet President Zelenskyy and announce military aid.

    2. Attended G7, NATO, and EU summits (2021–2024) – Traveled to Belgium, UK, Germany, Japan, and others for international diplomacy.

    3. Met Vladimir Putin in Geneva (2021) – Strategic talks during early presidency.

    4. Visited UK for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral (2022).

    5. Traveled to Mexico for North American Leaders’ Summit (2023).

    6. Visited Cape Verde and Angola (2024) – First sitting U.S. president to do so.

    7. Visited Hawaii after Lahaina wildfire disaster (Aug 2023).

    8. Delivered speeches on policy in multiple U.S. cities – Including Albuquerque, Salt Lake City, and Milwaukee (2023).

    9. Made frequent trips to Delaware homes – Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach for rest and remote work.

    10. Spent multiple weekends at Camp David – Presidential retreat in Maryland.

    11. Vacationed in Lake Tahoe, California (Aug 2023).

    12. Visited union training centers and factories – Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, promoting manufacturing and labor.

    13. Appeared on “The Tonight Show” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” – Promoted legislative agenda.

    14. Attended Broadway events and public interviews post-presidency – Including “The View.”

    15. Participated in Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire diplomacy (2024).

    16. Continued Democratic Party engagements post-presidency.

    Trump

    1. Visited Saudi Arabia (2017) – First foreign trip; secured arms deal.

    2. Visited Israel (2017) – First sitting U.S. president at Western Wall.

    3. Held summit with Kim Jong Un in Singapore (2018).

    4. Met Queen Elizabeth II and PM Theresa May in UK (2018).

    5. Met Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland (2018).

    6. Stepped into North Korea at DMZ (2019) – First sitting president to do so.

    7. Visited India for “Namaste Trump” rally (2020).

    8. Made surprise visit to Afghanistan to meet U.S. troops (2019).

    9. Visited Mar-a-Lago, FL frequently for work and leisure.

    10. Used Trump National Golf Club, NJ, as “Summer White House”.

    11. Held domestic campaign-style rallies across U.S…

    12. Visited disaster zones after hurricanes, wildfires.

    13. Played frequent golf at Trump-owned properties.

    14. Spent time at Trump Tower and other private residences.