Rapper 50 Cent Criticizes President Biden's Beach Trip Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

Social media criticizes Biden's leisure activities during ongoing conflict; White House defends president's ability to conduct duties from anywhere.

Rapper 50 Cent, real name Curtis Jackson, criticized President Joe Biden for a trip to the beach during the Israel-Hamas conflict, asserting that real issues were being ignored.
The rapper's comments were largely shared and supported by conservatives and right wing media outlets on social media, leading to broader public criticism.
White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates defended Biden, stating that the president had been actively discussing the Israel-Hamas situation with world leaders. Bates also noted that presidents can execute their duties from anywhere in the world.
Biden's beach trip came amid ongoing international conflicts and domestic issues like inflation, drawing public and political scrutiny. The New York Post reported in August that Biden had spent 40% of his presidency on personal overnight trips away from the White House.
50 Cent previously made political headlines in October 2020 when he endorsed former President Donald Trump due to tax increases proposed by the Biden campaign.