(AURN News) — President Joe Biden has traveled to California for a family vacation while continuing his official duties, according to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. During a press gaggle on Air Force One en route to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Jean-Pierre addressed questions about the President's upcoming trip.

"He's going to spend time with his family," Jean-Pierre said. "I think that’s important for any families to do. Presidents are never on vacation. He’s a president wherever he is."

The press secretary indicated that Biden will receive regular briefings on both domestic and international matters during his time in California. According to White House pool reports, the president is in Santa Ynez which is near Santa Barbara.

"He's certainly going to continue to be doing the work, going to be very much focused and getting updates — for example, what's happening in the Middle East; foreign policy, more broadly, and also domestic," Jean-Pierre stated. With President Biden on vacation, the focus for the week is on Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democratic National Convention.

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