President Trump on Monday said he is "working hard" during his time away from Washington at his New Jersey golf club.

"Working hard from New Jersey while White House goes through long planned renovation," Trump tweeted.

"Going to New York next week for more meetings."

Working hard from New Jersey while White House goes through long planned renovation. Going to New York next week for more meetings. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 7, 2017

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Trump is in the middle of a 17-day stay at his New Jersey golf club.

Over the weekend, Trump said his stay is "not a vacation."

He appeared to be responding to criticism of him for taking a vacation after he repeatedly criticized his predecessor, former President Obama, for doing the same.

Trump's vacation does coincide with renovations at the White House that are forcing his staff to temporarily vacate the White House.

The White House has said the president has no public scheduled events for Monday.

Earlier Monday, Trump touted the strength of his base and his accomplishments thus far in office.