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Trump Announces Golf Victory While U.S. Faces Airstrikes and Severe Weather

The president declared his third consecutive golf championship win as 'probably his last,' as airstrikes in Yemen and deadly storms in the U.S. raised questions about priorities.

Donald Trump plays golf during the Official Pro-Am Tournament ahead of the LIV Golf Invitational Series event at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in Bedminster, New Jersey, on August 10, 2023.
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Donald Trump hits his shot from the fifth tee during the pro-am prior to the LIV Golf Invitational - Bedminster at Trump National Golf Club on August 10, 2023 in Bedminster, New Jersey.

Overview

  • Donald Trump announced his third consecutive win at the Trump International Golf Club Championship, suggesting it might be his last due to time and security concerns.
  • The announcement came after U.S. airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, which reportedly killed 31 people according to local sources.
  • Severe storms in the Midwest and South caused widespread destruction and at least 36 fatalities over the weekend, prompting criticism of Trump's focus on golfing.
  • Skepticism surrounds the legitimacy of Trump's golf win, with critics citing past allegations of cheating at his owned tournaments.
  • Trump's frequent golfing continues to draw attention for its high taxpayer costs, estimated in the millions since his return to office.