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Trump Claims Third Golf Title While U.S. Responds to Houthi Threats in Yemen

The president announced his 2025 golf championship win at his Palm Beach club, hinting it may be his last, as U.S. airstrikes in Yemen resulted in 31 reported deaths.

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 declared victory in the 2025 Golf Club Championship at Trump International Golf Club, marking his third consecutive win in the tournament.
  • The announcement coincided with U.S. airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, which reportedly left 31 people dead, as part of efforts to protect American interests in the region.
  • Critics questioned the legitimacy of Trump’s golfing claims, citing past allegations of cheating and skepticism around his reported achievements.
  • Trump’s frequent golf trips have faced backlash for their high taxpayer costs, estimated in the millions, and for occurring during national crises, including recent deadly storms in the U.S.
  • Pro-Palestinian activists vandalized two of Trump’s European golf courses, referencing political grievances, adding to the controversies surrounding his golfing activities.