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.