Overview

• Donald Trump participated in the Senior Club Championship at his golf club in Florida while markets reacted sharply to global tariffs he announced last week.
• The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped nearly 4,000 points over two days following the announcement of sweeping tariffs, raising fears of a global recession.
• Critics, including lawmakers and social media users, have condemned Trump's decision to golf and boast about his tournament win while the economy falters.
• Trump delegated attendance at a dignified transfer ceremony for four fallen U.S. soldiers to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, further fueling criticism of his priorities.
• As of March 2025, Trump's golf trips during his second term have cost taxpayers over $26 million, reigniting debates about the financial burden of presidential leisure activities.