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Trump Faces Backlash for Golfing During Military Ceremony and Economic Turmoil

The president skipped a dignified transfer ceremony for fallen service members to attend a LIV Golf tournament, reigniting criticism over his golfing habits and priorities.

U.S. President Donald Trump and his son Eric Trump drive in a golf cart after arriving in Marine One on the ninth hole during previews for LIV Golf Miami at Trump National Doral Miami on April 03, 2025 in Doral, Florida.
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Overview

  • Donald Trump skipped a solemn dignified transfer ceremony for four U.S. service members at Dover Air Force Base to participate in a LIV Golf tournament at his Doral property.
  • The president has spent 19 of the first 74 days of his second term golfing, accounting for 25% of this period, according to TrumpGolfTrack.com.
  • Media outlets, including CNN, highlighted Trump’s past criticisms of Barack Obama’s golfing, juxtaposing them with his current extensive time on the golf course.
  • The controversy has been compounded by significant economic challenges, including market declines linked to Trump’s trade policies, raising questions about his leadership priorities.
  • An anonymous White House official reportedly described Trump as indifferent to negative media coverage and economic issues, as he continues to focus on personal leisure activities.