Overview

• Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) criticized President Trump for spending $26 million on golf outings during the first two months of his second term, questioning the lack of public benefit.
• Trump missed a dignified transfer ceremony for four fallen soldiers to attend a golf tournament at his Trump National Doral club in Florida, delegating the task to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
• The controversy highlights contradictions in Trump’s past criticisms of leaders for golfing and his current behavior, which prioritizes leisure over national duties.
• Crockett called out Republicans for focusing on cutting government programs while ignoring Trump’s costly leisure activities during a congressional hearing on government efficiency.
• The scrutiny comes as debates over fiscal responsibility and ethical leadership gain momentum, with veterans and lawmakers expressing outrage over Trump’s actions.