9/11 families protest outside Trump golf course as Saudi-backed LIV kicks off

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9/11 victims' families criticize golf tournament in New Jersey. Tournament is being paid for by Saudi Arabia, which has denied involvement in 9/11 attacks. Donald Trump defends decision to host the event, saying it's good for the country. The U.S. government says it has no evidence that Saudi officials were involved in the attacks.

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The Independent

9/11 families slam Trump and LIV golfers as ‘cowards’ for taking Saudi money

Brett Eagleson said golfers couldn’t even ‘look us in the eye and tell us they are doing it for the money’

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBS Local

LIV Golf, The Saudi-Backed Golf Tournament At Trump's Gold Course

BEDMINSTER, Nj. (CW44 News At 10 | CNN) — The top controversies upending both the sporting world and international relations are coming together this week at Donald Trump’s New Jersey golf club, with the former President stepping right in the middle of the drama.Starting Friday, Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster will host the third event for LIV Golf, the new Saudi-backed professional circuit that has rocked the sport’s main professional or…

2 months ago·United States

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USA Today

9/11 families protest Trump for Saudi golf tour

A group of Sept. 11 victims' family members and survivors held a news conference to protest the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV golf tour hosted by Donald Trump on Friday (July 29) (AP Video/Ted Shaffrey)

2 months ago·United States

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IBTimes

Near Trump Course, 9/11 Families Slam 'Hurtful' Saudi Golf Event

Near Trump course, 9/11 families slam 'hurtful' Saudi golf event

2 months ago·United States

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New York Times

To 9/11 Families, Saudi-Backed Golf Event Is 'Another Atrocity'

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — A somber and tearful group of protesters stood between two American flags behind a public library, in stark contrast to the festivities at a golf tournament 3 miles down the road. They made their statements and promoted their cause, but declined to take the fight to the gates of Trump National Golf Club Bedminster. “We are pleased that people are refocusing attention on this issue,” said Jay Winuk, one of the protest’s organize

2 months ago·New York, United States

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