Donald Trump heads to the Ryder Cup, embraced by a golf world that once shunned him
Trump’s presence at the Ryder Cup is viewed as a morale boost by Team USA amid heightened security and intense competition against Europe, which has won 10 of the last 14 matches.
- The Ryder Cup, a golf tournament between the United States and Europe, is being held at Bethpage Black in New York, with rowdy fans expected to create a difficult environment for the defending champions, Europe.
- President Donald Trump, the first sitting U.S. president to attend the Ryder Cup, is scheduled to arrive at noon and spend more than three hours at the event on "Tournament Friday," causing heightened security concerns following the recent death of a Trump supporter.
- The American team captain expressed gratitude for Trump's support, while a player acknowledged the importance of representing the United States amidst national mourning after the fatal shooting of a young Republican leader.
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Trump swings by the Ryder Cup, soaking up fans’ love after vowing revenge on more of his enemies
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — President Donald Trump started Friday by warning that more of his enemies will face prosecution, shaking the foundations of the American justice system by treating it as a tool of political retribution. And then he jetted off to the Ryder Cup to enjoy the rest of the day as the golfer-in-chief, watching the U.S. compete against Europe as the sun shined and the crowd cheered. It was the latest example of how Trump seizes …
Donald Trump's Ryder Cup 'ego trip' is a smokescreen for the 'real problems piling up at home' - The Mirror
Donald Trump's flashy appearance at the Ryder Cup was about power, ego and showmanship - while the tournament represented a battle against Europe that 'Trump's America has to win', an expert says
The Ryder Cup starts with a spectacular show at the gates of New York. US President and golf fan Donald Trump also appears on this big sports stage. What he sees is likely to please him only partially. Europeans have their noses in front.
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