Trump is heading to his golf course in Ireland to watch the Irish Open golf tournament next month
The visit will include the final days of the Irish Open, a tournament on the European Tour, and renew scrutiny of Trump’s family business ties.
- President Donald Trump will travel to Ireland on Sept. 12 and 13 to attend the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf course, a White House official confirmed to The New York Post on Sunday.
- This visit reflects Trump's ongoing practice of blending official duties with private business interests, mirroring his five-day 'working trip' to Turnberry in Scotland last summer.
- The Trump Organization frequently leverages assets for global visibility, hosting a LIV golf tournament at Bedminster and scheduling the Cadillac Championship at Doral for 2028.
- Critics argue the trip illustrates how Trump leverages his term to benefit family profits, with his sons managing day-to-day operations while he retains ownership of the resorts.
- Following a GOP convention in Dallas scheduled for Sept. 9-10 where Trump will rally for upcoming elections, the Ireland trip marks a rapid transition from domestic campaigning to international travel.
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US President Donald Trump will visit Ireland on September 12-13 to attend the Irish Open, a tournament that will take place at his Trump Doonberg golf club, confirmed the White House on Monday, according to EFE and Agerpres. Trump will also participate in an event with US Embassy staff and representatives ...
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Trump To Attend Tournament At His Ireland Resort
The Associated Press reports: President Donald Trump plans to visit Ireland next month to attend the Irish Open golf tournament at his golf course in Doonbeg in County Clare on the country’s Atlantic coast, according to a White House official. The trip is the most recent example of how the president blurs the line between official business and travel in ways that can benefit his family business. His sons have taken over day-to-day control of the…
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