Donald Trump voices frustrations over lack of golf action after Iran threat
Donald Trump has won 35 club championships but has not been able to play golf for several weeks as the President was asked a series of questions about the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel
Donald Trump acknowledged his recent absence from the golf course, revealing it's been about a month since his last game as he skirted several inquiries regarding America's stance on Iran at the G7 Summit.
Exiting early from the G7 Summit dinner on Tuesday, Trump urged Tehran's citizens to "immediately evacuate" amid the intensifying conflict with Israel.
In the midst of unfolding global affairs, and amid allegations of exploiting immigration policy to harm and exploit, Trump confessed he has not swung his clubs on the links in weeks. This admission comes as concerns heighten over Trump's health after a lump was spotted in his pants.
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"35 club championships, you all know that," Trump boasted to journalists assembled at the White House Wednesday to witness the unveiling of two new "beautiful" flagpoles. "35 club championships. I haven't hit a ball in 3 weeks, 4 weeks."
When a reporter humorously suggested it might be time for him to play again, Trump responded: "Been a little busy. Wouldn't you rather have me doing what I'm doing in the end?"
Trump frequently flaunts his golf skills, yet skeptics question the authenticity of his championship victories.
Following Trump's claim of winning over 20 club championships across his 14 golf properties, sports writer Rick Reilly – who penned "Commander in Cheat" in 2019 – cast doubt on the veracity of these bold proclamations.
"Trump's going around claiming he has won 20. But that's completely untrue," Reilly informed Vox. "I actually had a game with him once, and he explained his method: Whenever he inaugurates a new golf course, since he owns 14 and manages another five, he plays the first club champion solo and proclaims that as the club championship, then adds his name to the wall."
As Wednesday's discussion shifted towards escalating tensions in the Middle East, Trump quickly refrained from acknowledging America's involvement in the conflict.
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"I can't confirm that," he stated. "I might take action, I might not. No one knows what my intentions are. However, I can say this: Iran is facing significant challenges and is seeking to negotiate."
While Trump seemed disinterested in discussing Iran, the septuagenarian was eager to chat about the nearly 100-foot-tall flagpoles being erected on the north and south lawns of the White House.
"It is my Great Honor to announce that I will be installing two magnificent Flag Poles on both sides of the White House, North and South Lawns. It is a GIFT from me, something that was always lacking from this splendid place," Trump posted on Truth Social.
"They are tall, tapered, rust-resistant, with rope inside the pole, and of the highest quality. Hopefully, they will stand proudly on both sides of the White House for many years to come!".
