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News18
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Viral Clip Shows Caddie 'Helping' Trump At Scotland Golf Course, Internet Calls Out Cheating
Last Updated: The video shows the caddie discreetly dropping a ball into a more favourable spot near a bunker, after which Trump steps out and plays from the seemingly improved position Donald Trump is no stranger to controversies. The United States President, who played 18 holes amid tight security at Turnberry, the golf resort he owns on Scotland's rugged coast, has once again found himself under the internet's scanner—this time over a video that appeared to show him cheating at the game. The now-infamous clip, widely circulated on platforms like X, appears to show a member of Trump's entourage—his caddie—discreetly dropping a golf ball into a more favourable spot near a bunker, while Trump arrives in his golf cart, The Independent reported. With a quick glance, the President steps out, lines up, and plays from this seemingly improved position. The manoeuvre, performed almost casually by the caddie, immediately drew sharp-eyed viewers to cry foul, with phrases like 'commander in cheat" trending. Social media users were quick to react. 'LMAO for the morons that think Trump doesn't cheat at golf and wins all those club championships fair and square…watch his caddie here," one user jeered, while another quipped, 'Trump working hard to bring down grocery prices"—a tongue-in-cheek reference to his campaign promises. Some pointed out the seamlessness of the caddie's move, wondering how often such 'tricks" might occur on courses owned by Trump himself, The Week reported. According to the Hindustan Times, this isn't the first time Trump's golf game has faced scrutiny. Renowned sportswriter Rick Reilly, who wrote the book 'Commander in Cheat", has long alleged that Trump can't accept defeat on the course, recounting his own games with Trump where rules were bent so regularly that 'a gimme chip-in" became just another part of play. Earlier, film actor Samuel L Jackson had accused Trump of cheating during a round of golf they supposedly played together. When asked who the better golfer was, the Pulp Fiction actor confidently replied, 'Oh, I am, for sure. I don't cheat." In response on social media, Trump clarified that he had never actually played a round with Jackson. Meanwhile, even as the President enjoyed his rounds, protests rumbled across Scotland, with demonstrators in Edinburgh and beyond decrying his visit and questioning the British government's engagement with Trump during a tense time for UK-US trade relations, CBS News reported. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Express Tribune
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Donald Trump gets trolled after getting caught allegedly cheating while playing golf in Scotland
US president Donald Trump is facing renewed criticism after a video from his Scotland golf trip appeared to show his caddy dropping a ball behind him mid-round, sparking fresh allegations of cheating. The clip, circulated widely on social media, has reignited long-standing claims about the president's behaviour on the golf course. Trump caught cheating at golf, watch the second guy in the red vest toss a ball behind him. — John Jackson (@hissgoescobra) July 27, 2025 'Trump working hard to bring down grocery prices,' joked one caption, linking the viral moment to his campaign rhetoric. Another user commented, 'For the morons that think Trump doesn't cheat at golf… watch his caddie here.' The phrase 'commander in cheat' soon began trending. The former president has frequently been accused of manipulating play, with past claims from actor Samuel L. Jackson and pro golfer Suzann Pettersen. Journalist Rick Reilly's book Commander in Cheat documents several such incidents, including caddies nicknaming Trump 'Pele' for allegedly kicking balls back onto the fairway. The video arrives amid a controversial 'working trip' in Scotland, where Trump also announced an EU trade deal alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at his Turnberry resort. Trump has golfed on at least 45 of his 189 days in office this year, drawing criticism for skipping key national events, including the return ceremony for fallen soldiers. The Secret Service has reportedly spent over $600,000 on golf-related expenses at his properties.
Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Trump cheating at golf': Massive claim emerges amid Scotland trip; caddie video draws attention
A video of President Donald Trump playing golf during his Scotland trip has gone viral. The clip, showing the 79-year-old's caddie allegedly tossing a ball into the light rough near a bunker, has sparked a 'cheating' row. Now, several social media users claim that Trump was 'cheating at golf' - a sport he loves. US President Donald Trump waves from a golf cart at the Trump Turnberry golf course in Turnberry, Scotland(Bloomberg) Neither Trump nor the White House have responded to the renewed 'cheating' allegations yet. 'Trump caught cheating at golf, watch the second guy in the red vest toss a ball behind him,' one person wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. Read More: Trump says US will work with Thailand and Cambodia, adds both 'want to settle' 'Watch his caddy drop the ball in a more favorable location for him. First he cheated on his wife with children, and now he's cheating at golf. What low will he not stoop to?' another person tweeted. The two X users posted videos of the alleged 'cheating' incident. The video, recorded during Trump's Saturday round, shows him arriving at a bunker in a cart, followed by a caddie dropping a ball just short of the sand trap. Trump then approaches and hits from the new position, prompting accusations of 'cheating'. This echoes past allegations, including claims from Rick Reilly's book Commander in Cheat, which details the president's alleged habit of manipulating shots. President Trump's Scotland trip, with scheduled talks with EU and UK leaders, has drawn criticism. Several Democrats noted that the 79-year-old is spending most of his time at Turnberry and his Aberdeen course. Rick Reilly, who has played with the president, spoke to The Spun about Trump's golf habits - including taking unearned chip-ins and claiming he 'cannot lose' and will 'do anything to cheat'. Read More: Donald Trump says Israel will have to 'make a decision' on next steps in Gaza Trump strikes EU deal The US and European Union agreed on a landmark deal that will see the bloc face 15% tariffs on most of its exports, including automobiles. This comes less than a week before the deadline for Trump's higher tariffs to take effect. Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the deal Sunday at his golf club in Turnberry, Scotland, although they didn't disclose the full details.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Amid Israel-Iran conflict and World War III fear, Trump rants about not playing golf for weeks
'Haven't hit a ball in 4 weeks' Live Events White House on Israel-Iran conflict (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel US President Donald Trump recently admitted that he hasn't been able to play golf for about a month after he navigated around several questions regarding the United States' involvement in Iran. Even as geopolitical tensions are at an all-time high across the Middle East, Trump left the G7 summit early Tuesday evening to issue a stark warning to Iran's leadership and civilian population. He urged people in Tehran to 'immediately evacuate' in light of what he described as a potentially imminent strike as conflict between Israel and Iran continues to the current situation, Trump admitted that he hasn't been able to hit the greens and fairways for several weeks, The Irish Star reports. Trump also recently hit the headlines after soccer bosses seemingly ditched their anti-racism policy ahead of next year's World Cup.'35 club championships, you all know that,' he told reporters who gathered at the White House on Wednesday to see the two 'beautiful' flagpoles that were installed. '35 club championships. I haven't hit a ball in 3 weeks, 4 weeks.'When one correspondent joked: 'It's time to get out there,' Trump replied: 'Been a little busy. Wouldn't you rather have me doing what I'm doing in the end?'As Wednesday's discussion turned to escalating tensions in the Middle East, Trump quickly avoided directly confirming any US involvement in the conflict. "I can't say that," he said. "I may do it, I may not do it. Nobody knows what I want to do. But I can say this: Iran's got a lot of trouble and wants to negotiate."Critics have expressed apprehension on Trump's claims of winning "35 club championships" in golf with sportswriter Rick Reilly, author of Commander in Cheat, telling Vox the figure is '100 percent a lie.' According to Reilly, Trump would sometimes declare himself champion by playing solo rounds at newly opened courses and then naming himself the winner.'Trump's going around telling people he has won 20. But that's 100 percent a lie,' Reilly told Vox.'I actually played with him once, and he told me how he does it: Whenever he opens a new golf course, because he owns 14 and operates another five, he plays the first club champion by himself and declares that the club championship and puts his name on the wall.'According to CBS News, Trump is heading to the New Jersey course on Friday. He will receive an intelligence briefing before leaving, then again at the White House on Saturday, with him returning to the course after buying time by setting a two-week deadline to decide on strikes on White House on Thursday announced that President Donald Trump plans to decide within the next two weeks whether the US will intervene in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. Quoting Trump, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters: 'Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks.'On Friday, Iran fired a fresh salvo of missiles at Israel, state television reported, on the eighth day of the war between the two foes. A news anchor described "images in the sky over the occupied territories (Israel) of Iranian missiles arriving", as the channel broadcast the footage with military music playing in the background.
Irish Daily Star
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Irish Daily Star
Donald Trump moans about not playing golf for 3 weeks while making Iran threat
President Donald Trump admitted that he hasn't been able to play golf for several weeks after swiftly dismissing questions surrounding the United States' involvement in Iran Donald Trump conceded that he hasn't been able to play golf in about a month after the President navigated around several questions regarding the United States' involvement in Iran. On Tuesday, Trump made a swift exit from the G7 Summit post-dinner and implored residents of Tehran to "immediately evacuate" as the conflict between Iran and Israel continues to escalate. Given the current events, Trump, who was recently accused of using his immigration policy to violate and abuse, admitted that he hasn't been able to hit the greens and fairways for several weeks. Trump also recently hit the headlines after soccer bosses seemingly ditched their anti-racism policy ahead of next year's World Cup. '35 club championships, you all know that,' he told reporters who gathered at the White House on Wednesday to see the two 'beautiful' flagpoles that were installed. '35 club championships. I haven't hit a ball in 3 weeks, 4 weeks.' When one correspondent joked: 'It's time to get out there,' Trump replied: 'Been a little busy. Wouldn't you rather have me doing what I'm doing in the end?' This is hardly the first time that Trump has shed light on his golfing prowess, yet some have pushed back on his championship claims. After Trump shared that he'd won at least 20 club championships at the 14 golf courses he owns, sportswriter Rick Reilly — who authored the 2019 book 'Commander in Cheat' — poured cold water on the bold assertion. 'Trump's going around telling people he has won 20. But that's 100 percent a lie,' Reilly told Vox. 'I actually played with him once, and he told me how he does it: Whenever he opens a new golf course, because he owns 14 and operates another five, he plays the first club champion by himself and declares that the club championship and puts his name on the wall.' As Wednesday's conversation switched gears to the rising tensions in the Middle East, Trump swiftly stopped short of confirming the United States' role in the conflict. "I can't say that," he said. "I may do it, I may not do it. Nobody knows what I want to do. But I can say this: Iran's got a lot of trouble and wants to negotiate." Though Trump appeared uninterested in discussing Iran, the 79-year-old was more than happy to talk about the nearly 100-foot-tall flagpoles that were being installed on the north and south lawns of the White House. 'It is my Great Honor to announce that I will be putting up two beautiful Flag Poles on both sides of the White House, North and South Lawns. It is a GIFT from me of something which was always missing from this magnificent place,' Trump wrote on Truth Social. 'They are tall, tapered, rust proof, rope inside the pole, and of the highest quality. Hopefully, they will proudly stand at both sides of the White House for many years to come!'
