As financial markets plunged and protests erupted across America, President Donald Trump spent Saturday doing something else—golfing. And on Sunday? More golf.
While economists warned of a looming recession and angry demonstrators hit the streets, Trump hit the green in sunny Florida. The president competed in the second round of the Senior Club Championships at his Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter.
He won the round and advanced to Sunday’s finals.
Economy Tanks After Tariff Shock
The win comes days after Trump’s surprise move to slap a 10% tariff on nearly all imports. The decision, announced Wednesday, sent shockwaves through global markets.
Investors fled. The Dow tanked. Industries from tech to toys took a hit. Economists predict prices will soar and inflation will spike.
But while chaos unfolded, Trump stayed far from the noise.
Markets See Worst Week Since Covid
Wall Street suffered its worst week since the pandemic crash in 2020. In just two days, U.S. markets lost over $6.6 trillion in value.
The new import taxes affect everything from beauty products to food—and even adult items. Trading partners quickly retaliated with tariffs of their own.
China hit back with a 34% tariff. The European Union announced similar moves. Meanwhile, U.S. companies warned of supply shortages and price increases.
Yet, Trump wasn’t in Washington addressing the crisis. He was on the course with a club in hand.
Trump Golfs While Protests Build
Saturday’s and Sunday’s golfing sessions weren’t a one-off.
Earlier in the week, Trump was spotted at his Doral golf course in Miami for a Saudi-backed LIV tournament. He arrived via Marine One, then hopped into a golf cart driven by his son Eric.
Demonstrators, meanwhile, gathered nationwide to protest the new tariffs. Over 1,200 rallies were planned across all 50 states under the banner “Hands Off!”
Despite the unrest, Trump stuck to his Florida schedule.
He woke up Friday at Mar-a-Lago, posted on Truth Social that it was “a GREAT TIME TO GET RICH,” and then headed for the golf course.
Critics Slam Trump’s Weekend Getaway
Democrats didn’t hold back. They accused Trump of fleeing during a national crisis.
“While Americans struggle to feed their families, he’s out golfing,” said Sen. Ben Ray Luján. “Maybe he should visit a grocery store instead.”
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called it “a billionaire bubble getaway.”
Still, Trump hasn’t backed down. He’s expected to attend a candlelight dinner for MAGA Inc. in Palm Beach before Sunday’s championship round.
Trump’s Approval Rating Surges Despite Turmoil
Ironically, while Trump golfs and the economy nosedives, his popularity is rising.
A new DailyMail.com/J.L. Partners survey found that 53% of registered voters now approve of Trump. That’s a four-point jump from the previous week.
Young voters aged 18 to 29 boosted his numbers by 13 points. Even some Democrats and independents reported warmer views.
The poll suggests Trump’s base may not care about tariffs or markets—at least not yet.
Florida Becomes Trump’s Escape Pod
This marks Trump’s third golf tournament win during his second term. Supporters say it shows confidence. Critics call it tone-deaf.
Regardless, Trump continues to use Florida as a safe zone.
He remains mostly absent from Washington and rarely appears in public outside campaign rallies or controlled events. Instead, he moves between Mar-a-Lago and his golf courses like a man untouched by the economic storm he created.
MAGA World Cheers, Wall Street Weeps
Pro-Trump media hailed his golf victory as another personal win. Right-wing commentators praised his calm under pressure.
But economists see it differently.
The tariffs are expected to raise prices on basic goods and fuel inflation. That, in turn, could force the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates again—just when Americans hoped for relief.
Many experts say recession is no longer a risk. It’s a likelihood.
The President Plays Through It All
With protests swelling and stocks crashing, Trump still found time to play 18 holes.
Even as foreign leaders reacted with fury and global alliances strained, he smiled for photos and held up trophies.
As of now, he has not announced any economic plan to offset the tariff fallout. Instead, his team continues to insist the tariffs will boost American industry and hurt foreign competitors.
In the meantime, the country braces for the fallout—while Trump golfs.
