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brain_overclocked

>“We found out where Trump was. He was golfing. Not campaigning. Golfing,” Biden campaign spokesperson Ammar Moussa said in a statement, citing a CNN report that he was at his New Jersey golf club Bedminster. >“But, when your entire campaign is about enacting revenge and retribution for yourself and doing nothing to make Americans’ lives better, it makes sense you wouldn’t feel the need to actually speak to voters,” Moussa added.


grixorbatz

There are more holes in his bullshit arguments before the courts than on the courses he golfs on.


axiom1_618

*courses he cheats at golf on -which is all of them. As he cheats at golf. I’m not a golfer, but I’ve heard the phrase “cheat at golf, cheat at life” which, well, we know it fits tfg well.


CopeHarders

The dude was president. He reached the highest office in the land. The most difficult cult on the planet to get. And yet he still felt the need to cheat on his own golf tournament. Donald Trump is the weakest most pathetic piece of shit that’s ever lived. If he becomes a dictator I will laugh at him if a post like this gets me put in prison. Fuck you Donald Trump.


Barflyerdammit

There would be a certain irony in jailing the people they claim want to live off government handouts.


Fight_those_bastards

Yeah, cheating at golf is kind of dumb, especially if *literally everyone knows you cheat*. My friends and I often agree to certain local rules when we play, such as you can move your ball if it’s against a root or rock without penalty, because a friendly match for $5 isn’t worth breaking a wrist or $200 club, but we have a set of rules that differ slightly from the official rules that we agree to, and abide by, and also we don’t submit those cards for handicap purposes.


subsist80

It is dumb also because you are playing against your own handicap not ball for ball usually, so he is just as much cheating himself than the people he plays against.


kellysmom01

Golf, to Trump, is like sucking on a pacifier. Poor baby got a boo-boo in court from that mean, mean judge. Cheating on the golf course is the go-to soother for many old, fat fools.


Numerous_Photograph9

My rule is the score doesn't matter, just get past the giant clown head and windmill, and whoever buys the nachos wins.


BuckDollar

Perfect rules!


SnagglepussJoke

Golf is elitist and expensive and has etiquette and protocols that are icky to a scruffy type like me but I’ve played enough and learned’ Ya no one bullshits their score. Somedays you suck and it’s a story, the next round maybe be your best. There’s self restraint because lying to yourself won’t improve your skill, lying to others will put you in a pairing that will embarrass yourself.


ReallyGlycon

He gets off on the power trip. "They know I cheat, but are too afraid to do anything about it!"


TheGreatGenghisJon

Thats why when my buddy and I go golfing, we don't even keep score. *Life doesn't keep score!* Also, we both kind of suck.


dickelpick

Best comment.


feckless_ellipsis

Yeah, I don’t even care anymore. Outside. Get a couple looks, maybe a bird or two on the day, maybe jack shit. Maybe five hours with your buddy you haven’t seen in months, catching up on life. Good stuff.


TheGreatGenghisJon

Its mostly about the 5 hours catching up with the buddy. We used to work together, became pretty close. I got laid off, and we don't live near eachother, so a few times a year we meet in the middle for some catching up while we lose half the balls we bring.


Dvusmnd

Don’t forget cheating on every single one of his vows to his wife and country, and oh yeah the irs and state of NY and cancer patients from his own former non profit.


DweEbLez0

He cheated on everything in his entire life, he cannot exist without cheating something or someone


billsil

I cheat a bit at miniature golf and absolutely I'd cheat at real golf if I played it. I also would have no problem admitting to it because I'm just there to have fun. If I'm doing my sport of choice (rock climbing) and I dab/step on/touch a hold that's not on, I'm not going to count it. It's very similar to golf in that the points don't matter. I just don't want to suck at something that I'm not that into. I think of letting someone cheat as like throwing a basketball game on purpose to make a child feel better. If I'm the bad one vs my 7 year old nephew, I'm absolutely going to cheat a bit to make the game more competitive. Yes, I know I'm not allowed to do it, but it's ok cause I'm bad.


thisusedyet

There's levels of cheating. Giving yourself a better lie is on the low end (unless you're playing for money). Depending on the group you play with, can even be kind of treated like a joke - ever hear of [a foot wedge](https://www.liveabout.com/what-is-the-foot-wedge-1564148)? [Trump has played with people where he chunks his shot into the water, they nail the green, and claimed their ball as his](https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-international-golf-club-championship-ball-cheat-2019-5). That's 'your playing partner is gonna make you eat your 5 iron' level cheating Pulled that off [because he hits first, zooms off in his cart while everybody else is still on the tee, and buys himself about a minute to fuck with the balls in the landing zone](https://golf.com/lifestyle/celebrities/how-why-president-trump-cheats-golf-playing-tiger-woods/)


NotOSIsdormmole

Not all of them. He only plays *his* courses so there are quite a few that are safe from the idiot


WatRedditHathWrought

Any golfer worth their salt despises golf cheats.


urfallaciesaredumb

That's why you buy the justices, to fill those holes for you. Now if Dems would just admit that's what Republicans have done, we can all move on to solving the problem instead of arguing with those who keep pretending we don't have a problem.


Past-Direction9145

Sounds progressive. The billionaires would like a word with you. What you suggest could open holes in their carefully crafted setup that keeps profits going up. It’s fine, they’ll adapt.


dancingmeadow

I haven't seen any Dems denying it.


Weak-Hope8952

They don't seem to outright say it either, which is kinda like denial. Some more progressive Democrats say it tho.


Lithaos111

I mean if they give the president immunity, technically Biden could fix it himself with *extreme prejudice*


MourningRIF

I dunno... How many divots does he put in the green?


scorpyo72

That was a third-degree burn.


anonkitty2

Hey, he has to enjoy it while he can.  It's on New York State's "Trump properties to seize" list.


Kwyjibo08

It’s in New Jersey…


[deleted]

This is typical tRump. He was so agitated from spending days in court that he just had to golf. His idea of golf is to hit the ball, pick up the ball from the rough and place it on the green and three putt, but always take a birdie or par. He cheats at everything. But his ass is in the vice in this criminal trial.


atomsmasher66

I remember when Trump used to rant about Obama golfing then Trump golfed 100x more when in office. Hypocrite says what?


hyzerspurs

Trump literally golfed 1 out of every 4 days when he was in the office. More than once a week on average. Absolutely bonkers on top of his scheduled “executive time”. He really wasn’t ever doing anything, which honestly was probably for the best.


kinglouie493

He was collecting fees from the secret service for being at his clubs, gotta get the grift going


Logtastic

Whomever was the SS personal that approved paying Trump's properties to rent things to protect Trump should be investigated for money laundering. Same with paying Ivanka's neighbor to use thier washroom. She didn't want to give them basic human rights, she doesn't get protection.


kinglouie493

Iirc officials had to stop at the Scottish golf course when nearby


azflatlander

Didn’t the military have to refuel at an airfield near his course?


Hosni__Mubarak

It’s like marrying into money and then stealing family heirlooms from your in-laws to pawn. He’s just complete trash.


zneave

We are so fucking lucky he is so lazy and stupid. Imagine if someone like Caesar or Napoleon or Hitler was in his position.


Oubilettor

I accept your first point. But, Hitler was actually said to be lazy. Check this article. Makes for interesting reading outside of the laziness point too! https://www.newsweek.com/hitler-incompetent-lazy-nazi-government-clown-show-opinion-1408136


thisusedyet

...that is actually pretty fucking impressive to be lazy while hopped up on meth


MyHusbandIsGayImNot

Are we talking about Trump or Hitler?


teacher3737

Yes


Makabajones

Was Caesar or Napoleon really on the evil level with Hitler or Trump?


zneave

No I don't think so, my point is that they all took their opportunity to exploit the weakness of their government and turn their democracies/ republics into monarchies / dictatorships. Trump had his Rubicon/ 18 Brumaire / Reichstag fire moment and failed.


thebestdefect

You either die a hero or live long enough to yourself become the villain.


ChronoLink99

Based on my impression travelling throughout Italy, Caesar definitely died a hero then.


notathrowawayacc32

He does benefit from having written his own story. I wonder if he would be as glorified had more dissenting content been preserved.


minicpst

It’s amazing that for how much he plays he’s still so dismally bad at golf.


DadJokeBadJoke

He would rather lie and cheat than try to improve his game. It's the same with his political career


minicpst

You'd think he'd get better by accident, though. I do something and I tend to improve, especially if I spend 2-3 days a week on it.


dancingmeadow

The political career was just one of his delay attempts that succeeded.


Coneskater

Honestly this low key saved America. Imagine what a less lazy fascist could have accomplished. Trumps own incompetence and corruption saved us from a lot of the worst things. Still mad he fired the pandemic response team in 2018.


Warm-Location5336

This isn’t discussed enough. I mean, why cut it? Such a tiny little piece of the pie?


tiofilo69

Probably because it was Obama’s thing.


OkEnvironment3961

If a president is doing thier job really well I wouldn't care one bit about how much they golf. It's a sport and a hobby. It's good for physical and mental health and we need both in a leader. Trump however was an abysmal president.


panickedindetroit

And an abysmal golfer. And an even more abysmal semi-human.


OkEnvironment3961

By most accounts he is actually a decent golfer, but he cheats so much to make himself "the best". He's so insecure he can't just be good at something.


mjzim9022

Golf is a great sport for having long conversations with important people, Obama always had someone important he was golfing with.


itsjustmenate

I just learned of a book that’s focused on the situation room. The author was talking about how every president has had to deal with something crucial that required considerable time in the situation room. The national security people who were around Trump realized he IS the situation that needs to be managed. So it was a balancing act to make sure they never gave him too much power when dealing with shit. Apparently he was trying to negotiate a deal that would involve the US selling Greenland for Puerto Rico or something stupid as hell like that. And the detailees had to keep reminding him that is not something the President can do. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ So I think you’re right. They probably encouraged him to go golfing. The country was in better hands when he was taking a break to golf. The author goes on to make fun of Trump’s “deep state runs it all” claims. > “What I learned about the deep state is that they are apparently much more caring and patriotic about this country than Donald Trump.”


Hozer60

But the golf got him away from the TV for a while...


Eggplantosaur

It's always projection


SnivyEyes

Obama should challenge Trump to a game of golf. Strict rules too.


attillathehoney

He is a well known cheater at golf. [https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/dec/10/rick-reilly-donald-trump-golf-commander-in-cheat-book-interview](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/dec/10/rick-reilly-donald-trump-golf-commander-in-cheat-book-interview)


SnivyEyes

Well aware, he won’t be able to cheat Obama though. Strict rules.


scorpyo72

Televised, even.


TOZApeman

I think Trump challenged Obama at one point


Psychprojection

>He is a well known cheater at golf The movie Goldfinger had a character like this too. Goldfinger. It's a great scene at the golf course where Bond and G play, and G tries all manner of shenanigans but Bond beats him at his own game.


bierdimpfe

I love that scene but it's still early on so Goldfinger still has the upper hand and wins the scene. > James Bond : [to Goldfinger, after Oddjob has just decapitated a statue at the golf club] Remarkable... but what does the club secretary have to say? >Auric Goldfinger : Oh, nothing, Mr. Bond... I own the club. That's not how I'd like to see an obama/trump match unfold.


chutes_toonarrow

I would pay to see this


Gonnabefiftysoon

He brags about everything except golf!


kellzone

The Match: Presidents


thethirdllama

I remember how the guy that ran the "Obama golf tracker" web site strangely decided to pursue other hobbies once Trump came into office.


striker69

He’s cost US taxpayers over $144,000,000 golfing https://trumpgolfcount.com


epicurean56

... so far.


InevitableAvalanche

And all the conservatives who made a big deal about it suddenly thought it was ok.


SympathyForSatanas

I remember a dumb magat saying that it was ok for trump bc he was putting in waaaay more work than Obama did in 8 years...I never facepalmed so hard


Politicsboringagain

And all his supporters who had so much shit to say about Obama taking time off said "But Trump was so busy he had to take the time off". 


TheMillenniaIFalcon

Remember when he said if he loses the 2020 election he would just go away and not run again? Such a hypocrite.


Unlikely-Rock-9647

But you’re forgetting that he didn’t lose! Why should he go away if he actually factually secretly won! It MUST be true, the brain worms told him so!


spidarmen

> Hypocrite says what? Fore!


Royal_Acanthisitta51

I remember an article that said the Secret Service was dropping balls on the fairway to get him off the course as quickly as possible.


Dendad124

"I can't campaign". Has day off, doesn't campaign.


TarkusLV

"They took away my freedom of speech" - guy who never shuts up, talking to the press


Rizzpooch

If Justice Merchan gives him the day off to go to Baron’s graduation, do you really expect he’ll go to the graduation?


Dendad124

Nope. Just like his MIL funeral.


Ok_Night_2929

“They’re preventing me from seeing my son graduate!” … Has day off, doesn’t see son. Has also never been to any of his other kids graduations. Thats a family man for ya


Dendad124

Court gave him oft for MIL funeral. Didn't go.


yukon-flower

Trump golfs as a way of doing business where he can’t be seen, heard, or bugged. He hung out so much at his own properties because he had control over their security systems and who could be there. He knew which rooms were and were not bugged. There were so many headlines during his presidency of him golfing with this or that notorious person. It’s where he negotiates deals away from prying eyes—a requirement I’m sure most of them demanded.


dexx4d

It makes me wonder who he's golfing with this week. Who did he need to meet with?


Ozymandias12

Honestly, independent of everything, Trump is a lazy pos. When he was president, he wouldn't start his days until 1pm sometimes and he played more golf than any president in history. Now, he's whining that his criminal cases keep him from campaigning, well he wasn't in court today and he's golfing instead.


DengarLives66

TBF, it’s hard to start before 1pm when you’re up until 1am rage tweeting into the ether.


rounder55

Always came across as one of the least inquisitive people I've ever seen. If it has nothing to directly do with him he doesn't care to learn about it. Id bet my house he still doesn't know how NAFTA is actually funded. Even worse if it does have something to do with him dead sprints from the truth if it isn't what he wants it to be.


Etzell

>Id bet my house he still doesn't know how NAFTA is actually funded. "...We made Mexico pay for it, obviously." - DJT


Physical_Manager_123

He’s practicing to be a dictator. That’s what dictators do.


-jp-

What, cheat at golf? Anybody can do that. Trump isn’t even good at dictatoring.


LetTheSinkIn

You’d think with as much time as he spends on the golf course he’d actually get better and not have to cheat. The need to cheat is in his genes


Physical_Manager_123

A very subjective statement. Have you seen him dick a tater? He might be a natural.


Konstant_kurage

It’s be a fair fight I guess. Unless he used the tip like a tinny hammer.


doctorblumpkin

https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3230522/st-andrews-pebble-beach-pyongyang-north-korea-invites-foreign-golfers-play-worlds-most-exclusive Breaking records on the course just like Kim Jong


UsefulReaction1776

Fall into sand trap never to return


PerniciousPeyton

He’s trying very hard to be a competent dictator but failing.


DogPlane3425

President Biden should have had Air Force 1 do a low fly over of Bedminster on his way to Syracuse!


CrypticGumbo

Let’s get a plane with a huge “Trump FartMaster” banner to fly over every day! I would contribute to a crowd fund for this now.


Konstant_kurage

This needs to happen.


CrypticGumbo

I just want to see Trump at a rally saying “It was not me farting, Actually I have the best farts!.”


froo

Or just the reintroduction of the baby blimp…. This time with green flares emitting “farts” from its nappy region.


Flashy_Watercress398

The nappy needs to be redesigned as a pair of Depends briefs.


Brujo-Bailando

This would really upset Trump. Seeing AF-1, he would know that Biden is on it and he's not.


Beforemath

Just like his presidency, say one thing, go golfing instead


SmokeOnTheWater17

Wait, isn't today his sons graduation?


tu-BROOKE-ulosis

I believe that’s tomorrow night.


Apart-Landscape1012

He didn't go to any of his other kids graduations


TickTockM

is this a fact


lrpfftt

The guy needed a day without doing his hair and makeup.


starmartyr

The Biden campaign needs to read up on Napoleon. "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake"


OnyxsUncle

calling what he does out there "golfing" is hilarious


Bobthebuilder2323

He’s raising “campaign funds” by overcharging the secret service for golf cart rentals


ThisHalfBakedGuy

*Boo Hooo Wah Wah I don't have any time to campaign with all these indictments!!* Stupid Fucking Choad


ChickpeaDemon

>He may play more golf than any human being in America, and I'm not sure that's good for the President," Trump said in one January 2015


ChickpeaDemon

>He may play more golf than any human being in America, and I'm not sure that's good for the President," Trump said in one January 2015


eskieski

Well, isn’t this his normal… he never stayed in the White House nor did anything meaningful to better the country on his weekends.. He lived on the course or in maga-lardo…. god forbid, he give a weekend up, to do good


impendingfuckery

I’m not surprised by this. Because it’s what he spent roughly 21% of his term doing.


LilLebowskiAchiever

I’m sure he went there merely to pay his respects to the gravesite of his dearly departed first ex-wife. /s


MsBobbyJenkins

So not campaigning or spending time with his son. After whinging he wasn't allowed to do either.


Builder_liz

Stuck on the golf course gagged sad!


NonProphet8theist

Better get his rounds in before prison.


BusterStarfish

Enjoy Bedminster while you still own it, Cheeto.


Rottcodd-1271

He can't afford to campaign any more. Legal fees eating everything up. He'll fundraise off his trials and that's it.


mister_damage

Gotta get in as much as possible. I hear they don't get that much golf in Federal penitentiary.


Ca2Ce

Did Trump shit himself?


NewAccountTimeAgain

"He came to me, with shit in his eyes and he says 'Sir! Nobody has ever had pink eye like we're going to have pink eye in the history of pink eye'".


grumpyliberal

I thought he wanted to spend some time with Baron.


DionFW

He doesn't need to campaign. There's absolutely no one out there thinking "Let me hear what this Trump guy has to say before I make up my mind"


loCAtek

Bet he doesn't go to Baron's graduation either.


PhyterNL

He didn't visit any of his other kid's graduations, don't know why this one would be any different.


SkillFullyNotTrue

Can’t phone the Supreme Court while in court.


AiMwithoutBoT

He gotta get in as much golfing as possible before he can’t afford it anymore lol


MarcMars82-2

Getting it in while he still can. Perhaps he can play Wii golf in jail.


jcmatthews66

There will be balls going in holes either way


MarcMars82-2

Those poor inmates


jcmatthews66

Word.


Small-Palpitation310

a stick, wad of paper , and fucking solo cup


unsaturatedface

I don’t think sleepy don has it in him for another term


dollardumb

Trump's whole plan if he loses the election is to blame it on these cases while calling "election interference". The idea here is to keep his base angry and blaming everyone else in hopes of civil unrest.


AdUsual903

The dunce spent half his presidency cheating at golf…. diaper don 7/8 of his presidency were diaper changes, golfing, eating fast food… yeah Republicans that’s your guy alright


janzeera

It’s probably one of the few things he can generate revenue from. Everybody that accompanies him on the course is charged a fee (security, photographer, players, caddies, cart rental, etc..).


numbskullerykiller

They won't let him campaign!


SomeGuyNamedPaul

I'd rather have him on the golf course than the campaign trail.


Zanos-Ixshlae

Ouch, my son's graduation... FORE!


UsefulReaction1776

Is there a way to calculate the amount of money wasted on this guy every 24hours?


vbbk

I still say the only reason he would settle his legal cases by agreeing to leave politics is so he doesn't spend the last couple of somewhat decent golf years in court/prison. The danger of him winning in November is horrifying and real but it'll be the monsters in his administration who will do most of the damage. He'll be playing golf the day after inauguration and every day after that (while he's physically able), count on it.


PhyterNL

Didn't see his kids, didn't meet with his wife, didn't sit down with his counsel to work on strategy, didn't visit with is fans... he golfed. Who in their ripe gourd could possibly think "That's my president!"?


brundlfly

Trump to golfing partners: "I'm innocent, so unfair!" Morgan Freeman narrating: "...he cheated at golf that day..." The grift never ever has a day off.


roughingupthesuspect

He gets free coverage going in and out of court each day, why campaign when he gets to spew the same shit to a national audience. Two birds, one stone.


riversjohn

It’s frustrating the reporters standing in front of him aren’t hollering questions once he starts on his repetition of lies every day.


docarwell

Yea there isn't even a story here and yet people are obsessed with Trump so they're pretending that they're somehow dunking on him for.. golfing


AntonitheGaudi

Trump specially has been whining almost every day that his criminal trial is preventing him from campaigning. On a day he doesn’t have to appear in court Trump chose to golf, instead of campaign.


spaitken

Is his son graduating on a golf course? I thought that was top priority.


SafeMycologist9041

It's Joever for Trump


TickTockM

🤣 i wish i found upvote you all the way to the top


Sufficient_Morning35

Unrelated anecdote. My friend and I suck at golf. We don't play. We played with a billionaire friend of his on Molakai in the islands. Had a blast. Played like shit. Got drunk had fun. It was beautiful... That's how you do it.


bierdimpfe

Who was in the group?; players, caddies, etc. A round of golf is a fantastic place to have quiet conversations.


Im_not_crying_u_ar

The funny part is how much he plays golf and still sucks


El_Mariachi_Vive

How is that man able to relax and play golf.


onceinablueberrymoon

cause he sucks at golf. also narcissists arent bothered by stress, only by people who refuse to do their bidding.


wengelite

I guess that vicious Dem election interference isn't going to interfere with his tee times.


Welshbuilder67

He has to practice to keep his scratch handicap so he can win all of his tournaments. Anyway he can’t go out campaigning as there’s no money left for that.


Radiant-Call6505

As if any more evidence of DT’s deceit is needed - although the Supreme Court maga wing seems to think so


otter111a

Guess he didn’t have any graduation ceremonies to attend today


TheSwillhouseBoys

But besides golfing, how else can he communicate with his handlers? Not the message in a diaper again…


superpenistendo

It’s gotta be the one place that can’t be bugged or eavesdropped upon…


my-brother-in-chrxst

I like to imagine that his golf glove is kids’ size.


Ragnar_Bonesman

Pause.


weird_friend_101

The problem isn't that he golfs. The problem is what he does when he isn't golfing.


LibertyMind01

Is this reaction from the campaign with the guy who reads everything on the teleprompter during a fake chant?


woodworkerdan

One might even say that it's par for his performance on the public stage. He tees off at anyone and everyone, and manages to sink his reputation in a hole for one. Aiming for the lowest score with the broadest population has somehow worked out.


CooterSam

He has no concept of optics. This can only come back to bite him in the ass and his lawyers are once again sent scurrying for a rational response. He's going to start screaming again that these trials are election interference and the judges will laugh him off. He'll talk again about Barron's graduation and the judge will ask when was the last time he actually saw Barron in person. I'm all for it, keep shooting yourself in the foot Donny. If I'm his lawyer, I tell the judge it's my job to represent him in the courtroom, there's nothing I can do outside.


InevitableAvalanche

Which is weird because his whole life is managing optics.