US President Donald Trump’s rare act, which saw him break the cardinal rule of golf, riding his cart to the putting green, has triggered speculations about his health. It is usually prohibited to ride a golf cart on the putting green, as it can damage the delicate turf and lead to uneven surfaces.
Trump was caught foregoing the prime golf etiquette during his golf outing with his granddaughter, Kai Trump, at his own club in Virginia.
In the video shared by the 18-year-old, Trump was seen lounging in his cart before driving off across the putting green. He is seen watching Kai hole a putt, while in another scene, he is seen away from his granddaughter.
The video comes amid speculations about his worsening health, and soon after the video of him struggling to drag his right leg behind him as he moved went viral. The video shows the President with former baseball player Roger Clemens at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia.
The White House has stated that Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition common in seniors that occurs when leg veins don’t allow blood to flow back up to the heart, causing it to pool in the lower limbs.
Trump’s antics during golf have always garnered attention, with a recent video showing his golf caddy discreetly helping the President cheat at the game. The footage was from the President’s trip to Scotland, where he was seen playing golf at his Turnberry golf course. The video showed the golf caddies walking next to Trump, who is seated in a golf cart. One of the caddies is then seen walking ahead and discreetly dropping the golf ball to the ground in a prized spot. Trump then steps out of the vehicle and pretends that it’s the shot he made.
