The President of the United States angered some Americans with his golf decision this weekend.
President Trump, 79, likes to golf. The President of the United States has played dozens of rounds of golf since taking office in January. He’s made it clear that he’s not going to stop playing.
However, the U.S. Government is currently shut down. The shutdown started on Wednesday. While the U.S. Government is shut down and many are out of work, the President of the United States angered some with his weekend golf decision.
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND – JULY 27: U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as he plays a round of golf at Trump Turnberry golf course during his visit to the UK on July 27, 2025 in Turnberry, Scotland. U.S. President Donald Trump is visiting his Trump Turnberry golf course, as well as Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire, during a brief visit to Scotland from July 25 to 29. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
“Video of Trump golfing at his Virginia golf club today. This is what he was doing instead of working to keep the government open,” one angry fan wrote.
“Trump closed down all National Parks, but approved continued funding for his golf expenses. Recreation for me, but not for the peasants that pay the bills. 😡,” another fan wrote.
President Trump has made it clear that he’s going to continue playing golf, no matter what is happening, at this point.
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Oct 5, 2025, where it first appeared in the Golf section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
