Farmingdale, NY (AP) – President Donald Trump Started on Friday by warning that more of his enemies will face prosecution, shaking the foundations of the American judicial system by treating it as a tool for political retribution.
And then he went to the Ryder To enjoy the rest of the day as a chief golfer, looking at the The United States competes with Europe As the sun shone and the crowd applauded.
It was the latest example of how Donald Trump attracts attention This comes with high -level sporting events, putting his personal footprint on the activities that have existed for large parts of non -partisan cases.
Standing on the Tee box in white golf shoes and a dark costume, the republican president directed the spectators in a “USA!” sing a day after James ComeyThe former FBI director became the first former senior government official involved in one of Trump’s main grievances to face prosecution. Trump had demanded the continuation of anger at Comey’s role in the investigation in Russia during his first mandate, and even replaced an experienced American lawyer in Virginia to ensure that the case has advanced.
A warm welcome for Trump
Even if he pushes the limits of the presidency in his second mandateTrump has always found a warm welcome at the Ryder Cup. The crowd, many of which have undergone long security delays, sang “USA!” USA!” While Force One Force ONE flew over the closing holes during Bethpage Black, a force of force that he used on the campaign campaign with his private plane and continued with his walk made by the government.
When Trump moved away from the course after watching the matches of four afternoons, some people in the stands behind him chanted “48”, a suggestion that they want the 45th and 47th presidents to serve an unconstitutional mandate.
“He made a hell of a job for the country,” said Phil Dunn de Pittsburgh. “He tries to bring people together.”
As for Comey, Dunn said: “It’s betrayal what he did.” After the prosecutors targeted Trump when he was not in power – for keeping classified documents, for trying to overthrow his defeat in the 2020 elections and for having paid money to a porn star – “This is what you recover,” said Dunn.
Comey is accused of having made a false declaration to the Congress and of having obstructed a Congress procedure. He said that he would fight the accusations, describing them as Trump’s defense.
Golf has always been something of a Refuge for Trump. He has several lessons and visits often on weekends to play and keep meetings. The day when the 2020 elections were called Joe Biden, he played a round in Virginia, installed in an adulation bubble despite the rejection of voters.
The “Country Club”
This year’s Ryder Cup represented a synthesis at the heart of Trump’s political call as a billionaire with populist tastes. Although golf has the reputation of elitist sport, Bethpage, on Long Island, is known as the “People’s Country Club” and it is One of the few public courses to organize professional tournaments. The course is around 27 miles (44 kilometers) east of Manhattan, in a suburban county that Trump won in 2024.
The Ryder Cup attracts a patriotic scene because it soothes American players against Europeans. The exaggerated outfit – White -white and blue overalls, white -headed pygarque shirts and even tricorne hats – are current sites.
“Now Watergate doesn’t bother me,” sang Lynyrd Skynyrd on the speaker. “Does your conscience bother you?” Say the truth. “
The president arrived through a tunnel under the gallery, an advertiser announcing his arrival. The crowd rugged and burst into more “USA!” Songs. European fans have countered with “Ole!” But were quickly drowned. Trump praised New York firefighter Bryan Robinson, sang the national anthem. The crowd broke again when a quartet of military jets ran into the sky.
He then looked behind a glass barrier near the first tee and the 18th green while the second round of matches of the day started.
Trump left his perch to welcome us Captain Keegan Bradley, who gave him a boost and bowed in front of him. Bradley also imitated the arms pumping dance that Trump made famous on the campaign campaign and several players, including the US Open JJ Spaun champion, followed suit.
Trump has often exploited the sports platform to expand its scope in American culture. His armored limousines led the drivers on two laps at Daytona 500, and already this month, he mixes with New York Yankees in their locker room And Assisted the US Open US tennis tournament.
Sports will become more central to the presidency of Trump
Sports will no longer become central to its presidency. The United States is hosting the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and the World Cup next year, as well as Canada and Mexico. Trump suggested reshaping the calendar that the football tournament is inspired by its political program by keeping the matches of the American cities which it considers dangerous.
Some of the cities, he recently declared in the oval office, are “managed by radical left madmen”, and he proposed to extend the deployments of troops from the National Guard. He added that “if I think it’s not sure, we will move it to another city.”
On Friday, few of these controversies were in the minds of people with Bethpage.
Jody Erwin, from Houston, wore a Captain America costume and a red flag hat from Trump golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey. Erwin played the course on Wednesday, his first time there, and was delighted that Trump attended the Ryder Cup.
“He supports golf. He likes golf,” said Erwin. “This is all his agreement.”
Erwin rejected the idea that golf was a safe space for someone like the president, saying: “I don’t think he can ever relax.”
Peter Bruce, who attended London when he was adorned with blue and yellow colors in Europe, was less enthusiastic.
“This is not him, these are these 12 players for each team,” said Bruce. “It would be better if he decided not to come.”
David Ferraro de Babylon, New York, wore a hat “Make America Great Again” at the tournament and wanted to sit as close as possible to Trump.
“The more you can see the president, the more you access a president, the better,” said Ferraro.
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