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Trump Blasted for Golfing as More Die in His War
The president's love of golf has once again found him under fire.
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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President Donald Trump was spotted playing golf at his Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida, on Sunday morning, as updates about the devastation in the Middle East due to his surprise war that began last week continue to roll in. Trump's decision to golf during the ongoing conflict has drawn criticism from political figures, who have accused him of poor priorities and lack of respect for fallen service members.
Why it matters
Trump's golfing during a time of war raises questions about his leadership and commitment to the troops, especially after he was criticized for wearing his own merchandise during a dignified transfer ceremony for six service members killed in the conflict.
The details
In a video shared on social media, Trump is seen returning from a round of golf at his Doral course, wearing the same baseball cap he wore during Saturday's dignified transfer of remains for the six American service members killed in his war with Iran. This has led to accusations that Trump is prioritizing his own leisure over the ongoing conflict and the lives lost.
- On March 8, 2026, Trump was spotted golfing at his Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida.
- On March 7, 2026, Trump wore his own merchandise during a dignified transfer ceremony for six service members killed in the conflict with Iran.
The players
Donald Trump
The 79-year-old President of the United States who has been criticized for his decision to golf during an ongoing war.
Hakeem Jeffries
The House Minority Leader who criticized Trump for golfing while the country is at war and TSA agents are not being paid.
Gavin Newsom
The Governor of California who called Trump a "disgusting little man" for his choice of attire during the dignified transfer ceremony.
What they’re saying
“America is at war, TSA agents aren't being paid and this guy is playing golf. Why are House Republicans continuing to support this train wreck? Sycophants.”
— Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader (Twitter)
“He's golfing after bombing children and raising your gas prices.”
— Gavin Newsom, Governor of California (Twitter)
“If Joe Biden golfed during a war MAGA would do another January 6th but since it's Trump they don't care.”
— Harry Sisson, Democratic Influencer (Twitter)
The takeaway
Trump's decision to golf during an ongoing war and his choice of attire during a solemn ceremony honoring fallen service members have raised concerns about his leadership and priorities, further dividing the country and sparking criticism from political figures across the aisle.
