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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(121,998 posts)
Mon Apr 21, 2025, 08:09 PM Monday

Trump Conceals Easter Golf Outing from Press Pool

On Easter Sunday, Trump departed the White House without informing the press pool of his destination, raising fresh concerns about transparency. According to pool reports, members of the in-town press corps were loaded into vans Sunday morning and began moving with the presidential motorcade before being told where they were headed.

Trump was briefly seen exiting the North Portico wearing a red and white “Gulf of America” hat, according to a pool report. While Trump hats may have been a clue about a potential golf trip, White House officials still withheld details of the destination even as the vehicles rolled out.

The motorcade arrived at Trump National Golf Club in Potomac Falls, Virginia, around 11:38 a.m., where the press pool was diverted to a separate location on the grounds and did not see the president exit his vehicle. Roughly four hours later, Trump departed the club without being seen again, and only upon returning to the White House was he visible to the pool, waving as he entered the residence.

Trump was not made available to the press for photographs at the club itself, shielding the nature of his Easter activities from public view. Social media posts from attendees later confirmed Trump spent the day golfing.

https://meidasnews.com/news/trump-conceals-easter-golf-outing-from-press-pool

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tanyev

(46,166 posts)
3. Does he ever spend time with his grandchildren?
Mon Apr 21, 2025, 08:18 PM
Monday

Maybe it’s for the best if he doesn’t, but if you’ve got a big family like he does, Easter is one of those days when lots of people have family get togethers. Even if you’re not religious, many still gather for a nice meal and fun activities for the kids.

the nelm

(69 posts)
7. Does he even know he has grandkids?
Mon Apr 21, 2025, 09:53 PM
Monday

Something I sometimes wonder. He barely seems to ever acknowledge his own children.

Javaman

(63,665 posts)
13. I don't think he knows that that hanger-ons are his kids
Mon Apr 21, 2025, 10:43 PM
Monday

Let alone knowing he has grand children

I think he looks at his kids as someone familiar but not quite sure who they are. And I don’t even want to get into what he thinks when it comes to ivanka eww

SunSeeker

(55,526 posts)
10. He doesn't wear his orange pancake makeup while golfing. That's why he looks ashen while at golf. nt
Mon Apr 21, 2025, 10:14 PM
Monday

littlemissmartypants

(27,248 posts)
11. His lips need to be blue and his skin gray.
Mon Apr 21, 2025, 10:28 PM
Monday

Then he'll be acceptable.

His eyes can't get more soulless.

Ol Janx Spirit

(155 posts)
9. Ths does show that at least he is aware of the bad optics of his actions. That seems like...
Mon Apr 21, 2025, 10:06 PM
Monday

...a step forward. Being aware that other people are judging you for your actions is the first step in learning that you shouldn't do that thing. Who knows? Golf today; illegally deporting people tomorrow?

Figarosmom

(5,305 posts)
12. So who was he golfing with?
Mon Apr 21, 2025, 10:28 PM
Monday

And why does the press pool get into a van without knowing where they are going. I wouldn't put it past trump to disappear them.

Warpy

(113,252 posts)
14. You didnt think he was gonna put up with those damned kids looking for Easter eggs on
Mon Apr 21, 2025, 11:05 PM
Monday

the White House lawn, did you? Somebody might have looked at the cute kiddies instead of at him.

He wasn't going to put in an appearance at a church and he wasn't going to put up with a Wjite House holiday tradition.

All he cares about is himself.

Xolodno

(6,963 posts)
16. Angry old white guys playing golf...I'll never understand them.
Tue Apr 22, 2025, 01:08 AM
Tuesday

I rarely hit the course, but when friends and I do, we like to take our time. We don't rent the golf cart as we like getting the walking excercise. Small talk on the putting green, etc.

But the more "prestigious" the golf course, the more angry old white guys on the course. Think we once had nearly a dozen groups play through. They were on carts and just unpleasant. And they tried to get through the course as fast as they could. Never can understand that, you just dropped some bank, take advantage of the peace, quiet and green space. Nope, they want to be in and out. So why are they even golfing? And they play the course far more than I do. The Mad Clown King strikes me as one of those who plays with a chip on thier shoulder all the time, like they don't enjoy it, but still keep playing.

BoRaGard

(5,118 posts)
18. Krasnov is such a sneaky republicon draft dodging casino hustler
Tue Apr 22, 2025, 05:29 AM
Tuesday

that this latest sneak surprises no one.

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