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Trump's Controversial Golf Trip Sparks $63M Taxpayer Backlash

8/2/2025

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Donald Trump is under fire after a golf trip to Scotland raised eyebrows, with footage revealing his caddie seemingly dropping a ball near a bunker. This incident was compounded by an old clip of Trump shanking a shot, prompting critics to scrutinize both his commitment to the sport and the staggering $63 million taxpayer bill for his outings.

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Donald Trump is under fire after a golf trip to Scotland raised eyebrows, with footage revealing his caddie seemingly dropping a ball near a bunker. This incident was compounded by an old clip of Trump shanking a shot, prompting critics to scrutinize both his commitment to the sport and the staggering $63 million taxpayer bill for his outings.