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Phil Mickelson Slams Biden Amid Nationwide Protests

10/19/2025

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Phil Mickelson, a professional golfer, criticized the Biden administration in a social media post during the No Kings protests on October 18, 2025.
He mocked Biden's use of an autopen for pardons.
The protests drew thousands across major cities, including New York and Washington, D.C., opposing Trump's influence.
House Speaker Mike Johnson questioned Democrats' willingness to negotiate after the protests.

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Phil Mickelson, a professional golfer, criticized the Biden administration in a social media post during the No Kings protests on October 18, 2025.
He mocked Biden's use of an autopen for pardons.
The protests drew thousands across major cities, including New York and Washington, D.C., opposing Trump's influence.
House Speaker Mike Johnson questioned Democrats' willingness to negotiate after the protests.