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Trump Emcees Presidents Cup as Security Tightens at Medinah

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 11:49 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump served as honorary chairman at the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, Illinois.
Air Force One flew over the course while TSA-style screening and Secret Service checkpoints secured the venue with SWAT officers.
The U.S. team entered the final day trailing 10½-7½ in the competition.
Trump joked about ‘fake news media’, said America is ‘doing great, better than ever’ and shook hands with each player.

History

Historical Context

The Presidents Cup began in September 1994 at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia, where the United States defeated the International team 20-12 and former President Gerald Ford served as honorary chairman. Held biennially, the event shifted to odd years after the 2001 Ryder Cup cancellation and returned to even years following the 2020 pandemic, with the next tournament slated for 2028 in Australia.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump served as honorary chairman at the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club, Illinois.
Air Force One flew over the course while TSA-style screening and Secret Service checkpoints secured the venue with SWAT officers.
The U.S. team entered the final day trailing 10½-7½ in the competition.
Trump joked about ‘fake news media’, said America is ‘doing great, better than ever’ and shook hands with each player.

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