Part Time President Trump Goes Golfing After Crashing Global Economy

Donald Trump’s recent trip to Doral, Florida, highlights his continued alignment with Saudi-backed interests amidst his domestic challenges. After landing at Miami International Airport, Trump traveled directly to the Trump National Doral, where the controversial LIV Golf event is set to take place from April 4 to 6. The event features golfers such as Brooks Koepta and Bryson DeChambeau, attracting scrutiny due to its financial ties to Saudi Arabia, which is known for multiple human rights violations.
Accompanied by his son Eric Trump, who was seen driving him in a golf cart, Trump’s visit also welcomed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a notable guest. Following the dinner at Doral, Trump planned to return to his Mar-a-Lago estate in West Palm Beach and visit the Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, continuing his pattern of using taxpayer-funded travel to bolster his business ventures while in office.
This trip occurred shortly after Trump made headlines for announcing a new 10% base tariff on imports, a move aimed at generating revenue but criticized for threatening economic stability. Claiming that the U.S. has been “looted” by foreign competitors, Trump dismissed the looming financial repercussions—evidenced by plummeting stock market indices, with the S&P 500 falling by 4.8% and the Dow Jones by over 1,600 points.
Trump’s insistence that the stock market would thrive despite these tariffs is another instance of his disconnection from reality. Most economic experts anticipate long-term negative effects on American markets and consumers rather than the anticipated “boom” Trump touted. This disconnect further illustrates the dangerous level of misinformation coming from the Trump administration.
The implications of Trump’s policies and actions extend beyond financial markets, threatening public safety and national security as well. His focus on personal business interests undermines the integrity of his presidential duties, illustrating the problematic fusion of state and private interests typical of fascist regimes. This pattern not only raises ethical questions but poses real risks for American democracy and the broader global economic landscape.