It is no secret that our golfer in chief loves to golf, but he might love tweeting even more. Trump is known for his late night and early morning tweet storms. Twitter allows the President to instantly connect with both his supporters and detractors without the normal filtering that takes place when issuing official White House press releases.
Trump’s use of twitter has been criticized often for his lack of self censorship and putting national security at risk. He responded to his critics calling his use of Twitter as not presidential with the following:
My use of social media is not Presidential – it’s MODERN DAY PRESIDENTIAL. Make America Great Again!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 1, 2017
In this post we’re putting aside the lack of tact associated with modern day presidential behavior to focus on what really matters: What are President Trump’s best twitter posts on the topic of golf? We’re going to cover it all: from Trump’s tweets related to the his arch nemesis and predecessor Barack Obama’s golfing habits, to golfing and diplomacy, and other golfing-related posts.
15 Tweets related to Trump’s nemesis and fellow golfing enthusiast Barack Obama:
While our wonderful president was out playing golf all day, the TSA is falling apart, just like our government! Airports a total disaster!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 21, 2016
“@YankeeRunnerLV:Can U trick Obama into appearing on @ApprenticeNBC by telling him Golf is involved so you can do Country a favor& FIRE HIM!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2015
Obama has admitted that he spends his mornings watching @ESPN. Then he plays golf, fundraises & grants amnesty to illegals.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 16, 2014
“@nikkio: DonaldTrump: Only way to get Obama to do right for our Marine would be for every country club across USA to deny him golf access
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 21, 2014
We pay for Obama’s travel so he can fundraise millions so Democrats can run on lies. Then we pay for his golf.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 14, 2014
“@TheBigJamesG: What kind of president doesn’t get playing golf after a cruel beheading isn’t the thing to do? Detached from reality he is”
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 9, 2014
“@__________IAN: “No one respects golf more than me, but there is a time and place for everything”- Mr.Trump hitting the nail on the head!”
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 8, 2014
“@gretawire: PresObama is not busy talking to Congress about Syria..he is playing golf …go figure”
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 8, 2013
Obama should play golf with Republicans & opponents rather than his small group of friends. That way maybe the terrible gridlock would end.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 19, 2012
I play golf to relax. My company is in great shape. @BarackObama plays golf to escape work while America goes down the drain.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 30, 2011
Yesterday @BarackObama actually spent a full day in Washington. He didn’t campaign, fund raise or play golf. Shocking.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 22, 2011
@BarackObama played golf yesterday. Now he heads to a 10 day vacation in Martha’s Vineyard. Nice work ethic.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 15, 2011
“@jeff_smith7: @realDonaldTrump Maybe Perry can put in a 9 hole golf course on the banks of the Rio Grande to lure Obama to see the border?”
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 11, 2014
If Obama resigns from office NOW, thereby doing a great service to the country—I will give him free lifetime golf at any one of my courses!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 10, 2014
“@Kalozap: Obama’s mind, IsIs, ebola, etc…. and then thinking, boy I wish I was on the golf coarse. What should I wear on the Links”
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 11, 2014
5 Tweets related to golfing and diplomacy during Trump’s presidency:
I have arrived in Scotland and will be at Trump Turnberry for two days of meetings, calls and hopefully, some golf – my primary form of exercise! The weather is beautiful, and this place is incredible! Tomorrow I go to Helsinki for a Monday meeting with Vladimir Putin.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2018
Very proud of perhaps the greatest golf course anywhere in the world. Also, furthers U.K. relationship! https://t.co/3xTzzJH6Iq
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 2, 2019
Prime Minister @AbeShinzo of Japan and myself this morning building an even deeper and better relationship while playing a quick round of golf at Trump International Golf Club. pic.twitter.com/YqU7pHiFoU
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 18, 2018
After Turkey call I will be heading over to Trump National Golf Club, Jupiter, to play golf (quickly) with Tiger Woods and Dustin Johnson. Then back to Mar-a-Lago for talks on bringing even more jobs and companies back to the USA!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 24, 2017
Playing golf with Prime Minister Abe and Hideki Matsuyama, two wonderful people! pic.twitter.com/vYLULe0o2K
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 5, 2017
5 Tweets related to general golfing topics:
The only problem our economy has is the Fed. They don’t have a feel for the Market, they don’t understand necessary Trade Wars or Strong Dollars or even Democrat Shutdowns over Borders. The Fed is like a powerful golfer who can’t score because he has no touch – he can’t putt!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 24, 2018
Comey throws AG Lynch “under the bus!” Why can’t we all find out what happened on the tarmac in the back of the plane with Wild Bill and Lynch? Was she promised a Supreme Court seat, or AG, in order to lay off Hillary. No golf and grandkids talk (give us all a break)!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 15, 2018
Great morning at Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida with @JackNicklaus and @TigerWoods! pic.twitter.com/mdPN4yvS8e
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2019
I don’t cheat at golf but @SamuelLJackson cheats—with his game he has no choice—and stop doing commercials!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2016
We here at Presidential Golf Tracker will continue to add to the collection of tweets as Trump enters into the 2nd half of his term.