A Quiet Golf Game or a Controversial Caught Moment? Trump Faces New Cheating Accusations in Scotland
What appeared to be a routine golf outing in Scotland has unexpectedly stirred a fresh wave of controversy for Donald Trump. A brief but telling video clip has resurfaced online, sparking debates about sportsmanship and honesty that extend far beyond the fairways.
During his latest trip to Scotland, Trump was captured on camera in a short clip that quickly went viral. The footage shows two caddies walking ahead of Trump’s golf cart, with one seemingly dropping a ball onto the green in a discreet manner.
Moments later, Trump steps out, appearing to play the ball as if it were the result of his own shot. The video cuts off before revealing what follows, leaving viewers to fill in the blanks—and fueling accusations of cheating.
Originally shared by PatriotTakes, a watchdog platform focusing on far-right figures, the clip racked up over 4 million views within days of being posted on July 27. The reaction online was immediate and polarized.
On X (formerly Twitter), comments ranged from blunt mockery—“Trump caught red-handed cheating at golf!”—to harsh moral judgments: “A man with no integrity, in every way.” Supporters, meanwhile, called for context, urging caution against jumping to conclusions over a few seconds of footage.
Tom Nichols of The Atlantic weighed in on the fallout, noting, “While cheating at golf isn’t the gravest of offenses, the unwavering defense from his base borders on blind loyalty—it’s alarming.”
Trump’s history on the golf course is already fraught with similar allegations. Rick Reilly, the former Sports Illustrated columnist, once famously remarked, “Golf strips away pretenses. With Trump, it’s clear: losing isn’t an option—rules bend for him.” Reilly recalled playing a round with Trump, claiming the ex-president took multiple mulligans and accepted a questionable “gimme chip-in,” a move unfamiliar in traditional golf etiquette.
Trump’s camp responded dismissively. Steven Cheung, a spokesperson during Trump’s campaign, told People magazine, “Rick Reilly envies Trump’s golf skills but channels that envy into baseless attacks. It’s more about obsession than truth.”
Despite the scrutiny, Trump remains a devoted golfer, spending nearly a quarter of his second term on the course—about 45 days out of 189 this year alone.
Final Takeaway:
Donald Trump’s golf game, once again, finds itself under a microscope. Whether the viral clip confirms cheating or not, it reignites ongoing conversations about his character and integrity. Critics see it as emblematic of larger ethical concerns; supporters dismiss it as overblown. Regardless, one fact remains: even on the serene greens of Scotland, Trump’s actions never escape public scrutiny.