By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Recent social media attention has focused on allegations of Donald Trump cheating at golf, with a video circulating that purportedly shows his caddy manipulating a ball’s position. This incident adds to a long history of accusations against the president regarding unfair play, highlighted by figures like actor Samuel Jackson and detailed in Rick Reilly’s book, “Commander in Cheat.” The controversy extends beyond cheating claims, encompassing criticisms of Trump’s frequent golf outings, potential conflicts of interest related to his golf courses, and the expenditure of taxpayer money on these trips. Furthermore, these golf trips are perceived to be in conflict with other presidential duties.
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Rough deal: Social media roasts Trump’s golf game after clip appears to show alleged cheating in Scotland
Okay, so a new video clip has surfaced, and it’s got people talking. It appears to show, let’s be blunt, some blatant cheating during a round of golf in Scotland. Now, I’m not usually one to get riled up about a missed putt or a less-than-perfect swing, but the reaction to this video? It’s been absolutely scorching. Social media is on fire, and the roast is directed squarely at Donald Trump’s golf game. The consensus seems pretty clear: it wasn’t just a close call, it was straight-up cheating. And, frankly, a lot of folks are saying they aren’t surprised in the least.
The biggest issue people are pointing out isn’t the golf cheating itself, but how the media seems to be tip-toeing around the story. The use of words like “alleged” and “appears” in headlines is being called out as a major problem. It’s like, we saw the video, right? There’s a clear instance of a caddy dropping the ball in a better position. It’s not a matter of interpretation; it’s cheating. And this alleged cheating has brought up old accusations about how Trump plays golf. As one person put it, the headlines should be clear about what happened.
The sentiment seems to be that “alleged” is a legal term and not the proper one to use. The point here is that Trump is a known cheat at golf, along with many other things. The use of “alleged” allows the media to get away with protecting Trump. Many of the individuals who’ve seen his cheating on his courses would agree that he is simply untrustworthy.
Some people have stated that this cheating is just another instance of behavior of the former president. It has brought up old accusations of inappropriate behavior. Cheating on his wives, on his business records, and even in elections. Many are now calling to release the Epstein files. If Trump is guilty of everything else, then surely, cheating at golf is no surprise.
There’s a sense that this is all just part of a larger pattern. The video and the reaction to it are seen as part of the larger picture of Trump’s character, and many people’s opinions are as fixed as his drop. Some believe Trump is a “three-card Monte dealer” who throws it, boots it, and moves it. He then lies about those lies. It all seems to fit with what people are already thinking.
Even those not particularly invested in the sport are chiming in, pointing out the general lack of surprise. “Of course, he cheats,” is a pretty common refrain. If someone has to drop a ball to make the score, then there is no question of cheating. There’s a widespread belief that it’s not just about the game but about a deeper character flaw.
The reactions are also revealing of how this behavior is seen as consistent with other, more serious accusations. This “cheating” has been compared to much worse accusations of Trump being a pedophile and a supporter of genocide. It feels like people are past the point of shock and are moving towards a general feeling of disgust.
The main point here is that the video has provided more fuel for the fire. And the fact that the alleged incident is framed as such is a problem. The use of “alleged” is not being well received. Trump’s critics see this as a clear case of the media not wanting to state the obvious, or perhaps, as some have claimed, a means of distracting from other issues.