Trump Golfs Amidst Crisis, Blames Democrats for Shutdown
As a government shutdown leaves over 750,000 federal workers furloughed or working without pay, President Trump was observed at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia. This comes amidst a deadlock between Republicans and Democrats over funding issues. Critics have raised concerns that the administration may leverage the shutdown to cut back the federal bureaucracy, especially since this is not the first time Trump has engaged in leisure activities during moments of national crisis. With a total of 64 days spent golfing since his inauguration in January, it has reportedly cost taxpayers $89.6 million.
John Q. Hosedrinker