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Donald Trump’s live microphone remarkPresident Donald J. Trump attended the Presidents Cup closing ceremony at Medinah Country Club in Illinois on September 27, 2026. A live microphone captured him saying, “I’d like to go home” after the trophy presentation.The remark followed Trump’s congratulations to U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker and photographs with the winning team. Music began moments later, making the rest of the nearby conversation difficult to hear clearly.thenews2.com/Depositphotos
Donald Trump visits Medinah finaleTrump visited Medinah during the final round of the 2026 Presidents Cup, where the United States faced the International Team. Sunday singles matches were scheduled from 11:02 AM through 1:19 PM.Medinah hosted the competition from September 24 through September 27 on Course No. 3. The event matched 12 U.S. players against 12 international golfers from countries outside Europe during the four-day tournament.L.E.MORMILE/Shutterstock.com
Donald Trump keeps remarks briefTrump delivered brief remarks before Sunday singles began at Medinah. He joked that spectators wanted to watch golf rather than hear a speech, then remained at the event as players started teeing off.Trump also referred to how news outlets might describe his reception. Contemporary coverage placed his remarks at about 30 seconds, while the official press pool described the appearance as brief.kadrby/Depositphotos
Donald Trump watches U.S. comebackThe United States completed a Sunday comeback and defeated the International Team 17-13. The Americans entered the final day trailing 10.5-7.5 before reversing the deficit during the singles matches at Medinah.The victory extended the United States winning streak in the event to 11 consecutive editions. Late match swings involving Collin Morikawa and rookie Jackson Koivun became key parts of the American comeback.Ale_Mi/Depositphotos
Donald Trump serves as honorary chairmanTrump served as honorary chairman of the 2026 Presidents Cup, a ceremonial role traditionally offered to the host country’s head of state. He previously held the same position during the 2017 event.The Medinah appearance marked Trump’s fourth golf tournament visit of 2026. Earlier appearances included tournaments at courses in Florida, New Jersey, and Ireland before the September Presidents Cup competition began.Depositphotos
Donald Trump visit tightens securitySecurity tightened before Trump arrived at Medinah on September 27. Tournament organizers announced screening similar to airport procedures near the first tee and advised spectators to allow additional travel time.The tournament moved the Sunday gate opening to 8 AM and asked visitors to limit the number of personal items. Spectators leaving secured areas also needed another screening before returning to controlled sections near the course.jctabb/Depositphotos
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