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Tr*mp’s handsy moment on the golf course has the internet talking

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At the President’s Cup closing ceremony on September 27, a physical exchange between Trump and a young male golfer went viral, drawing swift attention from social media. As Henry Giardina reported for Queerty, video footage shows Tr*mp approaching the golfer, shaking his hand, then placing his hand on the golfer’s torso in a gesture that lingered noticeably. The moment immediately sparked commentary online, with viewers sharing clips across platforms

The incident fits into a broader pattern of attention Tr*mp’s behavior at golf events has drawn. Earlier at the same ceremony, an awkward extended handshake with Australian pro golfer Adam Scott caught viewers’ eyes. But Trump’s documented fascination with golf—and with commenting on the appearance of men in the sport—has a longer history. In 2024, during a campaign rally, Trump delivered an extended tribute to late golfer Arnold Palmer that veered into explicit territory, describing Palmer as “all man” and recounting locker room anecdotes that puzzled observers.

Palmer’s daughter, Peg Palmer, responded to that 2024 speech by saying her father would have been appalled. She described Palmer as a disciplined man who valued civility and integrity, and said he viewed Tr*mp’s 2016 candidacy with disgust. The contrast between Tr*mp’s reverence for Palmer and the family’s stated disapproval underscores the tension surrounding these moments.

For now, the latest viral clip has cemented golf as an unlikely arena for Tr*mp’s behavior to draw scrutiny and commentary, particularly from online audiences attuned to the dynamics playing out on camera.

https://www.queerty.com/trmps-handsy-moment-with-a-handsome-golfer-has-everyone-talking-20260929/

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