Donald Trump interrupts own announcement after | Golf News

President Donald Trump appeared to lose his prepare of thought while making a public announcement Friday, abruptly interrupting his ready remarks as PGA golfer Keegan Bradley walked into view.

The second turned into a weird digression, with Trump applauding Bradley as “somebody that saves lives” before returning to his unique remarks.

Trump had been talking to reporters at the White House after expressing disappointment that he was not awarded this yr’s Nobel Peace Prize — a snub he framed as unfair, given his current position in brokering ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.

He told assembled journalists that María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan activist who gained the prize, had called him and said she accepted the dignity “in honor of you because you really deserved it.”

As his speech progressed, Trump doubled down on self-praise. “I’m happy because I saved millions of lives, many millions of lives,” he said, reiterating a declare he’s made repeatedly — that he has ended a number of conflicts during his presidency.

Then, unexpectedly, his gaze shifted. He observed Keegan Bradley among those gathered and abruptly pivoted. “And speaking of somebody that saves lives, don’t ever play golf with him because Keegan Bradley just walked in,” Trump said.

He lauded Bradley’s management as former Ryder Cup captain, recalled how the U.S. crew practically rallied under his helm, and called him “respected by those golfers like nobody.”

Bradley, meanwhile, was reportedly attending as a visitor; earlier in the yr, Trump publicly endorsed Bradley to be a “playing captain” of the U.S. Ryder Cup crew.

That endorsement wasn’t merely rhetorical. Trump’s relationship with golf has long been outstanding — he owns a number of programs globally and has been actively concerned in the game’s politics. Ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup, officers confirmed that Trump would attend the event at Bethpage Black, turning into the first sitting U.S. president to do so.

Organizers put in place heightened security measures, including extra screening zones and directives for spectators to arrive early, anticipating the disruptions that had arisen when Trump attended the U.S. Open tennis closing in New York. 

U.S. crew members appeared to welcome his assist. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler said Trump’s attendance would “feed confidence” and provoke the home crowd.

Bradley also expressed gratitude, calling the president’s presence “incredible” and an honor for the U.S. squad. Still, not all agreed with Trump’s public urgings: despite being urged by Trump to embody himself as a participant, Bradley finally declined the enjoying position — selecting to focus full time on his captain obligations.