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Trump boasts of golf win on social media amid Iran tensions

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former U.S. President Donald Trump boasted on social media about winning a golf tournament at his Bedminster club, scoring a 70.
  • He attributed his victory to "talent," noting he had little practice time due to focusing on "all sorts of things."
  • The post, accompanied by a video of his golf swing, drew significant engagement from supporters, while the U.S. has been engaged in a conflict with Iran.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump took to social media to celebrate a golf victory at his own Bedminster golf course. On Sunday, Trump posted on his Truth Social account, sharing a video of his golf swing and declaring, "The last shot that sealed the win at the Bedminster club championship." He announced his winning score was 70.

The last shot that sealed the win at the Bedminster club championship. I won with a score of 70.

— Donald TrumpTrump announced his victory in a golf tournament on his social media platform.

Trump expressed particular pride in his achievement, stating, "It is even more glorious that I won with a score of 70, despite having little time to practice due to focusing on all sorts of things." He attributed his success to innate ability, adding, "This is what you call TALENT. I have it, they don't!" The accompanying 13-second video shows Trump, wearing a red MAGA hat, executing an approach shot that lands near the hole. His supporters reacted enthusiastically, with approximately 3,500 comments and over 21,000 likes accumulating within four hours. Comments included praise such as "Donald Trump is the greatest president and golfer!" and "Trump is the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) on and off the golf course."

It is even more glorious that I won with a score of 70, despite having little time to practice due to focusing on all sorts of things.

— Donald TrumpHe highlighted his achievement despite limited practice time.

Trump is known for his passion for golf, playing frequently at his various U.S. courses. While residing at the White House, he often visited the Trump National Golf Club in Virginia. He traveled to Bedminster, New Jersey, on July 31st, where his golf course is located.

This is what you call TALENT. I have it, they don't!

— Donald TrumpTrump attributed his golf victory to his inherent abilities.

Meanwhile, the conflict initiated by the U.S. against Iran in February remains unresolved. Reports of a potential "weekend air raid" against Iran over the past weekend did not materialize, as Trump announced the cancellation of military operations on Sunday night. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One on Sunday, he cited requests from Gulf nations and Iran as reasons for postponing the airstrikes. Iran's Foreign Ministry, however, continued its firm stance, stating, "The Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war state under any circumstances."

The Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war state under any circumstances.

— Iran's Foreign MinistryThe Iranian Foreign Ministry maintained a firm stance regarding the Strait of Hormuz amidst ongoing tensions.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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