President Trump’s Golf Outing Stuns Internet After People Realize Who He’s Playing Against
Former President Donald Trump has once again taken the internet by storm—this time not with a political speech or a campaign rally, but with a casual golf outing that has everyone talking. Over the weekend, Trump was photographed playing a round of golf at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida. While his love of the game is no secret, what shocked many wasn’t that he was hitting the greens—it was who he was playing against.
Social media lit up after photos surfaced showing Trump teeing off alongside none other than North Korean leader Kim Jong-un—or so it seemed. Within minutes, hashtags like #TrumpAndKimGolfDay and #GolfDiplomacy were trending. For a moment, the internet collectively gasped. Was this real? Was Kim Jong-un actually visiting Florida to hit the links with Trump?
As it turns out, the “Kim” on the course was actually a remarkably convincing impersonator—an Australian comedian known for portraying the North Korean leader at events around the world. But by the time the clarification came, the internet had already exploded with theories, memes, and debates.
Some believed it was a real diplomatic move. “Are we seriously golfing with dictators now?” one user tweeted. Others speculated it was part of some bizarre publicity stunt ahead of the 2024 election. “Only Trump would turn international diplomacy into a game of golf,” another user joked.
Even after the impersonator was identified, the photo-op raised questions. Why invite a lookalike of one of the world’s most controversial leaders to play golf? Was Trump trying to send a message—or just having a laugh?
Sources close to Trump said the outing was “just for fun,” and that the former president thought the impersonator was “hilarious.” According to one Mar-a-Lago member who witnessed the match, Trump was in great spirits and played several holes before posing for pictures and jokingly referring to his opponent as “Rocket Man”—a nickname he famously used for Kim during their more combative political exchanges.
But not everyone was amused. Critics pounced on the spectacle, accusing Trump of trivializing serious diplomatic relationships and showing poor taste. “It’s one thing to engage in diplomacy with adversaries. It’s another to mock the process entirely,” said a former U.S. ambassador. “This kind of thing erodes credibility on the world stage.”
Supporters, on the other hand, saw it differently. “This is classic Trump,” one fan tweeted. “He’s trolling the media, having fun, and reminding everyone that he’s still the most unpredictable man in politics.”
Whether viewed as a harmless joke or a publicity stunt gone too far, the golf outing proves once again that Trump knows how to grab headlines—even with a golf club in hand. As speculation swirls and the 2024 election draws closer, one thing is certain: the former president’s ability to keep people guessing hasn’t faded a bit.
