Eric Trump applauds as his father, U.S. President Donald Trump, tees off, on the day of the grand opening of Trump International Golf Links Aberdeen in Balmedie, Aberdeen, Scotland, Britain, July 29, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
President Donald Trump responded to accusations that he used a trip to Scotland to promote his business by bragging about his golf game.
On Tuesday, the official White House X account hosted a live video of Trump unveiling a new golf course in Scotland.
The president was asked about his self-promotion during a gaggle on Air Force One.
"I haven't heard that," Trump replied. "Did you get to see my drive on the first hole? Pretty long. That's not Joe Biden."
President Trump on AF1 asked about reports he was promoting his own golf resort businesses in Scotland: "I haven't heard that. Did you get to see my drive on the first hole? Pretty long. That's not Joe Biden."
— Meridith McGraw (@meridithmcgraw) July 29, 2025
