If you were the good people of The United States, you’d be in a complicated relationship with your current partner, er, Commander-in-Chief. Now, imagine seeing your last three exes, having a grand time together. Ouch.
To close a devastating hurricane-filled month for the USA, and a week wherein the mainstream media held no punches in picking apart Donald Trump’s Twitter feed, the much-maligned President took another public relations uppercut. But this one, while sports-related, wasn’t about the NFL nor boxing.
The annual golf tournament Presidents Cup, one of the most American sporting events ever that’s pretty much ‘USA versus the rest of the world’, was graced by the last three heads of state: Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barrack Obama.
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They shook hands, took photos, and had a good ol’ time with golf stars, fans, and the press in a wonderful opening ceremony in Jersey City.
What we would’ve given to be a fly on the green, to listen in on what the trio must’ve discussed in their moments together. Any mention of 45? Who knows?
But if there’s anything the internet does best, it’s that even when life doesn’t provide lemons, it’ll make some darn lemonade. Check out some reactions:
This is how I feel #PresidentsCup pic.twitter.com/TtEFUmENm1
— Jeff Pearlman (@jeffpearlman) September 29, 2017
#BarackObama looks great so refreshed since leaving the White House. Bill looks great too Nice to see the 3 former #POTUS getting along well together glad #45 wasn't there to ruin it #PresidentsCup
— Diana L (@enriquesgirl) September 29, 2017
Ironic that a #Golf course named liberty National is hosting #PresidentsCup & #trump is hon. chair. He will deny ur liberty in a heartbeat! pic.twitter.com/B3O1ysh0wA
— K bris (@kbris) September 26, 2017
Oh man, President Clinton, Bush & Obama should have taken a knee when the anthem was sung. That woulda gave 45 the FINGER! #PresidentsCup
— Free bird (@TearsInHeaven09) September 28, 2017
When @realDonaldTrump leaves office and calls the boys to hang out . .Sorry new number who dis? #POTUS #PresidentsCup #Bush #Clinton #Obama pic.twitter.com/Mobc2gTD71
— Nishil Patel (@nnpatel1) September 29, 2017
Words were certainly not minced.
Now, President Trump is a very busy man these days, so he’s got a legitimate excuse for his absence.
More importantly, if you were wondering, it’s not like these ex-Presidents weren’t doing their part in light of recent events (i.e. disasters). And they brought a couple more friends along, take a look:
We're expanding our efforts to help Puerto Rico & the USVI, where our fellow Americans need us right now. Join us at https://t.co/o5oCWOtiJS https://t.co/L2xArjc9N7
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 26, 2017
Your move, Donnie.
Via CNN