Trump is reportedly more upset about his club not hosting a golf tournament than he is about likely being impeached for a 2nd time
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Losing privileges to host a professional golf tournament has apparently infuriated President Donald Trump more than other recent developments following the US Capitol riot he incited.
Trump is "gutted" over the PGA of America's decision on Sunday to pull its 2022 championship from Trump's golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey, The New York Times' Maggie Haberman reported on Monday.
—Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) January 11, 2021The contract termination is a response to pro-Trump supporters storming the Capitol grounds on Wednesday, according to PGA organizers. The chaos, which took place while Congress met to certify President-elect Joe Biden's 2020 election win, left five people dead, including one Capitol Police officer. In the days since, Trump has faced mounting backlash from companies, lawmakers, and voters.
In a statement, the Trump Organization called the move a "breach of contract" and said it had "invested many, many millions of dollars" into the event, the AP reported.
Read more: Trump would almost certainly have Secret Service protection even if he ends up in prison, former agents sayThe Times' reporting came as House Democrats on Monday formally introduced an article of impeachment against Trump charging him with incitement of insurrection. The president is likely to be impeached this week for a second time, as Democrats have mustered up enough votes to move forward with the proceedings.
Trump is "angry" at the prospect of impeachment, sources close to him told The Times, but he's more upset by the golf-tournament cancellation. The president, an avid golf player who owns several clubs, has made 321 golfing trips over the past four years, according to a public database of his schedule. In the weeks since the November election, Trump has gone golfing at least 15 times.Copyright © 2021. Times Internet Limited. All rights reserved.For reprint rights. Times Syndication Service.
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