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Joe Biden Mocks Donald Trump's Golf Game at Democratic Fundraiser in New York City
Joe Biden poked fun at Trump's golf skills at a fundraiser, offering to play with him and joking about his championship claims.
The Biden-Trump Golf Duel
During a Democratic fundraiser in New York City, Joe Biden made a humorous comment about Donald Trump's golf game, which earned a loud laugh from the audience.
Colbert’s Comedic Setup
Late-night TV host Stephen Colbert, who was hosting the event, teed up the joke by questioning Trump’s golf championship wins at his own golf course. Biden, appearing on stage alongside former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, responded with a witty retort.
Biden's Challenge
Biden mentioned that he would be “happy to play” presumptive GOP nominee Trump, claiming he once challenged Trump to a round when he was Obama’s vice president. Biden even offered Trump an advantage but with a condition.
“I’ll give you three strokes if you carry your own bag.” - Joe Biden
Whether Biden actually made the comment to Trump remains unclear, but the audience enjoyed the humor.
MSNBC shared a clip of Biden’s line on a recent episode of “Morning Joe,” highlighting the lighthearted moment.
Record Fundraising for Biden’s 2024 Campaign
The event raked in a record $25 million for Biden’s 2024 campaign, demonstrating strong support for the former Vice President's potential run for the presidency.
Trump’s Golf Championship Boast
Colbert’s question and Biden’s response were prompted by Trump boasting about winning the club championships at the Trump International Golf Club in Florida. This claim garnered mockery from critics, with sportswriter Rick Reilly pointing out Trump’s history with golf championships.
“He’s played in Pebble Beach, he’s played in the Tahoe one, where there are rules and judges and cameras. And in those, he’s never finished in the top half.” - Rick Reilly
Reilly further emphasized that Trump has never won a championship at a course he doesn’t own and operate, suggesting a pattern of behavior.
Reception and Response
The humor and light-hearted exchange between Biden and Colbert about Trump’s golf boasts added a comic touch to the fundraising event, providing an amusing contrast to the serious political discussions.
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