Donald Trump briefly lost track of his prepared remarks at the White House on Friday after PGA golfer Keegan Bradley caught his eye from the audience.
The former president was addressing reporters about drug price cuts and again voicing frustration over being passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize when he suddenly stopped mid-sentence, turned to the crowd, and smiled.
“And speaking of somebody that saves lives — don’t ever play golf with him, because Keegan Bradley just walked in,” Trump said, drawing laughs from those in the room.
Trump went on to praise Bradley’s time as Ryder Cup captain, calling him “respected by those golfers like nobody else” and crediting him for nearly leading Team USA to a comeback.
Bradley, who attended as an invited guest, appeared both surprised and amused by the sudden attention. Trump has long been vocal about his admiration for Bradley, even suggesting earlier this year that he should serve as a “playing captain” for the next Ryder Cup — an offer Bradley turned down to focus on leadership duties.
The interruption came moments after Trump reiterated his belief that he “saved millions of lives” through his foreign policy efforts, particularly regarding ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. He also claimed that María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan activist who won this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, had told him she accepted it “in honor” of him.
The moment quickly spread across social media, with clips showing Trump abandoning his speech for the impromptu golf-related detour.
Trump’s connection to the sport runs deep — he owns multiple golf courses around the world and is expected to attend the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to do so.
Security officials are reportedly planning heightened measures for the event, given Trump’s presence and the passionate home crowd.
Bradley later described the president’s recognition as “incredible,” calling it “an honor to represent the U.S. team in front of him.” World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler added that Trump’s appearance at the Ryder Cup could “boost confidence” among American players.
It was a classic Trump moment — a formal White House address unexpectedly turning into a lively exchange about golf, leaving even his audience unsure whether to laugh, clap, or just roll with the chaos.
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