Europe Trolls Donald Trump After Ryder Cup victory
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Ryder Cup Celebration Includes Jab at Former President
Europe’s team celebrated a 15-13 victory over the United States at the Ryder Cup in New York by playfully taunting Donald Trump, according to reports. The victorious players reportedly sang,”Are you watching Donald Trump,” after Rory McIlroy received a text message from the former president,a known golf enthusiast.
Trump Responds with Congratulations
Donald Trump, who made an appearance at the Bethpage Black course on Saturday, responded to the celebratory taunt with a congratulatory message on social media. He wrote, “Yes, I’m watching.Congratulations!”
Captain Luke Donald Describes the Moment
Europe’s captain, Luke Donald, told BBC sports editor Dan Roan that Trump “seemed to take it in good spirits.” Donald explained that the team was sharing a moment when mcilroy received the text and decided to engage in some lighthearted banter with the former president.
McIlroy’s Previous Praise for the United States
Rory McIlroy has previously expressed his admiration for the United States, describing it as “the land of opportunity” and ”the best country in the world.” He also acknowledged Trump as he walked past him on the first tee on Saturday,according to reports.
