President Donald Trump was in Chicago on Sunday to watch the final day of the President’s Cup, a golf tournament that also drew a large television audience. The event, held at Medinah’s course, saw Trump surrounded by cameras as he watched the competition and interacted with fans.
Team USA staged a dramatic comeback, entering the final day behind the international squad and ultimately lifting the cup after a win by Brandt Snedeker. Trump watched the celebration, greeted by cheers of “USA!” and a few supporters chanting “four more years.”
Television networks were present, with Fox News occupying a TV‑pool slot and CNN announced later in the week as a re‑admission to the pool. The New York Times reported that after the Air Force One ban, the five major networks agreed to allow the remaining four to resume coverage, subject to scheduling constraints when CNN is involved. The ban appears to be paused for now.
Access to the White House remains tightly restricted, a policy tightened during Trump’s second term. Despite complaints about reduced coverage, outlets such as The Independent continue to provide pool reporting. Trump’s frequent appearances with media, shared on Truth Social, illustrate his reliance on the spotlight, while critics argue that the White House Correspondents Association risks becoming a comfort blanket for an embattled president. With the midterms approaching, the GOP and Trump’s allies face limited options to shift public opinion, as voter sentiment continues to sour on Republican candidates.
