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I am in Europe, and the question is: Why is our president, Donald Trump, in Scotland?
The mainstream media would have you believe it’s a golfing trip. A New York Times headline reads, “Trump is greeted by protesters in Scotland.” NPR wrote that “protesters troll Trump on his golfing trip.” CNN said that “Trump flees Washington controversies for a golf-heavy trip to Scotland.” The Associated Press wrote, “Trump plays golf in Scotland while protesters take to the streets and decry his visit.”
But what’s the real purpose of his visit?
Scotland, of course, has some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world. But Trump is also in the midst of negotiating major international conflicts and pushing his audacious agenda in Washington. Could there be more to this trip?
What does Trump have up his sleeve? That’s the thing with him, you never really know what his true motivations are. Could he simply be golfing? Could he also be negotiating?
In the business world, golf is the game of business deals and negotiation. So maybe it’s a mix of both.
And maybe we should ask ourselves: Does the president simply deserve a vacation? Some time away to relax, to refresh, to renew himself?
You be the judge.
Armstrong Williams (www.armstrongwilliams.com; @arightside) is a political analyst, syndicated columnist and owner of the broadcasting company, Howard Stirk Holdings. He is also part owner of The Baltimore Sun.