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President Donald Trump flew into Long Island on September 26, 2025, touching down at Republic Airport before making his way to Bethpage Black to watch the Ryder Cup — a bold reminder that the commander-in-chief isn’t afraid to show up for America’s sporting moments. His arrival turned what should have been a straightforward day of golf into a presidential-level event, because unlike career politicians, President Trump understands the power of presence and patriotism.
Organizers warned fans all week that Trump’s appearance would bring heightened protections, and officials delivered — TSA-style screening points and extra security perimeters were in place around the clubhouse and grandstand, meaning fans had to plan for delays and stricter access. That may frustrate some, but protecting the president is a basic responsibility, and anyone who loves their country understands that safety comes first.
Still, let’s not pretend these measures come without cost: roads snarled, lines stretched for hours, and the day carried echoes of the chaos the city saw during the U.S. Open when extra security held up legitimate fans. Local taxpayers and ticket-holders deserve better coordination next time — fans shouldn’t be punished for national security, and the PGA should insist on clear arrival windows so ordinary Americans aren’t left standing in the cold.
Make no mistake, the crowd brought the red-white-and-blue energy, and many cheered their president with the same pride they cheer Team USA on the course; the golf world that once looked away is now welcoming a president who stands for America. That’s a powerful image: a president embraced by ordinary patriots who put country before the curated outrage of coastal elites.
For those who scoff at his presence because of old grudges or media narratives, remember that the PGA once shunned him and now is hosting him — hypocrisy from the establishment is obvious to anyone paying attention. Trump’s attendance is a reminder that America’s voters, not social-climbing elites, set the cultural tone, and patriots will always turn out to support their own.
Local officials defended the heavy-handed approach by pointing to Secret Service coordination and the normal protocols for a presidential visit, but Republican leaders on the ground should be demanding smarter plans that protect both security and the fans’ experience. This isn’t about politics at the fairway; it’s about ensuring hardworking Americans who bought tickets and took time off still get a day that honors their sacrifice and their love of the game.
The Ryder Cup itself kicked off with high drama on Sept. 26, and Trump’s presence only amplified the patriotic atmosphere as Team USA fought hard on home soil at Bethpage Black — a fitting backdrop for a president who talks about strength and American pride. If anything, today showed that when our leaders show up for America, ordinary citizens respond in kind, and that is the kind of unity this country needs more of, not less.
