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White House ‘a real dump’: Trump’s reason for golf trips ignites internet | White House ‘a real dump’: Trump’s reason for golf trips ignites internet |
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President Donald Trump reportedly says he spends so much time at his golf clubs because the White House is “a real dump.” | President Donald Trump reportedly says he spends so much time at his golf clubs because the White House is “a real dump.” |
The remarks were published in an article by ‘Sports Illustrated’ which shadowed the president during one of his recent trips to his much-loved Bedminster golf club in New Jersey. | The remarks were published in an article by ‘Sports Illustrated’ which shadowed the president during one of his recent trips to his much-loved Bedminster golf club in New Jersey. |
When asked by members why he spends so much time at his various golf resorts, Trump reportedly responded, “that White House is a real dump.” RT has reached out to the White House for a response. | |
After a furore erupted online over the report, Trump took to Twitter to dismiss the claim, calling the White House “one of the most beautiful buildings (homes) I have ever seen”. | |
READ MORE: Trump’s first 100 days: The monumental golf edition | READ MORE: Trump’s first 100 days: The monumental golf edition |
Reports of the remark didn’t go down well on Twitter, as political commentators seized the opportunity to encourage Trump to simply vacate the premises if he finds it so distasteful. | |
Trump has spent a total of 310 hours playing golf over 41 visits to his golf resorts since he was sworn into office last January, according to some tallies. | Trump has spent a total of 310 hours playing golf over 41 visits to his golf resorts since he was sworn into office last January, according to some tallies. |
The president’s previous residence, a gold-adorned, three-floor, Manhattan penthouse valued at about $100 million, is still far off the market-value of the White House, which boasts 132 rooms and 32 bedrooms and is worth almost $400 million, according to Market Watch. | The president’s previous residence, a gold-adorned, three-floor, Manhattan penthouse valued at about $100 million, is still far off the market-value of the White House, which boasts 132 rooms and 32 bedrooms and is worth almost $400 million, according to Market Watch. |
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