Bullied For Donald Trump Friendship, Lexi Thompson Made Haters Eat Their Words With Fearless 7-Word Reply

In her career, Lexi Thompson has been criticized for various things. Sometimes for a crucial missed putt, for a haywire drive shot, or for playing with the 45th US President, Donald Trump. It was April 2019, and the 11-time LPGA Tour winner was clicked playing a round with Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Right after the photo went viral, among the positive comments, many also trashed her for playing with the former president.

At that time, fans made brutal comments as mentioned on the People. One of the netizens commented that even though they appreciated Thompson, they couldn’t do the same as she played with Trump and said, “Standing with a man who demeans the disabled and proudly touts his cruelty towards the weak and oppressed is a step in the wrong direction.” Another big fan of the 11-time LPGA Tour winner, dejectedly asked, “How could you” play with the 45th president and relayed that it was sad to see that. Nonetheless, following this negative event, Thompson decided to take a short break from social media and said, “I’m too involved with it, and to read some of the hurtful things being said to me lately isn’t fair, and I’m not dealing with it.” Furthermore, she promised her fans that she would be back, and she was.

Even before playing a round in 2019, Thompson had played with him a month after he became president in 2017. She told Golfweek that she had known the former president since playing the 2009 U.S. Girls’ Junior at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster. But why does the 2-time major winner play with the 45th president? During her Q&A with The Palm Beach Post at the Aramco Team Series in Florida, Thompson revealed why playing with Trump is fun.

She relayed that she had played many rounds with the 78-year-old golfer and then revealed why she has always played with him despite the criticism from the masses. Thompson boldly claimed in 7 words, and said, “He’s a big supporter of women’s golf” and emphasized that he has supported his family as well. “We’re forever grateful for that friendship,” added the 30-year-old pro.

Even though many fans criticized Thompson for playing golf with Trump, the 30-year-old was ashamed for just playing, and one also explained that she never talked about politics as she is not interested in it. Her friendship with Trump is stronger, and she also has a few words for his game.

Unlike many, Lexi Thompson praises Trump’s golfing skills

Over the years, many have accused Mr. Trump of cheating during the events or altering the scores so that he wins, though there has been no proof. Moreover, there have been doubts about the 78-year-old being a good golfer, as he claimed himself to be.

But Lexi Thompson cleared it all when she was asked if Trump needed to improve some part of his game. The 11-time LPGA Tour recalled that she has always played as his teammate, and his drive is pretty straight. She said, “He’s a pretty good golfer—not too bad. And he absolutely loves the game. Just a big supporter of golf.”

And Thompson would not be alone in calling Trump a good golfer. Even Bryson DeChambeau backed this up after playing with Trump for his ‘Break 50’ challenge. In an interview with Golf.com, he said, “Man, his iron play was great… His driver’s swing is the most repeatable thing I have ever seen. I wish mine was that repeatable. Really, I do.” That makes the two of them, and the third would be Jack Nicklaus, who said, “Trump is probably the best player,” among all the presidents he played with.

While playing golf with Donald Trump has been controversial for several reasons, it has never forced golfers to abandon their relationship with him, and it would push Lexi Thompson either. So, the next time she plays with the 45th President, you now know why she does it.