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Donald Trump on Monday will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nations highest civilian honor, to golfer Tiger Woods in celebration of one of the greatest comebacks in sports history after setbacks due to personal problems and injuries.
But in bestowing the honor, Trump will draw attention to an issue that has dogged him since his election: concerns that hes using his public office to benefit his business. Woods, one of the most celebrated golfers in history, designed Trump World Golf Club in Dubai through his company, TGR Design. The Trump Organization will operate the course owned by Damac Properties Dubai Co. when its scheduled to open later this year.
Trumps Democratic foes havent questioned whether Woods deserves the medal, which the White House said is meant to recognize especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, or world peace, or cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.
Trump played golf with Woods and Jack Nicklaus, who are generally considered the two best professional golfers in history, at his course in Jupiter, Florida in February.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-03/trump-s-medal-to-tiger-woods-honors-golf-legend-business-ally?srnd=politics-vp
The Washington Post reported in 2015 that playing partners said Trump often cheats.
When it comes to cheating, hes an 11 on a scale of one to 10, sportswriter Rick Reilly said in that story.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-just-played-a-round-of-golf-with-tiger-woods-and-jack-nicklaus/2019/02/02/678b760c-270f-11e9-ba08-caf4ff5a3433_story.html?utm_term=.a518838a0ef7
keithbvadu2
(36,785 posts)RhodeIslandOne
(5,042 posts)And there'd be a legion of supporters here to kiss Tiger's ass who still think he's a beacon of racial leadership.
ProudLib72
(17,984 posts)to the Very Presidential Metal of Dumb
He's getting it because he didn't squeal on the Rump when he cheated at golf.