Donald Trump has never hesitated to express his thoughts, often in an unfiltered manner, a quality that resonates with some while frustrating others. During a recent meeting with reporters at the White House, he was clearly in high spirits, particularly amidst his ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a war now marking its third anniversary that has resulted in approximately one million casualties.
While Trump’s approach to achieving peace has faced scrutiny, reactions tend to be split along partisan lines. Critics argue that he is recklessly trying to appease Russia, whereas supporters assert that he is employing strategic tactics from The Art of the Deal and engaging in a form of “4D chess.”
Nevertheless, the severity of the Russia-Ukraine war is universally recognized. During Tuesday’s press meeting, a reporter raised a humorous comparison, asking, “What’s gonna be more challenging — a PGA-LIV deal or a Russia-Ukraine deal?” Responding with a smile, Trump said, “I think the PGA deal is much more complicated,” prompting laughter from the surrounding journalists.
REPORTER: What’s gonna be more challenging — a PGA-LIV deal or a Russia-Ukraine deal?
TRUMP: I think the PGA deal is much more complicated pic.twitter.com/mqZhyrOJJk
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 25, 2025
It’s uncertain whether Trump genuinely believes that resolving the golf rivalry is more complex than the geopolitical situation, especially given the backlash he has faced concerning his involvement in the PGA-LIV split, particularly regarding his connections to Saudi business interests. Recently, Pablo Torre criticized Trump on The Bulwark Podcast, highlighting the irony of his nationalism while partnering with Saudi Arabia.
Trump maintained that the rival golf factions must come to an agreement, saying, “They have to get together. They’ve had a lot of discussion back and forth. They both mean well, and I think a deal will ultimately happen.”
“What’s going to be more challenging: the PGA LIV deal or Russia Ukraine deal?”
Trump: “I think the PGA deal is much more complicated.” pic.twitter.com/YcylZv5bRB
— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) February 25, 2025
If there’s any truth to Trump’s lighthearted remark, it suggests that the PGA-LIV divide may indeed pose significant challenges for resolution.
