Trump Faces Golf Cheating Allegations Over Viral Scotland Video

During President Donald Trump's 2024 visit to Scotland, a viral video captured a caddie at one of his golf courses dropping a ball near a bunker, leading to widespread accusations that Trump was cheating during his golf round. Critics on social media quickly condemned the incident, citing longstanding allegations of dishonest play by Trump on the golf course, while some golf enthusiasts suggested the ball drop could have been a routine part of play, such as preparing for a drop after an unplayable lie. The footage reignited debate over Trump's golfing ethics, with commentators referencing Rick Reilly's book "Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump," which documents multiple past allegations of cheating. Trump owns two golf courses in Scotland: Trump Turnberry and Trump International Golf Links, and his trip also included meetings with European leaders. Despite the controversy, Trump has not publicly addressed the cheating allegations, and the incident has sparked both criticism and some defenses from the golfing community. Additionally, during this visit, Trump utilized a newly introduced armoured, bulletproof golf buggy dubbed "Golf Force One," a security measure following a recent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club.