Priebus Critiques Harris Using Golf Metaphor

Former RNC Chair Reince Priebus drew an unexpected comparison between Vice President Kamala Harris and golfer Rory McIlroy during a recent ABC News roundtable, likening Harris's poor performance in media appearances to McIlroy's collapse at the 2024 US Open. Priebus criticized Harris's inability to effectively address key issues like the economy and immigration, stating she 'bombed like Rory at the U.S. Open' where he lost to Bryson DeChambeau after missing critical putts. McIlroy's disappointing finish at Pinehurst, where he held a two-shot lead but faltered late, has become a recurring analogy in political commentary. This incident highlights the increasingly common trend of using sports metaphors to describe political failures. McIlroy, who has struggled to secure a major title for nearly a decade, has faced scrutiny and memes regarding his performance since the US Open. As the presidential race intensifies, these parallels between sports and politics continue to emerge.