Trump Abandons Camp David Weekend Plans Amid Middle East Tensions, Returns to DC with Golfing Companions

Trump cuts short Camp David trip as Yemen conflict escalates. Returns to DC with golfers Gary Player and Bryson DeChambeau.

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September 21, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump ended his weekend stay at Camp David early on Saturday, returning to the capital amid rising concerns over the escalating conflict in Yemen. The decision came as the State Department issued a warning about the growing threat posed by Houthi rebels and Saudi forces.

The president was seen flying back to Washington with golfers Gary Player and Bryson DeChambeau, along with DeChambeau’s girlfriend, Mikayla Demaiter. Weather conditions in the D.C. area, including rain and clouds, likely influenced the change in schedule. Trump later visited his golf club in Sterling, Virginia, just before 9 a.m. on Sunday.

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Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East continue to rise, with Houthi militants making territorial advances and engaging in attacks against Saudi targets. A State Department advisory warned of potential risks for Americans in the region, citing the possibility of further escalation. U.S. officials recently met with Houthi leaders in Oman, reaffirming that the U.S. would not intervene in the conflict, while Houthi representatives agreed to adhere to a 2025 ceasefire agreement.

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