Trump Accuses New York Times of Altering Golf Resort Photo
Donald Trump claims The New York Times doctored a photo of his Doral golf resort to appear filthy. The newspaper denies the allegation, citing a 2020 image.
POLICY WIRE — Miami, USA — President Donald Trump has publicly accused The New York Times of manipulating a photograph of his Florida golf resort, alleging the publication intentionally made the property appear filthy and shoddy.
The controversy stems from a Sunday report by the newspaper, which examined the muted reaction to Trump hosting the Group of 20 summit at Trump National Doral Miami. The article suggested that the lack of pushback highlights how the former president has eroded traditional ethical standards.
On Monday, Trump took to Truth Social to voice his frustration, focusing his criticism on the visual representation of the clubhouse rather than the article’s broader claims regarding his business dealings. He shared a comparison between the Times’ image and a separate photo featuring a bright white facade, asserting that the latter was the accurate depiction.
The president also directed sharp rhetoric toward Times journalists Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman, labeling them as third-rate reporters who disregard factual accuracy. He later escalated his remarks, describing the staff as stone cold losers.
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In response to the accusations, a spokesperson for The New York Times firmly denied that the image had been altered. The representative clarified that the photograph was captured by a staff photographer in 2020 and was originally used in coverage regarding Trump’s 2019 decision to host the G7 summit at the Doral location.
Golf remains a central element of Trump’s public life, with the former president owning numerous courses across the globe, including sites in Ireland and Scotland. Independent tracking data indicates that Trump has visited a golf property on 168 days during his second term.
These habits have drawn scrutiny given Trump’s past criticism of Barack Obama’s time spent on the golf course. During his 2016 campaign, Trump famously promised supporters that he would be too busy working to spend time playing golf.
Beyond his schedule, Trump has faced persistent allegations regarding his conduct on the course, which were detailed in the 2019 book Commander in Cheat by sportswriter Rick Reilly. Trump has consistently denied these claims, suggesting that his constant Secret Service protection would make cheating impossible.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
