There has long been a connection between sport and the White House. Its new incumbent, Donald Trump, was a keen wrestler in his youth, just like Abraham Lincoln long before him, and even George Washington, America's first President. Might that help Trump grapple with the myriad issues he's set to face?
There has long been a connection between sport and the White House. Its new incumbent, Donald Trump, was a keen wrestler in his youth, just like Abraham Lincoln long before him, and even George Washington, America's first President. Might that help Trump grapple with the myriad issues he's set to face?
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Trump took part in WWE's Wrestlemania in 2007 for an event billed as the "Battle of the Billionaires." He shaved the head of WWE chairman Vince McMahon, held down here by Bobby Lashley (R) and ''Stone Cold'' Steve Austin, after winning a bet -- and even bodyslammed McMahon for good measure.
Trump took part in WWE's Wrestlemania in 2007 for an event billed as the "Battle of the Billionaires." He shaved the head of WWE chairman Vince McMahon, held down here by Bobby Lashley (R) and ''Stone Cold'' Steve Austin, after winning a bet -- and even bodyslammed McMahon for good measure.
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Trump is a keen golfer -- just like outgoing President Barack Obama and many of their predecessors -- and<a href="https://www.trupilariante.com/2017/01/05/politics/tiger-woods-donald-trump-golf/index.html" target="_blank"> soon after winning the election he played a round with former world No. 1 Tiger Woods</a>. The 14-time major champion wrote in his blog of Trump: "What most impressed me was how far he hits the ball at 70 years old. He takes a pretty good lash." Trump's lowest round is 70.
Trump is a keen golfer -- just like outgoing President Barack Obama and many of their predecessors -- and soon after winning the election he played a round with former world No. 1 Tiger Woods. The 14-time major champion wrote in his blog of Trump: "What most impressed me was how far he hits the ball at 70 years old. He takes a pretty good lash." Trump's lowest round is 70.
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Trump owns 17 golf properties, the majority across the States, but also in Scotland, Ireland and Dubai. He's had issues trying to develop his course near Aberdeen, facing opposition from local residents over plans to build new homes and accommodation units.
Trump owns 17 golf properties, the majority across the States, but also in Scotland, Ireland and Dubai. He's had issues trying to develop his course near Aberdeen, facing opposition from local residents over plans to build new homes and accommodation units.
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Trump is a regular visitor to the US Open tennis tournament, though he was booed by the crowd when he attended in 2015. He even tried his hand at managing US player Monique Viele around the turn of the millennium, though her highest singles ranking was 817 in the world.
Trump is a regular visitor to the US Open tennis tournament, though he was booed by the crowd when he attended in 2015. He even tried his hand at managing US player Monique Viele around the turn of the millennium, though her highest singles ranking was 817 in the world.
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Trump watches the American Football game between the Navy Midshipmen and the Army Black Nights in Baltimore in December 2016. Though he has never owned an NFL team, he did buy the New Jersey Generals in the United States Football League in the early 1980s, but the competition collapsed two seasons later.
Trump watches the American Football game between the Navy Midshipmen and the Army Black Nights in Baltimore in December 2016. Though he has never owned an NFL team, he did buy the New Jersey Generals in the United States Football League in the early 1980s, but the competition collapsed two seasons later.
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Trump, seen here on a visit to watch the New York Yankees, has also trumped up his baseball ability as a young man, telling MSNBC last year: "I was the best baseball player in New York when I was young."
Trump, seen here on a visit to watch the New York Yankees, has also trumped up his baseball ability as a young man, telling MSNBC last year: "I was the best baseball player in New York when I was young."
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Trump has been to several NBA games, but has faced criticism from some players and coaches in the league since his election. LeBron James decided not to stay at a Trump-branded hotel in New York on a recent visit to play the Knicks. "It's just my personal preference, I'm not trying to make a statement," the basketball star said when quizzed by reporters.
Trump has been to several NBA games, but has faced criticism from some players and coaches in the league since his election. LeBron James decided not to stay at a Trump-branded hotel in New York on a recent visit to play the Knicks. "It's just my personal preference, I'm not trying to make a statement," the basketball star said when quizzed by reporters.
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In the 1980s, Trump entered the boxing market and began hosting fights at his Trump Plaza in Atlantic City -- one early bout involved former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.
In the 1980s, Trump entered the boxing market and began hosting fights at his Trump Plaza in Atlantic City -- one early bout involved former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.
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In 2011, Trump had been due to drive the pace car at the Indianapolis 500 race -- which was celebrating its 100th anniversary. He dropped out after being widely criticized for questioning President Obama's US citizenship and education record.
In 2011, Trump had been due to drive the pace car at the Indianapolis 500 race -- which was celebrating its 100th anniversary. He dropped out after being widely criticized for questioning President Obama's US citizenship and education record.
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