Evening Brief: Another not-so-dull day in D.C. By iPolitics. Published on Jan 11, 2021 5:58pm The White House at night (Wikimedia Commons)
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As we have in recent days, we’ll start south of the border, where it’s been another slow news day. We kid, of course.
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Trump rebuked by PGA of America, R&A after Capitol riot
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(Reuters) – Donald Trump was handed a stinging rebuke by the world of professional golf, with the PGA of America and the R&A both announcing they would shun two courses owned by the President in the wake of the storming of the U.S. Capitol.
Trump exhorted thousands of supporters to march on the Capitol last Wednesday as Congress met to certify his defeat to Joe Biden, prompting chaos in which crowds breached the building and forced the evacuation of both chambers.
The vote to cut ties with President Trump came after a deadly insurrection at the Capitol. The Trump Organization said it has a beautiful partnership and binding contract with the PGA.
The PGA of America voted to terminate the agreement on Sunday.
US President Donald Trump, who owns the course, has been accused by Democrats and some Republicans of encouraging last Wednesday’s riot in Congress.
A representative for the Trump Organization said they were “incredibly disappointed” with the decision.
“It has become clear that conducting the PGA Championship at Trump Bedminster would be detrimental to the PGA of America brand and would put at risk the PGA’s ability to deliver our many programmes and sustain the longevity of our mission,” said PGA of America President Jim Richerson.
“It was a decision made to ensure the PGA of America and PGA professionals can continue to lead and grow our game for decades to come.”