Mar 2, 2019

Trump promotes his own golf course in tweet on U.K. diplomacy

The Trump International Golf Links Course. Photo: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

Why it matters: President Trump — who, upon taking office, did not divest from his business holdings including his golf courses — tweeted about 1 the 17 golf courses The Trump Organization owns around the world, suggesting the property benefits U.S. diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom.

"Very proud of perhaps the greatest golf course anywhere in the world. Also, furthers U.K. relationship!"

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