President Donald Trump is making headlines again — but this time, it’s not for politics. A new viral video of Trump on a golf course in Scotland has social media users calling him the “Commander in Cheat.”
Trump, 79, played several rounds of golf over the weekend at his prestigious Turnberry golf course, which is located in Scotland and ranked among the top golf destinations in the world. Golf pro Bryson DeChambeau recently suggested the course should host the British Open.
But the internet wasn’t focused on Trump’s swing. Instead, a widely shared clip on X (formerly Twitter) shows Trump’s caddie appearing to quietly drop a ball in a more favorable position — raising accusations of cheating once again.
Nickname Goes Viral on Social Media
The three-word nickname “Commander in Cheat” quickly began trending after the video surfaced. Users flooded social platforms with memes, mock commentary, and criticism of Trump’s golf habits.
“Commander in Cheat @realDonaldTrump do you do anything honestly?” one user posted. Another wrote, “Lol… commander in cheat. The old nonchalant ball drop. In a nice spot.”
Some took the joke further, comparing the video to broader political issues. “Trump’s blatant golf cheating mirrors his lifelong pattern of deceit, from falsifying scores to undermining democracy,” one user added.
While Trump has not publicly responded to the video or nickname, this isn’t the first time he has faced accusations of bending the rules on the course. Sportswriter Rick Reilly even published a book in 2019 titled Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump, detailing dozens of alleged instances of cheating by the former president during golf games.
Trump’s Long Love Affair With Golf
Trump owns or operates more than a dozen golf courses around the world and has often been seen golfing throughout his presidency and post-presidency. He frequently praises Turnberry, one of his signature courses, and has hosted numerous high-profile events there.
Still, the latest viral moment adds fuel to a long-running joke about Trump’s golfing ethics — one that now has a catchy name to go with it.
Whether or not Trump embraces or rejects the “Commander in Cheat” label, the internet has already made up its mind.