Trump stands by internet hosting Saudi-funded LIV Golf occasions

Former President Donald Trump will not be backing down from internet hosting occasions for the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour at his golf programs.

Trump, in short remarks to the New York Occasions whereas he was at his Miami space golf course, dismissed criticisms of LIV Golf and as an alternative criticized the PGA Tour.

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“We've got human rights points on this nation, too,” Trump mentioned, deflecting criticisms of the Saudi authorities.

He additionally acknowledged that the PGA Tour "has been destroyed by the PGA" and it "ought to have embraced as an alternative of preventing" with LIV Golf. He claimed the Saudi-backed golf tour has "limitless" funds.

The previous president has acquired criticism for internet hosting the occasions, with opponents of LIV Golf noting its funding comes from Saudi Arabia's Public Funding Fund. Saudi Arabia has a checkered historical past with human rights, with the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi being essentially the most public current instance.

Trump and LIV Golf have additionally acquired criticisms for the potential hyperlinks Saudi Arabia needed to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist assaults, notably by the households of the victims.

The golf tour is seen extensively as "sport-washing," or an effort to repair the nation's public picture via sporting occasions.