The US president-elect’s ties with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and boxing, as well as World Wrestling Entertainment, might tell us about the kinds of sport he appreciates. But then there’s golf As the US prepares to host the World Cup and the Olympics during Trump’s presidency, Jonathan Freedland and Karim Zidan walk through his history with sport to see if it explains more about himArchive: BBC, WWE, Fox 9 Minneapolis, NBC 10 Philadelphia, PBS Newshour, TMZ, MSNBC Continue reading...
This Guardian podcast episode explores Donald Trump's relationship with sports, specifically focusing on his connections to UFC, boxing, and WWE, and contrasting them with his passion for golf. The hosts, Jonathan Freedland and Karim Zidan, aim to analyze Trump's sporting interests to gain a deeper understanding of his personality and potential presidency.
The episode discusses Trump's history with these sports, highlighting his ownership stakes, public appearances, and overall engagement. By examining these connections, the podcast seeks to shed light on what kind of sports appeal to Trump and what those preferences might reveal about his values, interests, and how he might approach issues related to sports during his presidency.
This Guardian podcast episode explores Donald Trump's relationship with sports, specifically focusing on his connections to UFC, boxing, and WWE, and contrasting them with his passion for golf. The hosts, Jonathan Freedland and Karim Zidan, aim to analyze Trump's sporting interests to gain a deeper understanding of his personality and potential presidency. The episode discusses Trump's history with these sports, highlighting his ownership stakes, public appearances, and overall engagement. By examining these connections, the podcast seeks to shed light on what kind of sports appeal to Trump and what those preferences might reveal about his values, interests, and how he might approach issues related to sports during his presidency.