President Donald Trump's lighthearted remarks about his golf success juxtaposed sharply with a chaotic stock market amid his tariff announcements. As the Dow fell sharply, criticisms mounted regarding his absence from the dignified transfer ceremony for fallen soldiers in favor of golf. Despite the market's turmoil, Trump remained upbeat about his golf performance, responding to press questions with pride. Headlines highlighted this contrast, framing Trump's priorities amid escalating fears of a larger financial crisis as Asian markets experienced significant losses and circuit-breakers were triggered in trading.
The stock market dropped after Trump announced his tariff program last week, and continued to sink when China announced reciprocal tariffs.
When Trump emerged into the press cabin aboard Air Force One Sunday, Daily Mail pool reporter Emily Goodin followed up by asking how Trump did in the next round.
The exchange earned Trump a brutal headline from the Politico Playbook newsletter: Golfing while the world burns: HOW LOW CAN IT GO?
Asian stock markets suffered further spectacular losses overnight, in some cases so large they triggered built-in circuit-breakers which temporarily halt trading to prevent a wider collapse.
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