President
Donald Trump
has to face a scary anniversary as July 13 draws near: the day he was almost killed during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The emotional impacts of the attempt persist even though the bullet had barely wrecked his right ear. But as Donald Trump takes the tee this week at
Mar-a-Lago
, it turns out that his commitment to golf is possibly more than simply a hobby; it could even be his secret means of psychological recovery.
Anniversaries of severe traumas, especially those related to near-death experiences, may trigger strong mental and physical effects, neuropsychologist Dr. Sanam Hafeez
explained to Health Digest
. She clarified that the body and mind might continue to be mindful of the date even if someone isn’t thinking about it actively, which might end up in anxiety, irritability, mood swings, or trouble sleeping. Your nervous system definitely does check the calendar, but trauma does not.
But golf could give him a break.
Donald Trump may be saved by his favorite workout, despite his well-known disgust for going to the gym. Walking and low-impact games like golf have been shown in studies to help handle
symptoms of PTSD
.
According to Dr. Hafeez, Donald Trump has been taking a lot of steps on the green, and regular physical activity helps “burn off the nervous energy,” which allows the processing of built-up trauma and tension.
How is Golf a Mental Health Hack for Donald Trump?
Routine golfers may live up to five years longer than non-players, according to a surprising 2009 study that has been published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports.
Also, a 2021 BMJ review linked the sport with improved focus, reduced stress, and better cognitive well-being. For someone managing legal issues, political returns, and, well, attempted assassinations, that is a significant feat.
Since retaking office in January 2025, the president has been seen on the Mar-a-Lago golf course 27 times, even with his jibes about standard gym workouts (Trump thought that exercise was meant to use up the body’s energy, like a battery).
While folks check their retirement accounts and wonder how they’ll pay their bills next month, Trump tees off as if nothing else matters.
And Fox News? They’re too busy refining his image and making him the new Jesus.
🎥: Donald Trump golfing in Florida for the Saudi-owned LIV…
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— Ivano Panetti (@ivanopanetti)
April 4, 2025
He either has natural skill or has been clocking consistent hours on the field, as seen by his handicap of 2.8.
In any case, he is far more than a weekend warrior. And now more than ever, he may need that stability.
Secret Service Failures Show Up Before Anniversary
Still in shock over what happened in Butler, the Secret Service recently suspended six employees for operational lapses at the rally on July 13, 2024.
According to the BBC
, the organization accepted its oversights and made changes that will prevent them in the future. These alterations included the use of military-grade drones and aerial monitoring units.
Butler was subsequently referred to as “an operational failure” by Deputy Director Matt Quinn, who also assured people that they are “laser-focused” on avoiding instances like this in the years to come. Trump, meanwhile, offered a rare controlled response in his following Fox News interview: “There were mistakes made. And that shouldn’t have happened.”
In an interview that airs Monday, Trump recounts details about the attempted assassination:
– Nobody warned him.
– He was not delayed.
– Multiple people attempted to notify authorities.
I think Trump is coming to the realization that the Secret Service is malignantly inept.
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— Joshua Walker (@RedsRepair95)
July 21, 2024
In addition to the director, Kimberly Cheatle, stepping down, the dangerous security response led to two congressional reports. One Senate report dubbed the attack “preventable” and blamed unfit rooftop surveillance as its primary cause.
Donald Trump’s favorite hobby is not just therapeutic but also may be hazardous, as seen by the discovery of a second would-be murderer in hiding near his
Florida
golf course in September 2024.
Don’t be shocked if Trump does what he does best this weekend (golf through the grief) as the anniversary of the Butler shooting draws near. Perhaps the president is right when he says that “greens help soothe the blues.”
But this may not be therapy in the usual way, just to be clear.
