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‘Entertaining’: Lexi Thompson Had a Diplomatic Answer While Talking About Her Experience Playing With Donald Trump During a 2016 TV Interview

Published 01/04/2023, 1:08 AM EST

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Lexi Thompson and her diplomatic way of tactfully answering even the most difficult questions is one way she continues to win hearts over. Being one of the most accomplished names in the field of Women’s golf, Thompson and her alliances are of importance to the Golf World. She was once asked about her experience knowing and playing with Donald Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Lexi Thompson and her diplomatic tact in answering

The famous pro golfer remains to be one of the golf world’s most loved players. However, she has been in question for some of her choices in the past. Lexi was called diplomatic for her response when she was asked about her time playing with the former POTUS.

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She tactfully answered the question surrounding her experience with the sensational politician who keeps a keen interest in golf. She talked about how the Trump International Golf Club is her home course and how she holds it in high regard.

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Then she actually dealt with the second equally important part of the tricky question and described her time with Trump as entertaining, and his attitude as extremely nice.
She said, “Trump International and Palm Beach is my home course, so I played with him a few times. He’s been extremely nice to my brothers and I and my family. He loves golf. He’s a big supporter of golf so yeah it was entertaining,” according to a statement she gave in an interview on CBS Mornings.

The interviewer was quick to proclaim the answer given by the golf pro as “diplomatic” as well as interesting.

Lexi once took a break from social media

Lexi was once severely trolled for playing golf with the former President of the United States of America, Donald Trump. His conservative ideology and long history were one of the major points hinted at by the social critics.

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The trolls intensified to a level where Lexi Thompson was left with no option but to take a break from social media to clear her head from the aftermath of her encounter with Donald Trump and conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh.
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Daiemah Malik

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Daiemah is a golf writer at EssentiallySports. Having been writing since the age of 12, she has had a keen interest in Golf. Daiemah admires Nelly Korda and Tiger Woods, and would love to see more women excel in the sport.
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Rohini Kottu

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