Live updates: Trump attends Presidents Cup final; top Iranian officials set for US interviews
President Trump is scheduled to attend the final round of the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club in Chicago on Sunday, about a month after the PGA Tour named him the event’s honorary chair. That same morning, top Iranian officials Masoud Pezeshkian and Abbas Araghchi are booked for interviews on U.S. network news programs, and multiple U.S. administration figures are slated for Sunday morning shows.
Why It Matters
The overlap of Trump’s public appearance at a major sporting event with high-profile media interviews by Iranian leaders and U.S. officials underscores a convergence of domestic visibility and international diplomacy during the United Nations General Assembly week. These synchronized events reflect ongoing global tensions and the administration’s active engagement with foreign counterparts reported this week, including a meeting with China’s president.
Key Facts
- Event: Final round of the Presidents Cup golf tournament in Chicago
- Location: Medinah Country Club
- Time: Competition begins just after noon EDT on Sunday
- Trump role: Attending; named honorary chair by PGA Tour about a month ago
- Last attendance: Trump last attended the Presidents Cup in 2017 during his first term and presented the trophy then.
President Trump is expected to attend the Presidents Cup final round at Medinah Country Club in Chicago on Sunday, marking his return to the event after last appearing in 2017. The PGA Tour named him the honorary chair of this year’s competition roughly a month ago. Reports from the USA TODAY Network’s Golfweek indicate Trump requested a 15-minute speaking slot during the tournament, though it is not confirmed whether he will present the trophy as he did in 2017. The tournament’s final round will start shortly after noon Eastern Time. The appearance comes amid a busy diplomatic week for the president: he held several meetings with foreign leaders, including a three-day session with Chinese President Xi Jinping, while the United Nations General Assembly continues in New York. Meanwhile, two senior Iranian officials are scheduled for U.S. network interviews on Sunday morning. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is booked for CBS News’s Face the Nation, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to appear on NBC News’s Meet the Press. Their appearances follow Trump’s rejection of Iran’s seven-day proposal related to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire. Several U.S. officials and lawmakers are also lined up for Sunday morning program appearances. Named participants include Attorney General Todd Blanche, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), and Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.). The concurrent schedule of sports, media interviews, and diplomatic engagements will unfold as live coverage continues.
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