Stay up to date with The Post’s live coverage of the Trump administration Friday as the president cheers on Team USA at the Ryder Cup on Long Island, with granddaughter Kai — a fellow avid golfer — by his side.
After an energetic couple of hours watching the Ryder Cup, President Trump has left Bethpage Black for the airport and a quick trip back to Washington.
President Trump has left Bethpage Black for the airport. Getty Images
He is expected to remain there the rest of the weekend.
The TV broadcast showed there were far more cheers than jeers for President Trump on the first tee at Bethpage Black.
This video shot by White House communications adviser Margo Martin shows the gallery chanting Trump's name as he took his place on the first tee, accomanied by granddaughter Kai.
President Trump is taking a major interest in this afternoon's play.
As Bryson DeChambeau approaches the tee to get the second four-ball match underway, Trump comes out of the stands and shares a few words with the two-time US Open champion before the two exchange a classic bro-hug.
President Trump came out of the stands to give Team USA's Bryson DeChambeau a hug. DeChambeau then piped a massive 340-foot drive to the middle of the fairway. REUTERS
President Trump also chatted with Team USA Captain Keegan Bradley. James Marsh/Shutterstock
Then, with the commander-in-chief looking on from just a few feet away, DeChambeau pipes a massive 340-foot drive to the middle of the fairway.
USA Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley isn't letting his team's rough morning get him down.
Keegan Bradley, Captain of Team United States, gestures at the 2025 Ryder Cup. Getty Images
The golfer welcomed President Trump to the first tee at Bethpage Black by showing off his best "Trump dance" shimmy. Getty Images
Bradley was met with cheers from the gallery. Getty Images
The St. John's University product welcomed President Trump to the first tee at Bethpage Black by showing off his best "Trump dance" — the shimmy that took America by storm during the 2024 campaign.
Bradley, 39, got a huge cheer from the gallery for showing off his moves.
President Trump has arrived at his seat in the massive first tee grandstand at Bethpage Black.
After shaking hands with service members and other officials, he takes his place in a special section surrounded by bulletproof glass.
President Donald Trump attends the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on Friday in Farmingdale, New York. Getty Images
Trump waves to the crowd on the first tee during at the 2025 Ryder Cup with his granddaughter Kai. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters
The gallery is then treated to a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" ahead of the afternoon matches, which will tee off at 12:25 p.m. ET.
Trump addressed the spectators at the 45th Ryder Cup golf competition at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale. POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Trump stands on the grass at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York, on Friday. POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Trump and his granddaughter Kai attend the 45th Ryder Cup golf competition. POOL/AFP via Getty Images
The president shook hands with attendees at the event. via REUTERS
Trump was placed in a special section surrounded by bulletproof glass. Getty Images
Both before and after the performance, Trump pumped his fist to the crowd and those closest to him responded with big cheers.
The US team could use a bit of inspiration, presidential or otherwise.
Team Europe leads, 3-1, following Friday morning's four alternate-shot matches. Trump will be on hand to watch most of the afternoon four-ball matches.
The US needs 14.5 points from the 28 matches to win back the Ryder Cup, while Europe needs 14 points to retain the trophy in the event of a tie.
President Trump briefly spoke with reporters after landing on Long Island and said he hopes to inspire the US to a comeback victory in the Ryder Cup matches.
"The team is not doing so well," Trump told reporters. "So when I heard that, I said, 'Let's get on the plane, we have to fly in and help them.'
President Donald Trump greets a member of Team United States as he attends the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on Friday. Getty Images
President Donald Trump chats with Bryson DeChambeau of Team USA. James Marsh/Shutterstock
Trump says he hopes to inspire the US to a comeback victory in the Ryder Cup matches. James Marsh/Shutterstock
"We've lost three matches and tied in one," reported Trump, who expressed confidence that "we'll get it done." Getty Images
"We've lost three matches and tied in one," reported Trump, who expressed confidence that "we'll get it done."
When asked if he would give the golfers a pep talk, the president said, "I'll be Knute Rockne" -- a reference to the legendary Notre Dame football coach known for his inspirational messages.
Loudspeakers blasted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's United Nations General Assembly speech live for Gazans from the Israeli side of the border.
Netanyahu's Office instructed the Israel Defense Forces to broadcast his Friday speech to the UN General Assembly live to residents in the Gaza Strip. X
The IDF dispersed loudspeakers on trucks throughout the Strip. X / @IsraeliPM
The Israeli leader's X account posted photos of the equipment being set up, calling it "an unprecedented action."
His office said it would only be playing the speech from the Israeli side of the border.
In an unprecedented action, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech is now being broadcast live via huge loudspeakers that have been placed on the Gaza border. pic.twitter.com/ytGtlmHCIJ
Technology being set up for Netanyahu's speech. X
A camera is seen near the speakers. X / @IsraeliPM
truck with speakers and camera nearby X / @IsraeliPM
A man setting up the equipment to play the speech from the Israeli side of the border. X / @IsraeliPM
However, some of the loudspeakers on trucks and cranes were brought to army posts inside the Strip, the IDF said.
Some loudspeakers mounted on trucks and cranes were brought to army posts inside the Strip. X
President Trump said Friday morning that a partial government shutdown is possible next week — and pinned the blame on congressional Democrats who are attempting to use a Sept. 30 funding deadline to extend enhanced pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies.
"Well, we're going to see but the radical left Democrats want to shut it down. I mean, it's up to them," Trump said as he departed the White House en route to the Ryder Cup on Long Island.
"We have a great economy going. You saw the numbers yesterday. They're fantastic. The economy is doing well. Prices are down. We have virtually no inflation. Everything is going good. We're respected by every nation in the world. And you know what happens? The Democrats want to shut it down."
Democrats are demanding an extension of enhanced tax credits that currently benefit about 22 million of the 24 million people who bought insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, according to Kaiser Family Foundation.
In an attempt to get Democrats to change course, the White House has threatened to permanently fire many federal workers if a spending bill isn't passed by the deadline.
President Trump denied having an enemies list of adversaries to prosecute, but told reporters "I think there will be others" after former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Thursday.
"It's not a list, but I think there'll be others. I mean, they're corrupt," Trump told reporters Friday morning on the White House lawn.
"These were corrupt radical left Democrats, because Comey, essentially, was a Dem — he's worse than a Democrat. I would say the Democrats are better than Comey.
"But no, there will be others. Look, that's my opinion. They weaponized the Justice Department like nobody in history. What they've done is terrible ... frankly, I hope there are others."
Trump, who called on the Justice Department to charge Comey with lying to Congress before a grand jury returned two felony counts related to 2020 congressional testimony, called it a "pretty easy case."
President Trump has just left the White House to travel to Long Island for today's Ryder Cup matches at Bethpage Black.
The commander-in-chief is being joined by -- among others -- his granddaughter Kai, a keen golfer who has committed to play collegiately at the University of Miami in Florida.
Donald Trump and granddaughter Kai head to today's Ryder Cup matches. Getty Images
Trump wore golf shoes as he prepared to board Air Force One in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland to head to Bethpage Black. Getty Images
Kai has committed to play golf collegiately at the University of Miami. REUTERS
We expect the president to arrive at the course in time for the start of the afternoon four-ball matches.
About 50 people from Hostages and Missing Families Forum are gathered on 47th Street in Manhattan, holding Israeli flags and yellow carnations, chanting "Bring them home, all of them now!" as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks before the United Nations General Assembly.
They're reading out names of the hostages, crying “Now” after each name.
Jewish New Yorkers, many family and friends of the hostages being held by Hamas, protest outside of the UN as Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, speaks inside. Matthew McDermott
The demonstrators read out the names of the hostages, crying “Now” after each name, holding yellow carnations. Matthew McDermott
Orna Neutra — the mother of hostage Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old Israeli soldier from Long Island killed by Hamas during its Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack — held up his picture and said:
“President Trump, you promised. We trust you. It's time for brave leadership and action. Bring our people home,” Orna Neutra (right), the mother of hostage Omer Neutra, said. ZUMAPRESS.com
A picture of Neutra (left), a 21-year-old Israeli soldier from Long Island killed by Hamas, can be seen on a poster. REUTERS
“Too many of our people are being killed, too many are being killed. We need this war to end," Neutra's mom said. Matthew McDermott
People held flags and posters in support of the hostages. Matthew McDermott
People protesting for the hostages' release. Matthew McDermott
“Too many of our people are being killed, too many are being killed. We need this war to end. It's time for action, not for long speeches. To all world leaders, bring our hostages home, bring them home now. Bring them home! All of them back.
“President Trump, you promised. We trust you. It's time for brave leadership and action. Bring our people home.”
Neutra's family has been pleading for his body to be returned from the Gaza Strip.