Trump Plays Golf for First Time Since Coronavirus Lockdowns

President teed it up in Virginia; seen swinging, driving cart
Top doctor says outdoor activity is encouraged, with caution

President Donald Trump walks in to the White House as he returns from Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia on May 23. — President Donald Trump walks in to the White House as he returns from Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia on May 23.
Photographer: Stefani Reynolds/CNP/Bloomberg

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By Ros Krasny and Mark Satter

May 23, 2020 at 2:55 PM UTC

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May 23, 2020 at 7:22 PM UTC

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President Donald Trump golfed on Saturday for the first time in over two months, engaging in his personal passion as well as attempting to show how the U.S. can return to normal after stay-at-home orders taken against the coronavirus.