President Donald Trump landed on Long Island and made a high-profile appearance at the Ryder Cup, arriving via Republic Airport and heading straight to Bethpage Black to cheer on Team USA. His presence — welcomed by thousands of patriotic fans who packed the stands — turned a routine sporting weekend into a show of national pride that the mainstream media tried to downplay.
Organizers warned that Friday’s crowds should expect airport-style screening, extra checkpoints, and road closures as security was ramped up to protect the president and the spectators. Local authorities publicly urged fans to arrive early and pack light because TSA-style screening and restricted re-entry zones around the clubhouse would slow ingress and egress for the event.
The Ryder Cup went ahead without the transportation nightmare many had feared after Mr. Trump used executive authority to appoint a Presidential Emergency Board that paused a looming Long Island Rail Road strike. That decisive, no-nonsense action kept trains running and ensured thousands of workers, families, and veterans could attend without chaos — a reminder that leadership and action matter when Americans depend on it.
Players and the U.S. captain were clear about what the president’s attendance meant: pride and support for the home side. Keegan Bradley called it an honor to have the president at Bethpage while stars like Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau openly welcomed the boost to the American crowd’s energy — the kind of unity that wins matches and lifts spirits across the country.
Let’s be honest: when America faces potential disruptions, we should applaud a leader who chooses to act rather than posture. Whether you follow politics or just love plain common sense, preventing a commuter strike so ordinary New Yorkers could get to work and fans could support their team was the kind of practical governance the country desperately needs more of.
The predictable hand-wringing and performative outrage from the usual coastal elites only exposed their priorities — protesting everything that moves while ignoring the practical needs of real people. Heavy security and some inconvenience were a small price to pay for public safety and the preservation of a peaceful, patriotic spectacle that united thousands in a rare display of American camaraderie.
At a time when the nation is hungry for competence and backbone, the president’s presence at Bethpage Black was more than a photo op; it was a statement that America comes first. The Ryder Cup belongs to the players and the fans, but having a leader who ensures the event can proceed safely — without drama or shutdowns — is something hardworking Americans should celebrate.
