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Protesters rally against Trump's Chicago golf tournament visit
Chicago protesters gather near Medinah Country Club to oppose Trump's Presidents Cup appearance.
In brief
Chicago protesters gather near Medinah Country Club to oppose Trump's Presidents Cup appearance. Over 100 Chicago protesters gathered Thursday to oppose Donald Trump's scheduled appearance at the Presidents Cup golf tournament this weekend, citing his administration's policies on immigration and economic cuts…
Protesters gather
Roughly 100 protesters gathered near the Medinah Country Club in DuPage County Thursday morning to decry President Donald Trump’s scheduled appearance this weekend at the Presidents Cup golf tournament.
Speedo Eagle Man
A 44-year-old protester wearing only an Eagle mascot head and Speedos held a picket sign reading 'Stop Trump before he strips everything away.'
Speedo Eagle Man's message
The protester, known as 'Speedo Eagle Man,' said the eagle is a stripped-down version of Trump’s administration stripping things away from the American people.
Protesters' reasons
Protesters gathered to decry the administration’s immigration enforcement tactics and voice displeasure over inflation.
Ellen Zhou's statement
Ellen Zhou, an organizer with Asian Americans Advancing Justice, said Trump has done nothing to help immigrant communities and everyone is suffering under his administration.
Luis Rodriguez's statement
Luis Rodriguez, of the Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project, said attacks on his community led him to protest, citing injustice, violence, and racism from masked ICE agents.
Protesters' chants
Chants of 'Up, up with liberation, down, down with deportation' and 'No hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here' filled the air as cars honked in support.
Jackie Rodriguez's statement
Jackie Rodriguez, vice president of the home care division in Illinois and Indiana for the Service Employees International Union, said Trump’s visit is 'par for the course' and shows 'no respect for what Illinoisians believe in.'
Trump's appearance
Trump is expected to appear this Sunday during the final round of the Presidents Cup golf tournament, his first visit to the Chicago area since his reelection in 2.024.
Operation Midway Blitz
The protest comes just over a year after Operation Midway Blitz first launched in the Chicago area.
PGA Tour announcement
The PGA Tour, the organizer behind the Presidents Cup, announced Trump would attend the tournament last month.
Presidents Cup details
The Presidents Cup includes 24 of the world’s top golfers, 12 on Team USA versus 12 golfers from around the world, excluding Europe.
Trump's role
Trump will serve as honorary chairman at the event, his first visit to the Chicago area since his reelection in 2024.
Protesters' message
Protesters repeatedly stated 'You’re not welcome here,' signaling their opposition to Trump’s visit.
The one thing
Over 100 Chicago protesters gathered Thursday to oppose Donald Trump's scheduled appearance at the Presidents Cup golf tournament this weekend, citing his administration's policies on immigration and economic cuts.
