President Donald Trump on Tuesday confused Homeland Safety Secretary Kristi Noem with an expert golfer ― whereas Noem was simply ft away.
The gaffe occurred as Trump ― studying from a listing ― launched a few of his high officers amid the signing of an government order establishing a activity power for the 2028 Summer season Olympics in Los Angeles.
“Secretary of Homeland Safety Cristie Kerr,” Trump mentioned, mistakenly referring to the LPGA golfer as an alternative of Noem.
The president, an avid golfer himself, shortly caught the slip.
“It says Cristie Kerr. Are you aware who Cristie Kerr is? She’s a pal of mine. Nice golfer,” he added, earlier than correcting himself: “Kristi Noem.”
Trump then advised Noem: “She’s a greater golfer than you, that’s the one factor. However you’re higher at plenty of different issues. However I wish to thanks for being right here and for doing an unbelievable job.”
Noem laughed and appeared to mime a golf putt in response.
Cristie Kerr, notably, is just not a part of the Olympics activity power. She continues to play on the LPGA Tour.
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