The veteran journalist, who recently spent time in the hospital after a fall, turned his attention to US President Donald Trump. At 60, Morgan revealed that Trump had called him and even extended an unusual challenge: a “golf battle.” Morgan tagged Trump in his post and wrote: “Thanks for the call, President @realDonaldTrump appreciated the advice on avoiding future step-related falls, and the invite to do a golf battle as soon as the new hip beds in.” He concluded the message with a biting remark: “But no, you’re not taking my $$$.”
This comes after Morgan disclosed that he fractured his femur after tripping over a “small step” at a London restaurant in January. The injury is expected to limit his mobility for up to three months, with doctors advising against long-haul travel while he recovers from surgery. For more on the challenges Morgan is facing during recovery, click here. Meanwhile, the incident has sparked commentary on how public figures like Trump respond to such situations, as covered in this latest blog post. Morgan’s humorous take on the “golf battle” challenge has also been highlighted here.
Morgan had first shared the incident in a tweet that included a selfie from his hospital bed, jokingly placing some of the blame on Trump for his tumble.
While Trump has not yet responded to Morgan’s latest post, which went live on Thursday, January 5, it has already sparked a flurry of reactions online. One commenter wrote: “That’s one way to flex a recovery plan. Hip rehab, fall-prevention tips, and a golf challenge all in one call politics aside, that’s peak Trump energy. Hope the rematch comes with scorecards and witnesses.”
Others offered support and amusement. One user said: “Haha, glad to hear that! Wishing you a speedy recovery. The golf battle will be fun to watch.” Another added: “Thanks for letting everyone know you talked to him. Who cares?” A more skeptical take read: “Can’t imagine any world where I’d want to share that I had a jolly, chatty phone conversation with Donald Trump.”
Morgan and Trump have a history dating back to the 2000s. They met during the US edition of The Apprentice, where Morgan, then editor of the Mirror, appeared alongside Trump and even won in 2008. Morgan also interviewed Trump several times over the years, covering the former president’s political career during his broadcasting tenure. For further context on Trump’s past media interactions and public controversies, see this report.
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