Trump shocks crowd with remarks about Arnold Palmer’s genitalia at Pennsylvania rally

At a campaign rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Donald Trump delivered a 12-minute tribute to late golf legend Arnold Palmer, but the speech took an unexpected turn when the former president made crude comments about Palmer’s genitalia. 

“Arnold Palmer was all man, and I say that in all due respect to women,” Trump said. He then elaborated, saying, “When he took the showers with other pros, they came out of there. They said, ‘Oh my God. That’s unbelievable.’” 

Trump added with a laugh, “I had to say it. We have women that are highly sophisticated here, but they used to look at Arnold as a man.”

Trump’s comments about Palmer, who was born in Latrobe in 1929 and passed away in 2016, drew a mixture of shock and confusion on social media. 

One user on X commented, “I clicked ‘Arnold Palmer’ thinking it was about the drink, not this,” while others expressed disbelief that Trump would make such remarks at a political rally.

Although Trump was expected to outline his closing argument for the 2024 presidential election, the rally largely focused on familiar campaign themes, including attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris. 

“You have to tell Kamala Harris that you’ve had enough…we can’t stand you anymore, you’re a s— vice president,” Trump exclaimed to roaring approval from the crowd.

The rally, held at an airport, also featured Trump discussing his recent call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and making comments about increased security. 

“They give you a little extra security nowadays, you notice? I got more machine guns than I’ve ever seen,” Trump said, gesturing to his security detail.

Despite the unexpected tangent about Arnold Palmer, Trump’s supporters remained focused on his usual campaign messaging, as Election Day draws closer.