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Donald Trump is on his way to the U.S. Women’s Open

Jeff J MitchellBEDMINSTER, N.J. — With the U.S. Women's Open being conducted at Trump National Bedminster rumors about whether or not Donald Trump would actually attend the event have been going around all week. His son Eric was on site Thursday. President Trump has put the rumors to rest by tweeting that he is leaving France and will be arriving at the golf course Friday afternoon.
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The USGA released a statement Friday morning about the potential arrival of the President:
“If the President of the United States decides to attend the U.S. Women's Open Championship, we welcome him. It will be the first time a sitting president has attended the U.S. Women's Open and is only the third occurrence in our entire championship history. Our focus remains on conducting the championship and ensuring a great experience for the players and fans this week.”
The other two sitting Presidents whom have attended U.S. Open champi..

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