This Saturday, legendary golfer Phil Mickelson shared a message on social media that appeared directed at the administration led by former President Joe Biden. In it, he referenced the “No Kings” theme, mocking what he described as the movement of that political era.
Mickelson’s remark referred to Biden’s use of an automatic pen to sign pardons and various executive orders related to immigration policy. The golfer wrote:
On this special day as we all gather to fight against blanket auto pen pardons and executive orders, lawlessness, and stealing citizen’s resources for illegal non citizens, I believe it has worked!! That is no longer happening so great job everyone.
The veteran golfer, now retired from full-time competition, is a staunch admirer of Donald Trump and his conservative stances, particularly his tough policies on undocumented immigrants and other right-wing measures implemented during and after his presidency.
A nationwide protest against Trump
On Saturday, October 18, thousands of demonstrators gathered across several U.S. cities under the slogan “No Kings,” openly protesting recent actions by Trump and Republican lawmakers. The movement, which Mickelson appeared to reference ironically, was intended to reject what protesters described as authoritarian tendencies in conservative politics.
Crowds formed in New York’s Times Square, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and in Atlanta. Demonstrations began around 10:30 a.m., and by midday, large groups were already assembled in those cities and in others such as Dallas, Raleigh, Richmond, and even outside the U.S. Embassy in London.
In certain areas, like Virginia, Governor Glenn Youngkin deployed the National Guard as a preventive measure to avoid potential confrontations or unrest.
Republican leaders have dismissed the “No Kings” protests as mere distractions from what they call the ongoing administrative paralysis affecting federal institutions.
Phil Mickelson’s legacy on the course
Beyond politics, Phil Mickelson remains one of golf’s most accomplished players. Born in 1970, the 55-year-old continues to leave a mark on the sport, having accumulated 51 professional victories over his illustrious career:
- 3 Masters Tournaments
- 2 PGA Championships
- 1 British Open
The U.S. Open, however, remains the one major that eluded him, despite finishing as runner-up twice. Mickelson also represented the United States multiple times in both the Ryder Cup and the Presidents Cup.
Known for his bold, aggressive playing style, he has always been a showman who enjoys engaging with fans during tournaments. Interestingly, although naturally right-handed, he learned to play left-handed because both his father and a cousin were lefties; using their clubs as a child, he adopted that stance permanently.
With 45 victories on the PGA Tour, Mickelson stands as the ninth-winningest golfer in tour history, a figure whose legacy now extends well beyond the greens.
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