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00:00Golf Icon takes swipe at Biden and No Kings protesters with viral tweet.
00:05Professional golfer Phil Mickelson addressed the No Kings nationwide protests on Saturday,
00:10critiquing both demonstrators and Joe Biden in a message on X.
00:14The six-time major champion, known for supporting Donald Trump,
00:18used the opportunity to mock protesters and Biden's management of executive authority.
00:23On this special day, as we all gather to fight against blanket auto pen pardons and executive
00:27orders, lawlessness, and stealing citizens' resources for illegal non-citizens, I believe
00:33it has worked.
00:34The message appeared to reference the controversy surrounding Biden's reported use of an auto
00:39pen to authorize pardons and sign executive actions while in office.
00:43Biden's reliance on the device drew criticism from lawmakers and commentators who said it
00:48reflected a lack of engagement in presidential duties.
00:52Mickelson commented after Biden exited the 2024 presidential race amid declining approval
00:57and intraparty discontent, leaving Kamala Harris leading the Democratic ticket.
01:03His post drew attention from golf fans and commentators during No Kings protests.
01:08Reports highlighted anti-Trump demonstrators in costumes and with signs opposing the administration.
01:14Protesters in inflatable outfits chanted against authoritarian rule across major cities like
01:19Washington, D.C., New York, and Los Angeles.
01:21The No Kings demonstrations criticized executive overreach amid a government shutdown starting
01:27October 1st.
01:28Mickelson's viral post drew mixed reactions, yet he remains consistently supportive of Trump,
01:34particularly admiring his business tactics in golf.
01:38Mickelson hasn't responded to comment requests.
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