• Trump arrived at the Ryder Cup amid tight security and fanfare.
• The U.S. team trails Europe 3-1 after the first day of competition.
• Trump's presence is expected to rally the American players and fans.

U.S. President Donald Trump made a highly publicized entrance to the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, arriving shortly after 11 AM on Air Force One amid a chorus of cheers from supporters. The atmosphere was electric as fans chanted “USA! USA! USA!” while Trump interacted with attendees, raising hopes that his presence would galvanize the American team, who started the day trailing Europe 3-1 after the morning foursomes matches, according to CBS News and Reuters.

Despite the raucous welcome for Trump, the U.S. team had a tough morning, struggling in head-to-head competitions as Europe snagged an early lead. Trump expressed optimism as he noted, “I think we’ll be okay. All great golfers,” while standing behind protective glass with significant security in place, as multiple agencies managed crowd safety measures, according to BBC and Dawn.

The early matches painted a daunting picture for the U.S., with top players failing to secure a win, prompting U.S. team captain Keegan Bradley to hope that Trump’s visit might reverse their fortunes. “We’ve got a feeling things are going to turn around here,” Bradley stated, which reflected the sentiments of the home crowd eager for a comeback, as stated in reports from Reuters and CBS News.

As the tournament progressed, European teams demonstrated their competitiveness, with Rory McIlroy and others leading in crucial matches. The crowd, however, continued to rally behind the U.S. contingent, hoping Trump’s endorsement would inspire a strong comeback on day two of competition, highlighting the ongoing rivalry at this prestigious event, according to BBC and Dawn.