While traveling to one of his golf courses on Saturday, Donald Trump received a clear and defiant message from a member of the public. As police blocked traffic to allow the former president's motorcade to proceed toward Trump National Golf Club Washington, D.C. in Virginia, a woman leaned out of her SUV's driver-side window to deliver a two-handed obscene gesture.
A Gesture Straight from the WWE Playbook
White House pool reporter John Bennett of Roll Call described the incident, noting that the woman extended what WWE legend 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin famously called the 'double gun salute.' This signature move, popularized by Austin during wrestling events in the late 1990s, involves raising both middle fingers in a simultaneous and emphatic display of disapproval.
Not the First Time for Trump's Motorcade
This is far from the first instance where Trump's convoy has been met with insulting hand gestures. In 2025, a protester flipped him off as he departed the White House en route to the same golf club. Additionally, during his initial term in 2017, a photograph of a woman on a bicycle giving the middle finger to Trump's motorcade gained widespread attention online.
Trump's Own History with the Gesture
Interestingly, Trump himself is no stranger to employing similar gestures. In January, during a visit to a Ford plant in Michigan, the former president reportedly used profanity and then flipped off an autoworker. This pattern highlights a recurring theme of confrontational exchanges between Trump and individuals he encounters.
The latest incident underscores the polarized reactions Trump continues to evoke, even in casual settings like his travels to recreational facilities. It reflects a broader trend of public figures facing direct and visible forms of protest in everyday scenarios.
