Donald Trump has been slammed for ‘dancing on a table’ during a golf retreat in Palm Beach, Florida, as wildfires continue to ravage South Carolina.
Donald Trump was seen dancing on a table at the Mar-a-Lago resort (Image: Twitter/X/TheMaineWonk)
President Donald Trump has come under fire after a video of him dancing on a table with Elon Musk during a golf trip went viral, while wildfires continue to ravage South Carolina.
The state’s governor, Henry McMaster, declared a state of emergency “to further support wildfire response efforts across the state” and ensure first responders “continue to have the resources they need” as the fires cause widespread destruction.
Over the weekend (March 1-2), more than 175 fires were reported in South Carolina, including one near Carolina Forest that spread over more than 1600 acres – forcing thousands of people to evacuate.
On Saturday, the South Carolina Forestry Commission issued a State Forester’s Burning Ban for all counties, prohibiting all outdoor burning, from yard waste to campfires. Residents are urged to stay informed through official emergency sources and dial 911 to report any immediate threats.
But this crisis, President Trump was reported to be enjoying himself at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida as he was spotted dancing on top of a table alongside ‘special government employee’ Elon Musk.
The video quickly went viral on X, attracting millions of views and criticism for the president’s apparent lack of concern for the ongoing wildfires.
One person juxtaposed videos of the fires with the comment: “South Carolina is burning and Donald Trump is golfing.”
One X user criticized: “While SC burns, Trump’s golfing again, just like his ‘bomb the hurricanes’ and ‘ rake the forests’ genius. No plan, no leadership, just chaos. FEMA’s stretched thin, and his admin’s a disaster. Time for real accountability, not MAGA excuses.”
Public servant and political strategist Chris D. Jackson expressed his concern on social media: “Where’s FEMA? Where’s the Trump Administration? Myrtle Beach is burning, hundreds of acres in South Carolina are up in flames – and Trump is golfing. Maybe he’ll ask them to ‘turn the water on’ again? Get to work!”
Another user lamented: “I imagine firing 200 FEMA administration staff isn’t going to help this terrible situation. My heart aches for the devastation,”
However, one user argued that the focus should be on the governors rather than the president: “Or blame the Governor and others.”
Another person humorously suggested: “Why don’t they just turn the water on and let it run south? I was told that’s how water works,” referring to Trump’s response to recent California wildfires.
Despite the ongoing wildfires in South Carolina, the president has remained silent but had previously ordered the Army Corps of Engineers to release billions of gallons of water from two reservoirs in California’s Central Valley when Los Angeles faced devastating fires earlier this year. The valley is over 100 miles away from the fire zones.
Trump later went on to claim that California withheld water supplies that could have helped fight the flames. However, several officials, including the California Governor Gavin Newsom, were quick to dispute these claims.
The Express US has reached out to representatives of Donald Trump and Elon Musk for comment.
