About one hundred demonstrators gathered near Medinah Country Club on Thursday, September 24, 2026, to voice opposition to President Donald Trump’s scheduled appearance at the President’s Cup golf tournament. The crowd assembled at the intersection of Irving Park and Medinah Roads in DuPage County, Illinois, and remained in the vicinity of the club through the afternoon.
The protesters positioned themselves outside the historic venue in anticipation of Trump’s planned attendance at the final round of the President’s Cup, set for Sunday, September 27, 2026. Their presence was intended to signal disapproval of the former president’s involvement in the event. Organizers linked the demonstration to broader resistance that began with Operation Midway Blitz, an initiative that started in the Chicago area a little more than a year ago.
President Trump is expected to travel to Medinah Country Club for the tournament’s concluding round, an appearance that has drawn criticism from a segment of the local community. The demonstration on Thursday reflects continued activism surrounding the former president’s public engagements in the region. While the protest remained peaceful, authorities noted the size of the gathering and monitored the situation as the event approaches.
The rally underscores the ongoing tension between supporters of Trump’s post‑presidential activities and groups that oppose his continued visibility in public events. With the President’s Cup drawing national attention, the demonstration adds a local dimension to the broader national discourse surrounding Trump’s role in public life.