ESPN golf feed accidentally broadcasts 'racist' video about Donald Trump and Al Green as viewers left stunned
ESPN accidentally broadcasted a 'racist' Instagram video involving Democrat Al Green and US President Donald Trump.
The station was broadcasting live second round coverage of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, which took place last Friday.
The feed showed US star Xander Schauffele, who was on four-over-par at the time, approaching the par-five 16th hole.
However, as the ball landed, the commentary bizarrely cut out and was replaced by the audio from an Instagram video.
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The audio from the clip said: "Ghetto Colonel Sanders is obviously very angry with Trump. But why?" The voice resembled British presenter David Attenborough.
Following the short clip being played out on-air, the commentary returned but remained silent for a number of seconds.
Strange things are afoot during ESPN's Arnold Palmer broadcast.
— Cork Gaines, Ph.D. (@CorkGaines) March 7, 2025
Announcer audio cuts and you can hear -- and I shit you not -- "Colonel Sanders is obviously very angry with Trump, but why?"
Announcers must have heard it, because they went silent after. pic.twitter.com/7iOrHGKYsf
The tournament was won by Russell Henley, who carded an overall score of 11-under-par over the course of the four days.
Collin Morikawa, Shane Lowry and Justin Rose all finished in the top 10, while world number one Scottie Scheffler was tied 11th on four-under-par. Rory McIlroy (T15) was a shot further back.
A Twitter user subsequently found the original source of the video, which was posted by Instagram account @presidentialreviews.
The video made several other racist references towards Green, who was re-elected to the US House of Representatives in 2024.
The 77-year-old, who has been a member of the House since 2004, was escorted from the House floor after standing up to repeatedly criticise Trump during one of his speeches. He was censured by the House.
He shouted: "You have no mandate!"
He later told reporters: "It's worth it to let people know that there are some people who are going to stand up" to the US President.
The video, which was posted on March 6, is still available to view on the platform despite significant criticism and reporting.
SPORTbible have approached Meta and ESPN for comment.
Ryan Smart