Trump plays golf in Scotland while protesters take to the streets and decry his visit
- On Friday, President Donald Trump landed at Glasgow’s Prestwick airport for a five-day private trip, including stops at Turnberry golf resort and meetings with Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney.
- Amid continued backlash, protesters across Scotland demonstrated after he arrived and started with a round of golf at Turnberry, with protests tied to his handling of the Epstein files.
- Around the U.S. Consulate in Edinburgh, hundreds gathered with critics condemning Starmer’s trade deal to avoid U.S. tariffs.
- He will meet British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Scottish leader John Swinney, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, whom Trump called `a highly respected woman`.
- A future visit is scheduled for September 17-19, with Trump returning from those dates for a state visit hosted by King Charles.
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News Wrap: Trump’s visit to Scotland sparks protests
In our news wrap Saturday, Trump golfed at his resort in Scotland as locals protested his visit, House Democrats sought more details about Trump’s connections with Epstein, Florida Gov. DeSantis confirmed detainees at “Alligator Alcatraz” are being flown out for deportation, and Thailand’s acting prime minister said he agrees in principle to a ceasefire with Cambodia.


Protesters throw Scottish slang at Trump as he tees off at his golf course
Hundreds lined the streets of Edinburgh as the US president landed for a golfing weekend, some saying they were disgusted at the red carpet treatment Trump was receiving from British and Scottish leaders.
In hundreds in Edinburgh and Aberdeen while the president played golf in Turnberry. The last visit on the eve of Brexit
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