Police Scotland requests extra officers from across UK to support upcoming Donald Trump visit
SCOTLAND, JUL 17 – Donald Trump will meet UK political leaders and refine a US-UK trade deal during his private visit to his Scottish golf courses ahead of his official state visit in September.
- Police Scotland requested up to 5,000 officers from across the UK, to support security for President Donald Trump's visit scheduled from July 25 to July 29, a source told Sky News.
- Earlier, Police Scotland signaled planning stages for the visit prompted speculation about a presidential visit this month and confirmed early preparations, with a future UK visit scheduled for September 2025.
- On 17 July 2025, Mr Trump will visit his Scottish golf resorts and meet Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in Aberdeen, the source said, as part of upcoming security preparations.
- A source said security measures mirror those after Queen Elizabeth II's death, while the White House has yet to publicly confirm details.
- Upcoming talks with Sir Keir Starmer aim to tweak post-Brexit terms and he is set to return in September for his second state visit, according to sources.
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