Trump Back on the Golf Course for Day Two of Scottish Visit
- On Friday night, President Donald Trump landed in Scotland and, under tight security measures, played a full round of golf at his Turnberry course the following day.
- During his private five-day trip, he has scheduled meetings with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Scotland’s leader John Swinney, and the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
- Several hundred demonstrators protested in Edinburgh and Aberdeen on Saturday while Police Scotland requested UK-wide backup to manage protests and secure the event.
- The security operation is estimated to cost taxpayers around £3 million, illustrating the visit's high stakes, while Trump praised Starmer and Swinney and called Aberdeenshire the 'oil capital of Europe.'
- The visit aims to advance trade discussions and golf business as Trump plans to open a new Aberdeenshire course before returning to the U.S. on Tuesday.
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IN IMAGES - During his visit to his prestigious complex in Turnberry, Scotland, US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his ambition to host the only major men's golf tournament outside the United States.
Security Heightens as Donald Trump Golfs at Turnberry
Amid a fortress of steel and scrutiny, President Donald Trump touched down in Scotland for a private visit, kicking things off with a round of golf at his own Trump Turnberry resort in South Ayrshire. From his arrival at Prestwick Airport on Friday evening to teeing off at Turnberry by mid-morning the next day, this trip blends personal leisure with high-stakes diplomacy, including meetings with UK and Scottish leaders, a new golf course opening…
Donald Trump arrives in Scotland as heavy police presence secures Turnberry golf resort ahead of high-level meetings and planned protests - TDPel Media
When Donald Trump touched down at Prestwick Airport on Friday night, what was meant to be a private golfing retreat quickly evolved into a major security operation. Almost a third of Police Scotland’s resources are now stationed at Turnberry, watching every fairway and green as the former U.S. President tees off under a phalanx of guards and snipers. It’s more than just a golf outing—it’s a highly controlled event with road closures, limited acc…
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