Trump plays golf in Scotland while protesters take to the streets and decry his visit
- On Friday evening, US President Donald Trump landed at Prestwick Airport in Scotland before being transported under tight security to his golf resort, Trump Turnberry.
- Trump purchased the Turnberry course in 2014 and began a private five-day visit including plans to visit his Aberdeenshire golf course and meet UK and European leaders.
- On Saturday morning, the 79-year-old president played golf at Turnberry surrounded by extensive police and military presence amid multiple protests across Scotland.
- Police Scotland requested support from forces across the UK to manage the security operation, which will stretch policing resources through the visit, according to Chief Superintendent Rob Hay.
- Protests organized by the Stop Trump coalition drew hundreds in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, while Scottish officials urged peaceful demonstrations during Trump’s visit, highlighting local opposition and contested promises.
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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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