Trump expected to hit the golf course on first day in Scotland
With a meeting scheduled with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer understood to be making the trip north on Monday, Mr Trump – a well-known golf enthusiast – appears to be free to play the vaunted Turnberry course on Saturday.
But elsewhere, Scots will be protesting against the visit.
The Stop Trump Coalition has announced demonstrations in Edinburgh – near the American consulate in the Scottish capital – and another in Aberdeen in the days before his visit there.
As he landed in Ayrshire on Friday, the president took questions from journalists, telling Europe to 'get your act together' on immigration, which he said was 'killing' the continent.
He also praised Sir Keir, who he described as a 'good man', who is 'slightly more liberal than I am'.
Saturday will be the first real test of Police Scotland during the visit as it looks to control the demonstrations in Aberdeen and Edinburgh, as well as any which spring up near to the president's course.
The force has asked for support from others around the UK to bolster officer numbers, with both organisations representing senior officers and the rank-and-file claiming there is likely to be an impact on policing across the country for the duration of the visit.
First Minister John Swinney – who is also set to meet with the president during his time in Scotland – has urged Scots to protest 'peacefully and within the law'.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mail
5 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Donald Trump fantasized about using Taylor Swift's 'star power' to rule the world in resurfaced clip
A resurfaced clip of Donald Trump raving over Taylor Swift is making the rounds again—just days after he took a swipe at the pop star online. On Monday, Trump praised Sydney Sweeney 's controversial American Eagle jeans ad—which has faced backlash for allegedly promoting 'eugenic ideals' —calling it the '"HOTTEST" ad out there' after learning she's a registered Republican. He used the moment to take a jab at what he called ' WOKE ' advertising, reigniting his long-running feud with Swift by declaring she is 'NO LONGER HOT.' Now, a 2011 video from the CMT Music Awards is going viral, showing a very different tone from Trump when it came to Swift. In the opening sketch, a spoof on Thelma & Louise featuring Swift and Shania Twain, Trump is seen reading a newspaper with a headline about the two 'superstars'—and he's clearly impressed. 'If I could harness the power of these two women, I could control the world. They're unbelievable,' he said. The resurfaced clip was shared on a Taylor Swift fan Instagram page, where reactions quickly poured in from both sides. One supporter came to Swift's defense, writing, 'Donald Trump can say what he wants about her, but we Swifties, including me, love Taylor Swift and defend her from Donald Trump's negative criticism.' Others, however, sided with Trump. 'Well... things change! I'm a Swiftie, but I'm also MAGA,' one person commented. Another added, 'This was back when Taylor wasn't woke. She changed and became woke.' The drama kicked off just hours after Trump learned of Euphoria star Sweeney's reported political views. Wasting no time, the former president took to Truth Social early Monday to weigh in. 'Sydney Sweeney, a registered Republican, has the "HOTTEST" ad out there,' he wrote. 'It's for American Eagle, and the jeans are "flying off the shelves."' The drama kicked off just hours after Trump learned of Euphoria star Sweeney's reported political views He added, 'Go get 'em Sydney!' Trump used the post to take a swipe at what he labeled as 'WOKE' advertising—then quickly turned his attention to Taylor Swift. 'Or just look at Woke singer Taylor Swift. Ever since I alerted the world as to what she was by saying on TRUTH that I can't stand her (HATE!),' he wrote. 'She was booed out of the Super Bowl and became, NO LONGER HOT.' Trump ended his tirade by declaring that 'WOKE is for losers' and insisting that the 'Republican Party is what you want to be.' This follows a May post on Trump's social media, where he declared, 'Has anyone noticed that, since I said 'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,' she's no longer 'HOT?"' The remark references yet another Truth Social post from Trump. After Swift endorsed Kamala Harris in September 2024, Trump fired back by posting, 'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!'
Scottish Sun
34 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Trump's top US intelligence chief says she believes in aliens and vows to ‘share the truth' on UFOs
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE US intelligence chief has vowed to "share the truth" on UFOs after saying she believes in aliens and that extraterrestrials are real. Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence in Donald Trump's administration, hinted that she has a lot of classified information on aliens but is forced to remain tight-lipped due to her job. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The US Department of Defense released footage of one UFO caught by an aircraft Credit: AFP 5 UFOs were spotted hovering over top-secret military bases and flying near aircraft, according to the US Navy (computer-generated image) Credit: Getty 5 Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has hinted that she has a lot of classified information on aliens Credit: The Mega Agency Speaking with Pod Force One podcast host Miranda Devine, Gabbard was asked if "there could be aliens". The US intel chief replied: "I have my own views and opinions. In this role, I have to be careful with what I share." Devine then asked Gabbard if she believes aliens and UFOs are real, to which she replied: "Yes." She said that right now she has "nothing to share with the public about aliens and UFOs today". read more on UFOs UFO DECLASSIFIED First ever bombshell vid of infamous 'Mosul orb' UFO is released But she vowed to reveal the truth when the time comes. "We're continuing to look for the truth and share that truth with the American people," Gabbard told the New York Post podcast host. Americans are curious and fascinated about aliens more than ever. One Pentagon whistleblower who claims UFOs are real presented his bombshell testimony at a major "alien" hearing before the US Congress last year. Former counterintelligence officer Luis Elizondo, who is said to have investigated UFO cases while at the Department of Defence, claimed America is in "possession of UAP technologies". In Elizondo's written testimony, the former defence expert said many "advanced technologies" that do not belong to the US or any other government exist around the world. First ever bombshell vid of infamous 'Mosul orb' UFO is released Trump has long pushed for more transparency on UFOs and ET life. He vowed last year to reveal exclusive UFO footage if he was elected back to the White House. The MAGA prez said he would push the Pentagon to declassify the alleged UFO sighting videos in a sensational interview. He told popular American podcaster Lex Fridman that he would "surely" make secret footage of alleged UFO sightings public. During the chat, Fridman asked Trump: "Will you help push the Pentagon to release more footage, which a lot of people claim is available?" To which Trump readily agreed and said: "Oh yeah, sure, I'll do that. I would do that. I'd love to do that. I have to do that." The Republican leader also claimed he had faced pressure to declassify previous records of alien encounters as he admitted "there could be life on other planets". 5 Donald Trump vowed to declassify footage of alleged UFO sightings Credit: AP 5 A whistleblower came forward with bombshell allegations that the US has a secret UFO retrieval program Credit: Getty He added: "People begged me not to do it but I'll be doing that very early on." It comes after the first-ever bombshell footage of the infamous "Mosul orb" UFO captured by a US spy plane in Iraq has now been released. The declassified video, filmed in 2016 by a US MC-12 surveillance aircraft, shows a mysterious metallic spherical object flying over the city of Mosul. Interestingly, the four-second footage shows the UFO flying at a constant speed without dropping altitude. The object appeared suddenly and moved erratically in and out of the camera's view. The clip was obtained by Dustin Slaughter, a leading UFO investigator, through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request - and was shown to the public by UFO podcaster Jeremy Corbell. It comes two years after the first still image from the video was declassified by the Pentagon. Meanwhile, another declassified UFO footage showed a similar mystery metal orb soaring above the ground - leaving US officials puzzled. In 2023, A testimony was heard at Capitol Hill, Washington DC, as the Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office revealed the shocking clips. The videos released in the declassified cases are said to have been observed by US military drones. The footage showed a mystery "metal orb" as it hovered and flew across open airspace. The incidents were believed to have been recorded in the Middle East and South Asia.
Scottish Sun
34 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Kate Forbes quitting means Stephen Flynn leading SNP ‘more likely'
Polling expert Sir John Curtice has had his say on the latest developments within the SNP Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) KATE Forbes' departure from Holyrood sets the stage for Stephen Flynn to become the next leader of the SNP, the UK's top elections guru has said. And her decision to quit could see the Nats avoid another 'heavily divisive' leadership contest, Sir John Curtice said. Sign up for the Politics newsletter Sign up 2 Kate Forbes 2 Stephen Flynn Asked what the impact of the deputy first minister leaving Holyrood was for the SNP, he told The Scottish Sun: 'It increases the probability that Stephen Flynn is the next leader of the SNP. 'What could have been another quite heavily divisive party contest - and the one between Yousaf and Forbes certainly didn't do the SNP any good with the wider public - that prospect has now disappeared. 'There could actually be a relatively smooth succession. I'm not quite sure that's what's going to happen but that is one possible way of playing this out.' Nats Westminster chief Mr Flynn is set to give up his seat as an MP to run for Holyrood in 2026, with Nats insiders expecting a leadership challenge within the next five years. Find out what's really going on Register now for our free weekly politics newsletter for an insightful and irreverent look at the (sometimes excruciating) world of Scottish Politics. Every Thursday our hotshot politics team goes behind the headlines to bring you a rundown of key events - plus insights and gossip from the corridors of power, including a 'Plonker' and 'Star' of the Week. Sign up now and make sure you don't miss a beat. The politicians would hate that. SIGN UP FOR FREE NOW John Swinney has insisted he plans on staying on as SNP leader and First Minister until beyond 2031 - despite rumours he was set to stand down next May before becoming party chief. Mr Flynn's most likely opponent in any contest is rumoured to be housing secretary Mairi McAllan, an arch-Sturgeonite and career politician backed by Mr Swinney and the party establishment. But some question whether she is ready for a tilt at the leadership. Sir John added: 'She is very much a work in progress.' Kate Forbes picks her biggest scandal of the SNP's time in power The speculation about a future contest comes after Ms Forbes shocked the Scottish political world on Monday by announcing she would step down as an MSP at May's Holyrood election. She was tipped to replace Mr Swinney as SNP chief after narrowly losing out to Humza Yousaf in the 2023 leadership race and doing a backroom deal agreeing to support Mr Swinney last year. Ms Forbes hinted this week she could make a return to frontline politics in 20 years after citing missing time with her young daughter as her main reason for standing aside. But Sir John said her departure was a sign the SNP is struggling to attract and keep talented politicians - and said the current crop were not close to the quality brought into Holyrood by Alex Salmond almost 20 years ago. He said: 'In 2007 there had been gathered into the fold of the SNP an unusually talented group of politicians. Salmond, Sturgeon, MacAskill, Mike Russell, etc. They were all very good. 'The SNP have clearly found it difficult to bring into the party a similarly talented group of individuals. Forbes was clearly standing out, Flynn clearly stands out. 'Beyond Swinney himself and arguably Forbes, there's nobody else there as yet who's really made a name for themselves. 'And Forbes going to that extent, at least, underlines the fact that the SNP doesn't have the luxury of as many highly talented individuals as it did have 20 years ago.'
