Donald Trump tees off at luxury Turnberry course as US President braced for major protests TODAY
DON THE MOVE Donald Trump tees off at luxury Turnberry course as US President braced for major protests TODAY
DONALD Trump and his staff are braced for major protests today as the American leader tees off at his Turnberry resort.
The US President has been spotted wearing a USA white baseball cap as he golfs this morning on the resort's Ailsa course.
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Trump enjoying Turnberry's Ailsa course this morning
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Police officers and military personnel search the area at the Trump Turnberry
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He briefly spoke with the media on the tarmac before being escorted away by his armoured motorcade
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He also greeted Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray, and Warren Stephens, U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom
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He headed to his famous Turnberry golf course in his presidential motorcade
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Earlier this morning a large number of police and military personnel were spotted searching the grounds at the resort where Mr Trump is staying.
A high-profile security operation was in full swing, with police and others searching the area.
Police also have road closures in place, with limited access for locals and members of the media.
He was in high spirits as his Air Force One touched down at Prestwick at 8.30pm last night for a four-day trip of golf and meetings.
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He landed in Scotland in party mood after revealing his plans for a trade deal celebration with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and First Minister John Swinney.
Mr Trump said: "We're going to do a little celebrating because we get along very well."
He was welcomed by Scottish Secretary Ian Murray before being whisked to his luxury Turnberry resort 20 miles down the Ayrshire coast.
He declared: "There's no place like Turnberry. It's the best course in the world."
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Police snipers had stood guard on air traffic control towers for the modified Boeing 747's arrival amid heavy security.
Hundreds of planespotters gathered at a nearby mound as early as yesterday morning.
Donald Trump touches down in Scotland
Villagers waved as the convoy passed through nearby Kirkoswald and later arrived at Turnberry at around 9.30pm.
Donald Trump's vehicle passed a small group of protesters on the way to the hotel.
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Sources told The Scottish Sun protesters would have no chance of getting near Mr Trump despite fears they could storm the resort via the shore.
Fears grow for overstretched front-line cops ahead of major rallies expected today in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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