Donald Trump's neighbour demands cops keep him safe from MAGA fans
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DONALD Trump's outspoken Scots neighbour is demanding cops keep him safe from the US president and his die-hard fans when he jets in.
David Milne, 61, lives right next door to the tycoon's golf course in Aberdeenshire, and has publicly clashed with him over the years.
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Trump at the golf course in 2016
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And he fears his past might make him a target for MAGA supporters gone wild during the US President's visit.
Mr Milne said: 'People who are protesting against Trump will definitely be taken care of.
"But what about me and my home?
"I wouldn't be surprised now that he's President if there were some MAGA supporters who would take this opportunity to have a go.'
He added: 'He attracts all kinds of people.
"There are those who hate what he stands for.
"But there are a lot who are drawn to him and agree with everything he says.
'I really want to know what Police Scotland will be doing for my safety. But I'm guessing it will be something they've not thought about.'
Mr Milne refused to sell up to Mr Trump when the mogul's resort in Menie was first announced.
The now-President was then caught on camera branding David's property 'ugly.'
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The feud ramped up in 2011 when crews from the golf course built a fence around the house and billed David for it.
He refused to pay.
Other locals aside from Mr Milne also fear their daily lives could be impacted by security plans at the weekend.
Asst Chief Con Emma Bond said: 'A policing plan will be in place to maintain public safety, balance rights to peaceful protest, and minimise disruption.'
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