Trump arrives in Scotland for his first UK visit since re-election
His presence will result in a significant operation from Police Scotland and thousands of officers, who are expected to deal with mass protests around his golf courses and major Scottish cities.
Trade unions, disability rights activists, climate justice campaigners, Palestinian and Ukrainian solidarity groups and American diaspora organisations are among those holding demonstrations in protest of the visit.
Trump will visit both of the golf clubs he owns in the country – Turnberry in South Ayrshire and Menie, near Aberdeen, in the coming days.
During his time in Scotland, he will also meet Scottish First Minister John Swinney, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Von der Leyen announced her trip on X, saying: 'Following a good call with @POTUS, we have agreed to meet in Scotland on Sunday to discuss transatlantic trade relations, and how we can keep them strong.'
Trump indicated that he and Starmer could 'approve' the US-UK trade deal when they meet on Monday.
Speaking to reporters before he began his travel on Friday, the president said: 'We're going to be talking about the trade deal that we made and maybe even approve it.'
Before boarding the presidential plane Air Force One to fly to Scotland, he told journalists he has a 'lot of love' for Scotland.
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