Donald Trump pictured at Turnberry amid Scotland trip
Mr Trump has said he sees a 50-50 chance of reaching a deal with the European Union, having vowed to hit dozens of countries with punitive tariffs unless they hammer out a pact with Washington by August 1 this year.
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READ NEXT: Donald Trump seen golfing at start of five day visit to Scotland
We previously reported that a major security operation surrounded the American head of state on Friday, when he arrived for his visit.
He landed at Prestwick Airport, where people gathered to see him. Then, he travelled to the South Ayrshire golf course, where he has been staying since.
On Saturday morning, he was seen wearing a white cap and driving a golf buggy.
(Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest) (Image: Colin Mearns, Newsquest)
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