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The National
3 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Protesters march against Donald Trump near Aberdeenshire golf course
The demonstrators, many carrying signs and banners with anti-Trump slogans, were addressed by disability rights campaigners, a member of the CND and a local activist. Alena Ivanova of the Stop Trump Coalition, the group behind the protest, also told the crowd they had been 'inundated' with support from US citizens following Saturday's protests in Edinburgh and Aberdeen. READ MORE: High Court quashes Foreign Office refusal to help Palestinian family leave Gaza She said: 'We were inundated by messages on our social media and on email from US citizens deeply, deeply grateful to the people of Scotland for showing up for them, for showing up for the migrants in the States, for showing up for the people of Palestine, for the people that are being genocided right now, for showing up for our common humanity. 'And this is what we are here to do again, and this is what we will keep gathering to do for as long as it takes." Following the speeches, the crowd were led in a series of anti-Trump chants before heading off to an area on the coast nearer to the Menie course. Those in attendance shared some of their motivations for attending. (Image: Jeff) Esme, 24, who works for [[Aberdeen]]-based LGBTQ+ group The Granite Gays, said 'we're not very keen on his presence' and 'we're not very happy with the way that our government is cosying up' to him. She added: 'Taxpayers' money, something like £15 million, has been spent on his visit, plus he's dragged all these police up here.' Meanwhile, retired solicitor Jean Abbot, 67, said: 'I believe this man is in the process of dismantling western civilisation and all the things that really have made life worth living for my generation.' He is trashing what two generations of our people have fought wars to preserve, namely democracy and freedom and the rule of law.' She added that while she could understand why UK leaders had to engage with Donald Trump, 'this is a very, very, very bad man and… people should be speaking out against him'.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Record
Donald Trump protestors led in chants against US president as they gather near his Scots golf course
Demonstrators are making themselves heard close to the US president's golf resort in Aberdeenshire. A hundred or so protestors against Donald Trump have listened to speeches at a demonstration in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, close to the US president's Menie golf resort. The demonstrators, many carrying signs and banners with anti-Trump slogans, were addressed by disability rights campaigners, a member of the CND and a local activist. Alena Ivanova of the Stop Trump Coalition, the group behind the protest, also told the crowd they had been 'inundated' with support from US citizens following Saturday's protests in Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. She said: 'We were inundated by messages on our social media and on email from US citizens deeply, deeply grateful to the people of Scotland for showing up for them, for showing up for the migrants in the States, for showing up for the people of Palestine, for the people that are being genocided right now, for showing up for our common humanity. 'And this is what we are here to do again, and this is what we will keep gathering to do for as long as it takes.'
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Record
Man arrested at Scots airport after 'holding sign calling Trump offensive word'
Police Scotland said the man was arrested 'for abusive behaviour and refusing to stop' and issued with a recorded police warning. A man was arrested at Prestwick Airport for allegedly carrying a placard calling Donald Trump an offensive word. The man, aged 20, was arrested on Friday next to the military airport in Ayrshire where Air Force One landed. Police Scotland said the man was arrested 'for abusive behaviour and refusing to stop' and issued with a recorded police warning. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'A 20-year-old man was arrested next to Prestwick Airport on Friday for abusive behaviour and refusing to stop. 'He was given a Recorded Police Warning.' Meanwhile, a 'festival of resistance' is set to be held near Donald Trump's Aberdeenshire golf course ahead of meetings with political leaders on Monday. The protest at The White Horse Inn, Balmedie, Aberdeen, is close to the Trump International Scotland golf resort and organisers said they object to it receiving £180,000 of public funding for the Nexo Championship next month. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Organiser of Stop Trump Scotland, Alena Ivanova, said: 'As Donald Trump is expected to arrive at his Aberdeenshire golf course, residents and protesters are gathering in Balmedie from 3pm to continue the festival of resistance. 'This message is to Donald Trump but also our elected leaders preparing to meet him: there is no place for Trumpism in Scotland. 'They need to stand up to him instead of kowtowing to this bully – including by handing over hundreds of thousands of pounds of taxpayer money for a golf tournament hosted at Trump International even while he attempts to bully us with tariffs. 'In the vicinity of the golf course people will be making noise and using creative props to bring the message as close to home as possible – Donald Trump is not welcome here.'
