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Donald Trump landed in Scotland, the controversial US president arriving for a "private visit" shortly after thousands of protesters took to the streets to protest his visit.
Thousands of Scots gathered at George Square in Glasgow, waving placards with messages such as "Gives Grains Irn Bru Will not Cage"
Another protester told the tycoon Politician: "Bolt ya rocket and make Scotland even more beautiful."
million. Trump and his wife Melania traveled Scotland aboard the Air Force One, landing at Glasgow Prestwick Airport at 9:02 pm Friday
Hundreds of people who had gathered in a D & D area Observation saw the president and the first lady disembark from the plane and were greeted briefly. by Scottish Secretary David Mundell
Good to meet @POTUS in Scotland on behalf of the British Government. Strong commercial ties between our two countries. pic.twitter.com/WQu8ynMwSC – David Mundell (@ScotSecofState) July 13, 2018
The Trumps were then taken to the nearby Turnberry Golf Course, one of the two golf courses in Scotland owned by the President
M. Mundell later said that the US president had told him that he was "happy to be here" and that the UK's relationship with the United States was "very important."
Greet Mr. Trump on behalf of the British Government when he arrived in Scotland. The United Kingdom and the United States have long and important relationships – we have strong cultural ties, a strong economic partnership, and the United States is one of our most important security allies [19659002] "The President's visit is an opportunity to strengthen these vital links. Mr. Trump is pbadionate about his Scottish heritage and I hope he will enjoy his visit to Scotland.
A Trump jet, used by the President's family, was already parked in front of a hangar at Prestwick when Air Force One lands.
President Eric Trump's son had spent Thursday at the Trump Golf Course in Aberdeenshire. He said that he was anxious to spend the weekend with his father
but others were less satisfied with the arrival of Mr. Trump, whose mother was born on the Hebridean Isle of Lewis
[19459014NationalProtestantsMeetatGeorgeSquareGlasgow(LesleyMartin/PA)
Earlier in the evening, protesters had packed up George Square, the leader of the SNP, Keith Brown, stating that the rally of US President "
Mr. Brown said:" This city and this country have an extremely proud record of welcoming refugees and immigrants from all over the world, "he said. is one of the defining aspects of Scotland and the difference between Donald Trump and us. "
He told the crowd: show Donald Trump what we think of his policies
"Let's show what Scotland thinks about its immigration policies, its anti-Muslim policies, e the way he treats women. "
" And let the world know what Scotland is thinking about Donald Trump.
Without scheduled meeting between the President and Premier Scottish Minister Brown said: "People tell me why does not he meet Nicola Sturgeon?
"The reason is that she would tell him what she thinks, unlike Theresa May."
Booed Mr. Brown said, "I do not think Scotland "
Scottish leader Richard Leonard said the rally gave people" a voice to show why they were protesting Donald Trump's visit "
He said," My message to Trump is to think again on racism, think back to your misogyny, think back to your Islamophobia, think back to climate change, think back to unions and workers' rights
"Rethink your whole political approach and there may be a possibility to be "
Tonight I addressed the thousands of people at George Square
We must remain united against Donald Trump's hatred and we will not allow him to use it. Scotland as a platform to sow more divisions. read my speech here ?https: //t.co/527cwPHP45 pic.twitter.com/7sQzs380pE
– Richard Leonard (@LabourRichard) July 13, 2018
Scottish Green co-organizer Patrick Harvie spoke of the "He added:" He is entirely made of ego. "
Other protests are planned for Scotland this weekend, as Mr. Trump did what was described as a "private tour" at its Turnberry resort in Ayrshire.
A national protest will be held at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh on Saturday with a Resistance Carnival in the Meadows area Activists will also gather outside the Trump International Golf Links in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, on Saturday and it is expected that there could be other demonstrations in Trump Turnberry where the president should play. golf.
– Press Association
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