President Trump took to his social media platyform Truth Social to condemn parts of the media early on Sunday.

News director Eric Daugherty has voiced support for Trump’s visit and included a video that appears to show Scottish well-wishers for the President lining the streets to welcome him.

Via he X account, Eric Daugherty said: ” ‘TRUMP THE LEGEND!’: People in Scotland lined up EVERYWHERE to watch President Trump’s motorcade. The left spent the whole day doing damage control, claiming nobody wanted him in Scotland. They are very happy to have him there.”

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Scotland on Saturday ahead of her scheduled meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday afternoon, according to Commission spokespeople, Reuters has reported.

Officials from both sides said they were close to finalising a trade agreement. Trump, currently in Scotland for several days of golf and bilateral meetings, told reporters on Friday evening that he was looking forward to meeting von der Leyen, describing her as a highly respected leader.

Sky News broke coverage to report a pointed comment from Donald Trump, who issued a firm response to French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to recognise Palestine as a state later this year.

Speaking to reporters at the White House before boarding Air Force One, the former US president said: “He’s a very good guy. I like him, but that statement doesn’t carry weight.”

The remark drew strong reactions online and underscored Mr Trump’s ongoing support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The development comes as UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure over the issue. More than a third of MPs have written to him, urging Britain to support Palestinian statehood at an upcoming United Nations conference.

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Donald Trump has fuelled speculation about tensions with Vice President JD Vance after sharing a digitally altered image of him on social media.

The photo, which has circulated widely online as the “fat JD Vance” meme, depicts Vance with exaggerated features including a fuller face, flushed cheeks, a fuzzy beard and wavy hair. The meme has been used to mock Vance, particularly in the wake of his contentious meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier this year.

Trump reposted the image on his Truth Social platform in a meme-style montage showing him and Vance in police vehicles chasing former President Barack Obama. The scene mimics the infamous 1994 car chase involving O. J. Simpson, with Obama portrayed behind the wheel of a white Ford Bronco, according to the Irish Star.

The use of the altered image has sparked widespread reaction and renewed speculation about the relationship between Trump and Vance.

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Federal government agencies are reportedly using an artificial intelligence tool developed under Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative to help identify regulations that could be removed.

The “DOGE AI Deregulation Tool” is currently being used at the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, according to The Washington Post.

The U.S. Doge Service said the tool has been applied to a database of around 200,000 regulations. It is being used to highlight rules that officials believe are either unnecessary or not legally required.

According to a PowerPoint presentation seen by the newspaper, the goal is to cut about half of the regulations by January, with a view to saving trillions of dollars in government spending by the anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Police Scotland have confirmed that no arrests were made at protests directly related to former US President Donald Trump’s visit over the weekend.

A 50-year-old woman received a recorded police warning for alleged threatening behaviour during a Stop Trump Scotland protest outside the US consulate in Edinburgh on Saturday. However, no arrests were made at that event.

In Glasgow, police arrested a 49-year-old woman during a counter-protest at a “mass deportation rally” led by Ukip’s Nick Tenconi in George Square. The woman was detained on suspicion of obstructing police. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

Elsewhere, two unrelated arrests were made in Aberdeen on Saturday, but police confirmed they were not linked to the anti-Trump demonstration in the city, which drew significant crowds.

In Aberdeen, an 18-year-old man was taken into custody in relation to several outstanding warrants and is expected to appear in court at a later date.

A 56-year-old man was also reported to the procurator fiscal following an alleged assault in Aberdeen city centre.

Police Scotland stated that while officers took action at various demonstrations and protest events across the country, there were no arrests made specifically at rallies against Mr Trump. No further details were provided regarding the incidents.

Maggie Chapman accused the US President of not fulfilling promises he made about creating jobs in Scotland from his golf courses.

She told the PA news agency: “He is not welcome in Scotland, he is certainly not welcome in Aberdeenshire.

“We know that he is a convicted felon.

“We also know that all of the promises he has repeatedly made to Scotland have come to nothing, there hasn’t been the development of jobs or houses that he promised when he opened his course in Aberdeenshire a few years ago.”

Donald Trump has taken time out of his golf schedule to post a picture depicting former President Barack Obama driving OJ Simpson’s getaway car, with Trump driving one of the pursuing police cars…

Mr Trump will head to his golf resort in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire later on in his five-day long private visit.

In Aberdeen Green north east Scotland MSP Maggie Chapman told the crowd of hundreds: “We stand in solidarity not only against Trump but against everything he and his politics stand for.”

Speaking about the US president, Ms Chapman said: “He believes that climate change isn’t real, he believes that cutting services for those in the world with the least is the right thing to do.

“We say no to all of those things, not in our name, never in our name.”

With Mr Trump having last year been convicted by a New York jury of falsifying business records, she said the president was a “convicted felon”.

And she told the PA news agency: “He is not welcome in Scotland, he is certainly not welcome in Aberdeenshire.

“We know that he is a convicted felon.

“We also know that all of the promises he has repeatedly made to Scotland have come to nothing, there hasn’t been the development of jobs or houses that he promised when he opened his course in Aberdeenshire a few years ago.”

As part of his trip he will also hold talks with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, where the two men will refine a trade deal between the UK and the US that was agreed earlier this year.

After landing on Friday evening, the US President praised the UK PM, hailing him for his ability to get a trade deal with Washington over the line after years of attempts by his predecessors.

The president is also expected to talk trade with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday.

Scottish First Minister John Swinney – who is due to hold talks with the president later in the trip, has announced public money to support a tournament at the Trump International golf links in Aberdeenshire.

The 2025 Nexo Championship – previously known as the Scottish Championship – is set to take place there next month, supported by £180,000 of public funding.

Mr Swinney said: “The Scottish Government recognises the importance and benefits of golf and golf events, including boosting tourism and our economy.”

But Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie likened the awarding of public cash to the tournament to “handing some pocket money to the school bully”.

Protesters have insisted that Donald Trump is “not welcome here” as the US president took to the golf course on the first full day of his visit to Scotland.

Tight security around the Trump Turnberry course meant no demonstrators were seen when the president took to the greens on Saturday morning.

Dressed in black, with a white cap that said USA on it, Mr Trump could be seen driving a golf buggy, flanked by a fleet of security personnel, as he played on the famous course which he bought in 2014.

However hundreds gathered in both Edinburgh and Aberdeen – near the site of Mr Trump’s other Scottish golf resort – to make their opposition to the president known.

A sign appears to have been added to the Trump International Golf Links entrance in Aberdeen that reads: “TWINNED WITH EPSTEIN ISLAND.”

The US President has been under pressure over alleged ties with the convicted paedopile financier, Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump filed a lawsuit on Friday against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch, a day after the newspaper published a story reporting on the subject.

Footage has shown many protesters who have gathered in Aberdeen against Trump’s visit.

The US President is in the UK for four days.

He is expected to meet Keir Starmer and Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney.

Keir Starmer has revealed that the UK plans to drop aid into Gaza and evacuate children who need medical assistance. The Prime Minister’s spokesperson said that Britain would work together with Jordan on the efforts after emergency calls with the French President, Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz.

It comes after some 221 MPs from Labour, the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, SNP, Greens, Plaid Cymru, SDLP and independents have signed a letter pressuring the UK Government to follow Mr Macron, who said France would recognise Palestine as a state.

Donald Trump suggested Mr Macron’s announcement, which saw him commit to formally recognising Palestinian sovereignty at the UN General Assembly in September, “doesn’t matter” as he left the US for a visit to Scotland.

Anti-Trump protests are taking place in Edinburgh and Aberdeen as the President enjoys playing golf today.

A major security operation is surrounding him.

The President said he “loves standing on the soil of Scotland” after landing in the country on Friday evening, according to the UK’s Scottish Secretary.

Anti-Trump protests are underway in Aberdeen in Edinburgh.

The US President is playing golf at his Turnberry course in south Ayrshire.

A major security operation is guarding Mr Trump.

Trump’s round is well underway at his Turnberry golf course in Scotland.

It is thought that he will spend today playing before he meets leaders later in his trip.

He landed in the UK last night on Air Force One.

Donald Trump has been seen waving as he golfs at his Turnberry course in Scotland.

The US President is expected to spend today playing before meeting leaders in the coming days.

A huge security operation is in place.

Donald Trump has taken to the golf course on the first full day of his visit to Scotland.

A major security operation surrounded the president as he started hus round at Trump Turnberry in South Ayrshire.

He was seen there approximately 14 hours after he arrived in Scotland on Friday night for a five-day private visit to the country.

Trump has begun playing on the Turberry course.

Photos also show people seemingly being searched.

The US President is in the UK for four days, golfing and meeting leaders.

Donald Trump has arrived on his Turnberry course in a golf cart during his visit to Scotland.

He is expected to spend today playing golf.

A huge police presence is protecting the President while he is in the area.

Police snipers have been spotted in Scotland as local authorities safeguard the US President during his visit to the UK.

Yesterday, they were seen at Prestwick Airport to prepare for Trump’s arrival, and today they are watching over his Turnberry course.

The gunmen are part of a raft of security measures in place as the US president visits the UK.

Around 5,000 people from the police and security services will be deployed.

The Ayrshire resort has been fortified with towering fences, as well as what have been described as “sniper towers,” as police prepare for protests expected during his visit.

Riflemen have also been observed on the roof of the Trump Turnberry hotel.

Scots have been spotted holding a banner reading: “Trump you legend.”

Crowds gathered at Prestwick Airport yesterday evening as Air Force One touched down.

Excited locals also watched on as the President’s motorcade traveled through local roads.

Police officers and military personnel have searched the area at the Trump Turnberry golf course in South Ayrshire, as the US President begins his five-day private trip to the country.

Mr Trump drew crowds to Prestwick Airport on Friday evening as Air Force One touched down ahead of a four-day visit that will also take him to a different club his family owns in Aberdeenshire.

He is expected to spend more of today playing golf before meeting leaders over the next couple of days.

As he landed in Ayrshire on Friday, the president took questions from journalists, telling Europe to “get your act together” on immigration, which he said was “killing” the continent.

He said: “You better get your act together or you’re not going to have Europe anymore. You got to get your act together.

“But you’re allowing it to happen to your countries and you got to stop this horrible invasion that’s happening to Europe. Immigration is killing Europe.”

The President said of Keir Starmer: “I like your prime minister. He’s slightly more liberal than I am… but he’s a good man… he got a trade deal done. It’s a good deal for the UK.”

The Stop Trump Coalition has announced demonstrations in Edinburgh – near the American consulate in the Scottish capital – and another in Aberdeen in the days before his visit there.

Saturday will be the first real test of Police Scotland during the visit as it looks to control the demonstrations in Aberdeen and Edinburgh, as well as any which spring up near to the president’s course.

The force has asked for support from others around the UK to bolster officer numbers, with both organisations representing senior officers and the rank-and-file claiming there is likely to be an impact on policing across the country for the duration of the visit.

First Minister John Swinney – who is also set to meet with the president during his time in Scotland – has urged Scots to protest “peacefully and within the law”.

Donald Trump is expected to spend much of his first day in Scotland on the golf course he owns in Ayrshire.

The President has a meeting scheduled with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday, and the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, is understood to be travelling north of the border on Monday.

Therefore, appears to be free to play the Turnberry course on Saturday, PA reports.

The President posted on his Truth Social platform earlier this morning: “I’m in Scotland now. Many meetings planned!!!”

Mr Trump is due to meet Sir Keir Starmer and the Scottish First Minister, John Swinney.

Yesterday, he called the SNP leader a “good man”.

Donald Trump has sparked controversy after refusing to rule out pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence on five federal charges for her role in facilitating Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse of minors, reports the Mirror US.

The President made the shocking admission when pressed by reporters about whether he would consider using his presidential powers to free the disgraced socialite.

Trump told reporters, “I haven’t thought about it, it’s really something I’m allowed to do, but it’s something I have not thought about.”

When the reporter pressed further, asking, “But you wouldn’t rule it out?” Trump continued to say he just hadn’t ‘thought about it.’

The explosive exchange has raised eyebrows as Trump appeared to leave the door open to potentially pardoning Maxwell, despite her conviction for her central role in Epstein’s horrific crimes against young victims.

Maxwell was sentenced to two decades behind bars after being found guilty of helping the late financier recruit and groom underage girls for sexual abuse over nearly a decade.

Trump’s refusal to categorically rule out clemency for the convicted sex trafficker will undoubtedly fuel intense debate about the limits of presidential pardoning power and its potential misuse.

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to weigh whether it will step into the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein scandal, as Ghislaine Maxwell seeks to overturn her 2021 conviction for aiding Epstein in the sexual abuse of underage girls. With President Donald Trump and members of Congress already entangled in the renewed scrutiny surrounding Epstein-related files, the nation’s highest court could soon add another layer of legal drama.

Maxwell, the British socialite and longtime associate of Epstein, is currently serving a 20-year sentence in federal prison. Her legal team has petitioned the court to review the legitimacy of her conviction, arguing that errors during her trial merit reconsideration. The justices, now on their annual summer recess, are expected to decide by late September whether they will hear the case.

The appeal comes amid intensifying public and political interest in Epstein’s network and the individuals linked to him, as recently unsealed documents continue to generate headlines and controversy. If the Supreme Court grants Maxwell’s petition, it could open the door to a high-profile legal battle with far-reaching implications.

Donald Trump’s luxury Scottish golf resort has been likened to an “American prison” after the former US president arrived in Ayrshire for a weekend of golf ahead of his trip to Aberdeen next week.

The Turnberry resort, which Mr Trump owns, has been fortified with towering fences and what have been described as “sniper towers,” as police prepare for protests expected during his visit.

Campaign groups have promised a “festival of resistance” over the coming days, targeting the president’s stance on issues such as climate change and the Israel-Palestine conflict.

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A Wall Street Journal journalist was removed from Donald Trump’s press pool ahead of his weekend visit to Scotland, in what is being seen as retaliation for a recent article linking the US president to Jeffrey Epstein.

The newspaper had published claims that Trump once sent Epstein a 50th birthday letter featuring a drawing of a naked woman. The president responded by filing a $10bn lawsuit against the publication.

The reporter removed, Tarini Parti, was not involved in writing the article. However, her exclusion from the press pool marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Trump and the media.

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Donald Trump brushed off a question about Ghislaine Maxwell during his UK visit, quickly pivoting to take aim at former president Bill Clinton.

Asked by a reporter, “What are you hoping Blanche gets out of Ghislaine Maxwell?”, the US president responded: “I haven’t really been following it. If you going to talk about that, talk about Clinton… don’t talk about Trump.”

Footage uploaded by The Times shows how crowds gathered to witness Trump’s arrival.

At the centre of Donald Trump’s visit to the UK is a trade agreement already in effect — but still facing several thorny issues, reports Straight Arrow News.

The deal, which came into force on June 30, includes a 10% baseline tariff on British goods exported to the United States. It also sets specific quotas and exemptions for UK auto parts and aerospace equipment.

However, some parts of the agreement remain in the “commitment” phase. Among them is a pledge to scrap the 25% tariff on British steel and aluminium — tariffs that were introduced under the condition that steel exports must be “melted and poured” in the UK and not originate from China.

Another contentious issue is the UK’s digital services tax, which applies to tech giants even if they are not headquartered in Britain. The Trump administration is pushing for that tax to be removed entirely.

A protest group running the website stoptrump.org.uk has called for multiple protests in Scotland.

The stated aim of the group according to its website is to “Stop Trump Coalition is a group of campaigners across the UK determined to resist Trump and Trumpism. Our political elite is failing abjectly to provide opposition or an alternative – so it’s up to all of us.”

Donald Trump has described his planned talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland as a “celebration”, insisting there is “nothing” left to resolve in the UK-US deal.

Speaking to reporters at Prestwick Airport earlier, the US president was asked to clarify what needed to be worked out during the visit, which coincides with trips to several of his golf clubs in the country.

“Can you explain,” a reporter asked, “what is missing in the UK deal that you have to work out?”

Trump replied: “Nothing. I think it’s more of a celebration than a workout. It’s a great deal for both, and we’re going to have a meeting on other things, other than the deal. The deal is concluded.”

Footage from Rapid Response 47 – the President’s official X account of the White House shows how onlookers gathered to see him land in Scotland.

The Trump motorcade left Prestwick Airport and has driven along the A77 in Maybole, South Ayrshire with full security detail.

He arrived at his Turnberry golf resort in Ayrshire, escorted by a motorcade of more than two dozen vehicles.

The US president’s convoy entered the grounds at around 9:30pm, accompanied by Police Scotland vehicles and ambulance crews forming a tight security presence.

As Trump’s vehicle made its way through the entrance, it passed a small group of protestors who had gathered to voice their opposition during the president’s visit.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has come under fire for “taking liberties” with Sir Keir Starmer after announcing plans to travel to Scotland to meet President Donald Trump — despite not being officially invited.

Mrs von der Leyen confirmed the surprise meeting in a social media post, claiming she and Mr Trump had a “good call” and would soon meet “to discuss transatlantic trade relations, and how we can keep them strong”.

The meeting, which appears to have been hastily arranged, is expected to focus on efforts to secure a trade deal between the United States and the European Union — America’s largest trading partner and the world’s biggest trading bloc.

Talks between Brussels and Washington have been on shaky ground in recent weeks, with negotiations reportedly swinging back and forth, much to the frustration of EU officials.

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Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to European nations over illegal migration, urging leaders to “get your act together” or risk losing control of the continent.

Speaking to reporters at Prestwick Airport in Scotland, the US president did not hold back, describing illegal migration as an “invasion” that is “killing Europe”.

“I mean, there’s a couple of things I could say, but on immigration, you’d better get your act together or you’re not going to have Europe anymore,” Trump said.

He claimed that under his leadership the United States had brought illegal crossings to a halt. “Last month, we (the United States) had nobody entering our country. Nobody. Shut it down. And we took out a lot of bad people that got there with (former US president Joe) Biden,” he said.

“Biden was a total stiff, and what he allowed to happen…. but you’re allowing it to happen to your countries, and you’ve got to stop this horrible invasion that’s happening to Europe; many countries in Europe.”

Trump praised some unnamed European leaders for their handling of the crisis, adding: “Some people, some leaders, have not let it happen, and they’re not getting the proper credit they should. I could name them to you right now, but I’m not going to embarrass the other ones.”

He concluded: “But stop: this immigration is killing Europe.”