Former U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Scotland, where he is opening a new golf course and touring his properties, has reignited longstanding tensions with local communities and political leaders.
The trip, which also highlights Trump's personal connection to Scotland through his mother, is being met with widespread protests and demonstrations. Police Scotland faces significant operational challenges, with thousands of officers redeployed and the police union threatening legal action over alleged breaches of workforce agreements and health and safety standards. The visit has become a major security event, compared in scale to the Queen's funeral, and has sparked debate over the costs and political implications for both Scottish and UK governments.
Despite official welcomes from some politicians, Trump's presence remains deeply divisive among Scots.
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